We couldn't do anything at a bazaar, except stand around and buy things." "And we're chuck-full of histrionic talent," put in Guy.

"You ought to see me do Hamlet." "Yes," said Frank, "Guy's Hamlet is quite the funniest thing on the face of the earth.

I do love comedy." "So do I," said Guy, "I just love to play a side-splitting part like Hamlet." "Then you may have a chance," said Marian, "for one of the plays we're thinking about--and it isn't exactly a play either--brings in a whole lot of tragic characters in a humourous way.

It's a general mix-up, you know: Hamlet, and Sairy Gamp, and Rip Van Winkle, and Old Mother Hubbard, and everybody." "Yes, that's a good one," said Marian; "it's called 'Shakespeare at the Seashore.'" "The name is enough to condemn that piece," said Mr.Fairfield; "not one of you can say it straight." And sure enough, though numerous attempts were made, and much laughter ensued, none entirely successful..