(Daniel Frohman to David Belasco.)
“The Lyceum Theatre, New York,
“February 26, [1890]
“Dear David:—
“The Stockholders request me not to have Mrs. Carter rehearse on our stage any more.
“Yours,
“Dan’l Frohman.”
Belasco’s resentment was, naturally and properly, very bitter. He had been for some time conscious that he was effectively “cabined, cribbed, confined” at the Lyceum. He had also been for some time in negotiation with A. M. Palmer, looking to a presentation of the play which he had in mind as a starring vehicle for Mrs. Carter. He wrote immediately, in response to Mr. Frohman:
(David Belasco to Daniel Frohman.)
“New York, February 27, [1890]
“My dear D. F.:—
“Your note in reference to Mrs. Carter received. When Mr. Palmer was informed that the stockholders objected to Mrs. Carter’s use of the Lyceum stage, he placed both his theatres at my disposal. Therefore, she will trouble their over-sensitive natures no more. As far as I myself am concerned, rest assured I shall not forget their petty treatment of me.