uplifting speech at the end of the first act, instead of a downward
one. That is what I mean. Then after that we get the contrast of
the countries. I hope this is clear and you will understand what I
mean.

_To J. E. Dodson, October, 1913:_

My greatest regret is that my profession takes me to Baltimore on
the day that you are giving the dinner at the Lotus Club to my
friend Cyril Maude. It would give me the greatest pleasure to eat
his health with you. I rejoice that you are giving recognition on
his first arrival here in New York to such a sincere actor and such
a real man. He belongs to all countries.

_To Haddon Chambers, June, 1911:_

Had a fine trip over. Found it hot here. Started in building your
scenery. Am only dropping you a line because I want to ask you,
while I think of it, if you will get a copy of that special morning
dress that Gerald wears at the beginning of the second act, for
Richard Bennett. I think it would be a good idea to bring it over.
Bennett is not quite as tall as Du Maurier and just a bit thicker,
and as it is a sort of loose dress there will be no difficulty in
fitting it here.

Now our cast is in good shape for your play, and I am very pleased
with it. We have an asylum full of children awaiting your selection
on your arrival.

_To Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, August, 1911:_

The man I selected to produce your play is Charles Frohman. He is
not only good at producing plays that have never been staged
before, but he likes your play thoroughly. He has made such a
careful study of it that he believes that he knows it in every
detail. He feels confident of his ability to handle it and to make
the changes you have made just as he thinks you and your public
over here would like to have it done.

_To Sir James M. Barrie, London, September, 1911:_

This will be signed for me, as I am still confined to my
bed--fighting rheumatism. I thought I would not write you until you
return to London. All goes well here. So far my new productions
have met with success. Miss Barrymore began in Mason's play last
night in Trenton, New Jersey. The play was well received before a
large audience. Miss Adams begins the new season in Buffalo next
Monday night. I am hoping within the next two weeks to be able to
get out on crutches.