The Billboard 1904-04-02: Vol 16 Iss 14 (1904-04-02)

THE BILLBOARD Be lacks his old time spryness, and his voice, wher Sages hig famous A Handful of Earth song, is far from being the tender and mellow voice of the Murphy of years ago. All his old admirers were out, and the applause was genuine. Happy Hooligan, 17-19, showed the big audiences how much troub.e one man can make and yet be applauded. A Ragged Hero, 29-223: Too Proud to Beg, 24. Ss. G. SMYTH. NEW YORK. Although this is Holy Week, it will be an Unusually eventfal one in New York amusements. At the beautiful New Amsterdam Theatre Richard Mansfiela in repertoire gives way Monday night to a splendid revival of The Two Orphans in the hands of an all-star cast. ‘neluding the following noted principals: Kyrie Beiew, -e dashing Chevalier; Charles Warner, the brutal Jacques; James O'Neill. the crippled and lonely Pierre; E. Holland, Picard; Clara Morris will return to the stage for the nonce to play Sister Genevieve: Gracé George will enact the part of the blind giri: louise Elita Otis, Mother Frochard. The others in the cast are: Jameson Lee Pinney, Frederick Perry, Margaret Illington Annie Irish and Clara Blandick. It is more than twenty years since The Two Orphans was prouuced by A. M. Palmer in New York at his old Union Square Theatre on the south sue of Union Square. Since then, however, there has not been a season when the piece has not been produced by at least one traveling organization, and there are few stock companies that do not put it on for a week each vear. Much interest is beir~ manifested by professionals and — this proposed revival of this popua. old elodrama. and Holy Week will be a big one for the New Amsterdam. Mr. Richard Mansfield has just closed a very successful engagement at this house. Ivan. the Terrible, having been replaced for a few ni of the last week for the various plays of a re» ertoire of Mr. Mansfield’s most popular vehicles. A Parisian Romance, which was g'von Monday night, was received rather indifferently by a large and representative audience. On Saturday afternoon Old Heidelberg was well received by a large house, and Saturd\ when Dr. Jekyli and Mr. Hyde which is doubt the most successful of all Mr. Mansfield’s renertoire. and which allows him the greatest opportunity for the display of his genius) wa pat on, the doors were closed shortly before eight o'clock, standing room having been completely so.out. Mr. Mansfield and his company have mowed out to the Harlem Opera House for a week in the same repertoire. after which they will en: upon their tour Westward, Two other openings are scheduled for Hol, Week. She Stoops to Conquer. by the Re: players at Daly’s, and Ibsen’s Rosmersholm, by i) + entury players at the Princess. Next Saturday night the Casino. which hes been dark since the withdrawal of the French Opera Co.. will reopen with Piff, Paff, Pouf, a light musical melange built for divertisement and delectation, and of which this will be the first product... on any stage. It will probably ran far into the summer. It will be a sort of case of ‘Fruit Basket Upset’’ among the New York Theatres Easter Monday, for which date several new plays and revivals are designed. Charles cfawtrey and hig English comp ° in F. C. Bumard’s comedy, Saucy Sally, will succeed William Gillette in The Admirable Crichton at the Lyceum. the same dav Charles Frohman will introduce Wiillam Collier and Jeannette Coinstock in The Dictator at the Criterion. Eleanor Ropson, with Merely Mary Ann. the mre’ little play te which she is so well fitted and which has been one of the real, artisti¢ and financial successes of the season, will move onee more, this time to the Garrick. At the Knickerbocker Wright Lorimer will appear in an elaborate production of The Shenhe King. following Forbes Robertson and Gertrnde Elliott in Hamlet. At the Princess An African Millionaire. with H. Reeves Smith at the head of the cast, will he given its first production. Also on Easter Monday Williain H. Crane comes to the Academy of Music in a revival of David Harum, with his original supportivg company in that quaint comedy. Ethel Barrymore returns to the Hudson in Cousin Kate. where .