BEHIND THE SCENES.

Acting Manager H-rc-rt. "WELL, SIR, I THINK WE MAY SAY THAT,—IN SPITE OF THE ORGANISED OPPOSITION IN THE HOUSE,—THE FIRST ACT HAS REALLY GONE VERY WELL!"

Mr. G. (Author and Manager). "H'M!—BUT THE RISKY SITUATION COMES IN THE NEXT ACT!"