“Do you know him? Will he do?”
“I think he will.”
“What’s your name, young man?”
“Ben Bruce.”
“Ha! A good stage name. Have you ever acted?”
“No, sir, except at exhibitions.”
“Are you easily frightened? Can you face a crowd?”
“I am not bashful,” answered Ben with a smile.
“Then come here for rehearsal to-morrow at two o’clock. Mr. Wilkins, you can furnish him with his part.”
“All right, sir. I’ll take him in charge.”