« play was given its opening production. The Savoy will be dark for a week follow'nKrrile Bellew’s engagement in Raffles on Saturday night last. reopening Easter Monda* wth The Sunerstition of Sune, a. new pler — Paul Armstrong and a curtain raiser by the same auchor, ‘“The Prince of Pilsen will move over to Daly’s for a week previons to its departure for Englend. to open at Mr. ~avage’s new Lordon the atrieal venture. William Gillette will take the Admirable Crichion on the road after a week at the Lyceum. It has had a long and successful New York run. The Other Girl will probably finish the seasen at the Empire, having already enjoyed a five months’ run This is Katherine Kennedy's last week at the Gerrick in The Ruling Power. The 140th performance of Sweet Kitty Bellairs will be given by Henrietta Crosman crt the Relasco. Thursdsy night of this week witnesses the 100th performance of The Virginian at the Manhattan. This is Henry Miller’s last week at the Hn4son in Man Proposes. A professional matinee of Hamlet will he given by Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott | at the Knickerbocker Tnesday. | The Pit. wit. Wilton Lackare as the ster wil] stay three weeks longer at the Lyric, when the spring tour will begin. Zapfenstreich remains at iste Irving Place Candida and Arnold Daly are still delight laree andiences at the Vaudeville. } Ticket brokers are still reaning a hoervest off | Raymond’s success in The Yankee Consul st the Rroadwav. ‘‘Nuff ced!” The same mav be ‘ced’? of Richard Carle in The Tenderfoot at the New York. The County Chairman continues to draw ‘ horses to Wallack’s. The Wizard of Oz at the Majestic is a prononnced success. The Secret of Polichinelle remains at the Garden. ai Sis Hopkins, with Rose Melville In her orjginal role. is puttine in the week at the West End Theatre. 3 Josenh Aart and Carrie De Mar come to New York in Foxy Grandpa. ing | vig Proctor’s Fifty-elght Street—Howard Hall, in his sensational drama of French life, The Man Who wared. Third Avenne Theatre—Lillian Mortimer, [n the melodrama In the Shadow of the Gallows Metropolis Theatre—Quincy Adams Sawyer. Murray Hill—One of Nat Goodwin's first «tc cesses, Turned Up, is put on by the stock com pany. The cast includes Henry V. Donnelly. as Bones. Grand Opera House—Thomas E. repertoire of classicel plays. Shea in a Fourteenth Street Theatre—The lest week <f Charley Grapewin in The Awakening o tMr Pipp. Academy of Music—Last week of A Chinese Honeymoon. American—Florence Bindley in A Midnigh --arriage, VAUDEVILLE. At Proctor’s Fifth Avenue the stock company pnt en The Wedding March. with Malcolm Williams and Lotta Linthicum in the leading parts. The program of specialties !ncludes some exceptional alent. John T. Sullivan heads a good bill at Proctor’s Twenty-third Street. At Proctor’s One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street honse Captain Swift is the bill, with Paul McAllister and Florence Reed in the prin cipal roles. A good vandeville bill is offeret. Pauline Hall, after after an absence of four years from New York, is the headliner on a good vill at Keith's An eleetrical novelty entitled In Maris is featured at the Circle. Hammerstein's Victoria presents new’ bill, with the exception of holdover feature acts. Tony Pastor’s offers an exceilent bil! At Hurtig & Seamon’s Music Hall the Hol loway Trio is featured. Eden Musee—Wax figures. CINCINNATI. an entirely one or twe Grand Opera House (Rainforth & Havlin) Frank Daniels. in sane ce y. made his bow at the Grand. Richard Mansfield in repertoire next week, Walnut Street Theatre Mer.) The Burgomaster, and Ruth White in the competent company, are enjoying good business. A large chorus, prettily costumed. en hances the rendition of a number of eatch* (M. C. Anderson with Oscar