Mary Robinette Kowal’s Reviews > Introducing Bert Williams: Burnt Cork, Broadway, and the Story of America's First Black Star > Status Update

"It would't be so bad, Eddie, if I didn't still hear the applause ringing in my ears."

I wonder if the new human beings will believe such persons as I am writing you about actually lived.

"Such words as Liar, Slob, Son-of-a-Gun, Devil, Sucker, Damn, and all other words unfit for the ears of ladies and children, also any reference to questionable streets, resorts, localities, and barrooms, are prohibited under fine of instant discharge."

Fascinating thus far. Medicine shows are suddenly very appealing as a setting.