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AJ\ CAST OF CHARACTERS. >QliRK Hawkins Memher of Congress . Josiah Brow.v From the country. Albert Rkade Not beyond redemption. Fred Dudley x-A knoyer. Francois A descendant from Napoleon. Mrs. Hawkins The head of the family* STKLLA Brown Able to take care of herself. Lili.a Hawkins The Squire's Daughter. TIME.-The Present. TIME OF PL A Y1NG-2 HO URS. COSTUMES.-Modern. SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS. ACT I.— Home of Squire Hawkins— Lilla asleep— Arrival of Mr. Dudley— The rude awakening and apology— Mr. Dudlev meets the Squire— Arrival of Stella Brown —Mr. Reade and Stella— Squire Hawkins delivers his speech before Francois— "I wish he would trv someone else first"— The insult to Mr. Dudley— "He is in my way" —"I must win Lilla's fortune" — Arrival of Mr. Brown — Francois mistakes him for a tramp— "He's too sassy"— Reade tells Lilla that Dudley has a wife— How Sam Smith shot the mule — Stella discovers Reade's design on Stella — "You are a cowardly noltroon"— Timely arrival of Dudley and Lilla— A shot from Lilla's pistol saves Dudley's life— "Curse you, you have shot me." ACT II. — Stella and Lilla— He must prove his innocence — Arrival of Dudley — A cool reception— "Did you kiss her when you left, and have they got the measles?"— A misunrle! standing— Mr. Brown and the Squire attend a temperance meeting — Reade's escape from the asylum, where he was taken a maniac, after the attempte I murder — I ilia in danger— Arrival of Dudlev, who mesmerizes Reade find sa.es the life of Lilla — The p oposal — "I have no wife" — Accepted — Return of Mr. B own and tie Squire slightly intoxicated— A game of base ba 1 with a package of dynamite — The Squire expla ns to Mrs. Hawkins the effect of too much cjld water aft jr his sp°ech. ACT III.— Home of Mr. Brown— Stella and her father— Squire Hawkins and family, with Mr. Dudley, visit Mr, Brown— "(toI darn it, I'm awful! glad to see ye all" — The Squire exposes his ignorance of farm life — Dudley kisses Stella by mistake —Lilla an observer— "A mistake. I a-sure you"— "Don't you ever kiss another girl except me" — The So. ire airs his views ' nf I'vi.lusive lor R -ado. ACT 1 1 1.— Bread, butler, apple sauce, su-rar, milk, dishes t> set table for six; tea pot for Stella; plants on table, L. : high backed old fashioned rocker. STAGE DIRECTIONS. R..m»an« Right; t... Left; R. n.. Right Hand; t,. h.. Left Hani; r\. Center; 3. k. f2d v.,\ Second Entrance; v. e.. Upper Entrance; u. n.. Middle Door; v., the Flat p. v., boor ic Plat; k. 0., Right of Centir; L. c, Left of Center. B. R. c. c. l. o. r„ „v Th* reade r is su pposed to be upon the stage facia* the audienoa. TMP92-007567 The Squire's Daughter. ACT I. SCENE. — Handsome parlor in Squire Hawkins house — table l., just back of first icing — big easy chair r. of table, having high back and no arms — books on table — small stand r., against fiat — sofa R. C, chair l. back — draperies c. d. — placque, banners, etc — portrait r., on wing — Lilla discovered in easy chaia, l., asleep and out oj sight of c. i). Enter, Francois, c. d., with letters — puts them on table, r. Francois. Nobody here, eh ! Faith ! it's meself will be axin' the Co. eminent for a pension fur me services in carryin' letters from the front door to the table here. Since the Squire has bin elected to Congress he's had more kowmunications then even me cousin Terry, him that's an alderman in the Fourth Ward; but I suppose — (bell outside) Ah ! be dad, there goes the bell. (exit, c. d. Lilla. (waging up, but still sleepy) Oh, hum ! S^me one has been lure. Francois I suppose. O! dear, my last night's dissipa- tion has robbed me of my rest. I wonder where father is; I must te 1 him how Alhert Kende anjioys me with his attentions. It's a disagreeable subject and 1 would rather finish my nap, and I guess J will while — 1 — am — waiting— (yawns) — foi — father — (sleeps Enter, Francois and Fred Dudley, c. d. Fan. Steph roightin sir! Shnre there's no one here at all— at all. Sit down, sir! the Squire will soon be here. (exit, c. d. Dudley. Thank you, I will wait. 1 know the Squire will be glad to >ee me, as he needs my assistance about his business. By the way, 1 am just a trifle curious to see the Squire's daughter. Ah! but that is indeed a fine portrait, (gazes on portrait on wing, R.) She is beautiful; it would not be very hard to fall in love with her, but pshaw ! she is far above a poor lawyer like me. Let me step back a bit and get a better view; distance lends enchantment they say, but in this case it would be more enchanting if she were not so far re- moved from me. I suppose this is as near as 1 shall ever come to the fair original. ? THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. During speech, Dudley has stepped backwards to Lill's chair, and at end of speech, places hand on back of chair and sits in Lill's lap, eyes on picture. Dudley, {jumping up) Thunder! I Alia, (jumping up) Oh ! Dudley. I — I— er— I most humbly be<: your pardon, Miss — Lilla. {sternly) Well, sir! I think you have occasion too; please explain your-elt. Dudley. The facts of the ease are these : The servant showed me inhere, assuring me the room was unoccupied. The first object which caught my eve, was your portrait, and while gazing at it, E siepped back from it 10 i et abetter view, and mechanically sat down in the first chair I touched with nit looking. These are the facts. Lilla. And your business here? Dudley. I am a lawyer and have been sent here by mv firm to R'ljust certain business matters tor the Squire, who I am proud to say, is a personal friend of mine. Fred. Dudley at your service. (6oios Lilla. {starts) Mr. Dudlev, At'y., indeed, father has mentioned your name and always in terms of highest praise. Indeed, I have learned to respect you for the strength an 1 integrity of character, which father has so often told me of. Dudley. Mercy ! I pray you, I only ask to be forgiven. Lilla. Well, I don't know ; are you sure it was my picture you i\ere looking at? Dudley. Quite sure. Lilla. Then, sir! you are forgiven. Ha! ha! ha! I suppose I /ell asleep and am in part to blame; but excuse me please, papa will soon be here, (goes to C. D. and turns — Dudlky down R. — aside) I don't think I will say anything to lather about Albert Reade. be- cause — {exit, c. d. Dudley. Distance was annihi'ated that time. So the Squire has been praising me; well I can't say I like it, although it does sound pl!. Yes, sir! Sq. li. Then 1 be-_ r you will at once take up your quarters here. 1 will pend tor your luggage. It will, I hope, be more pleasant for you, and m<>re convenient tor us both. Dudley. B it I :un a'rai 1 — > say to me? Stella. What would you have me say ? Beade. That you love me ! Stella. I cannot say that now. Go anil give me time to think. A woman does not always know her own heart. Beade. Very well. 1 am content, and will go, trusting that for- tune will be kind to me. Good-bye. Stella. Gcod-bye. (Dudley goes over to table Beade. Good morning Miss Stella, good morning Mr. er — er — Dudley, yes. {exit, c. d. — Dudley springs to his feet, but says nothing Lilla. Stella dear, won't you join us? Stella. ]STo, thank you. I feel tiled and fear a headache, so I will go to my room a little while. Lilla. That is too bad ; but I hope you will soon feel better. (exit, Stella, c, d. 8 THE SQUIBE'S DAUGHTEB. Dudley, (sits) The engravings are very fine, Miss Lilla. Lilla. Yes, very. Do you know Mr. Dudley, confidentally, I fear Stella is falling in love with that Mr. Reade. They seem very well acquainted for so short a time. Dudley. With that Mr. Reade ! Well, what a pity that girls will fall in love, isn't it? Lilla. (demurely) I suppose men never do — do they? Dudley, (quickly) Yes they do, and being a man I, I er — Lilla. Well, what? Dudley. 1 feel sorry for them. Lilla. O ! sorry for who ! The men ? Dudley. Yes. For many a man can never possess the fair woman he loves, by reason of difference in wealth, social position, etc., and often in despair, mates with one he does not love and ends in misery. Lilla. But lack of success is often due to faint heart, which you know "ne'er won fair lady." Dudley. True, 'tis as you say. But what of that Mr. Reade, which causes you to fear Stella ha^ fallen in love with him. Lilla. Well yon see; although I dislike to speak ill of a neighbor, I must say I distrust him. He is, J believe rich, but dissipated. I have an instinctive dislike to him. Do not, I beg of you, th nk ill of me for speaking so confidentally to you, a comparative stranger. Dudley. No indeed, Miss Lilla, far be it from my mind to harbor such a thought. I am a sort of helper and councilor to your father fit present, and you can regard me as the traditional family adviser ibout sixtv years old. Ha ! ha ! Lilla. Regard you as sixty years old ! Well, I'll try, ha! ha! ha! But Mr. Dudley, you must have noticed, that for some reason or other, Mr. Reade did not treat you as one gentleman should another. Dudley. Yes I did, but for the presence of ladies, he would have had occasion to repent of his insolence. Lilla. Can } r ou assign any reason for his enmity ? Dudley. None whatever. Can you? Lilla. I? Well yes, perhaps I can. Dudley. Will you kindly do so? Lilla. O! do not ask me, Mr. Dudley, I cannot really. Dudley. Eh! Cannot? Well, I shall know some day I suppose, when our villain stabs me In the back, whispers in my ear his object and gloatingly watches me die; then — Lilla. O! please don't conjure up such horrid picture*, I can't bear them, (drops fan, both s oop to pick it up — hump heads, both take it and drop it, then Dudley picks it up and hands it to her. Thantv you. Enter, Francois, c. d*, followed by Squire. Sq» H. Francois, you concentrated essence of stupidity, why did you show those thrc'e tramps into my study, saying they were some of, of my political constituents? Fran. Indade thin, how was I to know? They were old enough to vote any way. (exit, r. u. e. fq. II. Bah! nothing but beggars, who will spend the money I give them for whiskey, no doubt. Lilla. (takes his arm) O! papa, you dear old bear; you are kind to everyone, and can never refuse aid. THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. 