Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1911 — The Retort Courteous. [ARTICLE]

The Retort Courteous.

George Grossmlth had had remarkable success with his readings in America, and on his return to England somewhat boastfully compared tbs art of entertaining with that of acting. “You fellows,” he said Ux Charles Brookfield, “have to take out scenery, properties, plays, and a large company when you want to perform; while I —look at me. I just landed in New York with my piano and a dress suit, and 1 made £30,000.” ”1 dare say.” snapped Brookfield. “But we don’t all look so damn funny In our dreas suits.”