The manager stared at her, shifted his wig, scratched his head and grunted something to the effect that he couldn't afford to pay anybody making a first appearance.
"Look 'ee here, Mr.Spiller.

It's my benefit and my company don't expect a penny.

D'ye see! I've been used in a rascally fashion by that scoundrel Rich, and I'll have to raise a few guineas afore I can start in the country." Spiller saw the position and said that the young lady who he was careful to point out was a "gentlewoman" was quite willing to appear on these terms and so the matter was settled.
"She won't have much of a part.

We're playing 'The Orphan' and all I can give her is Serina.

I've had to make shift with the young 'oman as carries the drum and looks after the wardrobe.