He knew that she had looked forward to this production to make her name on Broadway.
"My dear Tootles, what's happened ?" She turned to him and clutched his arm.

Tears welled up into her eyes, and her red lips began to tremble.

"What did I look like ?" she demanded.
"Splendid!" "Didn't I get every ounce of comedy out of my two scenes in Act One ?" "Every ounce." "I know I did.

Even the stage hands laughed, and if you can do that there's no argument.

And didn't my number go over fine?
Wasn't it the best thing in the act?
I don't care what you say.