Pray don't tell your friends I have a cold.

I am sure Sir George is kindness itself, and it might make him uneasy to think I was not in his house." The rehearsal now began, and in much trepidation I waited to see Carr come on.

The moment he appeared all anxiety vanished; the other actors were reassured, and acted their best.

A few passages had to be repeated, a few positions altered, but it was obvious that Carr could act, and act well; though, curiously enough, he looked less gentlemanlike and well-bred when acting with Charles than he had done when he was the best among a very mixed set on the steamer.
"You act beautifully, Mr.Carr!" said Aurelia, when it was over.
"Doesn't he, Ralph ?" "Doesn't he ?" replied Ralph, hot but good-humored.

"I am sure, Carr, we are most grateful to you." "So am I," said Charles.