9 Sq. H. No! I ain't kind either, don't I know? I'm cross and ugiy— Enter, Mrs. Hawkins and Stella, c. d. But exceedingly quiet at home! Mrs. Hawkins sic down, nnd Stella, my dear, make yourself comfortable. You see, Lilla, your mother and I met Stella in the garden, which was a surprise to us, as we did not know she had come. (all sit but Squire Mrs. H. James, did you do my little errnn 1 yesterdav. Sq. H. (aside) Now what the deuce have 1 forgotten? She says 1 always forget. O! yes! I know; that drapery. Well, I brought that home al' right, thank the Lord. Mrs. H. James, do you hear? Sq. H. En! my dear, I did not quite understand. Enter, Francois, c. d. i Fran. Av yer plnz », a gentleman to see the Squire. Will detain per only assort time. (exit, c. d. Sq. II. Ah ! yes, excuse me a moment, please. (exit, c. d. Mr*. H. Lilla, 1 asked your father yesterday, to call at the E . - p'o-m-nt Agency and engage a girl for the kitchen, as we really need • inotiier. I presume he has orgotten as usual. Lilla. Papa is always so busy, that he is certainly excusable, if ue has. 'Mr*. H. But I told him very particularly, and I think that was [lie only errand. Enter, Squire, c. d. Sq. H. The gentleman called in refterence to a big political meet- in soon to be held, at which 1 am to speak on temperance. Mrs. H. Well J imcs? Sq. II. Well, my deir? Mrs. II. My errand? tq.II. (aside) ! the drapery, (aloud) Yes my dear, your errand I performed to the best ot my masculine ability. They said, that they guessed they could suit me. 1 t
e-n't seem honest and sincere like Charley at home. Poor Ch*' or, he Iovhs me. Perhaps, but never mind, Albert Reade wi lies uu to know him better, and so I will before I decide. Enter, Reade, c. d. Reads. Ah! the room is vacant; so much the better, as I need a little time for reflection before I see Stella. How shall 1 break with her. I care less than nothing for her, and I am now pretty sure of winning Lilla and her monev, which by the way, is of the most value. If Stella loves me, she will make a confounded scene and bother. If she don't, then all will be easy, as I have made a fool of her all along. As for the very honorable Mr. Dudley, his goose is cooked; the lew necessary lies I told Lilla, have fixed him. But enough. I will c 11 Francois, {goes to c. owl calls) Francois! Francois! (Stella exit, after a glance at him, * ,1k. Enter, Francois, c. d. Fran. Sor! Reade. Please take my card to Mis? Stella, {exit, Francois, c, ».) Now for the struggle, which I don't by any me ins fancy, but needs must, 14 THE SQ VIBE'S DAUGBTEB. Enter, Stella, c. d. Stella. Ah ! Mr. Reade so soon aqa r n ? Beade. Eh! yes, I find I have a rather unpleasant duty to per- form and am therefore here. {both sit Stella. Surely there is nothing unp'easant here, I hope. Beade. We are all liable to mistakes, think you not, Stella? Stella. Yes. most assurely so; in fact, do you know I came very near making the biggest mistake in my life to-day. Beade. Indeed, is'it possible? Stella. Yes, and the strangest part of it is, that it closely con- cerns you. Beade. (aside) Ah I she is going to free me herself — good. (aloud) And what is the mistake? Stella, (rising) In considering you a gentleman, instead of the coward and poltroon that you nre! Beade. (rising) Furies! Woman, what do you mean? Stella. This, that I understand your whole game to marry Lilla for her money ; that you amused yourself with me for your own in- terests. Now 1 say, that I care nothing for you and never did; you fascinated me for a time, but now I see you as you are, a miserable .cowardly scoundrel. Enter, Dudley, c. d. and Lilla, l., 1 e. — music quick, but low till curtain down. Beade. The fiend seize you ! Take that for your sharp tongue ! (raises hand to strike Stella Dudley, (rushes forward) You refused my hand once, accept it n ow! Strikes Reade — Reade reels to r. comer— Stella goes l. — Dudley turns back on Reade and comes toward Lilla at table — Reade draws revolver, raises it to fire at Dudley's back — Lillas's hand falls on revolver on the table, she grasps it, raises it and fires at Reade, who falls — he raises on elbow, stares at Lilla. Beade. Curse you ! Then drops back— Dudley catches Lilla in his arm, half fainting— everybody on at pistol shot, TABLE A U. CUBTAIN. END OP ACT I. ACT II. SCENE I. — Same as Act /., checkerboard on table r., newspaper on table, l. Mrs. IT. (knitting) I declare, Mr. Brown, I should b3 lonesome enough if it wasn't for you. The Squire has gone down town to ad- dress a big temperance meeting, and Stella and Lilla are plotting mischief, I presume. THE SQUIBE'S DAUGHTER. 15 Brown. (R., with book) Wall, thev dew say poor company is bet- ter than none, so I suppose I kinder fill in the gap. Mrs. H. O! don't depreciate yourself in that way. I am sure we shall nil miss you so much, when you do feel compelled to return home. But you see, I dislike to be alone at night; since that dread- ful night three weeks ago, 1 have been so nervous, that I see a mur- derer in every shadowy corner. (Brown drops book on floor, Mrs. H. jumps and screams) Mercy! what's that? Brown. O! tarnation! don't beskeart; it's only a book I drop- ped. Mrs. H. O! well, I'm glad that's all. Brown. By the wav, Mrs. Hawkins, when is that young Dudley cnmin' back? He's a' likely young feller, and I'll bet it would be hard work for any common man ter cut him out of his swath. Mrs. H. He went away yesterday on important business for the iSquire. We exDect him buck to-night. Brown. Glad' of it. Guess Lilla will be glad tew ; I tell yer what Mis. Hawkins, those two young people have got to think a good deal of each other. Wall, I shall hev ter git home afore long; got an all fired lot of meadow grass to cut and get in; besides I want to get Stella hum whar' she'll be safe from sech pesky tramps as that ere Reade. I Mrs. II. I fear we have not seen the last of that man, but I hope for the best. Brown. Do yeou ever play checkers, Mrs. Hawkins? Mrs. H. Yes indeed, it is my favorite game. Brown. S'nose we hev a game. I'm reckoned 'bout as good player, /is there is 'round our parts, although old Hezekiah Wilkins does, oiv' me a good pull of it sometimes. He's as kinky as a four-year- ol 1 colt. ! Mrs. H. (get checkerboard, they sit R. and arrange board) I shall be delighted to have a game with so good a player, even if you do beat me. Enter, Lilla and Stella, c. d. Whv girls where have you been? j Lilla. Just making a short call, that's all. Have you found an antagonest worthy of your steel? Mrs. H. No doubt; but we have just commenced to play. Stella, (icho has been reading paper, l.) Oh! Lilla! Lilla. (goes l.) Why Stella, what is the matter? Stella. Look! see! in this paper! read! Lilla. (takes paper and reads aloud) "We are informed that Albert Reade, who was badly injured by a pistol shot in the head, has in a state of delirium, escaped from the hospital, and is now wandering at largp, probably crazy." O heaven! he at liberty and crazy ! O ! I fe «r I im, whether sane or not. I have a horrible pre- sentiment that he will try to harm me. God knows, I had no wish to harm him, but I could not see him murder Fred Dudley. If you could have seen the fierce, terrible expression of hatred and malice in his eyes, as he fixed them on me that night, as he fell, you would not wonder that I fear, as only one can fear, when they are con- scious of a nameless and unseen danger ever present. (sinks into chair and ewers /acft 16 THE SQUISS'S LA UGH TEH. Stella. Thf>r° Sear, don't be so nervous; these are not the dark days of the Midrtla age?, and if tiiey were, you have a brave knight who will goon be hern t > defend you. Lilla. ( chinying manner) Who<'t von rn^an? Stella. Who tic I mean! Why, Fred Dudley of course. Lilla. 0! indeed! Stella. Why, don't you fane? n\m for a gaU:»nt defender? Lilla. (spitefully) No I don't, when fie has a wife, and I don't know how many children at home. O .' I could scratch her eyes our! Stella. Why Lilla, you surely don't believe anything that villain Reade told you. Lilla. Yes I do. He hasn't said anything to the contrary. It's just like a horrid man anyway. But I don't care, (almost crying) I don't like him a bit, and he — he — he can be a Mormon if he wants to. Stella. There dear, I see you don't mean all you say, or believe it either, so don't worry. Lilla. Well, I'll find out when he returns. Stella. How ? Lilla. I'll nsk him. Stella. What! Lilla. Well, I'll give him a good hint anyway; if he is innocent he should b • proved so, and if he is guilty— Stella. Well, what if lie is guilty? Lilla. Then I know she must be homely and ugly and — O! dear, I'm silly and weak, never mind me. Wh/n did you hear from home last? J i Stella. Yesterday I received a letter from Charley. I shall be so glad to go back and see his han Isome honest face made more attrac- tive and dear, by contrast with that wretched man Reade. Lilla. Yes, Stella, you are right; it is honestly and sincerity we should prize. Stella. Did you see Mr. Dudley yesterday, before he went. Lill i. No, he went very early before we were up. Stella, I some- times think he cares for me, and during the last three weeks, I have learned to love him, and I am nutashamed to own it. When he held me in hi- arms that eventful night, I was happy and he seemed to be. Brown. What a darn fool! Lilla. Sir ! Brown. Why Lilla, t made a most foolish move, and then Mrs. Hawkins beat me easy ! Blame it! Lilla. O ! I thought you were refering to spmething else. Enter, Francois, c. d. Fran. Ahem ! Mr Dudley has arrived and will be after payin' nis respects p-isently. Mrs. II. Very well, Frrncois. Fran, (aside) Faith, Miss Lilla, will be in high spirits now, a3 the man said when he fell into a barrel of eight dollar brandy. (exit, c. D. Enter, Dudley, c. d. Dudley, Good evening Mrs, Hawkins ; how do you do Mr. Browq, THE SQUIEE'S DATJGRTEE. 