Newspaper notices of theatrical performances were rarities in those days.

Lavinia did not expect to see any reference to Mr.Huddy's benefit, and her expectations were realised.

What she _did_ see sent the blood rushing to her face and her hands fumbled so that she could hardly hold the paper.

Then she went deadly pale, she tore the paper in half and--a rare thing for Lavinia to do--she burst into tears..