Author Title. Bo.k.M.aTl5 Imprint PRICE,] [15 CTS. THE ACTING DRAMA, No. 50, THE RINGDOVES. NEW YORK! HAPPY HOURS COMPANY, PUBLISHERS, No. 1 Chambers Street. Qi FT EST. OF J. H. CORNING JUNE 20. 1940 THE RIKGDOYES CAST OF CHARACTERS. Royal Olympic, London. iSj7. Sir Harry Ringdove Mr. F. Matthews. Harry Ringdove " Charles Mathews. Moony " Jirougham. Hobnail. (A Plough-boy. J " Kerridge. Miss Longclackit Mrs. Orger. CtciLi A Miss Lee. Scene. — Si3 Hakky's Country House. TIME OF REPRESENTATION.— ONE HOUR AND EIGHT MINUTES. COSTUMES. Sir HaRRV Ringdove. — First dress : Bhie square-cut body-coat, white cord breeches, buff waistcoat, top boots, and black neckcloth. Second dress : White neckcloth, and white waistcoat, bouquet in coat. Harry Ringdove.— Light brown Newmarket coat, gray fashionably-cut trousers, and buff waistcoat, black satin neckcloth, brown Holland gaiters. Moony. — Green livery turned up with red, brown gaiters and shoes, white neck- cloth. Hobnail. — A plough-boy. Miss Longclackit.— White silk dress, trimmed with blond and white satin, white satin hat and feathers, white satin shoes. Cecilia. — White watered silk, trimmed with blond ; white lace veil, white satin shoes, THli: EtNGDOVES. PROPERTIES. Carpet down. Writing table with materials R, Bottle of Eati de Cologne nn table. Table l,. 'I'wo easy chairs. Si.x chairs. Lady's work table. A penny. Window curtains to window. Mantel. Looking glass over it. Sofa. Vases o{ flowers. Valise for a lady. Shawls. Wraps. White band-box. Large trunk. Basket of flowers. Two letters. £^ note. Bouquet. A certificate of marriage. SCENE. Exterior Backing RSL Mer/Of^ fff C . A^ A Drawing-Room Folding doors c. Windows R. and L. in flat Doors R. and 1 .s.E. Tables and chairs as in diagram. A lady's work table, and several v.ases of flower.^. EXPLANATION OF THE SIAGE DIRECTIOX.- L., means first entrance left. R., fir^t entrance right. S.E.L., second entrance Ifft. S.E.K., second entrance right. U.K.L., upper entrance left. U.E.R., upper entrance right. T. E.L., third entrance left. T.E R., third entrance right. C, centre L.C., left of centre. R.C., right of centre. C.L., centre, towards left C.R., centre towards right. D.F., door in flat. L F., left of flat. R.F., right of flat. Observing you are supposed to face the audience. THE RINGDOVES ScKNE. — A Drawing-Tloom, Folding doors c. Tables and chairs in disorder. A ladij\s work-table, and several vases of flowers. Moony discovered in. an arm chair, counting money into a bag, Hobnail pntling tltefurnilwe in order. Moo. (L.) Tliree, fonr, five, six. I'll not make my fortuue this rear ; bad luck to me— lie that's born iiuder a tbree Lalfjjennj' planet, will never be worth twopence, and to save a fortnue out of fifteen ponnds and a liverj', och, murder ! it's like driving a windmill with a jiair of bellow^s. JLob. (u.) Please, Mr. Moony, I can't carry this table no ways. 3Ioo. Ocl), the chicken ! why you're as tinder as Pat Couoliy's wife, who broke her finger with a custard. Hob. Oh, please Mr. Moonj', come and heli^ me. Jloo. AVhat! keep a dog and bark myself! Hob. I do all the work, and you get all the pay. 3Ioo. And quite right too, I'm feared you're growing squeamish particular, all of a sudden, like the Dublin bay haddock, who couldn't .sleep without a rushlight. Hob. I wish I had one of them sixpences for all that, I think I could carry the table (hen. Moo. Come, Til be liberal for once, there's a penny for you. Hob. Oidy a penny after all! ( Pids table in place. ) Well, (hen, give me a glass of ale to make up. IFoo. Ale ! Hear the likes of that. I should have you as drunk as a wheelbarrow in five juinutes. Yom- little thick head couldn't even bear the strength of Kilkenny gruel, nine grits and a gallon of Mater, b THE r.INGDOVES. Sir Harry, (W'dhoul,!..) Moouy ! Moo. There's Sii" Hairy's voice, aucl the room not ready ; nxu Hobnail, he luustu't see you here. 11 oh. ]iut, Moony, the ale ! Moo. Hold your tongue, or I'll comb your head with a joint stool. (Pualies Hobnail ofii ii. Sir IT. ( Withotti. ) Moony ! where are you, Moouy ? 3Ioo. Your honor. Sir 11. What have yon done with my Eaii de Cologne? Moo. Your what. Sir Harry ? Sir II. My bottle of Eau de Cologne. Moo. Odor! what odor was it your — oh! is your honor meaning this physic i^hial run to seed. (From table v.. Sir 11. Yes, blockhead, where have j^ou hidden it? Moo. Here it's lying lull length ou your honor's writing table. That ever my old master should take to rubbing sweet waters over Lis parchment of a. skiu. "Well, I did think Sir Harrj' knew better than to go and run his head into the noose of wedlock at his time of life ; but he's about as wise us Waltham's calf, that rau uiue miles to meet the butcher. Eater Sie Habrt, l. Sir II. (Speaking as he enters.) There place the looking-glass there, and the vases ou each side, &c., &c. (Pours the Eau de Cologne into a cut glass hoille, from table E. ) Well, Moony ! the ladies are not returned yet I suppose ? Moo. (E. ) Devil a bit, j'our honor, wouldn't I have told you. Sir II. (l.) Have yoix taken that note to Mr. Surplice? Moo. I did, sir. Sir II. And did j'ou tell him that I wished the ceremony to take place punctually at six o'clock this evening in the drawing-room ? Moo. Sure, I did, sir, and I felt my