Chapter 6 Summary

Two weeks into the new season, Meredith has decided to keep Dawn in the company. Rose wants to be sure there's a cut in Dawn's salary and also asks Meredith about Stella. How is she shaping up? Meredith is very pleased with the young woman and tells Rose that Stella has become quite a favorite of the company. Sometimes Dotty has to correct Stella's use of vulgarity. It always turns out to be a word with a meaning that Stella doesn't understand, something that she's picked up at the theater.

Meredith is in a wonderful mood these days. Hilary has sent him a letter begging his forgiveness and has been calling Meredith every day. The company is preparing Caesar and Cleopatra. Stella has been given the part of Ptolemy, the boy king. It's a great honor, and Geoffrey is jealous. He also resents...