Being at my wits' end for want of money, and seeing what audiences Mathews drew, the idea occurred to me of starting an imitation of the great Imitator himself, in the shape of an "At Home," given by a woman.

The one trifling obstacle in the way was the difficulty of finding the woman.

From that time to this, I have hitherto failed to overcome it.

I have conquered it at last; I have found the woman now.

Miss Vanstone possesses youth and beauty as well as talent.