Everybody. Ha! ha! ha!
Mr. F. Then you're not wanted here. (To stage manager.) Jenkins, clear the stage.
[The author is shown out. Rehearsal proceeds. Curtain.
Meant as a Compliment.—Shakspeare Smith (to Miss Lagushe, after production of his new comedy). And what did you think of my little piece the other night?
Miss Lagushe. I didn't pay the least attention to the play. All I thought was, what a cruel ordeal the performance must be for you!
NEO-DRAMATIC NURSERY RHYME
Mrs. Grundy, good woman, scarce knew what to think
About the relation 'twixt drama and drink.