The Healing Season by Ruth Axtell Morren

Author:Ruth Axtell Morren
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 2007-10-06T04:00:00+00:00

“Oh, Eleanor, are you feeling any better today?” Betsy asked as she hurried into the room, untying her bonnet as she approached the settee.

“Only slightly better since drinking that vile willow bark tea the doctor left,” she replied, eager to hear Betsy’s news from the theater.

“Everyone sends their well-wishes,” Betsy began, sitting in the chair Mr. Russell had vacated earlier. “They were so shaken by seeing you toppling down that awful hole last night. Half the audience thought it was part of the show.”

“It would have been comical if it didn’t have such tragic results for me. The doctor says I must rest for several weeks.”

“Oh, you poor dear. But you must do as he says.”

“Did you find out how that trapdoor gave way?”

“No.” Betsy’s blue eyes looked troubled. “No one can figure it out. For some reason, the hooks weren’t fixed tight. When you stepped on it, as near as they can figure out, it must have given way. The stagehands have been instructed to check each trapdoor before the show tonight.

“The stage manager has questioned everyone. But no one knows anything. He can only think it was an oversight on someone’s part.”

Eleanor frowned. Someone’s oversight was going to cost her career dearly. “Did Mr. Dibdin say anything?” she asked.

“Oh, yes, he offers his heartfelt wishes for your speedy recovery. He told me he’d be by to visit you later in the week when you’re feeling better.”

Eleanor sat back, mollified. At least he hadn’t forgotten her. She wondered when he’d be by. She needed to assure herself that he still recognized her importance to the company.

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