Figman leading roles and a songs. Miss White is easily the favorite cf the company. receiving her fall share of ap planse. Oscar Figman gives the role of Peter Stuyvesant a capable. comical portrayal. Doddi.e the Burgomaster’s secretary, receives jus tice at the hands of Charles Sharp. The scenery, especially the last scene. was a little above the average Next: Robert Mantell, in The Light of Other Days. Columbia (M. C. Anderson). The bill this week was a good one as follows: Mr. and Mrs Sidner Drew, Delmore and Lee, Johnnie Carroll, Winona and Banks Winter, George I. Wood, Rome and Ferguson Burke, Larue and the Inky Bors. Musical Dale. obinson’s (E. D. Stair). Rachel Goldstein with Louise Beaton, well staged dramatically and scenically. Next: Jane Kennark in Under Two Flags. Lyceum (Henc, & Fennessy). Falls drew good business. Next: cast. People’s—Al Reeves’ Big Company opened this week. to be followed br **o Trocaderos. Music Hall—Metropolitan Onera (Co.. 28 Nellie Peck Saunders Co., 29: Frank Damroscn Parsifal, April 17. NOTE—The one-act French play entitled La Lettre Chargee, was recently presented in this city with Mr. M. Loewenstein as Hector. Over Niagdra A Little Ont HAGERSTOWN, MD.—Academy of Music Col. Chas. M. Futterer. .-gr.) Emma Bunting in repertoire week of 14-19, broke the season's record for business at the Academy. Both the daily matinees and the evening performances scored in appreciation and in attendance. The appointments of the company were of the best. in which the elegant little star, Miss Puntine Was seen in every performance in a_ vehicle that gave her juvenile portrayals an excellent showing, captivating her andiences every time without fail. The vaudeville numbers were , the headliners being Jenkins, sketch artist; Nichol, eccentric comedian; the ree Mitchells, in the whirlwind act. Coming: Spotless Town, 14: Ghosts, with Alberta Gallatin. 18: A Fatal ——. 19. Anditoriom (Dan Doubt. Mer.) Miss Mar garet Barry, assisicby the loca] talent, gave a creditable performance on the 16 to a well filled honse. Miss Barry has proven a strong drawing card at the Auditorium. NOTES. Chas. Gelewicks, on the 20. left for the South to join a popular baseball association as advance agent. His position at the Academy as electrician has been filled by Fred Hale. Earl Burgess, who is presenting Emma Bunting, has been booked at the Academy for next October. Miss Bunting’s success was such & capital one here that the local management decided her admirers would be more than pleased to see her return. Richie and Jenkins, the well-known sketch artists of the Emma Bunting Co., were made members of the Eagles here. 7 Alberta Gallatin, who is to appear in Ibsen's Ghosts on the 18, is promised a large and enthnsiastie audience at the Academy. Miss Gallatin appeared here last season in As Yon Like It, and was quite a snecess. Manager Futterer has just intimated to ‘‘The Tillboard’’ correspondent that his house will he extensively renovated for the coming season. A number of new opera chairs are to he installed: a steel curtain will be added, a new gallery, and the entire house changed. ceiving it well-nigh a seating capacity of 1,500. The house will open the latter part of August. DIXON VON VOLKENBERG. HOT SPRINGS, ARK.--Grand Opera Honse (Brigham & Head, Mgrs.) Miss Sadie Martinet. 14. in His Excellency, the Governor. Andrew Robson, in Richard Carvel. 15, to g | business. Fine performers. The stage settings | were beantiful: they carry everything complete, Everrbody enjoyed the play. Lost River. 