human
I'm delighted to see you, my dear young friend, was his greeting, as he grasped the boy's hand.
gpt
We had a grand success last night, did we not? And it was all due to your efforts. If it had not been for your persistency Mrs. Anderson would not have appeared.
human
Then you are not sorry that she played, sir?
gpt
Sorry? Not a bit of it! Why, it was one of the grandest triumphs in the history of the American stage.
human
The audience seemed to be very much pleased with Mrs. Anderson's work.
gpt
Pleased! Of course they were pleased. How could they help it? As for myself, I was as much delighted as I was surprised. I have given my consent to Mrs. Anderson's second appearance to-night.
human
Indeed, sir?
gpt
Yes. Mr. Wattles came to me and, in the most respectful manner, asked the favor. You see, the woman who has been playing the part was so angered by my wife's success that she refused to appear. I could do nothing but yield, especially as Mr. Wattles assures me that there was a widespread feeling of disappointment on the part of those who were unable to gain admission last night. Mr. Wattles, my lad, considers Mrs. Anderson one of the greatest geniuses on the American stage; he told me so this morning.