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^Our Jack. 4^ 
 
 A DRAMA. 
 
 IN THREE ACTS. 
 
 — BY — 
 
 C. A. Stenman. 
 
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OVll JACK. ^ ' 
 
 CAST OF CHARACTERS..^ 
 
 Jack Stantox, ) 
 
 Grimks. S 
 
 Charles Dean, { 
 
 Lee. f 
 
 Harry Kempton 
 
 M R. Kempton 
 
 Hill, i . . 
 
 Jim, )■ Can double for Lafe Sariny ('rew 
 
 Officers. ) 
 
 Julia Kkmi* ion 
 
 Florence Stanton 
 
 Alice , 
 
 TIME OF PLAYING— I hour and 45 nmiutcs. 
 
 COSTUMES. 
 
 Capt. Jack.— Life Saving Uniform, rubber coat and hat. 
 Charles Dean. — Business suit, cane and gloves. 
 Harry Kempton.— Act 1st.; duclv suit, cap or hat Act 2iid., 
 street costume. Act 3rd.: business suit. 
 Mr. Kempton. — Business suit. 
 Bill, { r^ Y\ make-up. 
 
 •I IM. ) 
 
 L. S. Crew. — Life saving uniforms. 
 
 Lee.~ — Act 1st.: business suit, plug hat, gloves and cane. Act 3rd.; 
 business suit. 
 
 Grimes. — Tough nialce-up. 
 
 Julia Kempton.— Act 1st.: summer dress. Act 2nd., house dress. 
 Act 3rd., street costume. 
 
 Florence Stanton.— Summer dress. 
 
 Alice.— Servant make-up. 
 
 PROPERTIES. 
 
 Act L — Roll of bills, rope and revolvers for Jack; papers for Floe: 
 dagger, matches, iron bar and revolver for Dean; dagger for Jiu); 
 photograph and letter for Bill. 
 
 Act 11. — Burglar tools, note, letters, cigar and matches for Lee; 
 valise for Harry; duster for Alice; handcuffs Un- OtticiM-; book for 
 Julia. 
 
 Act HL — Letters, photograph, bells and revolver for Lee. 
 
 STAGE DIRECTIONS. 
 
 R., means Right; l., Left; r. h., Right Hand ; l. tt., Left Hand. 
 C, Center; 8. e., (2dE.) Second Entrance; u, e., Upper Entrance; 
 M. D., Middle Door; f., the Flat; d. f., Door in Flat; r. c, Right 
 of Center ; L. c, Left of Center. 
 
 R. R. C. C. L. C. L. 
 
 ^% The reader is supposed to be upon the stage facing the audience. 
 
 M 
 
OUR JACK. 
 
 ACT I. 
 
 SCENE T. — Life leaving Station, surroundings on sea coast— lmc7i r. , 2 e. , 
 7'ock up L. — as curtain rises, Jack is discovered resting foot on rock, 
 I... Hakry up K., looking off. 
 
 Jack. Look here old man, you must not be so broken up about it; 
 why, you look as if you were seventy-five years old, instead of twenty- 
 five. Come, clieer up, the summer will pass soon enough. 
 
 Harry. Oh I it's no use trying, I cannot get over it. Whj', it 
 seems to me as if we were going to have a funeral every day. It 
 may suit you, but for me, this place is too quiet. When you are 
 around, time seems to pass fast enough, but you have these men to 
 tirill, and so many other tilings to look after, that 1 scarcely get to 
 talk to 3'ou once a week, and there is Julia; well, that cad of a Dean 
 seems to cling to her as a drowning man would to a straw. He is the 
 only one I can get to talk to. You know how it is, 1 am very slow 
 about making acquaintances, so you see, it is no wonder I feel 
 melancholy and long to see my old friends again. 
 
 Jack. To hear you talk, one would suppose you had been here a 
 year, instead of only a month. Come down to the Station and get 
 acquainted with the boys, they will no doubt make it interesting 
 for you. 
 
 Harry. I will have to do something, and I may accept your otfer, 
 but if I loaf around too much and become a bore to you and your 
 men, remember you are to blame. 
 
 Jack, (faughiny) All right, I'll take the chances. By the way, 
 have you been warned about the counterfeiters who are making this 
 tlie field of their operations? 
 
 Harry. Yes, I was warned early this morning. Have they found 
 any clew as to who the operators are? 
 
 jack. No, I think not, but they will run them down if they keep 
 it up. They may yet make it hot for tliem. 
 
 JIarry. Ha\e you ever had any similar experiences here? 
 
 J<tck. Yes, about two years ago there were quite a number of 
 people here from the city, and it seemed as though a band of counter- 
 feiters had sprung III* among us. In less than three days from liie 
 
4 orn JACK. 
 
 tinip Die flrsl countorft'it bill was discovered, the operators had suc- 
 ceeiled in tlootlinif the nei;;hboriiood. A geiitlemaii by the name of 
 tirirtin, sutlVi-ed a loss of about $2500; that was one of the bij; losses. 
 There were a j-'ood manv oC tiie same kind, but the criminals did not 
 entirely escai)e: the leader was captured with tiiree ofhis men; a few 
 of the uanji- succeeded in making good their escape, carryitig witli 
 them llie Ijulk of the money tliey had secured here, [reache-i in Jus 
 pocket au4 takes out bills) Here is one of the bills they used, {bust/ie^s 
 of handlinu money) and here is one of the bills the present gahg is 
 using. Can vou detect the difference".' 
 
 Harry. 0\ yes, it is very easy when you compare them. I am 
 sure, had you' not told me this was a counterfeit, L would have 
 thought it'genuine. There has not been very many of these last 
 bills circuhited, 1 believe? 
 
 Jack. No, I do not think so, yet it is hard to tell. As near as I 
 could learn, they had just began to operate, when the news spread 
 rapidly. Ah! here comes your sister and Mr. Dean. 
 
 Harry. Yes, I wish I had time to get out of the way, T do not care 
 for his company. For some reason, I cannot Lell just why, I have 
 taken a strons- dislike to that fellow, to tell the truth, I detest him. 
 1 cannot imagine how ,lulia can endure hiscompany. 1 suppose it is 
 because father has taken a liking to him. I should not be surprised 
 if father would want her to marry this cail, but good, kind and 
 gentle as she is, she has a will of her own. 1 hope he will not remain 
 here long, to me his room is preferable to his company. 
 
 {laughing heard off li.. 
 
 Enter Julia Kempton and Charles Dean, k. e. 
 
 Julia. All! we have company. Good morning, Mr. Stanton. 
 (Jack tipi^ hat) Harry, you look as if you were enjoying yourself 
 more than usual. 
 
 Harry. We were just talking about the counterfeiters. I suppose 
 vou have been warned not to accept paper money? It is hoped that 
 this will check these rascals from Hooding tiie neighborhood with 
 Iheir worthless bills. 
 
 Julia. Thank you. I had not Ijeard of this before, but as yet 
 have not been a victim. Has any thing been done to capture them? 
 
 Jack. O! yes, ihey have tried, but so far, have been unsuccessful. 
 
 Dean^ And it is my opinion that they never will. This place is 
 too slow to catch a weasel asleep. 
 
 Jiilia. Why Mr. Dean — how you — talk — one would suppose you 
 bad become tired of this beautiful place. Can it be possible you are 
 going to find faidt? As for this place being slow. 1 hanlly know 
 what you mean, 1 think you have forgotten the terrible experience 
 we had when the excursion steamer was wrecked, and the prompt 
 service shown by the life saving crew; had they been slow, as you 
 say, we would both be sleeping in watery graves. That terrible 
 experience tome is gone, but not forgotten, {turning to Jack) How 
 is your arm, may I ask? 
 
 Jack. It is getting along very nicely, the doctor saj's I can' do 
 away with the sling, and that will be a great relief to me, as i am 
 anxious to return to my work. 
 
 Dean, {impatiently) Come Julia, your mother will be anxious 
 about you. 1 promised her ihat we would not be away more thau 
 
OUR JACK. 5 
 
 ail hoar, and we have been gone an hour and twenty minutes. I am 
 sure you do not want her to be disappoinled. 
 
 Julia. Vou seem more Jinxious than usual, but come, I will not 
 be the cause of you breaking your promise to her. {turn.s to Haiiry 
 a /id Jack) (Jood morning. 
 
 (exit .lui.iA and J)kan, l., 2 E. — IIakuy fcalks over to r., hots off 
 
 Jack, {((i I,., 2 E.. looJdng after i\j\.iK and Deak) That fellow has 
 not much love lor me, it seems, and to tell the truth, the more I see 
 of him the less I think of him. True, he has a handsome face, yet 
 tiiere is a look aboulhis eyes that seems to be treacherous. 1 do not 
 fancy his ci)mpany would be agreeable for any lengtli of time. I 
 wonder if she can care anything for him ? Somelimes when she is 
 near, I feel a strange thumping in my heart, 1 try to keep it down 
 and overcome it, but it seems impossible. Can it be that I am 
 falling in love? 1 must avoid her in the future— she is rich, while I 
 am— but I am forgetting myself, (turm'tu/ to Harry) There yon go 
 again, looking as gloomy as ever. What in the wctrld is the matter 
 Avith you? Vou look as if \'ou had lost your last frieiul on earth. 
 
 Harry. Look here, Jack, you must not think badly of me, but [ 
 feelas though I wanted to give thatcad, Dean, a good thrashing. You 
 broke your arm in saving his life, but it. is a [)ity you did not let him 
 drown, lus life is not worih saving. If I am bored very much more 
 with his company, 1 will be compelled to give him the thrashing he 
 deserves. 
 
 Jack. Tut! tut! Harry, you must not talk like that. T did my 
 duty in saving his life. He was unconscious and could not swim. I 
 care nothing for his thanks. You must remember the uniform I 
 wear, compels me to save all those who are iu danger. Why is it 
 you have taken such a strong dislike to him? 
 
 Harry. O! I don't know, 1 never could bear him, and it vexes me 
 when 1 see him with my sister. Something seems to tell me that he 
 IS not fit to be in her company. It is surprising to me that she goes 
 with him at all. I am sure she does not fancy his company. 
 
 Jack. You must not think so badly of him, perhaps he is all he 
 pretends to be. Come, go down to the Station with me, and we will 
 talk it over. 1 must return, as 1 have some things 1 have to look 
 after. AVill you come? 
 
 Harry. 1 may as well go, time hangs heavily on my hands as it is, 
 and a few moments spent at the Life Saving Station, will no doubt 
 prove interesting. {exeunt l., 3 b. 
 
 Eater Dean, l. , 2 e. 
 
 JDean. {coming doicn) So they are onto my counterfeiting scheme 
 are they, and have warned everybody to be on their guard, 
 
 /!?/i^g?' Florence Stanton, r., 3 e., a7id remains at back, unseen by 
 
 Dean. 
 
 and not axcept paper money. Let me see, I'll change my plan some 
 Avhat, 1 have a sufficient amount worked off, and 1 believe that I 
 can hold out until 1 succeed in making Miss Julia my wife. I 
 tackled the old ma!i at just the right time. He has given his con- 
 sent, and now she wears my ring on her finger. It was all done so 
 easy, it seemed like a dream — she said nothing — I wonder why she 
 was silent? Imust hasten the marriage, there is many a slip twi:;^ 
 
6 OUR JACK. 
 
 the cup and lip. Suppose this Jack Stanton should in some way 
 step in and intertei-e vvitli my plans? Bah! let him have a cai-e — as 
 theold sayinj*' .yoes, "faint heart never won lair lady." Sl»e will gt-t 
 sometiiin-,' like a halt million from the old man as a wedding gilt, 
 and 1 need it in my business. 1 am determined to have it, there is 
 none to prevent. 
 
 Floretu-e. {coining down) Did you say none? 
 
 Dean. {exeUedly) Floe! 
 
 Floe. Yes, Floe your wile, Mr. Chas. Clark. 
 
 Dean. Woman, what do you mean? 
 
 Floe. What do I mean? 1 mean to prevent that marriage. 
 
