As Bert left the stage door, a boy touched his arm. Looking round he saw that it was the one who had guided him to the theatre. The boy's face wore a respectful look as he said:
"Say, you didn't tell me you was one of de actors."
"I didn't know it myself," answered Bert.
"It was you that took off de newsboy," continued the boy.
"Yes, but I'm not the regular actor. He's sick and I took his place."
"It was tiptop. Are you goin' to act to-morrow night?"
"I shall act all this week."
"I'd like to see de play again. It's a boss play."
Bert felt in a liberal mood.
"Here is fifteen cents," he said. "Tell your friends to come."