In 1897, her father was murdered by a deranged actor. As a result, she received much public sympathy, returning to the stage to star in "A Runaway Girl" in 1898, one of her most successful shows. In the 1900s, she starred in a series of long-running hits, including "Bluebell in Fairyland" (1901), "Quality Street" (1902), "The Catch of the Season" (1905) and "The Beauty of Bath" (1906). After 1910, Terriss concentrated on comedy roles and music hall tours. Her unsuccessful return to musical comedy, "Cash on Delivery" (1917), confirmed the wisdom of this new career course.