PREMIÈRE AND DERNIÈRE, OR SHORTEST RUN ON RECORD.

Dramatic Author (to very friendly critic). Seen my new piece? eh? Première last night.

Very friendly Critic. Dear me! "One night only!" Hope they've got something ready for this evening. [Exit, chuckling.


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