 Dean. Have a care, do you know who you are trilling w ilh? 
 
 Floe. Yes, I know only too well. Would to heaven that I did not 
 know. So you thought you would get rid of me, by leaving me be- 
 hind, did you? Well, Mr. Clark, lam here to let you know that you 
 liave failed. 
 
 Dean. And now that you are here, what do you intend to do? 
 Y^'ou surely would not be foolish enough to claim that you are my 
 ■wife? 
 
 Floe. That is just exactly what I am going to do. T am going to 
 force you to right the wrong you have done, if you refuse, I am going 
 to follow you to the end of the world, if necessary. I will make 
 you regret the day you wronged me, for as much as I once loved 
 you, I now hate you. You will find me a thorn of the worst kind 
 in your path. 
 
 bean. So that is your little game, is it? Y'ou may force me to the 
 ■wall, but all your plans will avail you nothing. Who would ever 
 believe it, if you did claim you were my wife, you have not the 
 slightest proof in the world. 
 
 Floe. Ilovl are right, I have no proof that I am your wife. Fool 
 that I was, to trust you and allow a secret marriage. Then I be- 
 lieved you to be a man of honor, now 1 know you to be a villain of 
 the deepest dye. Y'^ou have the marriage certificate, but njark you. 
 there is nothing for me to live for in this world but revenge, and 
 that Iwill have. 
 
 Dean. Ha! ha! what would 3'ou do? 
 
 Floe. What would 1 do? 1 would denounce you asa bigamist and 
 a counterfeiter. 
 
 Dean. What proof have you that 1 am a counterfeiter and a 
 bigamist? 
 
 Floe. Listen, Charles Clark, and I will tell you a story. In my 
 search for you, I left not a stone unturned, and t)n the morning fol- 
 lowing your disappearance, I began searching for something i hat 
 would give me a trace of your whereabouts. In a pocket of your old 
 vest 1 found a torn piece of a letter, with these words wrilien in a 
 womans hand, "Your loving wife, Anna," and also an address, "1214 
 S. 9th. St." I immediately boarded a train for that city. Upmi 
 arriving there, I went at once to 1214 S. 9th. St., and found the 
 house. I did not hesitate, but went up the steps and rang the bell, 
 and asked to see Miss Anna Clark. I was informed that no one by 
 that name lived in that neighborhood, but I did not give up. Well, 
 to inakea long story short, there was a Miss Anna Kurd living there, 
 and I found that she was the writer of the letter I had found in your 
 pocl<et. She told me of her marriage, of how yt)U had left her She 
 wrote several letters, but received no answer. Sl)e was more foriu- 
 
OUR JACK. 7 
 
 nalp tlian T, for she had her marriao^e certificate, which I now liave. 
 1 received a letter from a pal of yours, whom you have wronged. It 
 was a confession written and signed by him, stating that you were 
 the leader of a band of counterfeiters, so you see I have all the proofs 
 I need, (De.vn reaches for dagger) to land you in a felons cell. 
 
 Dean, {rushes forward and catches her by wrist) Woman, you know 
 too mucl). {stabs her in breast, she falls to dage with a scream — Dkan 
 searches f 01' papen's, finds same in bosom of dress, lights mtitch and sets on, 
 fire, drops paper on stage, tcalks hurriedly <</ l., 3 e.) A dead v\omaa 
 and burned proofs tell no tales. (exit \.., 3 e. 
 
 Enter Jack, l., 1 e. 
 
 Jack. T am sure I heard some one scream, {sees papers, puts foot on 
 them) What is this? {picks them up and readx) A marriage certifi- 
 cate and a written confession, this has become interesting, {looks 
 around, disco cers Fj-okence, (/ot^« to htr and kneels) A woman! what 
 is this? {looks at hand) Blood! she has been stabbed. {turn.sface to 
 light and recognizes his (sifiter) My God! this is my sister. Floe, Floe, 
 don't you know me? 1 am your brother Jack. 
 
 {lays Jier head on his arm 
 
 Floe, {.slowly opening eyes) Jack. 
 
 Jack. For God's sake! speak and tell me who is your murderer. 
 
 Floe, {trys to raise head) Charles— Clark. 
 
 {drops head and remains motio7iless 
 
 Jack, {lays her back on the stage) My God, she is dead! {gets up) 
 Mr. Charles Clark, who ever you are, we shall meet face to face, and 
 then you shall answer for the murder of my sister — I swear it. 
 
 Scene changes to 
 
 SCENE If. — Same as scene 1st. — UglUs down, thmider and lightning. 
 
 Enter Dean, r., 1b. 
 
 Dean. Well, the job is done, I have nothing more to fear from 
 Floe. If Jack Stanton should recognize her— but it is hardly possible, 
 he has not seen her since she was quite a girl. Hello! there is a 
 terrible siorm coming. Whj' not put this Jack Stanton out of the 
 way? Perhaps I can do it to-night: he will be on duly. If he should 
 disappear, the body of his sister will be found, and no doubt, the 
 crime will be fastened on him. I'll try it. His body would never be 
 found: with aweight I can sink him to the bottom of the sea. Here 
 goes for two birds with one stone. {erit l., 1 e. 
 
 Enter Life Saving Crew, c. e.. Jack giving orders. 
 
 Jack. Stand ready, boys, and watch for the siiips signal, (alllook- 
 ing R.) There it is, into the boat, boys, quickly! 
 
 {exit Men, r., quickly 
 
 Enter Dean, l. e.. Jack secures rope and starts r., Dean springs behind 
 Jack icith iron bar raised. Jack leaps aside, turns swiftly and knocks 
 Dean down, does not recognize him. 
 
 I'll take care of your case later, {rushes out r., outside) Pull boys, 
 for vour lives. 
 
8 OUR JACK. 
 
 Dean, {rising to his feet) Curse him, be sfot the best of me that 
 time, but I will get even with him yet. (explosion, of .steamer) Ah! 
 the boilers have exploded. {iooU oj^' l., 2 k.) Who is this".' Miss 
 Julia, as sure as I am alive. 
 
 Enter Julia, l., 2 e. 
 
 Julia. My God! the steamer is wrecked. God have pity on the 
 poor souls. 
 
 Bean. Why Julia, what are you doing here at this time of the 
 night? 
 
 Julia, {facing him, scornfully) I was not aware that I had to 
 answer to you, Mr. Dean, for my actions. 
 
 Bean. Pardon me, but as we are engaged, I think you will allow 
 me to have something to say. 
 
 Julia. Mr. Dean, you forget that you have not yet had my answer. 
 I allowed you to place the ring on my finger, merely for father's 
 sake. He was ill at the time you asked him for my hand, and when 
 he called me to him, and told me he had consented to our marriage, 
 I was on the point of refusing, when the doctor's warning w^rds 
 came to me, *'do not let your father get excited, he has heart trouble." 
 Remembering that warning, 1 said nothing, and you, thinking by 
 my silence, I had given my consent, placed this ring [taken off ring) 
 on my finger, which I now have the pleasure of giving back to {throws 
 ring at Deans/6<9<) you. Take it, and remember this, you will dome 
 a favor by not annoying me with your presence again— it is anything 
 but agreeable to me. 
 
 Bean. Why — what does this mean — why should you treat me like 
 this? 
 
 Julia. You can best answer that question yourself. 
 
 Bean. So this is to be the end of it all, is it? 
 
 JiiUa. It is. 
 
 Bean. What will your father say when he learns of this? 
 
 Julia. 1 have already told him that I despised and detested you, 
 and that I intended breaking the engagement — that I did not love 
 you and never could. Rather than make my life unhappy, he told 
 me to do as I wished, and I have done so. 
 
 Bean. Listen to me, woman, you {catches her by icrist) have broken 
 the engagement, but remember this, I cannot be so easily shaken 
 off. I am determined you shall be my wife. 
 
 Julia. Mr. Dean, 
 
 Entd' Jack, r. e., and remains at back, 
 
 if you think {throws off his hand) you can frighten me into marrying 
 you, you have made a mistake — by your words and actions just now, 
 you have proved to be just what I thought you were. I care not to 
 have further words with you, so good night. 
 
 {starts toward l., 2 k.. Dean steps in front of her 
 
 Bean. Not so soon my fine beauty, stay and listen to what I have 
 got to say to you. 
 
 Julia. You can say nothing that I care to hear, so let me pass. 
 
 Bean. Not until I have done with you; you must hear what I 
 have to say. 
 
 Julia, {taking a step toicard him) Let me pass, I say! 
 
 Bean. Never! you must — 
 
OVE JACK. 9 
 
 Jdclc. Lei tlip lady pass. Vlv. Dean, 
 
 Dean. Vou liere — wlni.t right have you to interfere? 
 
 Jack, {utaruiiitg wUli folded arnm) Tlie ri<^ht ol" a gentleman to pro- 
 tect a lady from such as you. 
 
 Dean. Be careful sirl you may cause me to give you the thrashing 
 you deserve. 
 
 Jack, {milking to ^vl.l^.. facuu/ \)k\i<) In a few moments T will 
 return, and then, notliing would please me more than to have you 
 try to give me the thrashing you think I deserve, {turning to iv\.ik) 
 If you will allow me the pleasure, 1 will accompany you to your 
 home. (.luiJA taken his a.-ni. Jack turning to Dioan) 1 hope you will 
 consent to remain here until I return, Mr. Dean, [ have some im- 
 portant business I would like to ta.lk over with you. 
 
 {tJieg start, .luMA looks over shoulder at Dean and laughs 
 
 Julia. Good-bye, Mr, Dean. 
 
 {l((ughing — exit Jutja and Jack, l., 2 e. 
 
 Dean, {looking off \..) Curse him, I hate him I Again he has the 
 upper hand, it is his deal now, but mine next. 
 
 {continues looking ojf l. 
 
 Enter Bill, r., 2 e. 
 
 Bill Ah! dere is de Cap., looks as though his girl had given him 
 the mit. {goes over and taps Dkan on shovlder, Dean turns quickly unth 
 drawn rerolrer) O! say, put up the popers, dem is nasty fings to play 
 with, dey might go off. 
 
 Dean, {puts vp gun) O! it is you, is it? Well Bill, you have just 
 come in time, {j^oints off i,., 2 e.) Do you see that man with the 
 la,dy on his arm? {Hi].\. nods head) I will give you $500 to silence 
 his tongue, and remove him from my path forever. 
 
 Bill. Ciollyl gee! want's him soaked, does ye? Five hundred is 
 not enough to do the job. 1 do not want to tackle him myself. I's 
 got to have help, and Jim is de chap as 'ill help do de trick. It 'ill 
 lake $500 plunks a piece, or no go. 
 
 Dean. All right, you bring me the proof that he is out of my 
 way, and I will give you the cash. Here is twenty-five now, {gives 
 money) and the rest wlien the jt)b is completed. Now listen, and I 
 will tell you how you can do the work. He will return here in a few 
 moments, you can go and find Jim, but hurry, for you have not a 
 moment to spare. Return here, do j'our work, and then fasten a 
 Aveight to his body, cast him into the sea, where he will never be 
 found. Go! {exit Bill, k., i e.) Ah, that is arranged, and now 
 Captain Jack, I am about to settle old scores with you. Fool that 
 you were to step in the path of Charles Clark. If I am not mistaken, 
 there will soon be a new Captain at the Life Saving Station. 
 
 {ccit R., 2 E. 
 
 ; Enter J\cK, l., 2 e. 
 
 Jack, (looking around) Not here. Well, I expected as much. So 
 he was engaged to Miss Julia. I wonder how he succeeded in get- 
 ting on the good side of her father. He succeeded in pulling wool 
 over the old man's eyes to perfection, but that letter Julia received, 
 spoiled all his little plans, and just in time. The writer claims to 
 be his wife, She said he was a scoundrel and not tit to be in the 
 
10 OUR JACK. 
 
 compivny of a ladj'. Well diaries Dean, if you are capable of doing- 
 one thinof. you are capable of dicing another, {lookn off r.) Hello' 
 litM'e conies (hat tough looking characlfr that. I saw talking to my 
 Avortli.v friend this morning. If I can manage to pump iiim, I may 
 be able to learu somelhing. Til try it. 
 