heart tick like a clock for sor- row, all the way I went. Ah, dear Sir Harry, jewel, it's what I never would have thought of you ; sure you have as much occasion for a wife, as a gosling for a cork jacket. Sir II. Pshaw, Moony ! hov/ can you. be such an idiot, I'm as young as ever I was, and if I were as old as Methuselah, I suppose I am at liberty to marry if I please. J/oo. Och ! devil a doubt of that ; a jiig may whistle, only he lias an uncommon ugly mouth for it, that's ail. Sir 11. Moony I wish I could cure you of these uncouth sayings of yours ; you never open your lips without uttering an absurdity. Moo. Sure then, I'd better keep them shut altogether ; I'll stand like Mumphazard, who was hanged for saying notliiug. Sir 11. No, I don't want that, my good fellow ; on the contrary ; you are an old and confidential servant, and I like to hear your ob- servations, nay sometimes even am 'glad of your advice, only I would have you speak plainly like other people. THE RINGDOVES. f Moo. Troth, then, your honor, I'm feared I'm prist laruiug io speak auy other way now. I'm like the schoohiiaster of Balliimsloe, who could read out of no book but his own. Well, praise a wedded life, say I ; but keep a bachelor ; better half hanged than ill wed. Sir If. Ill wed ! granted. But look at the other side of the picture. Think of the bliss of possessing a careful little wife, always ready to anticipate your wishes, always near you Iloo. Yes ; like the whip at Bridewell, whether you will or no. t^ir 11. Pooh! stuff! jl/oo. Not to be got rid of at a day's notice, like poor old Mother Coddlepate. Sir }{. Now, Moon}', I'll not allow yon to mention that subject. If I choose to dismiss my housekeeper, Mrs. Coddlepate, it is my business after all. No — no— I have decided ; and where is the mau who wonld not, like me, exchange the society of a crabbed old despot for that of a sweet girl who loved him ? 3foo. Yes, if she did. Sir IF. And doesn't she? Hasn't her aunt, Miss Lougclackit, as- sured me, that Cecilia dotes npon me. Moo. Is it her aunt you'd believe it from ? Faith, then I'd rather take a wink from the young lady herself, than all the nods iu the old lady's composition. There's two things can't be hid — love and a. cough. Sir IT. Whj', I confess, Moonj', I should prefer hearing it from Cecilia herself ; but from the eternal chatter of that overpowering aunt of hers, I have not been able to elicit the sweet avowal. 3Ioo. Why don't your ax her the qtiestiou point-blank? Yon ma}' gape till j'oii are black in the face before a bird will fall into your mouth — I've an idea. Why not send for your nephew, Mr. Harry ? Sir II. Hush, Moony ! his very name terrifies me ! What good could he do me ? Moo. Sure I'm thinking he might lend you a hand iu j'our court- ing- Sir IF. You're an idiot ! What is mj' object iu wishing the mar- riage to be solemnized privately, but to prevent his hearing of it ! Moo. Well, your honor, it can't be helped now, so I'll just hold my tongue ; a spark has fallen among your old tinder, and the sooner the match comes the better. Besides, fancy's everything, you may swallow sawdust and think it flour if you like ; only I can't help re- membering that I've seen you pass some jolly days. Sir 11. And you will again, Moonj'. 3Ioo. Well, sir, I've done. I've tried my best to stop you, but there's no gaping against an oven. (Miss Longci-ackit speaks loilhout k. Sir II. Hush ! hush ! Moony. I hear Cecilia's voice upon the stairs — that is— the voice of her aunt. - Moo. Oh, of course ! that's all you're likely to hear while Miss Lougclackit lives. She's always sputtering like a half drawn cork. 8 THE EINGDOVES. Miss L. (Without.) Moouy'.Moouy! ( E)ilers icith Cecizix, a. MooNi goes backwards and forwards with the luggage. ) Take iu the (hiugs carefully ; don't turn the boxes topsy tnrvy. (]£xll Moony k. ) Well, Sir Harry, Low d'ye do again? We haven't been long, have we? Cissy, dear, say Low d'ye do again, to Sir Harry. She's de- lighted to see you, I can tell you. Keep tliat white bandbox upright, Moony, or you'll spoil all the caps. But, Sir Harry ! you don't say a word, or Cissy either ! Don't mind nie, talk away. And, above all, don't siiake tlie dressing-case, Moony, or the tooth-powder may get among the combs and brushes. I hope M'e're not late, but we've had so much to do ! Ah ! you naughty man, you've given us a deal of trouble ; but never mind, as I aay, you know my way ; I'm a woman of few words, but say what I mean ; and if the marriage do but please all parties, why we won'^, grudge the trouble. Sir II. (li.) Cecilia, love, you say nothing. Miss L. (c.) Say nothing! Ha ! ha ! why, what would the mau have ! don't I tell you she is delighted? Sir II. Yes, but perhaps if she were to Miss L. Yes, to be sure, quite right. TuU Sir Harry, my dear, how pleased you are ; you leave me to say everything. Cecilia, (it.) I am always happy, sir, iu • Miss L. Of course, of course, always happy, yau hear. She means by that, she's overjoyed at the match. Ah ! I wouldn't deceive you, not I. I'm a woman of few words, but they can alwaj^s be relied on. Sir II. Truly so ; I feel quite convinced — and yet — now don't ba oflfended — the assurance that Cecilia partakes my Miss L. Offended ! ha ! ha ! ha ! what an odd mau you