She was present, of course, at the Gymnase on the occasion of the first representation of the play upon the proceeds of which Nathan relied to support his enterprise, and was completely duped by the purchased applause.
"You did not bid farewell to the Italian opera," said Lady Dudley, to whose house she went after the performance.
"No, I went to the Gymnase.

They gave a first representation." "I can't endure vaudevilles.

I am like Louis XIV.

about Teniers," said Lady Dudley.
"For my part," said Madame d'Espard, "I think actors have greatly improved.

Vaudevilles in the present day are really charming comedies, full of wit, requiring great talent; they amuse me very much." "The actors are excellent, too," said Marie.