The Make Believe and Real

The soubrette in the foremost row how dainty sweet is she, with all the tinsel and the show, and fluffy filigree. And when upon the stage she eats, or sips the almost-wine; we in the near orchestra seats, say, dainty and divine!” But, say, if you just want to see an appetite that’s gaunt, come see her eat, some day with me, down in the restaurant!

c. Oct. 16, ‘09