( atticus catches mr frahm before the book agent notices miss bennet and her relatives, and they go to his box. as social as mr frahm is, he prefers to watch his shows alone, so it is only he and atticus sitting in the box tonight. it is fortunate because it means that atticus needn't experience the pinprick of irritation of someone attempting to pry conversation from him; unfortunately, he does not have someone to whom he can muse his scathing opinions of the show. mr frahm is an excellent fan of melodramas, especially those by pixérécourt, so he cannot voice his comments to him. before, atticus could not say with any conviction if he was a fan of the playwright, but after tonight's performance, he can now say that he is not. the first hour meanders as if on a leisurely walk on a hot sunday afternoon, but finally, intermission arrives.
during the brief fifteen minutes, atticus remains in the box alone. his companion is mindful of his inclination towards reclusion and socialises outside in the hallway and gallery of the theatre. but, truthfully, honestly, amongst this sea of people talking, laughing, and converging, atticus is joyless — and embarrassed by his affliction. tonight, for the first time, he is keenly aware of his separation. he drifts away from land on a boat crewed only by himself, and the further out to sea he sails, the less warmth he senses. before long, he will find himself a complete castaway with nought but seawater to quench him.
mr frahm returns, and so does the play. the last act is more thrilling than the previous two but not more intricate when the villain is brought to book after a spectacular chase by the forces of justice up a stream and across a waterfall. the design of this scene, atticus will admit, is majestic as the water cascades down the wooden sets.
the next time atticus meets miss bennet is after the show when the crowd is filing from their boxes and seats to their carriages outside, still talking, laughing, and converging. mr frahm has been detained with farewells and promises of visits by his friends, so atticus is alone once again. )
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during the brief fifteen minutes, atticus remains in the box alone. his companion is mindful of his inclination towards reclusion and socialises outside in the hallway and gallery of the theatre. but, truthfully, honestly, amongst this sea of people talking, laughing, and converging, atticus is joyless — and embarrassed by his affliction. tonight, for the first time, he is keenly aware of his separation. he drifts away from land on a boat crewed only by himself, and the further out to sea he sails, the less warmth he senses. before long, he will find himself a complete castaway with nought but seawater to quench him.
mr frahm returns, and so does the play. the last act is more thrilling than the previous two but not more intricate when the villain is brought to book after a spectacular chase by the forces of justice up a stream and across a waterfall. the design of this scene, atticus will admit, is majestic as the water cascades down the wooden sets.
the next time atticus meets miss bennet is after the show when the crowd is filing from their boxes and seats to their carriages outside, still talking, laughing, and converging. mr frahm has been detained with farewells and promises of visits by his friends, so atticus is alone once again. )