A young singer in a musical comedy company attended a reception at a rich man's house as one of the "talent" and fell deeply in love with the daughter of the house. His affection was reciprocated, but the girl's father firmly opposed any alliance between his daughter and the actor. The star of the young man's company, a celebrated dancer, was a creature of moods. She became violently angry when the young singer mimicked her steps, and left the theater in a rage just as the opening performance was about to begin. The manager was in despair, but the young man volunteered as a substitute and won approval by his excellent dancing and superb makeup. Among those favorably impressed with his talent was the father of the girl he loved. He witnessed the performance from the orchestra and later sent his card to the dancer. The latter invited him to call, carried out the joke, assisted by several of his friends, and soon the foolish old man was convinced he was deeply in love. So he wrote to the "Divine Cleo," saying, "I am determined that you must become a member of my family. May I hope?" To which the dancer coyly replied that she was willing to be married if the old man's daughter consented. When the father arrived with the minister and his daughter there was a wedding, but he only figured as spectator. He couldn't object, for he didn't dare to go back on his note.