17 JTr-)wri. How de do younq: man, I'm mighty glad to see von. W ; > n t ye to cum' down ter mv pi ice and make a long: visit and h«/ t drirn ^ood time. Brin-r ver wife along if ye got one, if yer haint, \v' v o-ir, on^. Ha! ha! ha! Dvdle.v. (cnnfused.airlsioatchhim) My wife ! Ah ! yes. Thanks, I shall he hanpy to eonip. Mrs. H. Mr. Dndlev, T am glad vom have returned, and T beg vou will now excuse me; the young ladies will entertain von till the Squire returns. (e X it, c. d. Dudley. Certainly. < Brown. I've got to go down to the Post Office and get the Browns- ville Journel. I hev it sent here every week, while I'm away from hum. Bye! (exit, c. d. Dudley. T seem t-» scare them all awav. Well ladies, how have you been since T loft and what doing? * Breaking all the masculine henrt's in the neighborhood ? Stella. Prav sir! do you consider that the only legitimate bus'- nes« ofwomnn, to break men's hearts 9 Dudley. O! you do it nncons-iously. It is not in the nature of man to resist thes* hntteries of bright eve-, Lilla. Indeed ! You invest 'is with too much power ; we are quite in despair at heinw so very destructive. , T)ndley. Regrets are unnecessary. Indeed, man becomes a most; v\il ino- victim and is fortunate to become the possessor of a true, woman's h^art. Stella. B-'mvo, Mr. Dudley. I admire your generous sentiments. Did'ey. Thanks. Lilla. Yes, surely we can consider Mr. Dudley a very reliable source of information on this subject. Dudley, (aside) What the deuce is she driving at? (aloud) Yes. exactly. ° ' Lilla. How did you leave them all at home, Mr. Dudley? Dudley. < cheerfully) O! verv well, thank you, very well. Lilla. (spitefully) None of them have the measles, I hope! Stella. Lilla! Dudley. Eh! The measles? Lilla. (aside) T nm sure T spoke plainly enough, (aloud) And yon kissed her good bve, I suppose 9 Dudley. Why of course I did. Why shouldn't I? Lilla. Come Stella, let us !e ve him with his conscience, if he has on %\ „ „. ., T .„ A . (exit. c. d. btella. Wait Lilla. O! you mn«t. excuse tur, Mr. Dudley It Is some mistake, which she will explain later, perhaps, (exit, c d Dudley, (astonished) Have any of them measels ! Well* not much. And is it wronsr to kiss my mother good bve ? The measloR ! Whnt the deuce! Is Lilla ang»-r, ju^t because mv voiin^ brother and sister have not the measles? If so, they will no donbt?contract the disease just to oblige her. This is not verv encouraging: I have inafle up my mind to tell Lilbi of my lov i for her, the first favorable opportunity, and now— O! these women are hard to understand. (exit. c. d. SCENE II.— Street. * Enter, Browv, r. e. Xroirn. Wall, I hev got my papperjujcWpose^ might as well go 18 THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. up to the hougq and rend it. I'm kinder curU to know if Ed. King: hez shingled his barn vet, and when thev are goin' ter hev town meetin'— must get back in time for that leastwise. So. H. (outside, l. ) There— there young man, don't bother me —here's a dollar, now be off. B own. Here comes the Squire, darn me if it ain't. Enter, Squire Hawkins, l. e. Sq. H. Ah ! Brown, I left you comfortably settled at the house- How come von here? Brown. O ! jes cum down fur my paper. Who was yeou talking to back thar jes now? Sq.H. O! a poor devil who wa=; hungry or thirsty, or both, so I gave him money, same as T always do— more fool me. But 1 am going down to address the temperance meeting; I always speak whenever 1 have a chance; it makes you solid with your constituents you see. Better come along. Brown. Yes, don't mind" but it will be pretty dry I'm afraid, it's <=o hot to-night. * J J Sq. H Never mind, we can have a glass of cider after the meet- ing see {winks and punches Brown in the ribs) You old rascal! Ha! ha! ha ! Brown. Yougeteout! Haw! haw! haw! {exeunt, r. e. (soft slow music till Reade exit Enter, Readk, l. e., haggard, roughly dressed, bandage around head, crazy'. Reade. So turns the world 'round and 'round, and I must alwavs turn with it. The sound of mighty thunder in my ears, t*ie terrible flash before my eyes ! The flash that pierced my brain, whence cimp it? Ah ! I know, 'twas from the depths of perdition, from the h>nd himself. Av, but, the fiend transformed into a beautiful woman like an angel. 'TU his deep cunning: but I know that I must seek and' destroy her, then will the world ston turning, then too will I rest. But where, where is she? O! something clears from off my brain and I see, ves 1 see ! Ha! ha! ha! The old man who gave me money that T might not starve; 'twas with him she lived ! I will seek her and — Oh ! God ! now again does the universe turn, turn forever! (exit, b. e. SCENE III.— -Same as Act 1st, Lilla. (at table with book) I'm tired of reading. It's the same in every book, love it's foundation and crowning glory. O! what will Mr. Dudley think of me, asking about the measles. The pro- voking thing to be so cool about it! O! he cannot have a wi'e F am c 'ire. His eves pay more to me than his lips and I — yes, I do love him ! Why will he not see ? Why— Enter, Dudley, c. d. PnrUey. B^g pardon, I fear I intrude. Lilla. Whr rerMinly not. Why do you think so? D>i''le>i. O! T didn't know but you were afraid of catching the measles, and I did not wish to expose you. Ha! ha! THE SQUIRE* S DAUGIITEB. 19 T. nit. ! you think that a good joke, but it isn't. It is rteeiJ »dl v Tj r and m bad taste. Suppose your wife or children should die of the measles. Dudley. Eh! children? hi-la. Yes! J-^ley. Children ! Thunder! Beg pardon, but do vou take me f«v a foundling hospital? As I am not so fortunate as to posses eitlipr wife or children, the measles dos'nt interest me ! Lilly. Oh ! I'm so glad! I mean er— fcnnfuxrd Dudley. Why Lilla, what do you mean ? ( f Lilla. Nothing. Dudley. Who told you I was married ? Lilla. Albert Reade, sometime ao-o vef f S^ Sfi ?«ndrel I ! What could have been his object ? Ah ! Sm>1 p5L?i? nderst ? nd \ He wlBhijd to spoil all my chances of- (Si) Si 6 ™ 81 Wbat am * Sa ^'' hU-I will. j Lilln. Yes, Mr. Dudley. vou^nowtL n ^ W f!! nderSt % ady0 l r Stran " e all «sions, but now that In ri rJtnc ' T- 7 X nOC h0pe that our short acquaintance has ripened into something warmer? Forgive me Lilla, if I pre- Soe d- LU a InZ ^ U ~\ ^ y °"' l offer ^ ou a tr " e ' honest he^rt. bpeak Lilla and tell me I am not mistaken, tell me that you love lain « v p..j n j, T1 , (puts arm around her Lilla. Ay, *red Dudley, I do love you. Dudley. Ah! Lilla, you have made me a thousand times more happy than I thought it possible to be. And now my ow ™ iv™me lone kiss, the hrst of our betrothal. J {aboudolus Enter, Mrs. Hawkins and Stella, l. e., both try to appear uncon-l cerned. We'll have to rostpone it. lf™.;IT. Oh! Mr. Dudley, I am so worried about the Squire, it is (so lite and he has not returned. 4 ' L 1S Stella. Yes, and father too, where can he be 9 Dudley. O! don't be alarmed. Probably they will come home from the temperance meeting together. Mrs. H. But it is time the meeting was out. Stella. O! dear, I wish they would come. Dudley. Ladies, I will go and hunt them up kn^Fre T d! at ' s risht ; d0 Mr - Dl,dley - (asWe5 For ™y -* yo« Dudley. You may trust me to bring the wanderers safely home. mo™ y "°y W *"* "^^ Mn ^ ta '" 1 Uke "£■&?& ii7/a. (demurely) So do T. dated!* H ° W ^ h6 W ° Uld b " if he kneW how much ne is »PPre- £jf' ^ , T ib »? ret " vn to m * r ™™- Won't vou both come » iiHa. O! mother dear, if you don't nvnd, 1 prefer to sit here and flmsh mv book besides [ want to he hee to receive the gentlemen They might be lonesome to find no o le here ° eraen ' Jfr«, S % Nonsense ! W THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. Siella. I will go with you. Lilla, let me know when they come. ( Xit, L. E. Lilla. Yes, I will, (sits with hook) How different every, thing 4eem»-. I am so happy now. Not nun unpleasant thing to spoil the sunshine, not one — but I forget A I ertlieade! Happy as I am, I can forgive even him and wish him well. And yet I fear him. To think of hi* being at liberty, to know the hatred he must have for me! Ay, I think I have good cause for fear; but I must not be nervous. (reads Enter, Reade, c. d. Reade. There she is .-done! Yes, solitude i> becoming tor fiends such as s e ! And she shall go 10 the Silent City! Then will I res'. O! God, the joy of it! I'll not delay, (steps forward and tonchrslAi.LA) At last! ( Lill a screams) Be silent! I've searched and seuched for you, till I am wearv, but I could not die and rest until you were dead, as now you must— Lilla. O! have mercy, you know not what you do, Albert Reade — Reade. How! What sav you? That name I have heard in ages pa«t, but not now in this life of dark despair? Lilla. Try to think and let the light of reason — Reade. Reason! Reason! Ha! ha! ha! Reason is dead and you have killed r. Ay, but you too shall be buried in oblivion! See! not in a common wiy shall yon die; I have here a mixture which, if I throw to the floor, will exnlodeand we will die together! 