An enthusiastic _ playgoer, who wanted to see a certain musical comedy which had made a name for itselr in its first performance, rang up the bos office and asked for a box for two people. “ But we don’t keep them tor two, sir,” came the somewhat startled reply. “I know that,” returned the playgoer. “I know they usually hold four, hut‘ I want a complete box. There was no answer from the other end, merely a gasping sort of sigh. “Is that the Revelry Theatre? asked the angry man. “Why the— _ “ No, sir,” came the reply. ‘ This is an undertaker’s.” ■ '
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Evening Star, Issue 19773, 25 January 1928, Page 11
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