are ! The idea of such a thing ! Come, Cecilia, my love, show Sir Harry we're not offended. Cec. I should be truly soiTy, sir, to Miss L. Of coui-se ; the thing stands to reason ; the poor child has nothing in the world, or next to nothing, while you, you know Cec. Oh, aunt ! (Ceciij.v goes up stage. Miss L. (Sils TS..C.) Nonsense, child! if you won't speak, I must ; it's no use mincing jnatters of this sort ; a clear understanding is everything ; for, as I say, to see two young people — that is, not too young — I mean — you know what I mean. Sir II. ( Sits Jj.c.) I tniderstand yonr meaning, pray don't ex- plain. If, in exchange for my heart and fortune, she but give me hap- piness. I shall be no loser by the bargain. Miss L. Charming! charming! Now that's what I call a bit of gallantry of the eld school. What did I say to you this morning — eh ! Cissy? I have done iiothiug all day but remind my niece of your virtues and rare qualities, and of the good fortune of possessing such a husband. Sir II. And what said Ceci-lia iu reply ? il//.s.s L. Nothing ! No, no ! 'Twould be a pretty thing indeed if my niece, who has been brought up according to my own rigid no THE EINGrOVES. 9 lious of propriety, sboukl so far forget herself fis to tell n, man sbo love.l him. Goodness preserve me! There would be au end of the ■world iiuleed. Sir IT. Oh, certaiulj' ; but surely such frankness towards a man iipou whom 3Hss L. Oh ! I'm all for frankness, certainly, and I only wish you had heard what she said yesterday. We were talking Sir 11. Of me ? Miss L. Yes, touching the preference which ought to be given to a husband of a certain age, having experience, and Sir H. Didshesay tliat? Miss L. No ; it was J who said that. You must know, Sir Harry, my niece never thinks or speaks anything but what she is ordered to think and speak. lu her mother, her grandmother, and her great- grandmother's time, if an advantageous offer presented itself, the young lady was content to answer, ask papa, or ask mannna, sir ; then if papa and mamma consented, the obedient daughter dropped a courtesy, blushed, and even though she hated the man, faintly murmured, "l^es, sir." Sir H. But, thank Heaven, madam, we are not living hi her great grandmother's time now, and therefore do pray allow the dear girl lo speak for herself, I shall be content with a clear monosyllable, yes, or no. Miss L. (Severely. ) My dear, (Cecilia comes doion li.) come speak, don't be ridiculous ; isn't your aunt by your side? Cec. Yes. 3fiss L. I'es ; you hear ! nothing can be clearer. Sir IT. It is true then. 3fiss L. Cissy, my dear, give me a kiss, I am pleased with you, you know what that means. I am a woman of few words. (Cecilia. iceeps.) Poor girl, quite flattered, I declare; very natural, go to your room, deax', and compose yourself ; I just want a few words with iSir Harrj', and then I will join you. Sir 11. (Aside.) A few words! humph! Allow me, my deur Cecilia, my oxen Cecilia. ( Offers his liand, and leads her to the door of her aparlmeni, s.K.n.) Fol-de-rol-de-rol ; I'm the happiest of men, now that I am assured of my Cecilia's love ! scarcely anything is wanting to complete my bliss. I say, scarcely anything ; for after all I cannot help thinking of my poor devil of a nephew. Iliss L. (I- ) Ah ! that's tlie subject I was going to touch upon. Who is this nephew you are always talking of? Sir 11. (R.) If he Merc but once made acquainted M'ith my in- tended marriage 2[iss L. Do you mean to say he is not then? Sir II. No, not yet ; he is in London, and I have taken e'^ery pre- caution to keep it a secret from him. Miss L. Well, I nmst say. Sir Harry, that your weakness on this point is quite revolting ; who ever heard of au yncle being afraid 10 THE r.INGDOVES. of a Hcokliug from .1 uepbew? I only -vvisb he were my uephew, I'd jii«t \vi;ispei' a ftw words in his ear, f hat— iSlr H. I don"t doubt it, my de:ir madam ; but the fact is, when i!iy poor sister died, I promised her to be a father to lier boy, and leave him all I possessed ; how am I to tell the poor fellow, I've dis- inherited him ? J/^'.s.s' L. He must know it sooner or later. Sir 11. Oiic3 married, I shall cast off all fear ; but till then I live in drend of his popping upon me unawares ; it is more than a mouth since I heard from him. Misfy L. There can't be a better reason for writing to him, and so slipping in a word or two about your marriage. Sir II. I grieve to destroy the poor boy's hopes. Miss L. Pooh ! he'll soon get over it, l)esides, this inordinate love for your nephew, really is a bad compliment to your intended wife, he seems to be all in all to yon, you refuse him nothing, his expenses are exorbitant. Sir II. To be sure they are ; whj', if I didn't send him money I should have him comin,' to ask for it. IlL-is L. Then write— half a dozen lines in the post and there's an end of it. Sir II. Do yon think so ? Hiss L. If you delay any longer. I'll write to him mj'self. Sir II. Well there^dou't be so hasty — I'll do it. Miss L. Instantly ; here are pens, ink, and paper, (goBS io table, v.E.ij.) and while you despatch that business, I'll go and make up the bouquets — put myself to rights, and fifty thousand little matters —all shall be ready, I warrant— but there— you can't write I suppose while I talk, so I'll leave you — now mind — short and decisive — few words^you know my maxim. Now I'm gone — indeed I couldn't stay if I would, for I have a few words to say to Cissy — Cissy niy dear, I'm coming — good bye, for the present. Here I am, my darling, I could not come before. I was just saying a few words to 8ir Harry — and in your mother, your grandmother, and your great-grandmother's time — (Exit, iullcing, s.e.b. Sir II. Pheugh ! thank Heaven that woman is gone. I shall be glad to get married, if only to free myself from hev eternal chatter, now then to write to Harry. Elder MooNr, e. 3Ioo. Sir Harry! (Aside.) Ocb, murder! how will I tell him? Sir IT. Some one to disturb me — so nmch the better — what is it, jMoony ? 