Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1903 — A Word in Season. [ARTICLE]

A Word in Season.

The playwright turned pale with excitement and a sudden rush of pride as he heard from his position In the wings the sound of stamping feet and roaring voices. “They, are calling for the author!” he cried feverishly. “What shall I do? Must I make a speech?” The manager who bad not only heard but seen the audience took him by the elbow. “The best thing you can do” he whispered “Is to slip cut of the stage door and escape while there’s time.”