Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 95, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 April 1910 — He Saw Booth In “Othello.” [ARTICLE]

He Saw Booth In “Othello.”

Dr. John Girdner tells this Edwin Booth story as Mr. Booth told it to him: “We opened an engagement In Atlanta with ‘Othello’ (said Mr. Booth), and I played Othello. After the performance my friend Mr. Malone and I went to the hotel for some refreshments. While we were waiting to be served I couldn’t help overhearing a conversation between two fine old boys, splendid old fellows in soft hats, flowing mustaches, black Btring ties and all the rest of it. “‘I didn’t see you at the theater this evenin’, cunnel,’ said one. “ ‘No,’ drawled the other. ‘I didn't go for seats until this a-mawnin’ and the best I could find were six in the balcony. I suppose you wgre there?’ “ 'Yes, cunnel, I was there. Madame and the girls were with me, and we ali agreed that we never attended a mo’ thrillin’ play. The company was good, too—excellent company! And, do you know, qtinnel, in my opinion that nigger did about as well as any of ’em.’ ” —New York Morning Telegraph.