I MAKE MY DÉBUT AND EXIT
My first rôle—The first rehearsal—Troubles with the
costumer—The arraying of _Iphigénie_—The make-up shop—The
approach of the first night—I suffer the horrors of stage
fright—“_Quand-même_”—The début—New rôles—The disastrous
results of taking my sister to a ceremony—The arrogance of a
manager—I am cheated of a part and cancel my engagement 98–110