3Ioo. A young man, sir, wishes to speak with you, (aside) he'll be abottt as welcome as water in one's shoes. Sir II. A young man ? (Jumping up. ) Do you know him ? 3I00. Know him? Is it know him you mean? He says he wishes to give you an agreeable surprise. THE mXGDOTES. 11 Sir 11. An agreeable BUrpiise. I'm in a cold shiver . Show him up. Moo. Show liim np ! there's no need of that ; he's rnuniug all over the house after yon— ('aside; when lie sees who it is he'll be about as happy as a live tisli in a bag of cinders. (Exit e- Siv 11. Pooh, why should I be alarmed? it can't be - JIar. ( Without k. ) Hollo ! governor. Sir II. It is, it's Harry, as I live ! I shall drop. Har. (Without.) Hollo ! governor ! where are yon, governor? Elder Haeey, c. Hnr. Ah! ah! I've fomul j'ou at last, bow are yon? AVhy, old gentleman, let me have a good look at yon ; how yon are changed ! Sir 11. (v. , alarmed. ) Changed ! what in a few months ? liar. (i>. ) I congratulate yon ! so npright, so smug, so dandified ! If you go on at this rate, you'll soon be as yonug as myself. Sir II. Oh, yon mean changed for the better ! that's another thing. Yes, thank my stars, I'm hale and hearty. Har. To be sure you are, that's what it is to be a bachelor ; yon pass yonr life free from care, free from domestic broils, eh, governor? (Nnd'jes liiiii. Sir II. ( Affedinij to laugh , and nudfje in return. ) To be sure, to be sure. (Alside.j Come, 1 see he suspects nothing. And liow do yon do ? liar. I say, nnuky, how's old mother Coddlepate, ey— ey— ey? — sly dog. Sir H. Ha ! ha ! yon wag, yon will have yonr joke, the iioor old Boul is not hei-e at present ; but you must be hungry — Moony ! ( Calling. Har. Hey, not here ! what, yonr nurse, your butler, cook, house- maid, housekeeper, major domo, not here? Sir II. She has been unwell of late ; she's very old yon know. Har. That's true, she is very old, about yonr own age I think. Sir II. ( Winces. } And — did yon come on horseback ? Har, And — what? why. surely vou have never had the heart to turn the jioor old soul adrift ! Sir II. AVho, 1? What an idea! (Aside.) He pricks me to death with red-hot needles. (Aloud.) She's only gone on a short visit to her relations. Moony ! confound you, where are you ? Har, I'm iu no hurry, uncle. I want to have a little chat with J on. What has come to the old boy? he is out of his wits. (Sits i,. Enter Moomy, e. Moo. ^Vas yonr honor calling ? Sir H. Calling indeed, you are always an hour cominj? when one wants yon ; put some luncheon iu the diuiug-room directly ! Har. And iu the meau time, Moony, I'll smoke one of the gover- nor's Begars. 12 THE RINGDOVES. Moo, Is u Gef;ars ? liar. "Why what makes you stave? Sir jr. How uiilacky I haven't oue in the house ! have I, Moony? J)/()o. Devil a one ! Har. No segars ! Sir 11. You must know I've given up smoking some time since. Go, Moonv, do, aiul get lunch ready as 1 tell you. Moo. Yes, your honor. (Aside.) A nice visit this for my ould master ; lie is in luck to-day. (Exit K. ILir. Given up smoking — can I believe my ears — but mercy on me — now I look at you again, why you are the very pink of fashion ! vdu who always poked about iu a sort of butterman's jacket and shooting gaiters, oue would suppose you were dressed for a steeple- chiisc or a conutyball. Sir U. Hey — no- -nothing remarkable — it's market daj' that's all, and onii lilces to be a little— but I have been anxiously expecting you tLi-i moutli past— I've been quite uneasy about you I //'((•. Dt-nr old uncle, always affectionate ; but upon my life I can't liel[) lonliiiig at you ; you've frizzled up your wig somehow. Why, gcHjdut-ss preserve me J can I believe my eyes ! (Looking at hack of his hen, I.) You've cut it off! Sir K Cut what off? lL(r. Whatever have you done with it? Sir IT. With what? Har. That dear, darling little pet of a pigtail. Sii- II. Oh, I don't know ! It was so troublesome, always getting uiileased ? Sir II. Oh, yes, I am. Har. Well, it is rather shabby after so long an absence ; come, I'll make it a mouth. Sir H. My dear Harry, yoii know Har. Governor ! there's something ou your mind ; I'm certain there is. Come, come, surely you have no mysteries with me ? If yoti have, I'm off at once. Sir II. (Aside.) I wish he were. (Aloud.) The fact is, my dear boy, I'm iu a most embarrassing situation. Iltr. What has happened? Sir H. 1 have just received a letter from town. Har. No bad news, I hope ? Sir H. (Aside.) Tlie case is desperate, so here goes. I'm sorry to say, very bad ; my bankers, Jlessrs. Dabble, Smash, & Co. Har. Yes, I know them. Sir II. In whose haudw I liave cash to the amount of nine thousaiul pounds are on the point of stopping payment. Har. Thunder ! that's bad indeed ! Sir H. There's not a moment to be lost, and I am at my wit's end. I cannot undertake so long and rapid a journey myself, and not hav- ing any confidential person who could transact the business for me— Har\ What, liuuky ? No confideutial persou wheu I am uear you ? 