Her old acquaintance, Mrs.Egleton, took her benefit along with Hippisley, one of the best low comedians of the day, and selected Farquhar's "The Beaux' Stratagem"-- partly so she said, for Lavinia's sake.
"You were made for Cherry, my dear," said she.

"The part'll fit you as easily as an old glove." And so it did, but the next night Rich went back to "The Rape of Proserpine" and the piece continued to run until the summer, and then the theatre closed as usual for three months.
"Whatever am I to do Mrs.Egleton ?" she cried despairingly.

"I suppose I could join Huddy's company again.

Huddy I know would be glad enough to have me but----" "Pray don't be silly," put in the experienced Mrs.Egleton.

"It would be lowering yourself.