And The Bill Was Paid.
As the gas bill of the "portable" theatre bad not been paid when it became due, a man appeared on the Monday night following, to cut off the sopply if the bill were not paid on the sbot. The doorkeeper remonstrated with him, pointing out that the manager was on the boards at the time, and could not poasily leave the stage for an hoar—the gas-man might call then. "No," said the gas-man obdurately, "I'm going to cut it off now." "Hold hard," said the doorkeeper; "I will go and tell the manager." Disguising himself in a huge red cloak and a great felt hat with a drooping feather, and with a sword at his side, he walked on to the stage with the words: "Behold, my lord, the man stands at the castle gate tarrying to be remunerated for the glimmers, and if not seen instantly, darkness threatens us." The Manager (taking in the situation) : "Go; I follow thee."
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King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 120, 7 January 1909, Page 3
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165And The Bill Was Paid. King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 120, 7 January 1909, Page 3
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