14 -THE r.IN'ODOVES. Sir II. Dear Harry ! how could I ask j'oii, so recently arrived to- Ifur. Noiiseuse ! Isu't your iuterest at stake ! and wouldn't I fly over half the world to save your little finger from aching? Sir II. (A.mle.) Coufouud his noble spirit! I leel like an old rasc;d. j Ilir. Come, governor, quick ! my credentials ! ! Sir II. Plarry, Harry ! I'ou're u good boy, I accejot your oifer. ''Aside.) It goes against nie, but it's my only chance. (Aloud.) I'll scribble a line to empower you to act for me, and ILir. And in five nunutes I am off. Sir R. (Aside.) I'll get rid of him at any rate. (Ooing s.ki,. Moony crosses from ii. (o s.e.b., with a shaio] and parasol. Ilnr. Hollo ! I say, governor ! Sir 11. What's the matter? H'lr. What on earth has Moony got there, a shawl and parasol ! Sir H. (Aside.) Confound that stupid blockhead ! Who, Moony? Moo. ( Comhuj forward. ) Your honor ! did you call ? Sir II. Go to tiie devil. Moo. I was going, sir. ( Gives sliawl and parasol Into door s.'e.'r. Aside. ) He's in a nice quandary ; serve him right — if your head's made of butter, don't be a baker. (Rcit v.. Ha: Wliy, uncle, you never told me you had women in the house. Sir II. AVomeu, indeed ! I never thought about it — a lady of the neighborhood — she is going away by one of the coaches, and as they pass my door 1 offered her the convenience of waiting here for it, that's all. Har. Ay, convenient enough— is she young ? (Nudges him. Sir H. Oh ! ha ! ha ! ha ! young enough to be my grandmother, you rogue — what, you will have your joke at your poor old uncle's expense — young indeed, ha! ha! ha! But come —no trifling — to business, I'll be back in two minutes. (Aside.) Pheugh ! if he doesn't go soon I shall choke with my own lies. (Exit s.e l. Har. Uncle of mine, there's more than meets the eye in all this. I half suspect this banker business to be only a ruse to get me out of the way — there's a woman in the case beyond a doubt. The old house bedizened from head to foot— my old uncle himself ditto, ditto — a shawl and a parasol— no Mrs. Coddlepate — no snuff, no segars, no pigtail; all proofs presumptive. Eh! what have Ave here? a lady's work-table — proof positive! the old fox! Hang me if I didn't sus- pect as much — poor old jMother Coddlepate has been removed for some buxom J'oung wench — that scourge of old bachelors, a servant- mistress ! But where can she be? I must have a bit of fan with the tender couple ! Here comes Moony, I'll pump him a little. Enter Moony, r., loiih a large trunk and a haskd of flowers. Moo. (R.) Well, next time they come, I liope they'll bring a jack- ass of their own. ( Puts i) unk and flowers into door s.e.k. THE RINGDOVES. 15 ]£(r. (l. ,i SIoouj', my fioG fellow, Lave you (akeii aiuity her shawl au(l parasol ? 3loo. Auiity ! 1 dou'tuuderstaudyoit, Ml'. Harry. (Aside.) Now, docs he know or is he ouly lishiiig? ILu: Oh ! you needn't look so profound — I know all about it. Moo. You don't mean it? — well ! I never thought the ould gentle- man would have had the cournge to confess, liar. (Aside.) I'm on the right scent. Come, come, tell me all about it. 31oo. Sure, if you know all about it, Avhat need I tell you more ! That's what I call a puzzler ; I'm too prudent for you, Mr. Harry. JIar. Naj', the particulars, the particulars, I'm sure they must be droll ; how did he ever manage to pop the question? Moo. That's what I never could make out, I suppose it was in a moment of iuadvertance like. JIar. (Aside. ) 'Tis then as I suspected. Moo. I say. BIr. Harry, has the ould gentleman shown yoix his in- tended? liar. His intended? oh ! then he's not married yet? Moo. No ; not till six this evening. Har. Six this evening ! that will do. Moony, thank j'ou. Moo. Och, murder, what have I done ! have I been standing with my head under the pump all this time? Har. You were too prudent for me, ]\Ioony ! (Laughs. Moo. . I was about as prudent sxh Kory Hooligan's sister, who bolted her door with^a boiled carrot. JIar, Ha ! ha ! poor Moony ; I was too much for you. 3Ioo. Troth, I can't fight against you ; it's no use trying. I think your face is made of ii fiddle, it makes everybodj' merry. Jin: Well, then, who is the lady ? "What's her birth, parentage, and education — parlor or kitchen bred? Moo. Och sure, slie's a born lady ; none of your draggle-tail dairy- maids. He's as proud of her as a gardener's dog with a nosegay tied to his tail. JIar. Is she in the house? Can I see her? Moo. Deed then, I dar'u't tell no more. (Miss Longclackit .speaks lollhoxd.) But here comes a lady Avho can speak. Har. A lady? Moo. Yen ; one who will talk as much as you like, and more ; in the matter of words, she's as liberal as the tailor who sewed for noth- ing and found the thread himself. (Exit c. JIar. Eh! what if this should be my future aunt? Egad! that dress looks very like it. Elder Miss Longclackit, s.e.u., in a wedding dress. Miss L. (Aside.) So, so ; the nephew arrived. This I suppose is he. (Aloud.) Mr. Harry Eiugdove, I presume. IG THE ErXGDOVEiS. Ilcr. At your service, uia'aiu. ( ^[l>tion.