The Washington times., 1901-10-13

a new play, II has been his wont to send
broadcast to the newspapers showers of
insdious paragraphs and frank descrip-
tions of the piece, divulging its story,
plot, counterplot, characters, and, in in
stances even the colors of the scenery.
With Elsie de Wolfe and 'The Way of
the World" that Manager Lederer will
present at the Columbia Theatre next
Tuesday night, one as star for the hrst
time, and the other as a new play never
before offered anywhere, the manager ap-
pears to be pursuing a directly reverse
tack.
A Times interviewer, despairing of
learning anything of the new play of
Mr.. Lederer, addressed himself to Miss
de Wolfe, who, with Clyde Fitch. Mr..
Lederer and the company, reached Wash
ington yesterday for the final prepara-
tions of the production.
Miss dc Wolfe said she was really very
much obliged to The Times for the space
it offered for an advance description of
THE Way of the World" but, really, she
could say nothing: Mr.. Lederer had
strictly enJoined her to silence.
When Mr. Fitch was found he was
equally reticent and equally polite.
Then The Times man espied Fauvette.
Fauvette is a prize bulldog-the holder
of seven medals, and the pet of Miss de
Wolfe.
The newspaper man found Fauvette
summing herself on the Twelfth Street
steps of the Columbia.
Fauvette is very small, very pretty-in
the ugly way girls of Fauvettes kind
have of being pretty-her nose being
neither aquiline nor retrousse-and very
l~1 t,II
man that Fauvette liked candy; that she
was about the only one of the organiza
tion-she appears in one of the scenes, it
seems-who might talk irrespective of re-
suits; that she knew no matter what she
might do her mistress would not dismiss
her.
Forearmed thus, the interviewer ap-
preached Fauvette. If no one else would
talk in advance about the Way of the
World" any more than does the cursory
comment of the play in another column
of The Times today, maybe Fauvette
would.
For the information of skeptics who
may doubt the possibility or veracity of
the following conversation between Fau-
vette and The Times interviewer, it may
be pertinent here to refer such to Matthias
Dunn. the Cornish naturalist. Mr.. Dunn
claims after a lifelong study of fishes
that they have not only the five senses of
man, but two additional ones without
which man, even though he We're other
wise equipped for life in the deep sea,
could not understand those mysterious mi
grations which fishes of many kinds an
nually accomplish as a necessary part of
their life plan, and which they would
still accomplish If indeed they were be-
reft of sight, hearing, feeling, smell, or
touch.
With plausibility supported by so en-
n without hIlTdTninR
possible doubtful Thomases with details
of the process of communication, The
Times mans interview with Miss de
Wofe's young protege may now be set
Good afternoon. Fauvette."
Pardon me. sir; do not know you
II am The Times man."
"A reporter"
Yes: for the theatrical page; I wish
to ask you about The Way of the
World,
The paper man drew from his pocket
handful of choice chocolates. Fauvette
saw the dainties and politely accepted
several
Way OF the World?' Fauvette now asked
"The papers have only a cursory knowl
edge of Miss de Wolfes play; we woulG
you mean about Miss de Wolfes
role?"
About all the roles-the principal
ones"
Fauvette looked in the direction of the
pocket whence had issued the chocolates.
How many more candies have you?"
she asked.
The newspaper mar counted the pieces.
Twelve" he answered
Very we'll" replied Fauvette. I'm an
swer just twelve questions,
''I.'s a bargain The Times interviewer
answered as he placed the candy beiar.
Fauvettc.
Begin" resumed the young lady.
what is the reason for the general
secrecy about the nature of the play and
plot?"
Whatever surprises Mr.. Fitch may
have in The drama he wishes to preserve
intact until the preservation: he says their
publicity might duh their effect"
But everyone who cares to learn may
know OF them after the performance,
The Times man retorted. They will be