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Show The Made-in-England Substitute An American actor with a reputation reputa-tion for wit a reputation, hy the way, which is deserved went to a luncheon given by a famous actress to several members of her supporting company. Among the guesto of honor was an English leading man, who rather fancied himself and showed It. He monopolized the conversation, con-versation, speaking copiously and feelingly of himself, his personnlity nnd his merits. From his place across the table the American eyed him with a rapidly rapid-ly enhancing disfavor. At length he turned to the man sitting next him on the right. "Our British friend over there is by way of being a regular ass isn't he?" he asked In a whisper. "Oh I'd hardly go so far as to say Hint." answered his neighbor. "Well, he'll do. won't he, till one comes?" said the American. |