Note 2 — ON THE PRACTICAL BATHOS.
Reading edition
We might have added stage managers. Their genius for the Bathos Precipitate is frequently displayed in notices of the following kind:—
“Monday, January 7.
“The new drama, entitled ——, has been received with uninterrupted bursts of applause, and will be repeated every evening till farther notice.”
“Tuesday, January 8.
“In obedience to the wishes of the public, the new drama, entitled ——, is withdrawn.”