Finally he arrived at the stage door of the Bijou Theatre, and inquired whether the rehearsal was over.
"Theyve bin at it since eleven this mornin, and will be pretty nigh til the stage is wanted for to-night," said the janitor.

"I'd as lief youd wait here as go up, if you dont mind, sir.

The guvnor is above; and he aint in the best o' tempers.

I'll send word up." Marmaduke looked round irresolutely.

A great noise of tramping and singing began.
"Thats the new procession," continued the doorkeeper.