16, to good business. Performance not as good as last season. Murray Comedy Co., 17-18. to good business and fair performances. Billy Kersand’s Minstrels, 19, to 8. R. O. Fine minstrel show enjoyed by everybody. NOTES. Mr. Arch Selwyn, of Selwyn & Co., Is apending a few weeks here. This gentleman fs the well-known play broker of New York. Mr. George Middleton, of Chicago, ing a few weeks here. is spend. Mr. Fred Penne]. the pianist at the theatre here, has composed a piece called Beans, This month has kept the billposi.ng company very busy putting up all kinds of paper. Mr. Head will be compelled to have another horse and wagon on account of heavy business. The well-known author, Mr. Ople Reed, {s spending the season here. He is enjoying the best of health. J. M. Mittenthal, the well-known theatric.! manager, spent about four weeks here. Frank Burt, the well-known theatrical manager, is taking life easy here. He has made many friends in this city and is a man that deserves success. LAWRBPNCE J. RINALDO SCRANTON, PA.—Lyceum Theatre (M. Reis Cireuit; A. J. Duffy, Mgr.) King Dodo, Jelighted a large audience, 21. Coming: Kellar, magician, 22; Country Girl, 23: Robert Exteson in Ranson's Folly, 25: Tom Ross in Checkers, 26: Ben Hur, 28 and week. Academy of Music (Reis Circuit; A. J. Duffy. Mgr.) Master of the Iron Horse opened a three days’ engagement 21: Fast Mail, 24-26. Dixie Theatre (Dixie & Sears, Mgrs.) W. &. Patton, in The Minister's Son, opened a three days’ run, 21, to a large and appreciative au dience; An Heiress to Millions comes 24-28. The Star Theatre still continnes to do a large business. NOTES. Tom L. Wilson, the well-known circus agent. has resigned his position as press agent of the Lyceum and Academy of Music to join the advance forces of the Walter L. Main Shows Tracey Sweet, of the “Tribune” staff, wil! fill the position for the balance of the season The stage of the Lrceum is being enlara: for the production of Ben Hur. Chas. Silverstone, formerly manager of the Honesdale Opera House, has been added to the staff of advertising agents of the Lyceum. DES MOINES. IA.—Foster's Opera (Wm. Foster. Mgr.) Nat Goodwin, Gilded Fool, 16. to a large audience. Josep? in Kerry Gow, to good business, 17 jeld’s Minstrels, the best minstrel show that has been here for some time. to a crow? ed house, 19 Fay Davis, in Whitewashing Julia, 21, to a medium house. This com is the best and most evenly balanced that hese been here in some time, and it deserved o1 much larger house. Coming: Willlam Faver sham. April 7: Paul Gilmore 8: Rogers Bros 16: Annie Russell. 20; Daniel Sully. 22: Viols Allen. May 5 and Mande Adams. May 7. Grand Opera House (Wm. Foster, Mgr.) 4 Ragged Hero. 17-18-19, to good houses o Olsen, 21-22-23. to fair business. Coming: The Fatal Wedding, 24-25-26: Hoiden Comedy (Co 28-29-30: May Howard Extravaganza Co., %1April 1-2. The Ven Dyke Theatre. formerly The Mirror (J. J. Connelly, Mgr.) The Walter Van Dyke Stock Co. opened 17 to a good business This is one of the best popular priced companies seen here in some time. They will remain here indefinitely. JOHN LOVERIDGE. JR. GHAM, ALA.-—-Ri@u Theatre (E. Mer.) A Little ‘Ontcast, drama, was the attraction ‘for heginning 21. It is a scenic, sensation backed by a strong company. There was a large crowd nr ” Honse in A BIRMIN ze. Williams, present. The Newsbor’s Quintette is a feature and was repeatedly encored. The Wells Dunne-Harlan Musical Comedy Co. made their last appearance here Saturday night for the season. Next: The Factory Girl. Jefferson Theatre (R. . Douglass, Mgr.) Amelia Bingham. in Olympe, 15. Miss Bingham has a magnificent cast of actors and the play was superbly presented to a large house. Brothers Byrne opened a two days’ engagement in the new Eight Bells, 18-19. There are good musical and vocal numbers with the show. also some good acrobatic work. They plared to fair audiences. gy A CHANUTE, KAN.—Hetrick Theatre (Geo. H. Johnston, Mgr.): The RPreckenridge Stock Co. closed 2 successfn] week's engagement 19. (n Saturday nigh. they gave away prizes amounting to over $160. Coming: Ted E. Faust Minstrels, 22: Struck Ofl (by home talent: under auspices of Maccabees’ Band). 23: Hoity Toitr 24: Hamilton Stock Co. 25-6: Franklyn Stock 28-2: Irving French. 4-6: Lyceum Stork. Mav Howard fFExtravaganza, 18: Devil's 19. Williams’ Opera Housse (Fred L. Williams. Megr.)