■i to Haruy lo br'uig chairs — ihey sit. Miss L. (r.) Piinlou the liljerty I take as ii stranger, iu in'eseut- iiig myself without au introductiou ; but I aui a wimiau of few words — biisiuess is business, and as I say on sucli occasious, ceremony is misplaced. I am charged with tlie embarrassing task, of breaking to you a secret, with which your uncle ouglit long ago to have made you acquainted. //'.()•. (L.) Pray, madam, spare yourself the delicate coufessiou you aUude to. 1 know all ; it is of my uncle's intended marriage you would speak. J//,ss L. Oh, M'hat then, he has told you has he ? Come, that's a weight off my mind, and off his too, poor dear old man. He's very fond of you, Mr. Harry, and I trust you will not endeavor, either by word or deed, to mar his happiness. liar. Oh, madam, certainly I— Miss L. No, of course not -of course not ; mind I never thought you would, only it's as well to understand things as I say ut once, and if you were to attempt iuiy thing of tlie sort, I tell you plainly, I'm a woman of few words, and I should consider myself entitled to call you to account. Hai: . (Aside. ) She seems a good sort of woman enough. (Alorid. ) Why, madam, since candor is tlie order of the day, I may venture to confess that the lirst news of any uncle's marrying at his time of life, did fill me with indignation. It was natural enough, I feared some ridiculous ill-assorted jnatch ; but mIicu I find the object of his affec- tion so suitable, I at once banish every selfish feeling, and determine to do all ia my power to promote his views. Miss L. Spoken like an uffecLionate boy. (Aside.) So far my fears are afc rest, at all events. ]l(r. Had he now fallen in love witli some bread-and-butter miss, young enough to l)e his daughter, I'd have worked him to an oil ; but with a companion for his old age, one whose qualities have been matured and confirmed by time and experience, 1 feel he has every chance of happiness. J/(s.s L. ( Aside. ) AVIiat is he talking about ? Har. But iu thus approvuig of my uncle's choice, I trust, on j'our part, you will not attempt to change his affectionate iuteutious to- wards me. Miss L. Good heavens ! Why surely he never imagines Har. To see him happy is tlie first wisl; of my heart, madam, I will look upon you as a mother ! Miss L. (liisbuj. ) aiother ! Really, sir ! ILtr. (CitoUy.) Yes, really! and iu spite of my natural desire that mj' uncle should not marry, when I sej before me so respectable au aunt, all my fears vanish at once. Miss L. (Aside. ) Here's au embarrassing mistake ! and if I uu- THE KINGDOVES. 17 deceive L'.-.u. l.I . iuflueuce over Sir Harry might break off the matcli. ( Goes up. Ilitr. (Aside.) Poor infatuated uucle ! mIio would ever have ex- pected this ? Elder Sir IIaeuy, s.e.l. ; Miss Longclackit remains a Uille at hack. Siv IF. "Well, Hariy, my boy ! here'a the letter, and — (aside) — Miss Longclackit ! Ilai: ( Holding Old his hand. ) My poor dear old imcle. I Siv IL Bless me ! what's the iDatter ? Har. ( TaJciiKj /am on one side.) I've heard of your accident. Sir IL What accident ? Jlar. Hush ! 3Iiss L. (Aside.) I hope Sir Harry will keep up the delusion. ■ i\'oiis. Sir II. (Aside.) Hang me if I know what they mean. liar. Only one questiou ; are you certain of happiuesb'. Sir II. Am I certain of liar. (Points to Miss Longci^ackit. ) Hush ! she's here ! (Miss Longclackit makes signs to him. Sir IL Yes, quite certain ! Har. Then, I give iiiy consent. Nay I have had an interview ■with your bride elect, and I cannot but allow that she appears a suit- able match. Sir IL Is it possible ! You have taken i load off my mind, for to tell you the truth, I was afraid you would object to the age of my In- tended. Har. Not at all ; if she be a few years youuger than yourself, it is better than the other side. Miss L. (Aside.) A few years indeed ! a few dozen ! Sir II. Ah ! you wag, you will have your joke. x''ar. Besides, who knows but you may have known her formerly — only the renewal of some youthful passion, I warrant. (Nudging him. Sir IL (Aside. ) Hang me if I know M'liat he's driving at ! Har. She must have been very pretty, and when one looks atten- livelj' Sir IL Where ? looks where ? Har. There, as you just catch her profile, she reallj' is Si}' 77. Oh— yes— she, as you saj', profile — (Aside.) Mercy on me ! Har. But speak to her ; it looks so odd our whispering together. Sir IL Certainly! (Aside.) Here's a dilemma ! My dear— my dear madam! (Miss Longclackit comes dua-n c. ) It appears you have informed my nephew 31iss L. (c.) Yes, my dear sir, chance brought it about ; and so ns I say, I thought it better to tell him the whole truth, in few words at once, and so save the trouble of breaking it to bim ; and the man- 18 THE r.INGDOVES. uer iu which the dear boy received the iutelligeuce, shows how right I was to do so. Sir JL (R.) Quite right, indeed ! (Aside.) An excellent strata- gem ! Oh, Harrj', if you kuew ouly half our bliss ! You don't know the aunt I'm going to give you. iShe's a love — an angel ! (Kissea her hand— aside. ) I'd