 {rexfft hand on wing and looks off l. 
 
 Enter Biu-, k., 3 k. 
 
 Bill (amle) AYell, the bird has got here first. T wouldn't like to 
 tackle him by my lonely. It's a lucky t'ing dat I found Jim. Now 
 IhI nn' see. I am to pick a fight out of de bloke, and while we are 
 lusiling, Jim slips upl)ehind and do^sde knifeact. Well, here goes 
 for a si art or. {yoe^s orer and taps ^ ack (fn .ihoulder, he tnrns) 'Sense 
 me, Cap., but 1 had a friend on de boat, and I's heard dat she met 
 wit an accident. Did exf^ry Ixtdy come out all right? 
 
 Jack. Yes. (hey were all l>r()uglit safely to shore. 
 
 Hill. How did it happen, was de engineer in his cups. 
 
 Jack. (Vrtainly not, he never drank a drop in his lit'e.^ 
 
 Bill. Ahl say, wot yer givin' us, he drank wid me mor'n once. 
 
 Jack, {aside) I think he is looking for a fight. 1 begin to smell a 
 rat. {aloud) Perhaps you know more about him than I do. I am 
 sure I have never seen Mr. Harris take a drink in his life. You are 
 the first person that has ever accusetl him of drinking. 
 
 Bill. Wot does yer mean by dat, dat 1 am a liar? 
 
 Jack. If the shoe tits you, wear it. 
 
 Bill. Look a here, young fellow, you'se de first guy dat ever called 
 me a liar 
 
 Enter Jim, r., 3 e., unseen hy Jack. 
 
 and did not get thumped. I am going to show you what you'll get, 
 when you insult a gentleman. Defend yourself! (taking off coat and 
 drops it on stage, rolls up sleeves) I am a holy tarrier, look out, here 
 I comel 
 
 Bill strikes at Jack, tc?io steps aside and gels a glimpse of Jim with knife 
 in hand, liJiLL rushes for a clinch, Jack knocks him doion, turns 
 quickly and catches Jim's wrist, who icas about to strike — they struggle. 
 
 Jim. Curse de luck. 
 
 Jack. You forgot to ask my permission. {Hihj. gets up from flrtor 
 irhile struggling is going on, rushes at Jack, toho gives him a kick in the 
 stomach, Bill drops to the stage groaning) You sliould have brought a 
 few^ more to help you in your murderous work, (twists J iM'iTarm, 
 who drops knife to stafje with a Jiowl of pain. Jack kicks knife <>ff' stage and 
 dratcs revolvers, Jul does the same, but Jack lias him covered) You are 
 just too late. Drop that revolver, drop it, I say! (Jim drops it tcith a 
 curse) That is right; now you get out, this is an urdiealthy place for 
 you to be in. (Jim start:) it., 2 k., but .ttops, Bihhjiimps on Jack's back, 
 he shakes him, off\ hits him on head with revolver, Bill falls to .star/e with a 
 groan. Jim starts toward Jack, but turns. Jack fires over hi^ head, Jim 
 runs off' R., 2 e.— Jack laughing) Come again, when you have 
 longer to stay, {turns to Bn,i>) Poor fellow, you compelled me to do 
 it. (kneels at his side) Ah! it is not as bad as I expected. I hit him 
 a fearful blow, but it was a glancing one. He will .soon be himself 
 
OUR JACK. II 
 
 airain. ( pirls up picture that hasftiJhn out of BriJi's porkef mnJ hokn at 
 it] Wluil is I Ills, a picture of ni\ sisU'r. {'pichi up coat and searches, 
 pull.s out Idter ((/id redd.s) ''N. Y.. April 26 — Bill, I am going to the 
 seaside; you and Jim come. V)riii<i plenty of the green. We can work 
 it off to good advantage. 1 will go by tiie name of Dean while 
 there, have left Florence behind, .she, was in the way, may have 
 trouble with her if she follows — you will have a piece of work to do 
 forme. Do not forget instructions. Cri.\KK." At last I have f<»und 
 uliHt 1 hii\e been looking for, and now Mr. Charles Clark, alias Deaji, 
 as surn as there is a living God above us, you shall suffer for the 
 murder of my sister, I swear it. 
 
 CURTAIN, 
 
 ACT II. 
 
 SCENE L- Parlor 3rd groores. backed l>p window with heavy eurtaiiu'' 
 K. c, doors K. and \..,sofa i>., 2 E., table c, chairs r. and i>. of table, 
 de.<tk up L., chairs arranged about room — tivne, morning — IIarky 
 discovered on sofa as curtain rises — Mr. Lee on chair at table. 
 
 Harry, {latiqhing) Very good, Mr. Lee, that was a good joke. 
 
 Lee. But it was not a joke, it was the truth. 
 
 Harry. It is strange— you say you were there during the months 
 of May and June. It is queer we did not meet, but wlien I come to 
 think of it, I loafed about the Life Saving Station, a good deal, and 
 that is perhaps the reason we never met. How do you like our 
 friend Jack? 
 
 J,ee. OI he seems to be a very good sort of a fellow, but one can- 
 not tell on short acquaintance. He may prove all right, and then 
 ;tgain he may not. 
 
 Harry. Have no fear, Mr. Lee, the time will never come when 
 Jack Stanton will prove anything but all right. He is one of the 
 best fellows in the world. 
 
 Lee. Do not be so sure, my boy, I will never forget the time I 
 trusted one whom I thought was my best friend, and he proved any- 
 thing but what I thought him to be, thus you see one cannot always 
 tell. 
 
 Harry. I am very sorry that you did not arrive sooner; had you 
 became belter acquainted with Jack, you would have the same 
 opinion we have of him. I am very sorry that he was compelled to 
 return so soon, but his motto is, duty first and then pleasure, and 
 lie sticks to it. He has promised to return and spend the winter 
 wnth us, then you will have a -chance to become better acquainted 
 with him. 
 
 Le-e. 1 am very sorry that I cannot meet your friend, for I am 
 going west to spend the winter. 
 
 Harry. Why, I thought yon had planned to settle down here? 
 
 Ljee. Yes, I had, but this morning I received a letter from my 
 uncle, and he wants me to go and inspect a mine he thinks of buy- 
 ing, and I of course have writtei> him. and accepted the offer. T 
 do not start on m}' journey until the latter part of September, that 
 will allow me to remain with you some titne longer. 
 
 {takes out cigar and strikes match on .shoe, lights cigar 
 
 Harry. I am very sorry that you have arranged to leave us. The 
 
IS OUR JACK. 
 
 remainder of the time you stay wiLli us. I will see I hat you eiij ^y 
 yourself. Ah! here comes Julia, I suppose you have said iiotliiiig- Lo 
 her of your departure? 
 
 Lee. No, in fact I have told no one but you. 
 
 Enter Juma, w. e. 
 
 Julia, {crossing to sofa) I hope you are en jovinp- yourself, Mr. Tieo. 
 
 {.sitf< 
 
 ■Lee. O! thank you, I am making myself quite at home. 
 
 ipi/f.s rif/ar 
 
 Harrii. 1 have some news for yon .1 ulia. i\Ir. Lee has chanucd 
 his plaiis somewhat, and is going- to travel this winter, instead of 
 settling down here. 
 
 Julia. I am very sorry. 1 had counted on you as one of our 
 neighbors, but I suppose you must go. 
 
 Lee. Yes, it is partly on business, and to again visit the great 
 West before I si;ttle down. 
 
 Julia. 1 have always had a desire to visit California. I have heard 
 so much of the beautiful scenery there, 
 
 Lee. Yes, it truly is a lovely place, and you luive not had the 
 pleasure of a visit to California, thai is somewhat surprising to me. 
 
 Julia. Not at all. You see, I have been at school for the last six- 
 years, only home on a visit now and then, but .sometime L hope to 
 visit California and satisfy my curiosity. 
 
 Harry. That reminds me, I received a letter from a friend of 
 mine, who is on his way to England, He asked me to <iccompaiiy 
 him; father has given his consent, and I will leave here this evening. 
 I suppose you have no objections, Julia"? 
 
 Jnlia. Why, you nauahty boy, going to run away and leave ^\\'. 
 Lee? What will he do for company? I expect father will go next, 
 perhaps to Egypt, but you men are all alike, so 1 expect 1 had better 
 give my consent. 
 
 Harry, {getting up) I will leave you to entertain Mr. Lee, Julia, 
 I am going to ran down to the post office, I will be back soon. 
 
 {exit c. i*:. 
 
 Julia. Will you come into the library, Mr. Lee, father is all alone, 
 and will no doubt enjoy your company. {they rise 
 
 Jjee. Certainly, I am always pleased to talk with your father. 
 Come, {they start) we will go at once, {exit c. e. 
 
 JEJnter Alice, k. e. 
 
 Alice, {ate. e.) So we have a visitor. Ever since he has been 
 here, I have had strange fancies. If anything should turn up, Mr. 
 so called Lee, you will find me an interesting girl, with an interest- 
 ing story. Poor Julia, she is all broke up over (lapt. Jack. She 
 tries to hide it, but I can see it in her actions. 1 am sure there was 
 a letter for her this morning, and it was from Capt. Stanton. Julia 
 evidently did not get it. Now. what became of that letter. Ah! I 
 have an idea, and I am going to push it for all it is worth. 
 
 {exit K. c, E. 
 Enter Lee, c, e. 
 
 Lee. {looking after Ai.icK) That servant girl is getting too fresh. 
 she seems to be wherever I am. Can she suspicion anything? 1 
 
GUll JACK. 13 
 
 nmst ^^^(\ out. So Harry is going away— well, that siiils me. The 
 lUl man is a looi, audi can make him bnlicve almost anythini;-. 
 Imt Harry, 1 am afraid would soon tumble to my little game. 
 Let me S'ee, if I could fix up a scheme some wjiy. lo have the old man 
 believe his son is doing crooked work, he would denounce him and 
 that would give me more time to work my game. Ah! 1 have it, 
 (goes to desk) The old man keeps a go«d supply of money in this 
 desk, in a secret drawer, he thinks that no one but Harry and him- 
 self know anything about it. Harry has a key to the desk — if that 
 money was taken, suspicion would fall upon him. Ijucky for me 
 that 1 saw the old man put some bills in that drawer, the knowledge 
 may prove of value to me. I'll do it, secure the bills, and when 
 Harry has packed his grip, manage to get them in it some way. A 
 search — they are found — and my old friend, Mr. Kempton will do 
 the rest — some one coming, I will have to work. fast. {exit l. k. 
 
 Enter H.\KRy, c. e. 
 
 Harry, (cominc/ down) AVell, every thing is (). K. T have secured 
 my ticket and will leave here at 4:20. (looLa at imtdi) it is now 11:45. 
 I will get a few bites to eat, pack my duds and tlien write afe^v 
 words to Jack. 
 
 Enter Julia, c. e. 
 
 Julia. Ah! you returned sooner then I had e.xpected. Was there 
 any mail for me? 
 
 Harry. No. 
 
 Julia. That is strange. Jack promised to write as soon as he got 
 back, if he did, 1 should have got the letter this morning. 1 believe 
 lie intended to write, for he promised faithfully that he would. 
 
 Harry. Can it be possible that Capt. Jack has captured m^' 
 sisters heart. If so, 1 will have to thrash him. 
 
 ^ Julia. That is just like a silly boy — you know that I care nothing 
 for him — only — only — 
 
 Harry. Only — what? 
 
 Julia. Only none of your business, so there. {sits l. c. 
 
 Harry, {lohistles) Say, it's real pleasant to see you vexed — wh3', 
 you are a regular spit-fire, (places hand on back of her chair) Come, 
 do not be angry with me, you know that 1 leave you in a few hours. 
 1 admit that 1 am to blame, so I humbly beg your pardon. 
 
 Julia. I'll forgive you, but be careful how you talk to me the next 
 time. When do you expect to return ? 
 
