"Yes, if I can make satisfactory arrangements with the author I'll put it in rehearsal right away."
"I think the author will be satisfied."
The manager looked a question.
"We have been corresponding during my work on it," Jarvis explained.
Mr. Frohman stared, then laughed.
"We can soon find out whether she's pleased. She is due here at three o'clock to-day."
"She is coming here to-day?" Jarvis exclaimed.
"Yes."
"Could I talk to her then—there is so much——"
"Sorry. I promised there would be no one here. Some crazy idea about keeping her name a secret."