'together ! Lilla. O ! horrible! Reade. N;iy, not horrible — listen, (soft music and slow till Reade finishes speech) Idremptofa far off city, subline in its grandeur and silence; and a woman rules there a'one in that Silent City. 'Tis ynn who are the queen and I will join you t iere and find rest for- ever; but first we musr. be blown to atoms in the air. Lilla. Madman! O ! what shall I do? Reade. (starts to tlirow package) L u t, us ^o now! Lillat Hold! You have notennu-h. You must have more to be successful. Go and get more and then we will die together. Reade. More? Ye-, yon are right, w » must have more, f will go, but think not to escape for I will tin 1 you out, I will return so.»n, Ves soon. (places explosive on (able, exit, c. d. Lill". What shall ido! If I stav here I s iall be killed, if I go to mother or outside lor h dp, he may return and blow the ho ith up with some explosive, which I ■• left thereon the table. 1 persuaded him to go for more, but he Will soon return. What, shall we do, hndlry. You have had a terrible fright, but compose yourself, T.ill.i. Lft my think— yes, 1 have it. L Ua, I have considerable THE SQUIBE'S DAUGHTER. zi mesmeric power, which I have used at limes with succss. T think I can get Reade into safe custody without harm to us or to him either. Poor fellow, he is more to be pit ed h .11 Manual. Lilla. But I fear for you. Dudley. Fear not. you stand by the table there and I will take my position back here. I hear him com in?. (stands l. of c. d. and draws drapery over him Enter, Reade, c. d. Iieade. So you wait for me; but I can find no more; no matter 'ti< enough an I now is the time. {steps jorward to tab'e Dudley, (steps forward) Stop! Meade. Who dares tell me to stop. I know you not. Dudley, (eyes fixei on Reade) I am your mas.er, I command you ;o stop ! Reade. My— master! I will not stop— {tries to go to t Me, but f* Us— music till exit of Reade) But— I — must. Dudley. Ay, you must. Come with me. I will lead you where you may rest. Come! Backs off c. slowly with out stretched hand— Reade follows with parted lips and eyes fixed — exit, c. d. Lilla. Heaven be praised that this ordeal is over. I will go to mother till Fred returns. (exit, l. e. Sq. H. (outside) Play ball? Wei. I gue s; yes, I should so argue. Lnter, Squike H. and Brown, c. d., bo'h flushed and slightly in- toxicated, but not arunk. Brown. Gosh ! I reckon as how me an 1 yeou kin giv' 'em pints on base ball; the old timers know =omethin' yet awh le! Sq. H. Talk about Mike Kelly ! I beg his pardon, Michael Kely mi 1 1 he rest of 'em. The very idea of those fellows down at the meeting telling us we don't know anything about baseball! O! well, I guess, hie! Brown. The moon-eyed calves! T e lkerlate we wouH sho\v\ m. Now you know old Hezekiah Wi kins, don't yer, yoi met down on my farm last summer? Wall, lie lied the darndest way ov pitchin' a ball you ever seed. Here, I'll show ye. ThU will do for a ball. (tale* explosive from table) Now Squire, will yeou ketch? Sq. H. £r! Willie itch? Will I catch? Let me assure vou my worthy friend and esteemed contemporary, hie! esteemed con- temporary is good ! Norico th ir, let me assure vou, that there is not in existence, a better catcher than myself, me! I! Eyo! Will I catch. Brown. Sho! darn me if I knowed ye w. s so smart; wall then- stand by — ^asy now, keerful! (tosses Sq. H. There now, catch it. Well yes, we ar? emperors, see! Brown. Ev'ry time! Let her go again, easy now, hie! Sq. H. All correct, (tosses) Ah! O! that's a daisy, hie! Brown. Wonder what's in the blame thing, anyhow? Sq, H, Never roind._pnce more, ah ! M TEE SQUIBE'S DAUGETEB. Enter, Dudley, c. d. Dudley. Hello ! what's np? Why — gentlemen — gentlemeji, don't foss that thing about so. O ! be careful — do you know — Brown. Thar' — thar* young man, don't you bust your galluses. We kinder know what we are doin\ (tossing Dudley. But I implore you — Sq. E. Mister Dudley, hie! lain surprised that you should be fio ungentlemenly, as to interrupt the progress of modern science, hie ! Tell us we don't know any thing about ball ? Well, no sv, hie ! Dudley, (aside) Here are more mad men. Unsteady as they are, they may drop that and blow the whole place up. (aloud) Say, let me join you. Sq. E. Shirtingly, shirtingly young man. S'pose you get a bat and, hie! we'll have a socia — sociable little game. Dudley. Whit? Brown. Yes, we'll see how your muscle is, hie I Dudley, (aside) Bat it ! well not much ! (aloud) Just let me teee that first, will you? Sq. E. I'll — see — throw hard — all right, catch! Dudley. Easy, I tell you, my hands are tender. Brown. Regler spring chicken ! Hands tenler! Gosh, you orter plow over a four acre lot afore breakfast, and then your hands wouldn't be very tender, hie ! Sq. E. Well catch. ( throws easy Dudley, (catches) All right, thank heaven ! SrowL \ Wot for, eh?' Dudley. Gentlemen, do you know what this package contains? Brown. Naw, and don't care a darn ! Sq. E. Brown, I must shay that I am shocked at your profanity. Misber Dudley, we are entirely unacquainted with "the contents of the package aforesaid— aforesaid! Now what does it contain, hie! Dudley. Nitro-glycerine. Sq.E. > Brown. \ >Vot ' They sinks into chairs — tableau — then look at each other and at Dudlky then rise and go down r., engage in dumb speech and look at Dud- ley — Brown pushes Squire H. forward. Sq.E. Ahem! Hie! Misher Dudley, I am sorry, deeply sorry that you should fall into the path of error, hie ! We are sorry that you have so fallen as to pre — pre — prevari — Brown. Yes, we is sorry you is seeh an all-fired liar ! Dudley. Gentlemen, I see you doubt my word. Now to prove that 1 am right, I will go outside and throw this alleged nitro-gly- cerine in here, while you two stay here. Sq. H. O! no! no! certainly not. Not for the world. We are perfectly convinced I assure. Are we not, Brown? Brown. Wall, ye kin bet all your corn shucks on that. I ain't no I102: and am open to conviction. Dudley. Well, I'm glad to be restored to public confidence once more. And now, don't you think you had better retire, and 1 will inform the ladies of your return. They have been somewhat wor- r.ed about you; in fact, I just returned from down street, where I TEE S QUIRE'S DAUGHTER. S3 have been looking for you. This explosive I got to er — er — experi- ment with and accidentia left it on the table. Is there any message you wish to send the ladies before you retire. Sq. H. {fiercely) Betire! No sir! No! I will not retire! I know enough to go in when it rains, and to go to bed when I get ready, eh Brown? Brown. Course yeou do. Guess you've bin weaned and kin take kenr of yourself, now. Dudley. But my dear sir, in your present condition — Sq. II. (roars) Condition ! 1 am in the best possible condition for jiny man to be in. See here Misher D dley, hie! you will do me a great favor by sending Mrs. Hawkins to me at once, sir ! I jwish to tell her all about the temperance meetin' and the g: and suc- cess it was, hie! Dudley. Send your wife here now ! Are you in earnest? Brown. Course he is. Go ahead and send the old lady in. Sq, H. By all means. Dudley. All right, but your blood be on your own head. (exit, c. d. Sq. H. Hie! the idea of his talking so. Seems to me, folks think *ve don't know anything; but I shay Brown, just back me up when the old woman, hie! ahem! I mean when Mrs. Hawkins comes in Brown. Bet you a doughnut I will. Hark ! She coram' . (both very dignified Enter, Mrs. Hawkins, l. e. Mrs. H. Why James, I'm so glad vou have come. We have been ^so worried. Did the meeting last so late? Sq. H. Yes Madam, exactly, hie! Brown. Jes so, hie ! Mrs. H. O ! James, you have been drinking. Tell me this minute — Sq. H. (aside) Brown, stand by. (aloud) Mrs. Hawkins, you do look so shilly, when you talk like that, "Tell me this minute!" Brown, (aside) Terrible silly ! Mrs. H. O, horror ! Sq. H. There you needn't, "O, horror !" at all. We had a big meeting and many were moved to tears by my eloquence, were they not, Brown? Brown, (nods and aside) In n Irv-i ! Sq. H. It was very warm there, hie! and after the meeting we drank a great quantity of cold water. Now at times water will affect me in a very peculiar manner. Eh ! Brown? Brown. Certainly Squire, certain!