 Harry. That is hard to tell. If I enjoy myself, I shall stay Some- 
 time, but if I become homesick, 1 will do just like all other little 
 boys, come home, {looking at 'watch) Come, 1 must get something 
 to eat. (they start c.) Then 1 will write a few lines to your big CaptT 
 Jack. (ahe slaps him 
 
 Julia. If you say another word like that, I shall give you a good 
 scolding, 
 ^ Harry, {laughing) All right, I'll be good. {exeunt c. e. 
 
 Enter Lee, l. b. 
 
 Lee. {at c. e.) There he goes, laughing and having a good time. 
 He will soon find this world not half so bright as he tliinks it to be. 
 
74 OVRJACK, 
 
 (iralks to dexl; takes tools out of pocket and ph-kx hn-k, open>i) Ah! that 
 was easy, {looks cautiously around) I wondei' if I am g;oing to have 
 any rrouble tliidiiig tha^ secret hidiiii"' place? {pulls out pannel at 
 back) Had I iiol seen Mr. Kempton piil, these bank notes in here, I 
 would liave sworn there was no secret drawer. It was. very cleverly 
 concealed, {takes out bank notes) That is quite a roll — if I were not 
 playing- for larger game, I would be tempted to keep this for my own 
 individual use, but as my dear friend Harry is«about to start on a 
 long- voyage, I will help him out by giving- him the entire amount, 
 he may need it. {putting bills in pocket, laughs and exit l. e. 
 
 Enter Harry, c. e. 
 
 Harry, {sets grip in chair, l. c.) Tliere, that is finished, and now 
 to write a few lines to friend Jack. 
 
 {sits at I,, c, busincsx of ic citing a letter 
 
 Enter Lee, c. e., unseen by Hakry, who is boxy writing. 
 
 Lee. {goes to grip —aside) All ready to leave, are you? Well, be- 
 fore you go, dear boy, perhaps 3'ou will be interested in the scene 
 tiiat is about to take place here, {opens grip and, puts money in) 
 Harry, 1 am going to fix up a surprise on you; first, by placing these 
 few dollars in y(tur grip, and now I'll go and fl.x Ihe old man. I will 
 tell him he must hnve gi\t'H tlarry a ct)nsiderable amount of money 
 to spend, while abroad, and tliat I lieard Hurry say something about 
 keys and secret drawer. Ihe old man will become suspicious. Til 
 caution him not to say a word about what 1 tell him, and Harry, you 
 will get the u hol6 benefit of the grand surprise—tal ta! old fellow, 
 1 will return soon. {exit c. e. 
 
 Enter Alice, r. e., as Lee exits. 
 
 Alice, {aside) Ah! there goes my charge. I wonder what deviltry 
 he has been up to. I believe I will push my idea. {exitc. k. 
 
 Enter Julia, l., 3 e. 
 
 Julia. Harry, are you writing to Jack. 
 
 Harry, {without looking up) Yep. 
 
 Julia. You — can — you — can — a — ask--him — why he does not write. 
 
 HaiTy. Yes, I have done so. 
 
 Julta. A nd — Harry — Harry. 
 
 Harry. Well! 
 
 Julia. Tel 1 — him —yes. 
 
 Harry, {wheeling around in chair) What! 
 
 Julia. Don't ask no questions, just tell him that I told you to say 
 yes. He will understand. 
 
 Harry, {finishing letter) But I don't. 
 
 Julia. You are not supposed to know. 
 
 Harry, {backing letter) All right. ( puts letter in and deals 
 
 Julia. I am going down town, but you must not go before I get 
 back. Promise me that you will wait. 
 
 Harry. 1 promise. Here, take this letter and mail it. {business 
 of taking letter) Do not stay too long, or I may be compelled to break 
 my promise, remember that I leave here at 4:30. 
 
JiilUi. Do nol fenr. T will b»- hack in a short lime. f^.J'// c, v.. 
 
 Harrij. Weil I knew she was in love, and I can't blame her. She 
 lias falieii in love with a man \vli<» is; worthy ol" any gii-i's heart. 
 
 Enter AfJCK, c. E., husinesa of dusting. 
 
 Harry. AYvce, stop ihat work. (Alice lays doton duster and sits on 
 sofa) You have a very i^retly face, and if your voice is ils equal, I 
 should like to hear it. Can yon sing? 
 
 Alice, (prising, coming down) Yon can answer that yourself, listen! 
 {song— as she finishes, goes and picks up duster 
 
 Harry. Very good, you sing- beautifully. 
 
 Enter Mr. Kempton and Officer, c. e. 
 
 Mr. Kempton. {goes to desh-. opens and discovers money gone, turns to 
 Harky) Harry, I have been robbed. 
 
 HaiTy. {rising) lmpossil)le: 
 
 Mr. K. It is not at all impossible. Harry, what do you know 
 about this? Tell me the I ruth and nothing but the truth. 
 
 Harry. What— do— I know, why— nothing — 
 
 Mr. K. Be careful boy, yon are the only one who knew wliere I 
 kept my money, and you had the keys. 
 
 Harry. Fatlier— surely — you do not believe me guilty of such a 
 crime. 
 
 Mr. K. The evidence convinces me of your guilt. 
 
 Harry. Father, do not say that. 
 
 Mr. K. But 1 do say it— to think that my son would rob me. Fool 
 that I was, 1 thought 1 had a son that I could trust, 
 
 Harry. And yon i)a\e; there must be some terrible mistake. 
 What proof have you to think me guilty of snch a crime? 
 
 Mr. K, Officer search that grip. 
 
 {as Officer searches grip, Alice goes up c. 
 
 Enter Lke, l. e., stops at sqfa. 
 
 (Officer takes out bills and gites them to Mr. Kempton) And now 
 remember sir! there are officers at the foot of the stairs. Do you 
 acknowledge your guilt? 
 
 Harry. No. 
 
 Mr. K. Do you mean to tell me, that after finding this money iu 
 your grip, that you are not guilty? 
 
 Harry. I — do. 
 
 Mr. K. {to Officer) Officer, do your duty. 
 
 Officer steps to Harry vnth handcuffs in hand, Harry knocks him 
 down and rushes to windoic. 
 
 Harry, {in window) Father, you have done me an injustice, but 
 I forgive you. 
 
 (Lee steps toward him, Alice steps in front of Lee, with hand uplifted 
 Alice. Stop! 
 
 Harry escapes out oftcindoic. Officer rises toith revolver in hand, starts 
 for icindoic, Mr. Kempton steps in front of him with uplifted hand. 
 
16 OVR JACK. 
 
 Scene changes to 
 
 SCENE 11. — Street scene — lapue of three days between scene 1st. and Snd, 
 
 Enter Lee, t-., 1 e. 
 
 Lee. (coming down, takes vote out of iiocket and reads) "Capt. Glark, 
 this will introduce to you our frieud Gi-imes; he is a liood trust-worthy 
 man, and will hesitate at noLhini>-, il" well paid. lias helped us out 
 here, and we send him to you, hopingyou can use him. Biu. &Jim." 
 (putting paper in pocket and looking at watch.) Perhaps he can be 
 trusted. I will try him. Tliere can be no loss without some small 
 gain. I met him this morning for the first time, and this letter from 
 Bill speaks well of him. I told him to meet me here at 11, it is now 
 10:55. He has five minutes in which to make his appearance. So 
 Capt. Jack is coming here, is he? Confound that fellow. I must 
 preveat it in someway, or he will spoil all my well laid schemes. If 
 he arrives at the Kempton residence, I may as well pack my grip 
 and go. If Harry went to him and told him his recent trouble with 
 his father, who knows but Jack has smelt a mouse — by heavens! 
 I must prevent his coming in some manner — I think I will leave it 
 to this man Grimes. And there is that servant girl. Bah! she is \\\ 
 love with Harry, and that is the reason she stopped me when I tried 
 to prevent him from escaping, (looks off r.) Ah! here comes my 
 man. 
 
 Enter Grimes, r., 1 e. 
 
 Hello Grimes, on time I see. 
 
 Orimes. I sed I'd be here, and I never breaks my word, see? 
 
 Lee. Well, I have concluded to let you do a job for me. You say 
 you were down to the sea-side; do you remember the Capt. of the 
 Life Saving Crew? 
 
 Orimes. Does I? I guess yes — I owes dat cove one for spoiling my 
 racket. 
 
 Lee. Then you are just the man I am looking for. You can get 
 even and do a little job forme at the same time, for which I will pay 
 you a handsome price. 
 
 Orimes. Well, what is de price. If I take de job, you can c»unt 
 on it as done; give me the lay out, 
 
 Lee. Listen, a young fellow had some trouble with his father here 
 in this city three days ago, and I have every reason to believe chat 
 he went to Capt. Jack, who is a great friend of his, and the conse- 
 quences is, that Capt. Jack is coming here to make a call on these 
 people, and 1 fear that he may spoil all my plans. I want you to 
 prevent him from reaching the house. I will give you $300 to put 
 him out of my way. What do you say? 
 
 Orimes. What does I say? I says nit! Does you think I wants to 
 put my neck in de halter for $300? Well, I don't think. Say, I do 
 de Capt. up in queens taste, but it will take 100 plunks now, and 500 
 when de jobs done. Now, what does you say? 
 
 Lee. If I give you 100, what proof have I that you will do the 
 work ? 
 
 Chimes. Well, if I does de bloke up, what proof have I dat I gets 
 de dough? Give 100 plunks now, or I throws up de sponge. 
 
OVli JACK. 11 
 
 Lee. Well, here is your money. Now listen, {biminesn of handling 
 money) the Capt. will arrive on the 6:30 train this evening. You can 
 arrange your own plans as to how you will accomplish your work, 
 only be sure and gel your man. 1 will meet you here at 7:30 to-mor- 
 row morning. . 
 
 Grimes. Have no fear, you will not see de Capt., dis even*, 'cause 
 I's onto me job — see' {exit k., 1 e. 
 
 Lee. Something seems to tell me that he will succeed, and that 
 Miss Julia w ill not see her Capt. Jack this night. (exit l., 1 e. 
 
 Enter Hakry, r., 1 bs. 
 
 Harry {at e.) I wonder who that tough looking character was I 
 met, who seemed to know- me and called me by name. Something 
 about his voice sounded familiar, yet I cannot place him. {crosses 
 stage to i.., 1 e.) I wonder what has become of Jack. I lost him at 
 tiie depot this morning, and novv I cannot tind him. Perhaps he 
 has called on Julia — 1 dare not go there. He has promised to help 
 me clear up this mystery, but has cautioned me to stay away from 
 home until 1 hear from him. 1 have promised him that 1 would do 
 as he wished. I hope he will not keep me waiting long, I w ill 
 lake another run down to the depot, perhaps he has arrived there by 
 this time. {exit l., 1 e. 
 
 Scene cJianges to 
 
 SCENE III. — Same as act 2nil., scene 1st. — as curtain rises, Julia is 
 discovered seated on chair l. of table, book in hand, reading, Lee on 
 lounge, l., 2 e. 
 
 Lee. I tell you my dear, you must have lost all of your friends. 
 I sympathize with you, 
 
 Julia, {lowering book and laughing softly) It does look as though 
 they had all gone back on me. Mr, Stanton sent me a telegram, 
 stating positively he was coming on the 6:30 train this evening. We 
 went to the depot, but Jack was not there. Father tried to apologize 
 lor him by saying, perhaps he was fixing up a joke on us, and that 
 we would find him at home when we arrived. I thought the same, 
 and hunted the house high and low, but no Jack Stanton could be 
 found. I do not like the way he is treating us, 
 
 Lee. Well, 1 do not think I would bother my head^ about him. If 
 1 were you, I would let him see that 1 could be as independent as he 
 was, 
 
 Julia. O! something must be wrong, or we would have received 
 some word from him, 
 
 Lee. {aside) Yes, something is wrong. 
 
 Julia. And we do not hear from Harry. He has been gone three 
 days. He promised me that he would wait for me until 1 returned. 
 I'll give him a good scolding when 1 do hear from him. 
 
