A French Theater Scene

We have rcachcd the fifth act of a melodrama. Tho unhuppy Princesa is iu the power of the traitor, whn is about to offer her the cup of puison. II s aoarvhinir in the pockets of his doublet. But why thia heoiutiou' 'Be ijuak!" bt the PrinceB, I 'tlic uudicnre íb gettinfc impationt." "I I h.i forgotten the vial." "Tlioa etui) me or Bhoot me, but bo sharp - they are pning to hiss!" "I have neither dajrger nor revolver. But stop, turn round; I have an idea!" The Princesa turned half round and tho traitor plunfjod - his top boot in the Binall o( her buck! And tho Princesa falla forward.