A Good Story
There is a neat little incident in the life of Mr Santley as related by the great singer :— I was to sing a duet with Mrs , Sartoria, and we were having a little conversation on the Subject, when suddenly she exclaimed, • Good Heavens ! Santley, what shall I do?' 'What's the matter?' I said. 'My petticoat's coming down, ' | was the response. • Well,' I said ' I i don't see how I can help you !' ' I do,' she said, 'stand before me and ; spread out your coat-tails as wide as you pan !' I obeyed, pretending to . be. absorbed in the study of the duet, which was lying on the piano. In a few moments she whispered, ' It's all right, but what on earth to do with it ?' I looked at the bundle and saw it was impossible to pocket it. At that moment Leighton made his appearance, carrying his hat in his hand. • Just in time to save me !' exclaimed Mrs Sartoris. ' Here, Fay, put that in your hat and .keep it till we get away !' ' What is it ? ' 'My petticoat!' 'Oh!'
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Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 82, 31 December 1892, Page 4
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182A Good Story Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 82, 31 December 1892, Page 4
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