Then it seems he had no help for it but to try and get back to Mr.Rugge.But Mr.
Rugge was sore and spiteful at his leaving; for Rugge counted on him, and had even thought of taking the huge theatre at York, and bringing out Gentleman Waife as his trump card.

But it warn't fated, and Rugge thought himself ill-used, and so at first he would have nothing more to say to Waife.

And truth is, what could the poor man do for Rugge?
But then Waife produces little Sophy." "You mean Juliet Araminta ?" said Vance.
"Same--in private life she be Sophy.

And Waife taught her to act, and put together the plays for her.

And Rugge caught at her; and she supports Waife with what she gets; for Rugge only gives him four shillings a week, and that goes on 'baccy and such like." "Such like--drink, I presume ?" said Vance.
"No--he don't drink.