The Haughty Actor

An actor--GIBBS, of Drury Lane-- Of very decent station, Once happened in a part to gain Excessive approbation; It sometimes turns a fellow's brain And makes him singularly vain When he believes that he receives Tremendous approbation.

His great success half drove him mad, But no one seemed to mind him; Well, in another piece he had Another part assigned him.

This part was smaller, by a bit, Than that in which he made a hit. So, much ill-used, he straight refused To play the part assigned him.

* * * * *

That night that actor slept, and I'll attempt To tell you of the vivid dream he dreamt: