He appeared every night at the theatre, which was filled to its utmost capacity.

At the conclusion of his lecture, he would bow his acknowledgements to the audience and retire behind the curtain, where a tableau was arranged.
It represented the scene of his landing, and he standing with uplifted paddle on which was tacked the American flag.

A supe threw a bucket of water over him, previous to his mounting the imitation cliffs, the curtain would roll up and behold the hero as he just emerged from the sea in his glistening rubber suit.

The applause was tremendous.

The last night, every one being paid off and feeling good, Paul stepped behind the curtains in his suit to receive his customary ducking.