I AGAIN LEAVE THE COMÉDIE FRANÇAISE
The cruelties of publicity—My first interview with a reporter—A
victim of caricaturists—Perrin tells me my faults—An
anonymous threat—My reappearance in Paris—An intoxicating
triumph—The discourtesy of actors—Coquelin, Mounet-Sully,
Bartet, Réjane, and Duse—Trying times—“L’Aventurière”—An
unjust attack—I send in my resignation—Cruel slanders—Mr.
Jarrett offers a new proposition—I prepare for an American
tour—The sad story of my costume for “Phedre”—The Comédie
brings suit against me—The financial record of my London
performances—Another visit to London—I overcome the critics 338–354