Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1895 — The Worth of His Words. [ARTICLE]

The Worth of His Words.

There was one occasion when Mr. Forrest received from one of the supernumeraries of a theater an answer which seemed to satisfy him. It was the man’s duty to say simply, “The enemy is upon us,” which he uttered at rehearsal in a poor, whining way. “Can’t you say it better than that?” shouted Forrest. “Repeat It as I do,” and he gave the words with all the force and richness of his 1 magnificent voice. “If I could the man, “I wouldn’t be working for fifteen shillings a week.” “Is that all you get?” “Yes.” “Well, then, say It as you please.”