CHAPTER III

“_Well, Albert, your ten years are up to-day. Do you want an extension of the contract?_” “_No, thanks, dearest. I’m booked for the next ten years with Fanny Bishop. Her contract with Charley Bishop expires soon, you know._” “_Why, of course. How stupid of me to forget. In that case I’ll accept Arthur Bridgeport for five years. His contract with Adelaide is up next Friday at noon._”