"There are others, but one whom it will be worth your while to know."
"Who is she?—for it is a woman, of course."
"Yes, sir, it is a woman; she is the wife of the mayor."
"The wife of the mayor of Boomville stage-struck?"
"In the worst way, Mr. Wattles; she believes herself the only legitimate successor of Charlotte Cushman."
"They all do. Well, what has all this to do with your scheme?"
"A good deal. Mrs. Anderson—that is her name—is very anxious to appear on the professional stage."
"Of course."
"Why can't you give her a chance?"
"Eh? I? How?"