You'll say you never saw anything like it since you were born, you just mark my words." "It certainly must be very wonderful," remarked Austin.

"But I'm afraid I'm rather ignorant of such matters.

What _is_ 'Sardanapalus,' may I ask ?" "What, never heard of Byron's 'Sardanapalus' ?" exclaimed the actor, throwing up his hands.

"Why, it's one of the finest things ever put upon the boards.

Full of telling effects, and not too many bothering lengths, you know.