 Lee. Y"es, and I leave iti three days, I received another letter 
 from my uncle this morning, and he wants me to join him, so that 
 will cut my stay considerable short. 1 am anxious to breathe the 
 pure air and see the beautiful sights in California. It is worth any 
 one's time to travel through that beautiful country. There is 
 not a more beautiful place in the world; it is more like paradise 
 
IS OUn JACK. 
 
 than any pari of tliis world. Yes. T am more ilian anxious for tlif 
 time to come. Avhen I shall start on my Joiiriiey. 
 
 Julia. It \oii do not stop tall<iiiii- aboiil ('alitornia, you will cause 
 me to have the western lever, so you must be careful how you lalU. 
 or I may become dissatisfied until 1 see this beautifid country.. 
 
 Lee. Why not you and your father make preparations and conn' 
 M'ith me? He has finished the business that has called him home — 
 1 promise you will not regret your visit. 
 
 Jidia. (l.(tuf//i///g softli/) Impossible! it cannot he. Father needs 
 all the rest he can uet. You must not forget that he is getting oM 
 and is not tisstrongas he was tenyears ago. 1 therefore must decline 
 your kind olfer. 1 thank you very much. 
 
 Enter Gkimes, c. e., remainK at back unseen. 
 
 Lee. (walkfi over to Jm.jx's chair and rests Ms hand on back of it) I 
 am going to tell you something. 1 pray you will hear me and con.si- 
 der before you give me your answer, what it means to me. Just 
 three weeks ago to-night, I saw you For the first time. I loved you 
 then, and now I find I cannot live without you. I can otter you all 
 the comforts and happiness of life that money can secure, and when 
 once you are in my »)eautiful home, surrounded by all the luxuries 
 that heart can wisli lor, you will not regret your position. 
 
 Jidia. {risiiif/) I am very sorry if what you say is true, but when 
 I tell you that I love another, ami to iiiin I have given my heart, you 
 will understand. Forgive me. do not think hard of me. 1 am not 
 responsible for yo>ir feelings toward me. Until this moment I was 
 unaware that you tlunightof me e.vcept as a friend. I am sorry, but 
 what you ask'for is impo.ssible. 
 
 Lse.' ■ 1 understand, you have given your heart to .lack Stanton? 
 
 Julia, {loiceriny head) Yes. 
 
 Lee. lam equally sorry for you. (Jv]J\ raises head in surprise) 
 For your love Is wasted. " (Julia attempt.'i to speak. Lke raises hand) 
 Listen, this noble .lack Stantion is nothing but a flirt, one who would 
 not hesitate at breaking — 
 
 Julia, {stepping toward him) Stop! sir! you have gone far enough. 
 1 refuse to listen to your abuse. Jack Stanton is a gentleman, {exit 
 (tRimes, l. e.) and you would not dare repeat to his face what you 
 have said to me. {bitterly) Good-night. (e,vit c. k.. swiftly 
 
 Lee. {goes to c. k., looks of') For the second time I have failed, but 
 remember this Julia Kempton, that before you are forty -eight hours 
 older you will be in my power, and then — well, we will see the beauti- 
 ful scenery of the west, hal ha! 
 
 {walks to table, sits down, taps bell, business of writing 
 
 Enter Alice, c. e., remains at back. Lee takes papers out of pocket and 
 discovei's letters written by J.\ck to Julia, reads) 
 
 *'Miss Julia Kempton." Ha! ha! I had almost forgotten that I had 
 these. I must destroy them. (places letters in side pocket of coat 
 
 Alice, {coming down) Did you ring for me? 
 
 Lee. {turning in chair) Yes, {tears up paper)ih\\i I have changed 
 my mind. (AiiiOE starts to go) Stay, sit down, I want to talk to you. 
 (Alick sits on s(fa) Do you know I have taken a great liking to you. 
 {walks to sofa and sits l. o/ Alice) I think you are the prettiest girl i 
 
>\'«?r mel. {places arm' (tnnnul Iter waist, Ar,[CE (a/ce.'< leUei's out of Ma 
 pocket and places them tmdei'Jier apron) How would you like to be my 
 sweet heart V 
 
 Alice, {jumping up, slaps him in face) That is how I would like it. 
 (lood day, Mr, Lee. {laufjhlng—exlt c. e.. quickly 
 
 Lee. {jumping up) Whew! intended to pump her, but I evidently 
 did not go at it right.' Well, I will try it again, {looks at watch) 
 Eight forty-five; I believe I will turn in and get a good nights sleep. 
 There is work to b6 done to-morrow. {exit k. e. 
 
 Entet^ Mr. Kempton, c. e., goes to table, sits down and picks up paper, 
 but drops it almost immediately with a sigh. 
 
 Mr. K. It is no use trying, I can't forget it. He has been gone 
 three days and no word from him. His last words seem to continually 
 ring in my ears, '"Father, you have done me an injustice, yet 1 for- 
 give you." Will 1 never forget the look on his face, as he turned to 
 leap from the window. What could he have meant when he said I 
 had wronged him — yet the evidence pointed strongly to his guilt, 
 and when he denied that he tooU tlie money, I was determined thai 
 he should suffer. Now 1 am glad he escaped, but until Ise can prove 
 lo me that he is innocenl, I do not wish to see his face. Poor Julia, 
 she is ignorant of her l)rother*s crime, she believes him to be on his 
 journey to England. I have not the heart to tell her, but it is only 
 a matter of time until she must know the truth. {taps bell 
 
 Kilter Alice, c. e. 
 
 Alice. Did you ring for me, Mr. Kempton? 
 
 .Mr. K. Yes. lock the froni doors and turn down the lights in the 
 hall. Tell Julia lluii 1 wish to sep her. also Inrn out the lights in 
 ihe library. I will wait and see if Mr. Stanton arrives, but 1 hardly 
 111 ink it possible — that is all. 
 
 Alice, {going) V e ry well, s i r I 
 
 Exit AiJCE, c. e. — Mr. Kempton resumes reading — closing of dom' heard ^ 
 bolts fihootiiig into place, liglits become dim. 
 
 Enter Juuia, c. e., goes to sofa, has a book, but does not read. 
 
 Julia. What is it, father? 
 
 Mr. K. {looking over top of paper) Julia, I have arrived at the con- 
 clusion that it is useless to wait longer for Jack. Perhaps duiy com- 
 pelled him to remain at his post, and I have given up looking for 
 him to-nigh4: perhaps he will come on the early morning train. 
 You may as well go to your room and retire. I will wait until twelve 
 for hiti. It is not necessary for you to stay up, unless you want to. 
 
 Julia. Very well, father,' I will finish this chapter, if you have no 
 objections. 
 
 Mr. K. Certainly not, my child, only do not read too long, it will 
 ruin your eyesight. 
 
 Jiiiia. Father, while reading in the library I fell asleep. I had a 
 horrible dream, I dreamt that Harry was associating with a horrible 
 lough looking character, or at least he had something to do with 
 Harry's life. He was connected with Harry in some way — and then 
 there was another man in my dream, he seemed to be a gentleman. 
 He and the tough were plotting against Jack's life. I do not 
 
so orn JACK, 
 
 remembor all, but the last part of it. iswliat worru^sme. thcr*^ s(MM'Tn<l 
 to be a crime committed, tiiat cast a sha«Jow over us. Tiie last I 
 rejnember was seeing this tough looking chara.cler comiti-- toward 
 me and tiien I was awakened by Alice lellir)g me you wislied to see 
 me, Wliat can it all mean? 1 am sure it signifies something. 
 
 {recline.^ itu $of<i 
 Mr. K. You are tired out, that is all. Do not worry about such 
 foolishness as dreams. Listen, here is a piece in tlie paper that 
 resembles the experience we had at the sea-side with the counter- 
 feiters. {remU) "Counterfeiters at work. Yesterday everjing about 
 4:80, a stylish looking young gentleman walked into the postottice 
 and secured postage stamps to the amount of $5, and handed the 
 lady a $20 gold piece. She unaware of the nature of the coin, handed 
 him back two$5 bills and five silver dollars for change. The gentle- 
 man passed a few remarks and cooly walked out of the building. 
 About an hour after his departure it was discovered that the $20 gold 
 piece was worthless. It has since been discovered that there has 
 been at least fifty of these worthless $20 gold pieces passed to — '' 
 (JuMA dropHbook, is asleep, Mr. Kempton looks oner to sofa) Poor girl, 
 she is comiDletely tired out. {i-esumes reading to himself 
 
 CUB TAIN. 
 
 ^ ACT III. 
 
 BCENE I. — Street scene— Time, morning— stage dear. 
 
 Enter Lee, l., 1 e. 
 
 Lee. {looking around) Not here? {looks at watcli) Time is up. 
 {looks offn.) Ah! he is coming. Now to hear how he disposed of his 
 man. 
 
 Enter Grimes, r. , 1b. 
 
 So yoit are on time, eh? 
 
 Grimes. Dat is me motto. Well, de young man he is out of de 
 way, and i wants me dough. 
 
 Lee. What proof have you to confirm your statement ? (Grimes 
 JuuuU Lkk papers, he examines letters and pioture of Fi.okknok, burned 
 marriage rertijic ate— aside) Where did he get hold'of these. He must 
 have known something about the murder. It is a good thing I had 
 him put out t)f the way when 1 did. {ahud) These a"re proofs enough 
 and here is your money, (takes ba/d: notes , tut ,f pockel and giveAo 
 Grimes and p>i(.k paper in outside pocket, Grimks ta/c.'i moneg and counts 
 tchile IjEE is talking) I have another piece of work for von t(» perform. 
 
 Grimes. Well, give me de lay of de land. {puts money in pocket 
 
 ]jee. There is a certain young lady in this city that I want to get 
 in my power. 1 do not want her harmed. My plan is, to have ^-oti 
 get into the house, and while she is sleeping, chloroform her and carry 
 her to a carriage that will be waiting at the door for you. There i"s 
 no one in the house but the old man, myself, and* this girl, his 
 daughter. 1 will take care of the old man, while you attend to' the 
 girl. The servants are all in their house, which is located in the 
 
067^ JACK. SI 
 
 renr of Ihe residence, so you liave notliing to fear. It will be the 
 easiest piece of work you ever undertook, and for it I will give 3'ou 
 $100. Will you do it? 
 
 (h'imes. Well, de job seems easy enough and de price is good. 
 Show me de place and give me «le particulars. 
 
 Lee. Now listen, you follow me, walcli the house I go into— (<i.« he 
 ?> tnlkitig, Gkimks ateaU pupera out of hi* pocket, holiU them in hand at his 
 back) then until midnight you can do as you please. Don't get^ 
 <lrunk, as the cicjck strikes twelve, be at the front door. I will open 
 it aiul you come in. I will then show you her room, which will be 
 utdocked. You know the rest. Jjetmeget about half a block ahead 
 before you Start, and keep the same distance between us. Do you 
 understand? 
 
 GriincH. As plain as day — I'll remember orders, (exit IjKk, l., 1 
 };. — CiiM.Mii:s puttiiif/ papo-K ih pocket and icalking toi.., 1 e., stop.t at 
 entrance) It is de easiest thing! ever struck — he is a brick — wants 
 me to kidnap a girl, does he— he must be in love wid de angel. Well, 
 1 am going to beat his lime, see— {e.iit l., 1 e. 
 
 Enter Hakry and Julia, r., 1 e. 
 
 Harry. Ah! tliere goes tliat tough. I wonder what can keep him 
 around this neighV)orhood. he speaks to me every time we meet. 
 
 Julia. You forget that I ask you a question. Why did you leave 
 home, and why did you not write".' If I had not met you. I would 
 have thtuight you on your way to England. You are a nice bo}- to 
 run a.vay like ihat. Come, explain your actions. 
 
 Harry. Can it t)e possible you liave heard nothing of the robbery? 
 
 Julia. Robbery? Why. what do you mean? 
 
 Harry. Has father nor Mr. Lee told you nothing? 
 
 Julia. Tell me what you are driving at. I must confess that I am 
 entirely in the dark. Why are you beating around the bush, in this 
 manner? Exv)lain yourself. 
 