}', and darn me, if I ain't sub- ject to the same peculiarity'. Mrs. H. It seems a little strange that water should effect you both in the same way. Brown. Very strange, but true, by gosh! Sq. H. Most assuredly sho', hie! Now for your benefit, Mrs Hawkins, T will give you the scientific explanation of the case, for I pity, pvju though I despise your ignorance, and it is my proud boast thaL 1 always enlighten ignorance, wherever I find it. Mrs. H. James, how dare you talk so to me? Brown. Now Mrs. Hawkins, do listen to the Squire. I tell yeou he knows what's what. . Mrs. H. The idea! James^ I tell^you — *4 THE SQUIB E'S DAUGHTER. Sq. H. My dear, never mind what you tell me, it would not probably amount to anything anyway, but jes' you listen to me. You see, while standing in that heated hall this evening, where it was my proud duty and privilege — privilege to address words of ad- vice and eloquence to the vast assemblage gathered there, my brain became heated as a natural consequence; being thirsty I drank a good deal of cold water. Brown did the same. Now you know that heat expands and cold contracts. The cold water which I drank and bathed my head in, contracted the tissues of my brain to such an ex- tent, that it has crowded out all the ideas and sublime thoughts I had in store. So you see my dear, why I ain so talkative and con- fused like— in fact I told the bar keeper— Brown. Ahem ! Mrs. H. You told who? Sq. H. Eh ! O ! yes, I was about to say that I told the door- keeper, that the water was too cold. Mrs, H. Well James, I am scarcely satisfied, but — 0! James, you would not deceive me? Sq. H. No, no, not a bit. Mrs. H. I knew you wouldn't. Brown, (aside) Ogosh! What an all-3red old fraud; catch me lyin' like that Mrs. H. Mr. Brown, does it always affect vou so, at such times? Brown. Yes, yes, alius, (aside) O, Lord! Enter, Lilla. Stella and Dudley, c. d. — Lilla and Dudley, Squire II. and Mrs. H. converse in pantomine. Stella. O! father, I'm so glad you've come back. Brown. Well darter, here I be all rivrht. Stella. Bat you are not all right father. What is the matter, are you sick ? ^ (Brown protests Lilla. Tell me Fred, now did you manage to dispose of that madman. I have nearly died of anxiety. Dudley. Bv means of my will power ; I kept him under my in- fluence until we came to the nearest Police Station. To-monow he will be sent from there to the hospital and cared for. Lilla. O ! I feel so relieved. Dndley. He'll be sale enough now. The explosive proved to be harmless, which the poor fellow imagined to be so dangerous. LUla Well, my alarm was just as great, for I didn't know. Do anv of the rest know anything of this affair? Dudley. No, not one. Lilla. So much the better. Sq. H. Lilla, my dear, you look pale and worried — I hope you are not, ill. Lilla. "No father, but what in the world is the matter with you— you look flushed and excited? Mr*. II. It is the efleet of drinking too much water at the meeting to-night. J. ilia. Why, how strange; is water so harmful as that, Mr. Dud ev ? Dudley. Eh! O! ve«, yes, very bad indeed. I have known peo- pl ' to dh jrom the effects of water, (aside) When they were drowned. THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. 25 Mrs. H. Young folks and old ones too, it is getting i a t e; but be- fore we retire, suppose we sing that dear old song, "Home, Sweet Home." Dudley. Bravo ! Mrs. Hawkins. Vmnes. Agreed. (music, one verse and chorus Enter, Eeade, c. D.—j us t a t close— all start— music soft and slow till curtain is down. Reade. Home ! Tell me all of you ; where is mv home. O ! God. where ! Somewhere in the infinity of space ; perchance on the wings of the wind in the blackness of dismal nigh:, may be on the bosom of the ocean— some where— any where— but never, where I may reft; only go, sro, go on in my cursed journey forever, and you have done it all. O! may you long for home and rest as I do, and never find it. May— Oh! (gasps and falls— all gather about him and form TABLEAU. CURTAIN. END OF ACT II. ACT nr SCENE L— Farmkr Brown's kitchen— table a little l. c. spread for supper— bread, butter, apple sauce, sugar, milk, and necessary dishes for six— fireplace nqainst flat. it.— six chairs around the room— small table, l., with plants— te% pot off r. icing for Stella — Stella discovered arranging table. Stella. Bnck home again ; well, 'tis sweet and pleasant to be here. ' f««el a sense of security and peace, that can be found in no other ;>lice; perhaps it's because Chu-ley is near, that I am happier. Let me s«e, it's two month's since I returned and — there's father's step j!css his heart — ' Enter, Brown, r. e. Brown. Wall bo^s, how de do? Stella. Well and happv, father. Brown. Yes. it's easy 'nough tew "see that. 1 rec'on that a sartin i ou 'g fel'er in this destrict kinder helped to bring them roses to yer f yer. It does seem rood ter — Stella. Father, father do let some one else, have a chancs to speak. Brown. Sartin, mv dear, sartin. (ladies group r., gents l. Sq. H. Ah! Brown, old friend, thanks for your cordial welcome. It is indeed a delightful pleasure, to me at least, to be able to visit the country in this— er ahem ! charming season and see Nature in all it's er — er — all it's rural simplicity, yes rural simplicity. Dudley. Yes, certainly I agree, it is beautiful here. Brown, (reflectively) Er! yes, yes, but I don't kno' by gosh, as we've got eny on hand now. I'll hev ter look over the stock. Sq. H. Any what? Brown. Eny rural simplesi-n'ty, (Squire If. and Dudley lor>k away and restrain a laugh < Dudley. Just so. By the way, Mr. Brown, I should like to look over your farm a bit before it gets too dark. It is a large one I should judge. Brown. O! tolerab'e, tolerable. Sq. H. I see, friend Brown, that you have a large number of hens. I noticed several on the pond down there, as we came by. Brown. Er, what! hens! haw! haw! haw! Wall, I'll be gol darned; them's ducks, hen's don't swim. Sq. H. Eh! yes, yes, exactly ! There is no occasion for such levity, I assure you. I spoke advised y. N"ow I know that it is the custom of the times to designate those feathered bipeds as ducks, but the old Romans and Greeks always calle I them hens, making no d s- tinction, whether amphibious or not. Hence my remark. Dudley, (aside) Well, I'm blest ! Brown. Gosh! Is that so! Wall, it's mighty handy ter hev a good book-barnin'. Stella. Well, father, our friends must be hungry, so let us have supper. Brown. Of course, darter. What am I thinkin' of! Draw up yer cheers everybody, (all come to table and sit) That's right. (Stella gets tea-pot, r. Lilla. This is delightful. I do so admire the old farm house kitchen. Stella. I am glad you do, dear. Have some tea, Mrs. Hawkins? (pours tea all around, and sits while doing so — all eat Mrs. II. Thank you yes, it is so refreshing after a journey. Dudley. And 1 quite agree with you, Mrs. Hawkins. Lilla.' (aside) That's right, Fred. Always agree with your mother-in-law that is to be, and you will prosper. Dudley, (aside) Thank you for the hint. Brown. Where's Francois? Why ain't he here? Ain't he nungry? Darn style, we ain't much on it here, but we go in for solid comfort. Sq. II. O! he is bus)'' unpacking our baggage and will be content to eat later on. Brown. All right, if you say so. Hev sum apple sarse? Sq. II. Er, no thank you. V THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. 21 Slella. Will you have some more tea, Mr. Hawkins? Sq. H. (absent minded) No, a little sherry please— er — yes — yes —yes, some tea by all means. I like tea! I adore tea! And in connection with that, I would say that I have also a great admiration tor Chinamen. Why 1 tell you, it would be the greatest blessing imaginable for this country, if we could have more Chinamen here. We would learn economy, we coukl then count on the Chinese — American vote, in fact they would give us the cue (que) to many schemes, and moreover — Mrs. H. James, don't you think you are talking like an idiot? Sq. H. Eli ! yes my dear, no doubt of it. Stella. Will you have something more. (Mrs. H. shakes head) No! What! are you all satisfied? Well than, [ guess you were not very hungry. Brown. Wall, if you've all got enough, all right. But if you feel hungry any time, jest you dodge inter ther pantry and get a dou^h- nir a id a hunk of cheese, or anything. Stella, you show the women folks their rooms, and I'll take the Squire and Dadley out and let 'em gop round a bit. # Stella. All right. Come Lilla and you too, Mrs. Hawkins. (exit, Stella, k. e., followed by Lilla and Mrs. Hawkins Sq. H. (looking out, c.) That's a tine looking turnip orch ird flown there. Suppo-e we take a look at it. You see Brown, I am at the lead of the Agricultural Depart nent at Washington, and na- turally feel interested. Brown. Yes, I shed think so. Come on. (exit, c. d. with Squire H. Dudley. Well, here goes to examine the turnip orchard. Ha! I. a ! ha! I must spend the time somehow till I can see Lilla alone. {exit, c. d. Enter, Francois, r. e. Fran. Faith, I'm ?o hungry, I cou'.d ate quail on toast, or any other delicate dish. Here goes — (helps himself to eatables on table Enter, Stella, r. e. Stella. Ah! Francois, hungry I see. Shall I bring you some- thing more? Fran, (mouthfull) No mum, thank yer. Stella. Are you sure you have plenty ? Fran. Yis mum. Sq. H. (outside) Francois! Fran. Yis sor, com in'. (exit, c. d. Stella. A moment to myself. I have left Mrs. Hawkins and Lilla comfortable, and now Charley should be here soon. Dear old boy, how [love him. Why, I have Lida's shawl on; I must have picked it up bv mistake; never mind. 1 will sit down hare and wait. (sits in old high backed rocker and pulU Vie shawl over her head, sits, l.) Ah! I hear his footsteps, I should know them among a thou- sand. Enter, Dudley, r. e. Dudley. Surely Lilla should be here, if she Is half as anxious as 1 ** THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. am. Ah! there she is. r can scarcely see her dear face, wrapped up in that shawl, hut I recognize that— I'll surprise her. Stella. He'-* there I know. He thinks I don't see hiufi but I do. Dear old Charley! I'll keep still and be surprised. Dudley advances, puis hands ovir her eyes, bznds over and kisses her. Enter, Lilla, r. e., sees and retires. Stella. ) Charley! Dudley. S Lilla! Stella, (indi'jnant) Sir! how dire vou — how dare you insult me so ? Dudley. My dear Miss Stella, it's all a mis'ake. It was intended a? a snrprse for — HtPlla. Well sir! it w>s n surprise. But don't make matters worse by misrepresenting things. It's enough t) be disappointed without — Dudley. But Miss Stella, I really thought it was Lilla. Why I h id no idea of kissing you; I should never under any circumstances entertain such an idea"! I mean— of c >urse it would be a great honor to me— (aside) Confound it ! How will I ever get out of this. (aloud) In short, will you please notice the shawl you wear. Stella. O! yes, I see it all. It i< Lill