WILSON AND SHUTER._The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

When Wilson the comedian made his début, it was in the character

formerly supported by Shuter; but, upon his appearance on the stage, the

audience called out for their former favourite, by crying, “Off,

off--_Shuter, Shuter!_” Whereon Wilson, turning round, and with a face

as stupid as art could make it, and suiting his action to his words,

replied, “_Shoot her, shoot her?_” (pointing at the same time to the

female performer on the stage with him,) “I’m sure she does her part

very well.” This well-timed sally of seeming stupidity turned the scale

in his favour, and called down repeated applause, which continued during

the whole of the performance.[165]

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The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 570 / 1847 题