the bamboo cane stood by , looking stiff and proud . he was vain of his brass ferrule and silver top , and on the sofa lay two worked cushions , pretty but stupid . when the play at the little theatre began , the rest sat and looked on ; they were requested to applaud and stamp , or crack , when they felt gratified with what they saw . but the riding - whip said he never cracked for old people , only for the young who were not yet married . " i crack for everybody , " said the cracker . " yes , and a fine noise you make , " thought the audience , as the play went on .
applaud , stamp , and crack .
what was the audience asked to do when they liked the play ?
what was the audience asked to do when they liked the play ?