Vs, and you thought— Dudley. You were Lilla. And that's what all this trouble is about;. I expected to m< et her here. By the wav, who is th it hand- some young gentleman I met down by the gate. He was standing there beside a very fine saddled horse and— Stella. Charley! O! I forgive you ! (exit, C. D. Dudley, (astonished) Charley! O! I forgive you ! Glad to hear it. thousrh whether it's Charlee she forgives or myself, it is some- what d flieult to tell. But where can my charming Lilla be ? (looks off L. Enter, Lilla, r. e. and sits. She must be here soon. Ah! my darling, I've been longing to see you alone ever since we arrived. Lilla. (coldly) Indeed ! Dudley. Eh ! (aside) Seem* a trifle chilly, (aloud) I thought I should never have an opportunity. J Alia. Never mind. You have condoled yourself. Dudley. Lilla. whit i- the nutter? What do you mean ? I c~>me here expecting a kiss a, wele'in ', and this is what I receive instead. Lilla. I think sir! there in little doubt but that you received your ki-s, though whe he- it was one of welco ne or otherwise, I can't sav. as [ didn't stop to anyliz ^ it. Dudley. Lilla, are you crazy? Lilla. Xosir! Are you? O! vou deceitful hvpocr'te, to pre- tend you love iup. and I come to meet you an I find vou kissing an- other girl with infinite pleasure. Now sir! what havj you to say? Dudley. Ha! ha! ha! " (laughs Lilla. O! why vou wretch! Dudley. O! there— t iere Lilla, it was all a mistake. I have had occasion to explain this once before, J came here expecting to find THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. S9 yru, saw a figure in yonder chair wifh your shawl on an 1 I thought it was you. I crept up softly and kissed the young lady, who proved to be Stella. She gave me a lecture, and now you have given me another, so you ought to forgive me. Lilhi. Well, I forgive you this once, but don't do it again. Never let rne see you kiss a girl again. Dudley . (about to kiss her) All right. Lilla. Excepting myself. Dudley. O ! that's different, (kisses her) Lilla, we must tell your father and mother, and I must ask the Squire for his charming daughter. Lilla. Indeed you must. Dudley. 1 will seize the first opportunity. But now, let us stroll through ihp grounds. It is getting late, but there is a glorious moon. Lilla. With all my heart, and mind, you behave sir! (exeunt, c. d. SCENE IT.— Street. Enter, Francois, r. e. Fran. Shure the Squire must be guiding me down to the village f r de noospap»rs. Begorra, whiniver shall I have any leisure time for meself, as becomes a gintleman of my position. Faith, now if I want time, I must take it, so here goes for a bit of a song lor me own amusement, though the folks 'round here, may think I'm crazy. (sings, then turns to go l. — song can be introduced if desired Enler t Beade, r. e. — touches Francois on shoulder— pale, well dressed, clean shaven. I) imps) The devil ! Reade. Nny my friend, I was, but am not. Fran. Oh! It's Reade! Reade. Can you direct me to Farmer Brown's? I was told it was not far from here. Fran. Can 1? Well I can that! Sure ain't I s'o .pin' there me- self along with the Squire an 1 the rest of them? But I'm o-lad ter s -e yer lookin' better. Reade. Av, thanks to tho-e from whom I deserved but little. I wish to see them once more, so tell me if you please, where is the house? Fran. To be sure. Well, thin ye go in a straight line around yonder curve, then turn to the left and go bv lour houses, thin turn till ye see the common oa foremist ye, and — Reade. Peace, man! Is it the large white house at the foot of th^hill? Fran. Yes, the very same. Reade. Thank you. (goes l.) Please God, I shall see her face or.ce more. ( exitj L< E# Fan. Faith I must pay, that from bein' an out and out black- guard, he's become quite a dacint voung man. And well he moio-ht, after bein* nursed back to li r e by Miss Lilla and the rest of thim.' whin he escaped from the Police Station and had the brain fever But I must be going, or the Squire will raise the d— oh ! ' exit, L. E % so THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. SCENE III.— Same as Act 3rd, Scene 1st.— table cleared off. Enter, Squire H. and Brown, c. d c Brown. Wall Squire, T recon it's 'bout time to gathe^n doors. Sq. H. , Quite so, friend Brown, although the moonlight 1ms great attractions for the young folks. Enter. Mrs. Hawkixs, r e., and listens. Brown. Yes, I guess so. I know it had for me, when I was a young feller and used to walk out evenings with my wife, afore we was married. Poor Mary, and now she is laid at rest these ten y ear - {wipes his eves Sq. II Ah! yes, 'tis sad, nnd yet the common lot of all. lam prepared. I hope, to be resigned when such a calamity overtakes me. Mrs. H. James, what i- thrit you s i.v ? Sq. II. (hastily) Olmyde ir, 1 was just remarking to Mr. Brown, the beautiful effect of moonlight on the corn fields. Now bring greatlv interested in agriculture, I looked into this question quite thoroughly. The moon, as you know, has great influence over the tides, and in a like manner 'tends, I think, to draw the c irn out of the ground and promote it's rapid growth. Brown. Wall, thet maybe, but I doubt it. Mrs. H. Jam «, I think w tho it exception, tha"— that is the most absurd theory I ever heard. Sq. H. Well Madam, you are welcome to your opinion, {aside) I've got her mind off of the other thing anyway. Mrs. II. James, you shall not be so rude. The truth is, you know nothing of agriculture at all. Brown, (aside) Darn me, if I don't think she's right. Sq. H. My clear, you are entirely mistaken. I giory in agricul- ture and honor the brave sons of toil, who till the laud and supply t te nation with foid ! What a glorious life is theirs. Up with the lark, our into the morning air among all the beauties of nature; then off to milk the hens — 1 mean the cows, and gather egg*. Then to plow the land, sow the grapes, gather potatoes from '"the vines, in short — Brown. Haw ! haw ! haw ! Mrs. H. The idiot ! Sq. H. Well, what the deuce are you laughing at? Brown. Nawthin' Squire, nawthiii'. Sq. H. Just so. Well please yourself by all means. Mrs. H. James, can't you see that you are exposing your io- n o- rance in the most ridiculous manner. Why you know no more oi agriculture than— than— Brown, (aside) Thin Deacon Perkin's fool knows of political economy. Sq. H. (in a raae) See here Mrs. Hawkins, I would have you understand, if indeed you are capable of understanding, that there is no subject under the wide canopy of heaven, with which I am.so thoroughly at home a* agriculture. I am the head of the Agricul- tural Department at Washington, and now that I am here"in the heart of an agricultural community, and have the opportunity to practically exoound my views to friend Brown, and do my duty to my country, I am going to do it, aud don't let it escape your re-* collection. Madam! THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. 31 Mrs. U. James, do you dare talk so to me— to me, your wife, and your guardian spirit, James — Sq. H. O! you may James till the cows come home, to speak ag- riculturally, hut it will avail nothing. I tell you Madam, my long sleeping spirit of independence is aroused, and I will no longer be led 'round by the nose bv a woman, and that woman mywife. Wouvn! I tell you woman would, if she could, tear the reins of government from the hands of man the world over, even as she does now in individual homes, of which case I am a living, miserable ex- ample. Woman talks, talks, talks, and ware satan to have an argu- ment with her, she would talk him into a fainting fit, and as he lay gnsping for mercy, would shout aloud her battle cry, 'Behold the tony ue is mightier than the sword !" Woman's tyranny ! Bah ! 1 hite it. Yea, I will go and commune with nature! {exit, c. d. Mrs. II. (puts handkerchief to her eyes) O! the monster! Brown, {aside) Darn me, if the Squire ain't riz up in his wrath. (aloud) Thar', thar', Mrs. Hawkins, I rec'on the Squire don't mean al! he sez. I wouldn't mind if I wuz yeou. Mrs. II. Don't you dare speak to me! you are just as bad as he i 5 . Brown. Whew! Guess I'd better climb and commune with nature along with the Squire. {exit, c. d. Mrs. H. I can't imagine what has got into James. He never spoke to me so before but once, and that was when he came home from that temperance meeting and his brain had been contracted with cold water; but that is not the case this time. Can it be that I, am too exacting? Perhaps — I wish I could see James now. I can't bear to have him angry with me, for witli all his faults, there isn't a kinder husband and father, than my James. Enter, Francois, c. d. Fran. I've just come from the village ; while on my way home, I /in t Mr. Reade, who said he wished to see ye all, so 1 towld him tie way here; but I guess I have arroived first. Mrs. H. Mr. Keade, you say? What can he want? Fran/ Shure mum, I don't know. He didn't take me into his private confidence. Mrs. H. Wen, thank heaven, we have nothing to fear from him now, as he seemed to have changed during his sickness at our house. Inform me when he arrives. Fran. Yis mum. {exit, c. d. Mrs. H. (looks oat c.) O! I wish James would comeback. I can't be happy until we have an understanding. O ! there he comes, I musn't let him see that I am eager to meet him. (sits in chair, l. Enter, Squire H., c. d., goes down, R. Sq. H. {aside) She is there. I'm a blamed fool, but under ex- isting circumstanees, I can't commune with nature with auy de- greed satisfaction whatever. Mrs. H. (aside) He's there; I may be in the wrong, but he has got to make the first adva ices just the same. Sq. H. (aside) Wonder what she's mumbling about. Mrs, H* (aside) What's