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934 THE $500 CHECK. sons she had taken had only given her the ability to play a few easy tunes. Bert found half an hour of Miss Angelica’s music and society all he cared to enjoy at one time. He therefore excused himself, and tak- ing his hat, went out fora walk. As he wasa stranger in Harrisburg, he was not particular in what direction he strolled, but naturally bent his steps toward what appeared to be the central part of the city. As he sauntered along, his attention was at- tracted to a flaring poster on a dead wall, set- ting forth the attractive features of THE STREETS OF GOTHAM, A Realistic Play of New York Life. As given by a Star Combination of world-renowned Actors. For one week only. Reserved seats, fifty cents. Balcony, twenty-five cents. Now Bert had seldom enjoyed an opportu- nity of attending a dramatic performance, and felt strongly tempted to avail himself of the one that now offered. He wished to be as eco- nomical as possible, and decided to content himself with a seat in the balcony. ‘Where is the theatre ?’’ he asked of a boy Gomichooks (E(@)