. Recollections of a player. andmuch personal instruction and attention given labored faithfully and indefatigably. I watched her, without being seen, from thefront of the theater — at rehearsals — and made upmy mind that if properly guided and given the op-portunity she would make a name for herself. The opportunity came sooner than expected, andwhen told she would be obliged to play Miss Jan-sens role, because of that ladys illness, she verypromptly fainted. There was no doubt now thatshe had the proper sense of responsibility, and itserved more than ever to convince me of her fit-ne
. Recollections of a player. andmuch personal instruction and attention given labored faithfully and indefatigably. I watched her, without being seen, from thefront of the theater — at rehearsals — and made upmy mind that if properly guided and given the op-portunity she would make a name for herself. The opportunity came sooner than expected, andwhen told she would be obliged to play Miss Jan-sens role, because of that ladys illness, she verypromptly fainted. There was no doubt now thatshe had the proper sense of responsibility, and itserved more than ever to convince me of her fit-ness for a dramatic career. On the retirement ofMiss Jansen from the company, shortly after, herplace was permanently filled by this ambitious, de-termined, and exceedingly clever chorus-girl —Miss Lulu Glaser. Miss Glasers career serves todemonstrate what may be accomplished with ap-titude, determination, industry,— and opportunity. Not discouraged by their previous visit to seeThe Oolah, Mr. Booth and Mr. Barrett ap-. t^AjJ ^^yUiiX^iLLyL / ^7 Recollections of a Player. 71 plied in time for seats to The Merry Monarch,and a box was sent to them. Their evident ap-preciation made the writer very proud and theevening to him a memorable one. Later fromMr. Booth came the following: Phila., Nov. 17th, dear Mr. Wilson : It pleases me very much to comply with yourrequest since it affords me an opportunity to saywhat I meant to say many weeks ago, but did nt,anent your delightful performance of the MerryMonarch. Mr. Barrett and I both convulsivelyenjoyed it, and I think, seriously of borrowingyour first entrance * for that of Richelieu in Act 4thwhere he threatens the curse of Rome. May I }Your freedom from all effort is admirable. Sincerely yours, Edwin Booth. * The entrance consisted in making a false step from a palanquin borneon the shoulders of four slaves, and landing promiscuously at the foot ofthe royal steps. 72 Recollections of a Player. In the spring and summer of
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