Shifting Scenes in Theatrical LifeRoutledge, Warne, & Routledge, 1859 - 295 pages |
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Page 117
... Murden , the manager and sole proprietor . Let your husband communicate with him directly . I shall be so glad to have you near me , to teach me how to become a good mother ; for , oh , dear Mrs. Cave ! I am so awkward and puzzled about ...
... Murden , the manager and sole proprietor . Let your husband communicate with him directly . I shall be so glad to have you near me , to teach me how to become a good mother ; for , oh , dear Mrs. Cave ! I am so awkward and puzzled about ...
Page 118
... Murden's offer ? " Emma timidly inquired . " Of course I do , " was the rejoinder . " Have we sufficient money to defray our travelling expenses to Newcastle ? The distance- 29 " What foolish questions you contrive to ask ! " 118 ...
... Murden's offer ? " Emma timidly inquired . " Of course I do , " was the rejoinder . " Have we sufficient money to defray our travelling expenses to Newcastle ? The distance- 29 " What foolish questions you contrive to ask ! " 118 ...
Page 121
... Murden , the manager ? " " Law , bless you ! " rejoined the actor , in a nasal tone ; " you'll not see Mr. Murden until rehearsal's half over . He's an invalid -- at least he fancies himself such , —and his wife humours him in all his ...
... Murden , the manager ? " " Law , bless you ! " rejoined the actor , in a nasal tone ; " you'll not see Mr. Murden until rehearsal's half over . He's an invalid -- at least he fancies himself such , —and his wife humours him in all his ...
Page 122
... Murden , I never were in sich an howdacious theatre in all my born days , " and the man almost whimpered over his crushed beaver . The prompter whistled , and the scene changed . There was a pause . " Well ! " said Mrs. Murden , turning ...
... Murden , I never were in sich an howdacious theatre in all my born days , " and the man almost whimpered over his crushed beaver . The prompter whistled , and the scene changed . There was a pause . " Well ! " said Mrs. Murden , turning ...
Page 123
... Murden ; " what confusion is here ! you were called ? " Most distinctly ! " replied Miss Mendham . " You precious imp ! " cried Mrs. Murden , catching hold of the collar of Pops's coat ; " you were told to summon the maiden ! how dare ...
... Murden ; " what confusion is here ! you were called ? " Most distinctly ! " replied Miss Mendham . " You precious imp ! " cried Mrs. Murden , catching hold of the collar of Pops's coat ; " you were told to summon the maiden ! how dare ...
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