He had a remarkable Press. I give a few examples of the notices he obtained from the leading papers:
"Mr Eustace Merrowby was Tommy."—Daily Telegraph.
"The cast included Mr Eustace Merrowby."—Times.
"… Mr Eustace Merrowby…"—Daily Chronicle.
"We have no space in which to mention all the other performers."—Morning Leader.
"This criticism only concerns the two actors we have mentioned, and does not apply to the rest of the cast."—Sportsman.
"Where all were so good, it would be invidious to single out anybody for special praise."—Daily Mail.
"The acting deserved a better play."—Daily News.
"… Tommy…"—Morning Post.
As Eustace read the papers, he felt that his future was secure. True, The Era, careful never to miss a single performer, had yet to say, "Mr Eustace Merrowby was capital as Tommy," and The Stage, "Tommy was capitally played by Mr Eustace Merrowby"; but even without this he had become one of the Men who Count—one whose private life was of more interest to the public than that of any scientist, general or diplomat in the country.