" Short Man, Short Part."
Lady Bancroft has told a. story of H. JByron in connection with Sir John Hare* debut as the Landlord Short of "Naval Engagements," a role, it should be 3&id, which bi ought. the popular actor the magnificent salary of £2 a week. "H. J." congratulated Mr Hare on the wisdom of making his bow in a part bo exactly suited to him. — "Short figure, short man, short part. The critics will say, *Mr Hare, a, clever young actor, made his first bow to a London audience, and was most excellent — in short, perfect.' "
"Yes, but if I fail?" queried the timid player.
"Well, then," answered Byron, "we'll rechristen the piece 'Short Engagements.' *' — Globe.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2812, 5 February 1908, Page 91
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164" Short Man, Short Part." Otago Witness, Issue 2812, 5 February 1908, Page 91
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