As a teen in the mid 1880s he saw actor Maurice Barrymore on tour .
As a teen in the mid 1880s he followed the actor through the streets of London during the Barrymore family 's stay there from 1884 - 86 .
As a teen in the mid 1880s he saw actor Maurice Barrymore on tour and followed the actor through the streets of London during the Barrymore family 's stay there from 1884 - 86 .