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Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II.

CHAPTER X
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125,000L.; and including scent ry, wardrobe, properties, &c.

150,000L.
~137~~in the Lower Gallery, and 280 in the Upper Gallery.

The talents of the celebrated Mr.Kean (who has recently left us for the shores of the Atlantic) first blazed forth to astonish the world beneath this roof.
Old Drury immortalized the name of Garrick, and has also established the fame of Mr.Kean; and the House at the present moment has to boast of a combination of histrionic{1} talent, rich and excellent." "Come along, come along," said Tom, interrupting him, "leave these explanations for another opportunity--here is the Saloon.

Now for a peep at old particulars.

There is no seeing nor hearing the Play--I have no inclination for histories, I am just alive for a bit of gig." On entering the Saloon, Bob was additionally gratified at viewing the splendour of its decorations.


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