as soon kiss the prongs of a harrow. Miss L. (Aside.) What a pity I'nx only a proxy ! JLir. (Ij., aside.) Au angel! It's as well he should think so. (Moony pefps in c.) Come along, my fine fellow, no more mystery. The important secret is disclosed, and we all understand each other perfectly. Moo. Good luck to yoii then, you are just iu time ; for Mr. Sur- plice, the parson, will be here directly, and I'm just going to tell the bride. (Goes to S.E.E. ; IMiss Longclackit cmd Sir Hakrt make signs to him. Ifiss L. Bless the man ! is he blind ? don't you see me here ? Moo. You, ma'am? Sir H. Of course. Ha ! ha ! ha ! Well done. Moony. (Aside to him. ) Fool be quiet ! Moo. Fool ! Sure I don't mean you, ma'am ; I mean the young lady. Sir II. You blundering dog, get out. Moo. Och, murder ! have I put my foot iu it again? (E.xit e. liar. (Aside.) Eh ! what do I hear — aj'ounglady? Sir II. Well, Harry, the only drawback to this day's happiness now, is the idea of your not being present at the ceremony, liar. Not present, my dear uncle ! I would not be absent for the world. Sir II, My dear boy, consider, if Messrs. Dabble, Smash, and Co. should have stopped before you arrive, think of the loss of my five thousand pounds. liar. Five thousand ! why 3'ou said nine thousand. Sir H, Was it nine? True, — a reason for still greater despatch ; here are your credentials. ( Gives a letter. Har. Well, then, I'll not lose an instant. ( Going up c.) Good bj'e, my dear uncle and aunt, for a short time. I'm off at once. (Aside.) Not one peg do I stir till I've found the key to this mys- tery. (Exit c, without his hat. Sir II. Pheugh ! he is gone at last. Ha ! ha ! ha ! Jliss L. Ha ! ha ! ha ! lie-enter HAitRY c, hasVdij ; they check themselves. Har. My hat, my hut! (Takes up his hat and going c, ) Once more, good bye. (Aside.) They were laughing at me ; I thought as mucli ; but let them dread the vengeance of an ill-used nephew. (Exit c. Sir 11. How he frightened me ! I felt ?.s if I had picked a pocket. THE RINGDOVES. 19 Miss L, Never mimi we've got rid of bini for a time, at all events. Sir II. I'll not be a moment ; all obstacles are now removed, and, in an hour's time, I shall be the happiest fellow alive. (Exit .s e.l. 3Ilss L. Upon my word it has required some skillful raaucBiivring to bring matters right. Stupid old man ! I've no patience with him, and if it wasn't for his mouej', I wouldn't tolerate him a moment. "Why didn't he bring xip his nephew as I have my niece. Ohildreu have no right to a will of their own, they should be seen, not heard. My Cissj', like her mother, grandmother and great-graudmother, be- fore her — but time flies. Enter Cecilia, in bridal costume, s.e.k. Miss L. Very nice indeed, have you been very impatient, dear? Cec. No, aunt. Miss L. (L. ) Good girl ; you have selected the flowers for the bouquet ? Cec. (R.) Yes, aunt. Miss L. Then I'll just go and tie them up. Stay here till I come back. Cec. Yes, aunt. Miss L, Stop though. I'm in suck a bustle. Moony ! have you seen Moony? Cec. No, aunt. Miss L. Moony ! Enter Moony, r. Miss L. Let me know the moment Sir Harry is ready, and do hurry him, there's a good soul ; ah, you want me to look after you all ; you're a happy girl, Cissy. Cec. Yes, aunt. Miss L. Yon are a darling sweet obedient child, never chattering. No Mill but that of your parents ; but like your aunt a person of few words, and like your mother, grandmother, and — bless me I'm for- getting the flowers. (Exit s.e.e. Moo. Poor young lady, there's not much chance of her chattering, while that parched pea of au aunt is popping about her. (Moony going j,., first crossing heJdiul. Cec. Moony ! (Looks quickbj round, peeps through door r., and beckons him to her. Moo. She's making signals sure, is she dumb in earnest? Cec. Moony, (as rapidly as possible) I want to say a word to you. Moony ; come here quick and listen with all your ears, for I haven't a moment to lose, and what I have to say is of vital importance. Moony, I throw myself on your mercy, I am sacrificed, I am ii victim ; but there's no time to tell you my sorrows now — only one question, iinswer me quickly, or it may be too late. I heard a voice in this room, not a moment ago, tell me, oh ! tell me, did my ears deceive THE EINGD0VE3, iiie, or was it he — my guardiau augel — iiij' life — my love — come to snatch me Iroiii the gulf of despair, iuto which I am about to be pre- cipitated — quick— quick. Jl/bo. Stop, stop— don't go pouring the words iuto me that woy, like bullets out of a steam-guu, or you'll crack the tenpeuuy of my ear — dumb did I say ! Oec. Hush ! uot so loud ; let me see that all's safe, (Buns io tlie dooi' k., peeps in ; Moony to ilie oilier i.. Enter Hakry, c. Moo. A chip of the old block, I fiud. JIar. Moouy ! J\[oo. (L.) Mr. Harry! Ccc. (n. ) Harry ! liar, (c.) Cecilia ! you here ! "What does this mean ? il/bo. (Aside.) It means that there is going to be a row, shtire ! Cec. Oh, Harry ! Harry, you have fallen from the clouds, I know uot how to tell you, the time is short, you must save me ; Moouy keep Match, there's a dear Moouy — you remember my abrupt departure from Harrowgate — no time even to let you know of it — no means of even sending you a line. I was sent for home at an hour's notice by mj' aunt, Miss