human
BLANCHE ANDERSON.
gpt
groaned Mr. Perley.
human
Isn't that like a woman? Well, Wattles, we are in a nice little fix now. Of course, we shall have to give three-fourths of the audience their money back.
gpt
Yes; but that isn't the worst of it. Think of the roasting the papers will give us!
human
Don't speak of it. And it's all your fault; you would be fool enough to listen to that kid.
gpt
Don't say any more, Perley. I must have been out of my head.
human
It isn't worth while to get excited, gentlemen,
gpt
You young rascal----
human
There is no time to waste, gentlemen, he said.
gpt
I told you that Mrs. Anderson would appear to-night, and she will.
human
Do you mean to say, cried Mr. Wattles,
gpt
Her husband will agree after he has had a short talk with me, was the boy's reply.
human
Go right ahead with your preparations for the performance, gentlemen; Mrs. Anderson will be here as per agreement.
gpt
Well, said Mr. Wattles, drawing a long breath,
human
I never saw the equal of that kid. Do you know, I think he will do what he has promised.
gpt
It's out of the question now, he said.
human
Mayor Anderson is one of the stubbornest men in the world; if he has said that his wife shall not appear, she will not. The boy was talking through his hat.
gpt
Well, said the manager of the New York Comedy Company,
human
What is it?
gpt
I don't think she'll see you, said the flunky,
human
I do wish, said the boy.
gpt
Give her the card, and tell her that I wish to see her on very important business that will admit of no delay.
human
She don't know you, and she won't see you.