| Show tho gallery gods applause lawrence barrett once told me of a conversation ho had with edwin booth the latter had been congratulated upon an ovation given him by a crowded bouse on the opening night of an engagement the sweetest music to my ears said the great tragedian la the shouting of the boys in the gallery I 1 know they arc not applauding because I 1 have a reputation or because they wish to make a display they simply give vent to their natural enthusiasm when they shout I 1 know that I 1 am giving a good performance As for the parquet it may clap its hands out of politeness dramatic critic alio had certain notions as to how a line should be read will applaud if I 1 read it his way otherwise he will remain quiet I 1 can never analyze the applause of the front rows but the gallery in its likes or dislikes chicago record |