—John Griffith plared Macheth, 14. to an appreciat ve andience. Miss Ripley was esneelally good. Old Arkansaw pleased larce hone 18. Comine: J. C. Lewis. fin 8S! Plunkard, 23: fol. L. F. Copeland (High School Lecture Course), 30. H. L. GRIGGS G . KY.—Opera Hnose (Charles Scott, Mgr.) Kelcey and Shannon, In Sherlock Holmes. 15, supported by an excellent company: fair business. Wr Frank Daniels. ‘r The Office Roy, 16. An wn-to-date, well-dressed musical comedy, interpreted br a company large {n numbers, with several well-known favorites: excellent business. Miss Panla Fdwardes, in Winsome Winnie, 17. In song hits and humor: fair business. Company closed season, returning to New York March 19. A Chinese Honeymoon, with Miss Toby Clande and clever John FE. The tunefal English musical comedy, original corm. good business. Next: Gagnon-Pollard Co. in repertoire, opening ° ques BRIDGEPORT. CONN.—Poll’s Theatre. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy, In Why Doogan Swore Off: Yorke and Adams. the Two Plain Jews: Will H. Murphy and Blanche Nichols, in The Bifurcated Girl: the Rice Family in musical selections: Frank Gardner and Lottie Vincent. Russell and Locke, dancers; Mile. Latina, physical culture. Smith's Colonial (Fad Smith. Mgr.) Shadows of a Great Ctly. 21-22-23: The Girl with the Green Eyes, 24: Patrice, in Driven re. Tome. 25-26. We ROCHESTER, . Y.—Lreenm Theatre (M. F. Wolff, Mgr.) Fritz! Scheff in Rahette, 22 22: William Collier, In The Dictator. 26. National Theatre (Max Hurtig, Mgr.) Rose Stahl and William Ronell! fn A Man of the World, 21-22-23: J. H. Stoddart, in The Bon nie Brier Bush, 24-25-26. Raker Theatre (John F. Boyle, Mgr.) For the week of 25 the Davis-Royle Stock Co. will produce for the first time on any stege a new play by Owen Davis, Thanksgiving Dav. Cook Onera House (J. H. Moore, Magr.: W. B. MeCalinm, Res. Mgr.) Vandevilie. HARRY F. SNYDPR. CUMBERLAND, MD.—Academy of Music (Mellinger PBros., WLessees and Mgrs.) The Ren] Widow Rrown, 19, to fair house matinee and night: show fair: Cook-Church (o.. 21 opened week In An Actor's Romance, followed | vy Gypsy Jack, East Lynne, American Dollars, Romeo and Juliet, The ing night to packed house. 7), James Kennedy Co.; 7 Power of Love, openApril 4-10 (except The Volunteer ganist; 12, Othello: 14, ‘Bob White (retagn date): 15, Alberta Gallatin, in Ghosts: 18, J. W. Carner Stock Co. J. J. STUMP: UHRICHSVILLE, 0.—<ity Opera House (£)win & Van Ostran, Mgrs.) Thoroughbred Tramp, 16; fair company and business Smith O'Brien, tin The Gamekeeper, 15 leased 4 good house; company good. Hickory Farm. put on by local lodge of Red Men, drew a large house, 15, under the direction of Will Vance. Local Lodge No. 424, B. P. O. E., is rehearsing Oliver Twist, to be produced April 5. JOHN RR. MILONE. WATERLOO, IA.—Brown'’s New Opera House (Cc. F. Brown, Mgr.) Just Struck Town, 16, pleased a fair house Al G. Field's Greater Minstrels, 18. to 8S. RB. O. One of the finest and most high-class minstrel companies ever in this vicinity. Holden Comedy Co., 24-26 Flora De Voss Repertoire Co., 28-30: Angel's Comedians, 31-Apr. 2; When Knighthood was in Flower, 6; As You Like It, 18. G. BE. BOYCE. WAYCROSS, GA.—Rilack Patti, 19, to a pack. ed house. Duncan Clark's Female Minstrels, 21; Mabel Page, week of 28. NOTES. Waycross, Ga., is one of the best show towns in the South for its size. All performers have a valuable friend here in Mr. Trent, the former manager of the opera house. Chas. Cramer, the stage manager and the billpester of the Bernard system, is to be married to a local girl April 4. LEAVENWORTH. KAN.—<rawford Grand (M. J. Cunningham, Mgr.) The Prince of Tat ters, supporting Al H. Wilsen. was welco large and satisfied audience in When Knolghtheod was {iFlower was good: paper fine Al G. Field's Minstrels, was the event of the season ‘n minstrelsy; S. R. O.: every one was satisfied CLARENCE MATSELL RIA, LA.—Rapides Opera House Flagg. Megr.): Valley i 14. go com but appreciative house; pany. Andrew Rebson, in Richard Carvel, good house; excellent performance. Coming Lost River, 26; Davy Crocket. 