 Harry. 1 am surprised that you know nothing of what happened 
 at home, or the reason I left so suddeidy. Father's money was taken 
 out of the secret hiding place, and by some unknown way was placed 
 in my grip. Father accused me of stealing it. and of course I denied 
 the charge. He had an ofHcer that was with him, search my grip 
 and it was fouiul — auiiin 1 denied knowledge of the affair. Father 
 was indignant and told the officer to do his duty. He stepped toward 
 me and I knocked him down, knowing that if I was arrested, I would 
 have little chance to prove my innocence. I leaped from the window 
 and went at once to the depot. Determined to go and tell Jack what 
 had happened. I told him all, and he promised to help me. He 
 sent a telegram at once to you. I left him at the depot here — he 
 seemed to have entirely vanished since then. 1 have not seen or 
 heard anything of him. I had promised not to go near the house 
 until he told me to do so, and that is the reason why I have staid 
 away, and now what do you think of my little romance? 
 
 Jtilia. It is horrible to think that I did not know anything about 
 it until now. It was mean in father not to tell me, and 1 had thought 
 you on your way to England enjoying yourself, but you must come 
 home with me, and 1 will talk to father. Perhaps he has found out 
 his mistake by this time. 
 
 Harry. It is something mysterious how that money got where H 
 
£f OUR JACK. 
 
 vas found. T oannol mKlfrstand it. .Tack .said he thought he Uiiew, 
 but would not toil me, Ainlil he wa.s sure. , . 
 
 Julia. 1 tliiuli it mean in .lack not to come and see us, wheij he 
 was in the city. I suppose he was called back to his work agiiin,' tlie 
 same as before. ■' 
 
 Harry. Jack did not return to his work; 1 fear .Tulia, that silme- 
 thing has happened to him. 
 
 Julia. Have no fear. .lack Stanton can take care of himself— -hut 
 liow do you know he did not go back. 
 
 Harry. Well, when I could not find him, I thought he had called 
 to see you. but when I saw you and father drive up to the depot, I 
 began to fear something had happened. 1 went as close to your 
 carriage as possible, without being discovered, and overheard th^e 
 conversation between you and father, then I thought the same a.s \'oa 
 do now, that perhaps he was called biick. 1 was determined to find 
 out. I sent a telegram to Williams, who is taking his place, asking 
 if .lack had returned, or if he knew where he was. ' I got this reply 
 early this morning, {takes out telegram and reads) "He is aiot here— ^ 
 know nothing of his whereabouts. Williams." And that is the 
 reason I think everything is not just as it should be. 
 
 Julia. Perhaps you are right, something may have happened. 
 Come, we will go and see father, and afterwards we will try to find 
 something about .Tack. 
 
 Harry. You forget my promise. __ ,,_ 
 
 Jvha. But suppose something has happened to .Tack, it woiild be 
 only folly for you to stay away from home. I think you could do 
 nothing better than to stay and talk with father. Perhaps he has 
 heard something from Jack and is keeping it from me, as he dicl this 
 affair about you. That being the case, your assistance is needed at 
 home. 
 
 Hairy. Perhaps you are right, come, we will go at once. 
 
 {exeunt l. , 1 e. 
 
 Scene changes to 
 SCENE TL~Parlor—M.R. Kempton seated «. of table, Lee seafed^i.. 
 
 Mr. K. It may be possible that he put' the money in his grip by 
 mistake. 
 
 Lee. No sir! to me it was a clear case of stealing. You see, I just 
 happened locome in this room when he was at the desk: I heard him 
 say, "Ah I it is lucky I have the key. or I may have had some trouble 
 in getting into the desk." Then 1 saw him take out a roll of bills 
 and place them in his grip. He was so interested in the work he 
 was doing, that he did not know there was anyone in the room. I 
 determined to go and tell you what I had seen. I slipped out as 
 quietly as I could, and the rest you know. You can believe wliat 
 \o\\ like, but the evidence is too strong for me to believe anything 
 else but that he was stealing the money, 
 
 Mr. K Yes, you are right, he took the money with evil intentions 
 and until he proves himself worthy, he is no son of mine. 
 
 Lee. You are in my opinion, doing just the i)roper thing. Should 
 you take him back, it would only encourage him to do it again, on 
 the other hand — 
 
 L.ofC. 
 
OUR JACK. S3 
 
 Enter JuiJA, r. e.— Lee rises and bows, Jur.iA gives 7dm a scornful look. 
 
 Pardon me, I liave an appointment to make, {looks at watch) aiid it is 
 gettino- late. Iwiil see you again, Mr. Konipton. {Juija walks to 
 .sqf'an., 2^.an(f.nt)idown, hv,K walks to c. k. and fares audience, Julia. 
 has her back to him—-aMde) All right, my fine beauty, treat me with 
 .scorn, but to-night you bid farewell to this beautilu home, never 
 Mgain to return. Your father will not be able to stand the shock, it 
 will kill him to think tliat his daughter left him: and Harry, well 
 (irimes will start him on the same road as he did ('apt. .Tack. I was 
 once playing for a part of the Kempton fortune, but now I will play 
 for it all. (exit l. c. e. 
 
 Julia. Father, why did you not tell me of tlie trouble you had 
 with Harry".' 
 
 Mr. K.' So you have found out at last, have you? T kept it from 
 you, because I did not wish to grieve you with the knowledge of 
 your brother's dishonesty. 
 
 Julia. Father. I am sure you liave made a terrible mistake. 
 Harry is not guilty of the crime of which he has been accused. You 
 have no reasons to suspect him, he has ever proved honest and 
 trustworthy. 
 
 Mr. K. Julia, I am surprised at you for trying to .shield your 
 brother when the money was found in his grip, which was packed 
 and ready for his voyage, lie is guilty beyond a doubt. Mr. Lee 
 saw him put the money in his grip. 
 
 J^Uia. (rimng and going over to Mr. Kempton's chair, places hand on 
 back of it) Father. I care not what Mr. Lee said, nor should you 
 believe his words against those of your son. Harry has never given 
 you cau.se to doubt his word. He has performed every duty which 
 he has been ti-usted with to your entire satisfnct ion, and now that a 
 shadow seems to fall across liis path, you should be tlie last one to 
 doubt him. It was you whoshouhl liave extended your hand to liim 
 Avithout a doubt of his honesty, w hen he deiiied the guilt. It is the 
 first time suspicion has ever fallen on him, and to make the blow all 
 the heavier, his father, for the first time in his life, disbelieves his 
 son's word and accepts that of a stranger. 
 
 Mr. K. (ri.'iing) Julia, you are making a mistake in upholding 
 Harry. It will only encourage liim to continue on the road to ruin. 
 Think what you are dt»ing. I know your love for your brother is 
 strong, but it is no si ronger than mine is for my only son. Would 
 that this thing had never liappened. Harry offers no explanation as 
 to how the money came to be in his grip. He must prove to me 
 that he is innocent, until then, for my sake, do not speak to me of 
 this subject again. {ccit c. k. 
 
 Julia. Poor father, this excitement and worry is telling on him. 
 Why is it that he believes Mr. Lee in.slead of Harry, and what object 
 can Mr. Lee have in accusino- Harry of this crime. Father says that 
 Mr. Lee saw Harry \)u\ tlie money in his grip. That is a falsehood, 
 1 do not and never will belie\e Harry guilty of such a crime, 
 {Ghimrs, appenr.'i in c. e., remains vn.seen throughout conrermtion) Harry 
 tells nie that Jack said, he thought he knew how those bills came to 
 be in his grip. I wish he were liere. Lcannot understand what is 
 keeping him away, could anything have happened to him. lam 
 going to send another telegram, perhaps they may know somethiiig 
 in regard to his whereabouts. {bvsinefs of writing 
 
SJ^ OLE JACK 
 
 Orimes. (aside in c. e.) So dat is de angel I am to swipe to-night, 
 is it? Worried about de Captain, is she? Ha! ha! well me dear 
 girl, I think you would be surprised to see de Captain at dis very 
 moment. I's fixed de cove so his own mother wouldn't know him. 
 {looks n.) Hello! dere comes me friend. I'll just remain and see if 
 lie can tumble to de racket. 
 
 Enter Harry, c. e., catches Grimes hy the collar and pmhei him into the 
 room, 3 VIA A jumps to her feet. 
 
 Harry. Sol caught you spying, did I? Having a good time all 
 by yourself, were you? Now I would like to know what you want, 
 hanging about this house so much. 
 
 Orimes. Look here young fellow, you'se bark in' up de 'rong tree, 
 when you'se jump onto me, see? I'se a gentleman, and don't you'se 
 forget it! Spying, did you say? Dat is a mistake. I'se a plumber 
 and is fixing de pipes next door and got into de 'rong place, dat is 
 how I come to be here, see? 
 
 Harry. {pusJdng Grimes toe. e.) Well, you might be a plumber, 
 but to me you look like a plunger. Get out of here as fast as you 
 can, and don't let me catch you hanging around this neighborhood 
 any more. 
 
 Orimes. {in c. k.) Dat's all right, young fellow, I'll get even with 
 you, see? 
 
 Harry. Get! {exit Grimes, r. e. 
 
 Julia, (sits on sofa) Why Harry, you talk as though you thought 
 he was a thief. It is true he looked rather tough, but that does not 
 signify that he is not an honest man. 
 
 Harry, {coming and standing at sofa) I don't know why it is. but 
 I can not tell just what I think of him. I did not like the way he 
 looked when 1 caught him. 1 was sure he was up to something. 
 He had no business in this house, and that was the reason that [ 
 treated him the way I di<i— but have you seen father, and what did 
 he say? 
 
 Julia. Yes, I have seen him, he does not talk very favorable. It 
 seems as if Mr. Lee has told him something that is not in your favor. 
 Father does not like it because you offer no explanation as to how 
 the money was found in your grip. 
 
 Harry. So Mr. Lee has a finger in the pie, has he? I would like 
 to know just what he told father, ff I could have offered any e.v- 
 planation, 1 would have done so at once. I am sure I did not put it 
 there. I am getting sick of this whole business. Had .lack stood by 
 me as he promised to do, perhaps I would feel better, but as it is, I 
 have but one friend and that is you. I feel just like giving up and 
 going some place where I am not known and let father think me 
 guilty, it will make no difference to me. 
 
 Julia, {rising) Harry, what are you talking about— don't talk so 
 foolish. I am sure if I were in your place I would not give up, but 
 do everything in my power to prove my innocence. 
 
 Harry. Yes, you are right I know, but I had so much hope in 
 Jack, and now to all appearances he has forsaken me. I must con- 
 fess I am loosing hope. 
 
 Julia. Fight it alone if necessary, but somehow I feel as though 
 Jack has not forsaken you, but is near at hand, and as he has done 
 before, make his appearance when he is most needed. Come, {roalk- 
 
' ' OUR JACK. S5 
 
 ing to V... 2 e.) go to your room and take a good rest, you are com- 
 pletely tired out. When you feel better, we will see what can be 
 done. 
 
 II((rn/. (goi/if/) All right. I will lake your advice. T am some- 
 >vhat tired, and no doubt a littlr n-st will do nic good, (exit h., 2 k. 
 
 Julia, {looking off i{.) Poor Harry, I wish 1 could d(» something for 
 you. but I am entirely helpless What can I do? 1 must be careful 
 while father and son are under the same roof. 
 
 Enter Aijce, r., 2 e. 
 
