I, a serious actor, if ever there was one; a poetic actor——!

Avonia.

What part, Ferdy?

Gadd.

The insult, the bitter insult! the gross indignity!

Avonia.

What part, Ferdy?

Gadd.

I have not been seen in pantomime for years, not since I shook the dust of the T. R. Stockton from my feet.

Avonia.