30: Friend of Winsome Winnie, 6; Romeo the Family, Ap. 3; and Juliet, 10. SYDNEY SCHMALINSKI. LOUISIANA, MO.—Parks’ Theatre (EB. A. Parks, Mgr.) Sweet Clover, 24, was presented to s good house: excewent performance by Otis B. Thayer. Manager Parks is to be congratulated on securing such firet class attractions. Coming: April 5. Zig Zag Town: 7. An Uproar: Guy Stock (o 11. cancelled on account of uweath of one of the Guy Brothers ABE MORRIS ROANOKE. VA.—Academy of Music (Alles W. Jenkins, Mer.) Haverly’s Minstrels, 15, to the largest house this season for minstre's (Edwin to saall Mr. Frank Coombs, the lyric tenor. easily carried off the honors with his beautiful voice After the performance he was entertained st the Elks’ Club by members of the local lodge Coming: Mr. Dooley, 24, WARREN WBELLFORD. WACO, TEX.—Auditorium (Jate Garfinkle. Mgr.): Andrew Robson. in Richard Carvel. 10. to fair house: pleased well. Ottokar Malek. 17. to poor house, good performance The Four Cohans, in Running for Office. 19. to large house; fine attraction Coming: 26, Clay Clem. ent; April 12 (benefit performance). A Friend of the Family. L. DAVIDSON ROCKFORD, ere Opera House (Geo B. Peck, Mgr.) Sothern, in Prond Prince, 14, to $1,400 house. A Millionaire Tramp, 16. to good bnsiness The Heart of Maryland, 17: satisfactory business: audience pleased. Uncle Josh Spruceby, 19. to nleased audience. Gibney-Weed Stock (o., . a2 week, Cc. Cc. SMITH. NEBRASKA CI. NEB.—Overland Theatre (Clarence Clagget, Mer.) Isabel Irving pre sented The Crisis to a large and well pleased audience. The siage settings were in good taste. The special p.ush curtain wag a nice feature. Coming: 22. When Knighthood was in Plower. L. P. UTTERRACK. .. ATLANTIC, IA.—Opera House (C. P. Haubbard, Mgr.) Just Struck Town, 5, satisfied a large audience. A Runaway Match, 14_ pleased good business. Dr. Green's Lecture, 21; RBeg gar Prince Opera Co.. In Pir: cos 25; Too Proud to Beg, 28; Hammond Stock Co.. cancelled. Cc. P. HUBRARD PARSONS. KAN.—Edwerds Theatre: The Ted E. Faust Minstrels, 19, to crowded houses No show that has been here lately has ancceeded in poses the entire house more thoroughly than this one did. Applause and laughter wae almost continuous, 21, Si Piunkerd: 23. Holte Toilty R. W. SIPPLE. MAYSVILLE, KY.—Washington Opera House (Russell, Dye & Frank, Mgrs.) Mr. Richard Buhler, fn Panl Revere, gave two very pleasing performance, matinee and night, 12, to fair sized honses. Coming: Hello Bill, 23; Rogers Bros., in Next Door, 28. of Penzance. Coming: TOHAH, WIS.—Opera House (C. RB. Wells, Mgr.) Kinedrome Pictures, 19, to good attendance; Catholic concert, 17: large house: Sen rab’s Vandeville and Novelty Co., 29; from India, April 6 PARIS, TEX.—Peterson Theatre (R. Peterson, Prop.;: W. FE. Knight. Mer.) Jack Taylor Stock Co., 14-19, In repertoire to fair business the entire week. Performances fair JPSSP BR. JENNINGS SOUTH BOSTON, VA,—THIIll's Qyere Honse (Hill & Tredway, Mgrs.) Why omen Sin, 18, highly pleased a large audience. G. KAUFMAN. COLDWATER, MICH.—Tibbit's Opera House (John T. Jackson, Mgr.) Week of . MrrkleHarder Stock Co dD. & WA le My Friend People who play one-night stands have odd experiences, and unless they are habitual players in such places are sometimes rattled. Julla Marlowe seems to be an exception. Arriv late one day at such a stand tn Ohio, she fow no walting carriage, but instead of fvasing, coolly walked to her hotel, nonchalantly saying there must be some reason. er incensed manager rushed to the stableman of whom he had ordered carriages and was met with the reply to his warlike declaration that the town's four carriages had all been engaged for a funeral, that he had tried to have the funeral posponed till Misa Marlowe had arrived, but had been refused. ‘*There,.’’ sald Mise Marlowe, “‘I knew there was a good reason.” And her yo fs wondering whether she was thinking that she could walk while the other