The charge for the front seats is 21/2d, for the second-class places, a penny." [Footnote 39: _I.e._, Laurel bearer.] "The gentry can sit where they please, I presume ?" "I suggested to the manager that he should write that on the play bill, but he replied that that would be an impertinence.

I also advised him to take the play bill to your honour himself and was almost kicked out of the room for my pains.

Did I take him for a bill poster?
he said." "This manager of yours seems to have a pretty good opinion of himself." "Oh, he is frightfully proud, your honour.

He will play no other pieces but sword pieces because, says he, they are classical.

The poor fellow is so very young you know.