'Would you like some nice little part with the infant ?' 'You are very good,' replied Nicholas hastily; 'but I think perhaps it would be better if I had somebody of my own size at first, in case I should turn out awkward.

I should feel more at home, perhaps.' 'True,' said the manager.

'Perhaps you would.

And you could play up to the infant, in time, you know.' 'Certainly,' replied Nicholas: devoutly hoping that it would be a very long time before he was honoured with this distinction.
'Then I'll tell you what we'll do,' said Mr Crummles.

'You shall study Romeo when you've done that piece--don't forget to throw the pump and tubs in by-the-bye--Juliet Miss Snevellicci, old Grudden the nurse .-- Yes, that'll do very well.