It was the scene which had pleased the director at the rehearsal.
"She's easier," thought Hurstwood to himself.
She did not do the part as she had at rehearsal, but she was better.

The audience was at least not irritated.

The improvement of the work of the entire company took away direct observation from her.

They were making very fair progress, and now it looked as if the play would be passable, in the less trying parts at least.
Carrie came off warm and nervous.
"Well," she said, looking at him, "was it any better ?" "Well, I should say so.

That's the way.