Longclackit. liar. Miss Longclackit j'our aunt? Cec. Hold your tongue, dear Harry ; indeed there's no time for questions. liar. Good heavens ! your aunt going to marry my uncle. Cec. Nonsense ! liar. Well, but Cec. Now, dearest Harrj', if you love me. (Puis her hand on his mouth. ) There no getting in a Mord for you, I declare. I could cry. On reaching home, I found, that an offer had been made for my hand in marriage ; conceive my joy at hearing the name of Harry Eing- dove. liar. What do I hear ! are yoii then Cec. Hush ! now do — you luust — concealing my rapture from my severe aunt, for I dared not confess that we had so often met without her knowledge, I joyfully set out with her to make the acquaintance of mj' future husband. How my heart beat, as I entered this house, now nearly a month ago ! I listened for your well-known elastic step, and when instead of my own Hiirry I saw your uncle hobble out to meet me — need I say, I fell fainting into the arms of my aunt. liar. So then, the nnirder's out ; I knew I was deceived. Cour- age my dearest Cecilia— courage ! You are not married yet, audit sliall be my fault now if j'ou become the wife of another ; but the moments are precious, run to your aunt — delay her as much as possi- ble, and be sure you let no change of manner awaken her suspicions. Cec. Dear Harry, I said you were my guardiau angel ; I'll ruu to THE EINGDOVES. 'Ji her immediately, auil tired as I am of acting the hateful imrt of a hypocrite, I will agaiu put a chain on my tongue. Ihr. Do, do. Cec. But I warn you, Harry, when once at libertj', I expect iu re- turn, to have the first twelve months' talk all to myself. liar. With all my heart, but you are anticipating your first quar- ter's allowance ; close those pretty lips, or I shall be obliged to seal them up myself. Cec. There, I have done, I trust all to you. Oh, how different are my feelings at this moment, to what they were an hour ago. All hope then had vanished, and now — oh ! dear me, I could jump over the moon with joy ! and ( Checks herself at a sign from Hakey, and walks demnrehj into Iter aunt's room, s.e.e. ILn: There's no time for deliberation. A plan has already flashed across my brain, 'tis a romantic one ; bat, with skill, may be accom- plished. Moony ! Moo, Your honor ! JIar. (R.) "Were you ever in love ? Moo. (L. ) Never. Jlur, Were you ever in debt ? Moo. Often, JIar. Then you know the value of money ? Moo. Don't I ! I have a good estate myself, only the right owner keeps me out of it. ■Har. Were you ever at school ? Moo. I was, sir, but I didn't bite on to learning — it is not every man's nose that will make a shoeing-horn. JIar. You can read at any rate ? Moo. Is it read? I believe you; haven't I read Scores of books, whether I could or no, full of words as hard as flint stones. JIar. Look at this note. Moo. It's a fifty pounder, bless it's good-looking countenance ! JIar. What do you think of it ? 3Ioo. I think it's better to have than to hear of, any day. JIar, Do everything I bid you for the next hour, and it's yours. 3Joo. It's too good an ofi"er to say no to. I'm not the man to put whiskey in a pitcher and throw stones at it. JIar. Transfer your fidelity from uncle to nephew. 3Ioo. And if he turns me out of his service ? JIar. I will take you into mine. Moo. That's enough ; he has brought it on himself. I have ad- vised him long enough ; but you may as well try to swallow Loudon, and wash it down with the Thames, as convince him. JIar. Where is he ? Moo. In his dressing-room, making himself as spruce as an onion for the wedding. Har. You have free access to that room at all times? 22 THE RINGDOVES. 3foo. In and out like a dog iu a fair. JIar. Good. Now tell me Las Sir Harry received any letter to-day fr Harry Ringdove. liar. ( to Miss "L. ; Would you like to look at the certificate ? (Ilandiucj tiie paper. Moo. And what's more, you C/oMissL. ; gave me ten pouudis to hurry the match. Miss L. I gavQ you ten pounds, ou condition that she • Moo. Bore the name of llingdove, and doesn't she? Put on your spectacles, and take another squint. Sir II. Well done, Harry. Ha, ha, ha ! you have fairly out-ma- uceuvred me! (Aside.) Thank Heaven! I'm rid of Lougclackit. Take her, my boy, and may you be happy. You shall be my heir ; everything I have is yours — wife and all. "What say you, madam, now ? Miss L. ( Fawuintihj. ) Certainly, if dear Sir Harry desires it. Sir H. I thought as" much ; (aside) -wanted my mane \', execrable Longflackit ! 2Ioo. ( Aside lo Sir Ilw.jXY. ) I kiiev/ she only wanted to many the blacksmitli for the sake of the sparks. Sir II. Moony, you rascal, get me my old snuflf-box, and a cigar — do you hear ? liar. That's right, nunky. Can't you get your pigtail back again 'i Sir II. Ah, vou rogue ! But come, no more shall be said about it. THE RINGDOVES. SI Miss L. I beg your panlou— a few words must be said to explain my part in this business. Tlio fact is, 1 had set my heart ou a good matcli for my niece ; it was natural, you kuow. ( To Vie audience.) Allow me to ask here. Now, wasn't it? I'm sure there are those who will feel with ine, that it was very natural ; because her mother, her grandniotlier, siud Sir IL There— there that will do. Misfi L. I have done. 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