 Alice, if any one should want me. you will find me in my room. 
 {goe.'< to c. and piehs up me.sf«ige atid haiuLt to Amck) Send this al once. 
 Alice, {taking paper) Yes. ma'am, (exit .h:i,TA, c. k. — Ai.uk .sit.^ 
 at K. of table, looking at telegram) lilr. Williams, that is the gentleman 
 wiio is taking Capi. .lack's place wliile he is away. 1 wonder where 
 Mr. Stanton is. PoorJulia. she is worrying herself to death over 
 this matter. I must help her all I can. She has found out at last 
 about her brother being accused of the robbery. 1 think it a shame 
 that suspicion shouhl fall on him. I do not think he liad any thing 
 to do with it. Let me see, I believe Mr. Lee could tell us something 
 about this business. T think it about time my idea should begin to 
 bloom. If I was sure thati was not mistaken, I would give them all 
 a surprise. Ah! 1 have it. ,lulia told me all about .lack saving her 
 life: now if I could tell this story to him, he might betray himself. 
 If he*would. I should be sure of my game. Ah! someone is coming, 
 1 hope it is Lee. (picks up papter and pretends to read 
 
 Enter Lee, c. e., goes to sofa and sits doion. 
 
 Lee. Hello there, sweetheart, what seems to (Alice loicers pajier) 
 interest you so much? 
 
 Alice. ' 1 was just reading a story. Do you like stories? 
 
 Lee. Well, some kind, it depends on who tells them. 
 
 Alice. This one is very interesting. May I read it to you, it is not 
 very long? 
 
 Lee. Certainly, I should be charmed to listen to such a fair reader. 
 
 Alice. All right, now listen, {reads) '*lt was during a fearful 
 storm, the distant rolling of the thunder sounded like the roaring of 
 a migiity lio,n, who was rushing <lown to destroy everything in its 
 l)ath. Far from shore on the angry waxes of the sea, tossed an ex- 
 cursion steamer; they were unabl.* to bring her to shore, and as the 
 waves tossed the ship like a helpless child, it was driven against 
 rocks hidden beneath the angry water: almost immediately the ship 
 began to sink and caught fire. Some of the passengers jumped into 
 the water, others stayed on boartl the now doomed ship, but help was 
 near; the Life Saving Crew was close at hand, and by skillful work, 
 every one was saved. The Capt. of the Crew in saving a young 
 man's life, was injured, his arm was broken—" 
 
 Lee. (jumping up from sofa, goes toe. e.) Bah! such stories T don't 
 care to hear. (exit c. e. 
 
 Alice, (getting up, drops paper on table, laughing) My scheme worked 
 to perfection. At last 1 am sure of my man, and now Mr. Man with 
 many names, I am going to push my idea to the bitter end. 
 
£'6' Ol'RJACI\. 
 
 Enter M n. Kf.mptox, c. e. — A i,T(.k b((iin.s ayrangi.iui papers on dcnk bible. 
 
 Mr. K. {xittinii ^,. of Uihh) Alice, soiul Julia to me at oiico. , . 
 
 Alice, (leai'iny) Yes si i-! 
 
 (exit Q, K., Mr. Krmpton picks up puper and reads 
 
 Enter Hahky, i? e. 
 
 Harry, {quietly) Falliei'. 
 
 Mr. K. (.''fandiny. fares Hwihy) Harry, yon here? 
 
 H<(rry. Yes. 
 
 Mr. K. AVell, can you prove your innocetice '.'' 
 
 Harry. No. but I swear thai I am not o^uilty of l,he crime. 
 
 Mr. K. Harry, I wish I could believe you. 
 
 Enter Lee, c. e. 
 
 Harry. Have you ever had reason t-o doubt me before this? 
 
 Lee. The bills in your grip, can you explain? 
 
 Harry. Why is it, Mr. Lee, that you take such an interest in this 
 atlair? It is no business -ol' yours. 
 
 Lee. yimply because your father is an old friend of mine. 
 
 Mr. K. He is right. You must explain how the money came- to 
 be where it was found. . 
 
 Harry. I am afraid that [ cannot do. 
 
 Mr. K. A^ery well, until you can prove beyond a doubt your inno- 
 cence, you are no son of mine. 
 
 Harry. Father, you-r- 
 
 Lee. I think it is useless to e.vcliange any more words. Your father 
 
 Enter Juli.\, c. e. 
 
 is doing hjs duty. 
 
 Harry. You sir! will oblige me very much by keeping yoyn 
 1 hough ts to yourself. 
 
 Mr. K. That will do, Harry, let me hear no more of your inso- 
 lence. Mr. Lee is my guesl. 
 
 Lee. Thank you, Mr. Kenipton, I have nothing more to say. Do 
 as you please, you know your duly, it is to arrest — 
 
 Julia, {cominfj down) StopI another word from you and out you 
 go, do you liear? 
 
 Mr. K, Julia. . 
 
 Julia. Yes. father. 
 
 Mr. K. Go to your room. 
 
 Julia, {going) ' Good-bye, Harry, do not despair. 
 
 Enter Amce, c. e. 
 
 Alice. Just one word before you go. Miss Julia. {Jumx.twms 
 
 Lee. What does this mean? Who are you? 
 Alice. Who am I? Have you no idea? 
 Lee. None whatever. 
 
 Alice. I have had an idea for sometime, I will give it to you. 
 Lee. Again I ask, who are you? 
 
 Alice, {going ta Licio) I am an interesting girl with an interesting 
 story, {pulls off glasses and wig, at same time pulls off' beard and wig 
 
OUR JACK. SI 
 
 fvum Lee) Look, do yon know me? T am your wife. Cliarlcs Hurd. 
 
 Lee. Anna! Uurse the luck, I have failed, {turning to Alkb:) 
 You will regret thlxs, my hi dy. 
 
 Mr, K. Sir! lejive this house jitonee. 
 
 Lee. {yM'i(/) Very well, 1 will do so. (r tins into (invMK^ at c. K.) 
 O u t o f 1 h e w'n y . * (tries to p ush G imm ks off 
 
 Grimes, [pu.s/uh;/ \,v.v.hack into roont} Ah I what is your rush, 
 j'ou'se iu good c(>mpaiiy. stay l»ere a while. 
 
 Lee. Mail, what does this mean? 
 
 Grime.s. (reninining in v. k:— /<> Mjt.lv liMiTON) It means dat dis 
 bloke {pointing to ]jK\':) is de thief as took de money outer de deslc 
 and put it in de grip. 
 
 i) nines. What? ' 
 
 Jlirry. M last. 
 
 Mr. K. How do you know this? 
 
 (iriines. Cause he lold me so. 
 
 Lee. \\ is a IIh, 1 ne\er saw you before. 
 
 Grinie.s. {admncing) Is dat so, are you'se sure? 
 
 Lee. 1 know wliat 1 am talking about. 1 guess you have made a 
 mistake. 
 
 Grinus. {in front ofl jKk) And j guess you'se has another uuess 
 coming, (pulls tmtqh make up off) At last I am face to fact' with my 
 sister's murderer. Go! { points to v. k.) The officers await you. 
 
 Onines. .lack Stanton. 
 . Julia, .lack! 
 
 Jlija ru.'<hes toiranl him. throws herself info his arms. H aumy '///(/ Mh. 
 K \iMVT ois (:la.sp- hands, TjKE pulls ri^rolrer from pnc/wf.'Ai.jci: .steps up 
 hfihind XjMv.. as he raises it to fire at .Iack. At>i(.'b: roi.ses itrms to 
 prevent. Lek lowers piatol. points to his oirn head, fires on<l fills lo 
 stage with a groan Sack takes a ."i/ep foirard Lel: — all turn. 
 
 Aliet. {stfjjs occr lo LiiLEs hodf/} .lust ice. 
 
 CURTAfK 
 
 THK KND. 
 
S8 OUR JACK. 
 
 SYNOPSIS OF E VKNTS. 
 
 ACT I.— Jack and Harry — The warning of counterfeiters— Julia 
 Kempton and Charles Dean— Tiorence overhears her husband's 
 soliloquy — "I'm your wife and you will lind rnt; a thorn of the worst 
 kind" — Florence's story — The murder— Florence mortally wounded 
 and found by Jack, wlu» discovers lier to be his sister, she tells him 
 it was Charles Dean who stabbed her — Death of Florence— Jack 
 takes an oath to avenij^e her death — An attempt to murder Jack 
 Stanton foiled — The broken engaijement of Julia and Dean — The 
 threat — Jack interferes— "Curse him" — Dean meets his accomplies 
 — The compact, "S^JOO each if we get rid of him" — An attempt to 
 murder Jack, which failed — Jack finds a letter and his sister's 
 picture, whicli was lost in tiie tussle, wiiich reveals to him that 
 l>ean is l»is sister's murderer and Charles Clark. 
 
 ACT II.— A girl with an interesting slory— Lee's suspicion — "No 
 mail from Jack" — Charles Dean disguised as Mr. Lee and Harry's 
 friend, secures package of money from Mr. Kempton's desk and 
 secrets it in Harry's valise — The missing money found in the valise 
 — Harry accused— "Father, 1 am innocent" — "Ofliicer, do your duty" 
 — Escape of Harry — Grimes overhears a conversation between Julia 
 and T.*ee— Julia's dream. 
 
 ACT HL— Grime's and Tree's plot to abduct Julia— Harry returns 
 home— Meeting of sister and brother — Jack's absence unaccounted 
 IV^r — i^ee informs Mr. Kempton that he saw Harry take the money — 
 Julia pleads for Harry — Harry takes Grimes for a thief — Alice reads 
 a little story for Lee's am\isement — Mr. Kempton discovers Harry — 
 Lee denounces him— Julia comes to her brother's aid— Alice, Lee's 
 deserted wife confronts him— Grimes, who is Jack Stanton in dis- 
 guise, takes off disguise and accuses Lee of his sister's murder— Lee 
 attempts to shoot Jack, but is foiled by Alice, then shoots himself — 
 Harry vindicated by Our Jack. 
 
Katies Deception; 
 
 -OR:- 
 
 The Troublesome Kid. 
 
 Farce in 1 act. by ^Y. L. Bennett, 4 male and 2 female characters. 
 Costumes modern. Time of playing, 30 minutes. A bright 
 sparkling farce for amateurs. (Jood negro charac- 
 ter. Farmer from "Way back" answers 
 Katie's matrimonial advertisement. 
 Characters are all good. 
 Price 15 cents. 
 
 Our Family Umbrella. 
 
 A Comedietta in 2 acts, by E. E. Cleveland, 4 male and 2 female 
 characters. Scenery interior. Costumes modern. The old man 
 character is excellent, is ahvay buying umbrellas, but never has one 
 when needed. Amateurs will find this a good after-piece. 
 
 Price 15c. 
 
 Yacob's Hotel Experience. 
 
 Farce in 1 act by R. F. Eberhart, 8 male characters. Time of 
 playing 20 minutes. This will make a good after-piece. The dutch- 
 man is immense. His experience in a first class hotel is uproarously 
 funu}' — 
 
 HOME RULE. 
 
 A Charade in 2 scenes, by the author of Yacob's Hotel Experience, 
 
 S male and 3 female characters. Time ol playing, 
 
 20 minutes. Price 1.5 cents. 
 
 Joan of Arc Drill. 
 
 A Spectacular Shepherd drill for 8 to 10 girls, by B. F. 
 Eberhart. This drill is simple and easy to get up, requiring no 
 scenery, can be produced indoor or out, no s^jecial music is needed 
 in the march. Costume, Shepherd girls dress — girls carry a 
 Shepherd's crook. A diagram gives the line of march, so it is easily 
 understood. Ends with a tableau of Joan of Arc at the stake. 
 
 Price 15 cents. 
 
LITTLK GOLDIB; 
 
 A Western Comedy Drama in 4 acts, by Charles 0. Willard, for 11 
 male and 3 female characters. Time 2 hours 
 
 SYNOPSIS OF IJSOIDENTS, 
 
 ACT I.— Tlie picnic near tlie 'Black Hawk's" cave— The lawyers and Mike- 
 Little GokUe lias fun with the Judfje— Mike makes love to Maiilda -The Jnd^ie 
 is appealed to— Matilda and the Jiu1<<e— Joe arrived late— The Captain of the 
 Black Hawks shows np— Tells the pang- a story —Old Jones is rich— The plot>- 
 Peter's meets old Jones— The striifjgrle— Little Goldie to the rescue, l);ucked by 
 the Jiidjirejind his cannon -"It wouldn't do in this o:lorions climate of Colorado." 
 
