o one another (see plate).

DOWTON. 'Gad, renounce me--little valorous--d----d annoying, (_looking
at his watch_)--these long rehearsals always spoil my Vauxhall
dinner--More hints to the Author--better keep them for his next piece.

~367~~MUNDEN (sputtering). My wigs and eyes--Dowton's a better part than
mine; I'll have a fit of the gout, on purpose to get out of it--that's
what I will.

KNIGHT (to the Author). My dear boy, it strikes me that it might be much
improved. (Aside) Got an idea; but can't let him have it for nothing.

HARLEY (to Elliston). If this piece succeeds, it can't be played every
night--let Fitz. understudy it--don't breakfast on beef-steaks, now. If
you wish to enjoy health--live at Pimlico--take a run in the parks--and
read Abernethy on constitutional origin.

TERRY (to Mrs. Orger). It's a remarkable thing that the manager should
allow these d----d interruptions. If it was my piece, I would not suffer
it--that's my opinion.

WALLACE (to himself). What a little discontented mortal that is!--it's
the best part in the piece, and he wishes it made still better.

ELLISTON (awakening). Silence there, gentlemen, or it will be impossible
to settle this important point--and my property will, in consequence, be
much deteriorated. (Enter Boy with brandy and water.) Proceed, sir--(to
Author, after a sip)--Very spirited indeed.

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Enter Sam. Spring, touching his hat.

SPRING. Underline a special desire, sir, next week? Elliston. No, Sam.,
I fear our special desires are nearly threadbare.

Prompter's boy calling in at the door. Mr. Octavius Clarke would be glad
to speak with Mr. Elliston.

ELLISTON. He be d----d! Silence that noise between Messrs. Winston and
Bunn--and turn out Waterloo Tom.

MADAME VESTRIS. My dear Elliston, do you mean to keep us here all day?

~368~~ELLISTON (whispering). I had rather keep you all night, madame.

SHERWIN (to G. Smith). I wish it may be true that one of our comedians
is going to the other house; I shall then stand some chance for a little
good business--at present I have only two decent parts to my back.

LISTON (as stiff as a poker). If I pass an opinion, I must have an
increase of salary; I never unbend on these occasions.

MRS. ORGER (to the author). This part is not so good as Sally Mags. I
must take my friend's opinion in the city.

MISS STEPHENS (laughing). I shall only sing one stanza of this
ballad--it's too sentimental.

M