Tho story is told of tlio late Jules Mas- . senet, the composer, that a bumptious young musician of his acquaintance ono day brought him the score of au opera .and said: "You know that Alolicre, when lie had finished a piny, read it to an old woman, being convinced that what she liked would please tho public also. Similarly, I wish to play my score to you; what you opprovo will entertain others." "You are very kind," replied Massenet, "but as long as you are not Moliero you will permit mo not to bo your old wo : ; man.' ', . '..'•'''
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1639, 4 January 1913, Page 15
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98Untitled Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1639, 4 January 1913, Page 15
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