In a secluded part of the hall at her home Sarah Bernhardt kept a china bowl which was full of coins. It was for her friends who were in need.
"They know it is there," she explained, "and for what purpose. In this way I can help them without putting them to the necessity of asking for loans."
Not His Job A Man was taken on as a stage-hand at the Frivol Theatre, He was duly installed in his new position, and, as instructed, put in an appearance on the opening night.
"Now then!" shouted the stage-manager as the clock struck eight. "All is ready. Run up the curtain."
This. was too much for the new man.
"What are you talking' about?" he asked in surprise, "Run up the curtain! m a stage hand, not a blinking' squirrel!
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