MARY ANDERSON AND THE PRINCE.

Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 1129, 24 December 1883, Page 2

MARY ANDERSON AND THE PRINCE.

Mary Anderson, the beautiful American actress, has refused an introduction to the Prince of Wales. She said she wished to avoid any scandal. Vide mail summary of news. She came ; she trod our English land ; A masterpiece from Phidias’ hand— Antique and classical and grand Looked Mary. And mashers flew the maid to greet, Leaving the playhouse o’er the street, And Nelly of the twinkling feet, For Mary, In vain for one sweet smile they sued, She thought their conduct very rude ; Yon see that something of a prude . Is Man'. Though titled splendour bade her come And share the festive “kettledrum,” Nothing could tempt the maid to roam— Unless a Bishop was “athome” To Mary. Said B' 0# i 03 n , 8 Heir, a She’ll not refuse If I should seek to introduce Myself to this dramatic Muse— Miss Mary l . But little noble A*b os t recked The haughty damsel’s self-respect, “ I keep.my circle most select,” Says Mary. So with a calm impassive eye She gave his H°ighn°ss the “go b}',” “ Who wants to know you, Sir? Not I!” Said Mary* Across the Atlantic .wave to-day Columbia’s children proudly say, “Guess naow who snubbed a coming K? W-y, Mary.” —London Judy,