"Yes, that's what she said," cried Mrs. Anderson, in a high-pitched voice. "I would never play the part unless she was discharged."
The manager's face lighted up.
"Will you play," he asked, "if I discharge her?"
"Yes."
"That settles it. Miss Hollingsworth, you are discharged."
"Wha-a-t?" screamed the actress.
"You heard what I said. You are given the usual two weeks' notice."
"I am discharged, I, Olga Hollingsworth, on account of this woman?"
"No, you are discharged because these exhibitions of bad temper on your part have tired me out. And now, madam," turning to Mrs. Anderson and speaking with the utmost politeness, "will you kindly return to your dressing room and complete your preparations for your appearance? You will have to go on in less than fifteen minutes."
"I will do so, sir."