he talking to himself for. &8 THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. Sq. H. (aside) I've just got to inaugurate a grand reconciliation scone here, but with judicial firmness and lorethoughf. T confess that I know nothing of agriculture, and that woman is God's best gift to man. Yes, I confess it, to myself, not to her. ©, no! It would never do to make so great a concession to the enemy. Mrs. II. (aside) Well, he doesn't seem inclined to begin, so I suppose I must, (aloud) Ahem! Sg. H. (quickly) Ahem ! (aside) That's encouraging. Mrs. H. Ahem! Sq. H. Ahem ! Mrs. Hawkins, er — Mrs. H. (coldly) Sir! Sq. H. (aside) Well, that's rather discouraging; the oppo- sition holds a determined front, but "once again dear friends, to the brea h." {aloud) Kr— my dear, there is no occasion for that utterly iii^id an 1 uncompromising reception of my well meant overtures; and if ii deed, there be such occasion, if there be an existing cause, L Jim ready to remove it, to dissolve it in the— in the dim gloom of the past, yes, gloom of the past; In short my dear, if I have offended, I tun ready to make reparation. Mrs. H. (more warmly) Well James you did do wrong; you talked to me as if 1 were a— a— a Chinaman instead of your wife. ( iceeps Sq. II. There, there my dear, don't, don't let me see tears, tracing dues of sorrow, down those cneeks, wh'ch yet are young and fair to see. (aside) 1 flatter myself, that was a blamed good stroke of diplomacy. Mrs. ii. (pleased) Well James, I do think that I don't show my years as much as some. Sq. II. (aside) Ah ! I'm progressing. I will continue, (aloud) Kr— my dear, I was hasty perhaps, but you must excuse me, if iu tie violence and heat of argument, 1 did forget myself. Mrs. H. Yes, James dear, and perhaps I was a little, just a litt'e in the wrong. Sq. H. (aside) Is it possible ! A few more well balanced re- marks will win the diy. (aloud) My dear, 1 have too much regard lor your feel in "S, and too much affect. on for yourself, to permitanv misunderstanding between us to exist, so 1 be^ your forgiveness, and acknowledge that I might perhaps, take a few lessons in agri- culture with great benefit, and that woman is a blessing — (aside) °lu her proper place. Ahem ! Mr., II. O! James, I'm so glad. Yes, I freely forgive you, and will trv and be less tyrannical in the future. Sq. H. "fig well! The wound is healed and we are one, once moie, my dear! Mrs. II. Jame*! Sq. H. Come, come to the protecting shelter of these manly arms. Mrs. H. I come. (embrace Enter, Brown, c. d., looks on. Brown. Wall, the Squire is communin' with natur' in a new fashion. Ahem! (coughs (exit % c. d.— Squike and Mrs. H. jumo. but don't look THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. 35 Sq. H (rapidly) You see dear, this cow was endeavorirg to pMmh onto the roof of the barn, and just then— in fact my dear an i mv friend also— (looks around) you will see— Eh! well I don t see, r.hereN no one here. Mrs. H. We must have imagined it, James. Sq. H. Well perhaps, but that cough stretches the imagin ation a trifle. Enter, Lilla. and Dudley, c. d. Dudley. Yes, my own, I will ask the momentous question— you talk with your mother and I will engage the old gentleman. Lilla. All right Fred, and good luck. {goes to Mrs. H., i*. Dudley. Er— Mr, Hawkins, I have something of importance to sav to vou. - Sq. 3. All right, voung man. (aside) He is going to ask for Lilla, and he shall have her, but I'll astonish him first. Dudley. Er— Squire— I— er would like to— ahem— ask you— fthem— (aside) How the deuce shall I do it— (aloud) That is— Sq. R. 01 certainly, voung man, certainly, anything I can do. What is it? A loan of money, a position under the government, or what? Dudley. Really sir ! you are most kind ; but I want neither money or situation. Sq. H. So ! Well, what the deuce do you want? Dudley. I er— I er— I er— I want Lilla. Sq. H. (yells) What! you want Lilla? (all start Dudley. Yes sir! I love her, she loves me and refers me to you. Sq. H. {assumed rage) Why sir! do you know what you ask? You a young lawyer, comparatively poor, seek the hand of my daughter; I, who am a Senator of these United States! The idea sir! Why' my very blood boils at the insult, and every feeling in 'ire protests at' such a mesalliance. (goes up in high indignation Dudley, (stares) Squire, what do you mean? Mrs. H. James, are you crazy? Lilla. Father, if you don't give your consent, I'll dispense with it and defy vou ! So there ! Sq. H. Ha! ha! ha! ha! There, there, I was only m fun. That's the way we act in Congress, sometimes say what we don't m-an and advocate what we don't believe in. Here, Lilla and Fred. (Joins hands) Take her my bov, she's a good girl. You are a noble and a true man, and that's all I ask. God grant you will both be bapny. You have my consent and my blessing. Mrs. H. And mine too. (kisses Lilla Dudley, (shakes hands with Squire) T. ank you a thousand times, sir! Sq. H. Well, well, say no more; and now I know you two would prefer to be alone to talk it all over, eh ? O ! I know how it is, for I've been there, (fo Mrs. H.) Eh! my dear? Mrs. H. Well James, I don't think we are so old, that we have forgotten our courting; but let us go now. Lilla. Well, if you really must go, why er— Dudley. Er, yes, if you really must— Sq. JS. Exactly. Come my dear, com<\ Mrs. «ff. Yes, or they will surely urge us to stay. (exit, Squire and Mrs. H., C. D, s * THE SQUIRE'S 1> AUGHT En. Du ley. How very considerate ther are. iileu.^nii ry V 0! Fred ' Pm RO ha PP-^ Jt seems a s though my nie Mas all sunshine now, with never a cloud. 7W/*,. a it, '*'** T -' Dudley bends over her tn f£Ll y ' ? d l hope the clon(ls w ' " VfJr come. Happy ! I am whhpt PPy th!m X deServe to be ' Pm afraW - But I feel at pence ^vun every one now, and could forgive mv worst enemy. By the * V ' ' w °nder what has become of Albert Reade. net hi iJ> ,k ^ 110L As ?00 ' 1 ;l * he f,lI1 y recovered from his sick- uess, ne left the house early one morning, without a word to any one. Enter, Reade, c. d., and listens. Dudley. 'Tis like him judging ' 'from the past. Albert Reade knows not the meaning of gratitude. Reade. Ton lie! Lil'a. Mr. Reade. (rises Dudley, (steps toward Reade) Sir ! you shall— ^ Reade. Stand hack! (motions with hand, Dudley stops- calmly) Pardon me. Mr. Dudley and you Miss Lilla, 'twas but a touch of the odunruy spirit; but you say, I know not what gratitude is and t.iar i* false. Dudley. T am glad if it is so. wM^JZl ? T r mind .Sre tit,ld e. Mv. Reade, we are sincerely glad to see you have regained vour health. Reade. Thank you. Yes, Ihave regained my bodily health but my^p^nce of mind I have not, and 'twill be many a weary day before Dudley. Let us hope not. Reade. Mr Dudley and Lilla, listen to me : I h ,ve come here to 'Peak my mind and ease mv heart, if can be. I left vour house vyithou^a word My heart «m. too full to speak and n v ho "nts or » confused During my delirum , nd sickness, von watched n nursed me like an angel of mercy. Am 1 a man, think von capable human emotion,? Ay, I found I was, for my hem melted, a 1 the evil in my nature seemed to flee Iron, me and only the bitter memory of ,t remaned. Even though. it was your hand wlfi s-ruck me down: I blessed you for ir, and in that time I 4'! love von Li la, with a great and miglm- love. In this I respass not on your r ght. nor intrude myself on Lilla onef and- '" S ° nT ^ S0, ' ,0r ' C: " m0t bear t0 give ' 7:lin t0 *>*■ Reade. Pardon me. Yon misunderstand me. f have no wish that yo„ should feel even the slightest shadow of regrelfor me >m jromg -awav to begin life again in a new land, and I wi«e d, other. A„u now . wi.l ,-0. X haTno wtofto see THE SQUIRE'S DAUGHTER. ^ the others. If in the midst of your happiness yon can find room in vowr hearts, to shelter on<* kindiy thought of me, it seems as though I should feel Hie reflection of it in my own heart, and it would b • like a beautiful o\.U in the desert of my future lite! 1 owe you eternal gratitude. Farewell. Lilla. O, no! Stop with us! Rea tterness of memory will now be sweetened by the recollections of thUhour. Again farewell ! (goes to c. and tarns— Lilla goes to tattle mil sit*, l,e%d on table— Dudley sands r., arms folded, head ioioid— aside) Li:ia! O! my God! Lost to me forever ! (exit, c. d. Dudlmi. Ulla, if ever man was redeemed, Albert Reade has been. II has bee >me good, ay noble, and I wish him good fortune. Lilla. Pv.ac • go with him. Enter, Brown and Stella, c. d. Brown. S > Charley h z gone, hez he? Wall, when is the happy 1 1 v to I e ? '■-/p. Who are t r ont7p»^ "s&S 52?^ "»^ ** ioose your £?. #. Coming my dear! Coming! Mrs. Hawkins and Francois. l . Brown and Stella. Trrr LlLLA AND ReadE. CUBTAIN. THE END. Squire Ha wins, f. THE ADVENTURESS; —OR,— Lad yEvelyn'sTriu mph A drama in 4 acts by W. Bert Eineison, for 8 male and 6 female characters. Costumes modern. Time of performance 1 hour and 40 minute • SYNOPSIS. ACT I.-Home of Sir Harold Courtily. Evelyn, Sir Harold's second wife. A happy home. "I'm the happiest man in all England." The letter from Calcutta. "Uh! Heaven's, it is from Louisa, my wife whom I supposed was lost in that steam boat accident, three years ago." "Aiy poor Eva, this is maddening." Susan and Pete overhears Sir Harold rending the letter. "We'll help Lady Evelyn." Arrival of .Frank Foster, tne new Secretary. 'The solilo- quy. "I'll have no mercy." Belle and Leo. "A father's trouble." Sir Harold and Lady Eva. "No one shall partus." Pete thinks it time to help Sir Harold. Pete &tei Is the Calcutta letter and gives to Lady Evelyn. Her resolve and pian to utnnask the plotters. Frank Foster eomes to Lady Evelyn's aid and sends for hi-; brother Cliarley. ACT II.