_Arthur_ (JONES) and _Hubert_ (HERKOMER), of which we give an extract.
It represents _Arthur_ as wishing to produce a piece, which _Hubert_
forewarns him will be a failure unless he (HUBERT) paints the scenery
and manages it generally.

_Arthur._ Is there no remedy?

_Hubert._ None, but to use _my_ eyes.

_Arthur._ O HUBERT! If you will, cut down my 'lengths.'
And I'll be merry as the day is long,
So you don't interfere. You've other irons
Hot in the fire.

_Hubert_ (_aside_). With his innocent prate
He will awake my mercy which lies dead.
(_Aloud._) Read this, young ARTHUR!

[_Gives him a Manuscript._

_Arthur_ (_opens it. Starts_). What! a play by YOU!
To be produced by _me_! O HUBERT!! [_Faints._

We regret that want of space prevents our giving any more of this
charming work at present, but no doubt it will not be long ere the
Public has the gratification of hearing and seeing it all.

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A PARAGON FRAME (OF MIND).