— A Plainly Furnished Rooju at a Hotel. Joe Rice and Rose, the Adventuress, who passes herself off for Harold's first wifo. Joe's soliloquy. "So I am to impersonate Dr. iVlurohy." Interview between Sir Harold and Dr. Murphy. Rose as an eaves-dropper. Su A Comedy Drama in three acts by Minnie Poison, for 6 male and 3 female characters. Costumes easily obtained. Time of performance 2 hours. SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS. - £ T T 'i~iP " T l p of a ? a3 " or Har t— Ros-mond and her uncle— A letter from Col Gordon Pt WnLiTt m °^ ? u 7 k . ,tt u l ® ~ A resrular cyclone in pettcoats"-"Our -' 0~ ill n ! # ha! - Mr? ; Carters tnght-Kittie rides 'he Major's race horse. Firpfly AVnrbllr ofW&. few!. 1 5? th V' eath ° f "^"-Christopher Columbn«-Mr. -"She "eonVd i AS! iJ- ^Al" £ 1 ™ U n «>r it"— Kittie snubs the Warbler ^ne corned from He West, she did"— R.'th ant her guardian— Col Davennort— i?SS» f KlUie S m °^ e -" GoldDust Arthur's a ^rivar-«'Look out ^SSSdy. -ThJfS^Ftte"^^^^ 18 ]* Kiltie or Rose. Ilov*-Arthur andKitt'e nrono J t oK-iP/il t£' T^r^ A1a \° r ! ^r 1 am ruined"-aold dust Arthur apt Tfr Kl rnl ie ~" ^ klttie accepts it-Mrs. Car er an • Christopher. Cold n,,?'7iwV« d h . om ;- Mr ^ Carter and Chr Gopher have a disagreement- K?tt L'q «« i Ur Tj hM rm ">* d us ~ N ? tes not worth ttV paper tbev are written on- K it p 8 , ™ solve -Ro^mond's appeal to Col. Davenport, a failure -$5,000 for Tu K ttie, if you will be ray wife-I accept it and the condition-«'God help me to bear H«rt-«cTmv;^M^S iS the m °^ ney ^V^S «™ you-A heaS wUhin a M.irr oi .J. , iMvenport comes h-re as my future husband— Kittie's fortune comps one. hm,- late-Arthur's dispair at Kittie's ra her father — "I curse her"— The vengence of heiven— Return of Elsie— B auty and Dickev — The un^x 1 ected caller— Dickey on his knees— Elsie and Basil — "My wife, our marriage was legal — Dickey proposes — "Do I crowd?" — The wvse revoked, and Elsie and Bisil are now "Bound in Honor." Price 25cts. The Old Wayside Inn. A drama in 5 acts by J. E. Crary, for 9 male and 6 female characters. Time of performance 2 hours. SYNOPSIS OF INCIDENTS. ACT I.— The "Wayside Inn. Storm on the Moor. Arrival of Lady Arley and infant, daughter. Lill B^ekwith warns h^r. "If is death to remain longer." Arrival of Jack Reckwith. Murder of Lady Arley Lill saves the child. ACT II.— A lapse of fifteen years. LilJ and Gypsy. The dying woman. "I am not your mother." The secre' revealed Jack arrives. A death lied. Jaek's des- pair. Gypsy discovers ' er mother's papers, wbjch reveals her mother's history. Bart Juan and Jack meet. "T Know your, secret." "My silence is, the band of Gypsy." Bruce Stillwell. Lost rn Ihe Moor. Seeks shelter, and is warned by Gypsy Hi3 escape Jack's oatb ft Ins wife's srrave. M'rder of Jrck and abduct ; on of Gypsy, by Bart Juan and his men. Bruce discovers Jack in time to learn of the abduction. Death of Jack. ACT III.— The Irish and Dutch Defectives. "Ish dot ?o?" Ho-^e of Lady Still- well. The compact between Bruce and h's mother "I love Gypgy Beckwith." Pat and Fritz. Cave of the Robbers. Washington dances at the point of a revolver. Gypsy's escape. Oath of vengeance. ACT IV.— Bruce discover^ Gypsy a a an Actress. I shall never marry my cousin Gerty. Bart Juan and Bruce. The duel, in which Gerty meet« her death. ACT V.— Lady Stillwell 's atlempt to discover the heiress. Bruce and Gyp«v. The proposal. Happy ending. Prloa l&ota. * LITTLE GOLDIE; 4> OR, The Child o f the Ca mp. A. Western Comedy Drama in Four (4) Acts for 11 male and 3 female characters; by MR, CHARLES 0, WILLARD, Little Goldie is a strong Western drama. It is replete with startling situations, thrilling incidents and interesting from the beginning to the end. Dutch, Irish and Negro characters for the comedy parts. SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS. ACT T.— The picnic near the ".Flack Hawk's" cave. The lawyers and Mike. Little Goldie has fun with the Judge. Mike make9 love to Matilda. The Judge is appealed to. Matilda, and the Judge. Joe arrived late. The Captain of the Black Hawks show? up. Tell-- the pang a storv. Old Jones is rich. The plot. Peter's meets old Jones. The struggle. Little Goldie to the rescue, backed by the Judge and hia "cannon." "Tt wouldn't do in this glorious climate of Colorado." ACT IT.— The Col. and the Mnj. lament the escape of the Black Hawks. The Judge gets drunk. M'ke tell* s< Plays — G antimied. NO. M. F. Comedies Continued. 176 Factory Girl 6 3 207 Heroic Dutchman of '76 8 3 [99 Home 4 3 174 Love's Labor Not Lost 3 3 158 Mr. Hudson's Tiger Hunt i 1 149 New Years in N. Y 37 Not So Bad After All 6 5 2:17 Nor Such a Fool as lie Looks 6 3 126 Our Daughters 8 6 265 Pug and the Baby 5 3 114 Passions 8 4 264 Prof. James' Experience Teaching Country School 4 3 219 Rags and Bottles 4 1 ■ale with Sharps and Flats.. 3 2 221 Solon Shingle 14 2 262 Two Bad Boys 7 3 87 The Biter Bit 131 The Cigarette 4 2 24(1 $2,000 Reward 2 TRAGEDIES. 16 The Serf 6 3 FARCES & COMEDIETTAS. 12V* Aar-u-ag-oos 2 1 132 Actor and Servant 1 1 316 Aunt Charlotte's .Maid 3 3 289 A Colonel's Mishap n 12 A Capita .Match 2 , Kiss in the Dark 166 A Texan Mother-in-Law 4 6 •in A Day Well Spent 7 5 169 A Regular Fix 2 4 Professional Gardener 4 2 80 Alarmingly Suspicious I 3 32(1 All In A .Mud lie ... 7S An Awfid Criminal 3 3 313 A Matchm iking Father 2 2 31 A Pet of the Public 1 2 21 A Romantic Attachment 3 3 123 A Thrilling Item •(I A Ticker of Leave 3 2 175 Betsey Baker 6 Better Half 5 2 86 Black vs. White 4 2 22 Captain Smith ..3 3 84 Cheek Will Win ousio Josiah 1 1 225 Cupids Capers 4 4 317 Cleveland's EWeptipn Party. 5 ' 249 Double Election 9 1 49 Der Two Surprises 1 1 .2 Deuce is in Him 5 1 19 Did Dream it 4 3 12 Domestic Felicity 1 1 188 Dutch Prize Fighter 3 22m Dutchy vs. Nigger 3 14s Eh? W at Did You Say 3 1 218 Everybody Astonished 1 221 Fooling with the Wrong Man 2 1 ce/.inga Mother-in-Law... 2 1 l- r >l Fun in a Post Office I 2 XL- 184 271 209 13 307 66 271 116 120 50 140 74 35 247 95 305 J 99 11 323 99 S2 182 127 228 302 106 139 231 69 23 21 is 212 32 186 273 296 11 217 165 195 159 171 [80 267 809 4* 138 115 55 2:12 241 27I I 1 137 252 315 4H Family Discipline. Family Jars Goose with the Golden Eggs, (Jive Me My Wife Hallabahoola, the Medicine .Man « Hans, the Dutch J. P. Hans Bruminel's Cafe.. Hash H. M. S. Plum How She has Own Way How He Popped the Quest'n. How to Tame M-in-Law How Stout Your (Jetting.... 1 ncompatibilitv of Temper In the Wrong Clothes Jacob Shlaffs Mistake Jiiumie Jones John Smith Joh:ines Blata's Mistake Jumbo Jum Killing Time Kittie's Wedding Cake Lick Skillet Wedding Lauderbach's Little Surprise Locked in a Dress-maker's Room Lodgings for Two Love in all Corners .Matrimonial Bliss Match for a other-Min-Law.. More Blunders than one Mother's Fool My Heart's in Highlands My Precious Betsey My Turn Next Mv Wife's Relations My Day and Now-a-Days My Neighbor's Wife Nanka's Leap Year Venture- Nobody's Moke Obedience On the Slv Paddy Miles' Boy Patent Washing Machine Persecuted Dutchman Poor Pilicody Quiet Family Rongh Diamond Ripples Room 44 Santa Clans' Daughter .'. Schnaps Sewing Circle of Period '..'.!! S. H. A. M. Pinafore Somebody's Nobody Stage Struck Yankee Struck by Lightning Slick and Skinner Slasher and Crasher Takine the Census That Awful Carpet Bag.. That Rascal Pat That Mysterious P. 'die 3 2 3 o 1 2 r6 »S V 0F CONGRESS NO. mi 167 29] 54 28 292 142 276 263 281 312 170 213 151 56 71! 135 147 155 lit 157 The Bewitched Closet 9 The Coniing vlan 3 Turn Him Out - 3 The Actor's Scheme... The Irish Squire of Squash Ridge The Mashers Mashed 5 The Sham Professor 4 The Spellin' Skewl ' The Two T.J's 4 Thirty-three Next Birthday.. 4 Tim Flannigan Tit for Tat 2 The Printer and His Devils.. 3 Trials of a Country Editor.... 6 The Wonderful Telephone.... 3 Two Aunt Emilys Inch- Ethan Unjust dustiee 6 Mail - 2 Vermont Wool Dealer 5 Wanted a Hushartd 2 Wooing Under Difficulties 5 Which will he Marry 2 Widower's Trials.. Waking Him Up Why they Joined the Re- i- Yankee Duelist Yankee Peddler ETHIOPIAN FARCES. 204 Academy of Stars 6 \ ( ^incidence s An Unwelcome Return 3 An Unhappy Pair 1 Black Shoemaker 4 Mack Statue 4 olored Senators 211 Chops ■"> 145 Cuff's Luck 2 190 Crimps Trip 5 27 Fetter Lane to Gravesend 2 230 Hamlet the Dainty 6 Haunted House 2 How Sister Paxey got her Child Baptized 2 24 Handy Andy 2 ; .poehondriac The 2 19 In For It 47 In the Wrong Pox 3 77 .Joe's Vis t 2 88 Mischievous Nigger 4 65 17: 61 244 If m. .. 2 g 0*5 79 3 115 5 MldnlgDi uonu. Musical Darkey... No Cure No Pay Not as Deaf as He Seems 3 old Clothes old Dad's Cabin 2 1 Othello.! 4 109 Other People's Children 3 297 Pomp G-reen's Snakes 134 Pomp's Pranks 2 i 'rot. Pones Latest Invention 5 177 Quarrelsome Servants 3 96 Rooms to Let r „ 2 107 School 5 133 Seeing Bosting....~ 3 179 Sham Doctor 3 94 16.000 Years Ago 3 24'; Snorts on a Lark 3 25 Sport with a Sportsman 2 92 Stage Struck Darkey 2 238 Strawberry Shortcake 2 10 Stocks Up, Stocks Down.. 64 That Bov Sam 3 253 The Best Oure «l 282 The Intelligence Office... 122 The Select School 6 118 The Popcorn Man 6 The Studio 3 108 Those Awful Boys 245 Ticket Taker 3 4 Twain's Dodging 3 197 Tricks 198 Uncle Jeff 5 216 Vice Versa 3 206 Villkens and Dinah 4 210 Virginia Mummy 6 Who Stole the Chickens 1 William Tell 166 Wig-Maker and His Servants 3 GUIDE BOOKS. 17 Hints on Elocution 130 Hints to Amateurs CANTATA. 215 On to Victory TABLEAUX. 250 Festival of Days PANTOMIME. 260 Cousin John's Album MAKE YOUR OWN WIGS ! 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