 ACT IL— The Col. and the Maj. lament the escape of the Black Hawks— The 
 Judge gets drunk— Mike tells some news— The boys "lay" for the school teacher 
 — The Si'hool teacher arrives — A female! — The Judge makes a speech — Joe 
 drops in and cuts them all out— Matilda and the Judge— Mike gets mad— The 
 Capt. of the Black Hawks again— Little Goldie at her pranks, has ti-ouble with 
 Godfrey— Joe interferes— The Col. and Maj. get in their worst— Judge tries to 
 esi'ape from Matilda— Mike helps him out— The recognition— The story— I will 
 .-be there --The quarrel— "Drop that "knife, or I'll fill you full of holes." 
 
 ACT III.— The home of Edith— Matilda tells a little gossip and departs— Joe 
 calls and tells Edith of his love— The Judge hears him refused— Joe departs— 
 The Judge tries his hand— Matilda unexpectedly returns— The Judge in a fix- 
 Little Goldie again- A new baby— Godfrey calls on Edith— The promise— "So 
 will I'^— The Col. and Maj. —Mike happens along— The Judge takes a hand— Little 
 -Goldie looking for Joe— Handsome Harry— "I'll play this alone if I die for it"— 
 Near the Black Hawk's retreat— The Black Hawks— Godfrey waiting Edith's 
 arrival— Edith arrives— "Never"— "Then go where you belong"— Handsome 
 Harry to the rescue- "Defend yourself"— Harry is overpowei'ed— The fate of a 
 traitor- Goldie to the rescue— The terrible fall of Godfrey. 
 
 ACT IV.— Bummer Jones' (George Winfred) home in Den vei'— Mike Flynn iu 
 command— The reformed Bummer— The letters— The letter from the nephew— 
 The nephew arrives— Godfrey as a "Missionary"— The uncle writes a letter 
 dictated by the nephew— The arrival of the Judge— The murder — The Col. and 
 Joe— Godfrey's claim— Mike tells what he heard— Godfrey accused of murder— 
 "His child and the heiress is dead''— The heiress found is Little Goldie— Hand- 
 some Harry— Godfrey cheats the law— Edith and Joe— Unexpected arrival of 
 Matilda— Happy finale. Price 25 CtS. 
 
 The Old Wayside Inn. 
 
 A drama in 5 act$$ by J. E. Crary, toi* O male and O female 
 eliaractei's. Time of performance 3 hours. 
 
 ACT I.— The Wayside Inn— Storm on the Moor— Arrival of Lady Arley and 
 infant daughter— Lill Beckwith warns her— "It is death to remain longer"— Ar- 
 rival of Jack Beckwith— Murder of Lady Arley— Lill saves the child. 
 
 ACT II— A lapse of fifteen years— Lill and Gypsy— The dying woman— "I am 
 not your mother" — The secret revealed— Jack ai'rives — A death bed — Jack's 
 despair— Gypsy discovers her mother's papers, which reveals her mother's his- 
 tory—Bart Juan and Jack meet — "I know your secret" — "My silence is, the 
 hand of Gypsy"— Bruce Stilwell— Lost on the Moor— Seeks shelter, and is 
 wsirned by Gypsy — His escape — Jack's oath at his wife's grave — Murder of 
 Jack and al)duction of Gypsy, by Bart Juan and his men — Bruce discovei's Jack 
 in time to learn of the abduction — Death of Jack. 
 
 ACT III.— The Irish and Dutch Detective-s— "Ish dot so?"— Home of Lady Still- 
 wcU — 'I'he compact between Bruce and his mother — "I love Gypsy Beckwith"— 
 Pat and Fritz— Cave of the Robbers — Washington dances at the point of a 
 revolver — Gypsy's escape — Oath of vengeance. 
 
 ACT [ v.— Bruce discovers Gypsy as an Actress— I sh.'ill never marry my 
 cousin Gerty— Bart Juan and Bruce— The duel, in which Gerty meets her death. 
 
 ACT v.— Lady Stillwells attempt to discover the heiress— Bruce and Gypsy— 
 The proposal— Happy ending. Price, locts. 
 
Under the America n Flag. 
 
 A SpanixJi Amerwan Drama in 4 acts, by Hilton Coon,fo7-6 m<(le ami 3 
 female characters. Time of playing, 2 hours and 15 minutes. 
 
 SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS. 
 
 ACT T. — Home of General Romero F. Nerverra, Manilla— A prison- 
 er of war. 
 
 ACT II. — Rami)arls of tlie Fort de Santiago— The escape. 
 
 ACT 111. — The same — The bombardment of Manilla. 
 
 ACT IV.— The land of the free— Patrick O'Roogan's home nea,. 
 Fort Hamilton, Cal. — Two weeks later. Price, :*5ct,s. 
 
 WHO'S WHO; OR ALL IN A FOG- 
 
 A farce in one act, by Thomas J. Williams, for 3 male and 2 
 female characters. Costumes modern. Time for representation, 
 40 minutes. The series of amusing situations are brought about by 
 a number of cases of mistaken i<lenlity. Everybody is mistaken for 
 everybody else, and the complications arising are extremely laugha- 
 ble. The characters are all capital, and the piece never fails to 
 divert an audience. - Price, iScts. 
 
 POPPING THE QUESTION. 
 
 A farce in 1 act, by J. li. Buckstone, as played at the Park 
 Theatre, N. T., for 2 male and 4 female characters. Time of play- 
 ing. 40 minutes. The entanglements in which an amorous, elderly 
 gentleman finds himself b«M'ause of his roundabout way of "popping 
 the question,'' are deliciously funny, while the culminatir)g scene 
 between himself and the two old maids is one of the most comical 
 things ever witnessed. Easy to play, and always brings down the 
 hou.se. Requires no scenery. Price, locts. 
 
 A NEW TEMPERANCE FARCE. ENTITLED 
 
 "Switched Oflf," 
 
 BY LIZZIE MAY ELWYN. 
 
 Author of "Dot, the Miner's Daughter," for 8 female characters, 
 can double to (). Parlor scene. Time of playing. 25 minutes. Mrs. 
 Marsh advocates the moderate useof liquor- her daughter returning 
 home from school, hears of her motlier's views, and with some girl 
 friends, decide to switch her olf the whiskey track, with the aid of 
 two Irish servants. '^I'hey show up the moderate useof liquor in a 
 way tliat soon convinces Mrs. Marsh, tliat to abolish it ent!r-ely, is 
 theonly safe way. Grandmother Taylor, a strong temperance woman, 
 speaks hec mind freely. The result is that all sign the temperance 
 pled"^e. A lip top farce- full of fun— ciiaracters all good. 
 
 '^ Price, 15cts 
 
Farmer Larkin^s Boarders. 
 
 A Comedy in 2 acts, hy Merit Oshorn, for 5 male and 4 
 female characters. Time of playing 1 hour, 
 
 ■ ? ? SYNOPSIS or EVENTS. ^=^-^ 
 i'nrmcr Larkin's son, Jack, who has brcome lived of farm life, desires to fro 
 to the city to make his fortune— his father objects, and a few angry words 
 decides Jack. He leaves the old home, and for live years nothing is heard of 
 him, much to his fjither's regrret. During this time, owing to failure in crops, 
 Farmer Larkin is oldiged to mortgage his farm ; the mortgayre is past due, and 
 ■will be foreclosed in a short time, nnless ))jiid. He sees no way to get tlie 
 money, but decides to take some boarders for the summer. Mr. Wendell, a 
 wealthy gentlemati from the city, who is interested in tiie e.vtension of the L. 
 Road, with his family, have secured board at Farmer Larkin, also Mr. O'Houli- 
 han, an Irish Alderman of the Fourteejith Ward, and an admirer of Miss 
 Wendell. Jack disguised as a, tramp, returns home, but his father recognizes 
 bint and is overjoyed to see him. Farmer Larkin and wife dis<-ussing way3 
 and means to prevent the foreclosure of the mortgage, is overheard by Ja<'k, 
 who decides the farm shall not be sold, goes secretly and pays off tlie claim, 
 much to his parents joy and surprise, as they supposed he returned home as 
 poor as when he left them. The summer outing resulted in (he betrothal of 
 Jack and Lucy, 0'Ho\ilihan and Miss Wendell, and the e,ttension of the L. 
 
 Road. " Price 15 cents. 
 
 Handy Andy. 
 
 An Irish Drama in 2 ac's, by W. JR. Floyd, for 10 male 
 
 and 3 female characters. Time of playing 1 hour 
 
 and 10 minu es. 
 
 SYNOPSIS 01 EVENTS. 
 Sauh-e «»»n, an Irish ifentleman of the best type, has a young friend, Edward 
 O'CeHBor V suiter for the hand of Miss Fanny Dawson. The yonnr lady'a 
 father will not consent to her marrying Edward, unless he is successful in » 
 lawsuit that h« has commenced in order to recover some large pi-operties kept 
 from him hy some legal hocus-pocus. The party opposed to Edward is one 
 SnuireO'Grady, and he contrives to keep so close, that the process of the court, 
 orderinr him U) procure certain papers, cannot be served upon him. Squire 
 Eranhasa youn- "broth of a bi>v" about his establishment, nick-named Handy 
 Andy The l»ov « as supposed to be a loundling. and had been reared from 
 childhood bv the charity of the humble mother of one Oonah Kooney. Handy 
 Andv although :t capital rider and huntsman, is a decided failure as a valet; 
 and if there are two ways of doing a thing-the right and the wrong Handy is 
 sure to clve the wrong the preference. Hut he is such a perfect specimen of 
 cood humor, and so obliging withal, that Egan can't bring himself to part witU 
 him even when he brings him hot water for shaving in a bucket. Mad Nancy, 
 renuted to be a .r.izy woman, has more sense than they suppose, and very ef- 
 fectuftUv works to recover O'Connor's lands, ;ind to get hold of her marria-e 
 certificate, the latter being in possession of Squire O'C.rady. All thro ugi. the 
 niece Handv's ridicuh.us blunderings lighten up the dark incidents. Eveu- 
 tuallv Mad Nan.v coiit.ives to seize the documents from O'Grady, which 
 renders Edward O-Coni... rand his love. Faniiv Dawson, happy, and restores 
 her Naocv,totheranksofh.>nest women. m.iUing at the same time hf r son, 
 HnndT the possessor ol a title and a handsome property, and thus enabling 
 him tomarrv the pretty pe.tsant girl, Ooiiah Rouney, the d.-tiiphter of the poor 
 W«w»a who had t,heUcrid him in his cliiidhood. PriCe 16 CentS- 
 
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 Our Awful Aunt - 4 4 
 
 Out in the Streets 6 4 
 
 Rescued 6 3 
 
 Saved 2 3 
 
 Turn of the Tide 7 4 
 
 Three Glasses a Day 4 2 
 
 Ten Nights in a Bar-Room... 7 3 
 
 Wrecked 9 3 
 
 COBfEBIES. 
 
 A Day In A Doctor'g Office... 5 1 
 
 A Legal Holiday 5 3 
 
 A Pleasure Trip 7 3 
 
 An Afflicted Family 7 5 
 
 Caught in the Act 7 3 
 
 Captured 6 4 
 
 Caste 6 3 
 
 Factory Girl 6 3 
 
 Heroic Dutchman of '76 8 3 
 
 Home 4 3 
 
 Love's Labor Not Lost 3 3 
 
 Mr.Hudson's Tiger Hunt 1 1 
 
 New Years in N. Y 7 6 
 
 Not So Bad After All 6 5 
 
 Not Such a Fool as He Looks 6 3 
 
 Our B ys 6 4 
 
 Our Daughters 8 6 
 
 Pug and the Baby 5 3 
 
 Passions 8 4 
 
 Prof. James' Experience 
 
 Teaching Country School 4 3 
 
 Rags and Bottles 4 1 
 
 Scale with Sharps and Flats.. 3 2 
 
 Solon Shingle 14 2 
 
 Two Bad Boys 7 3 
 
 The Biter Bit ^ 3 2 
 
 The Cigarette 4 2 
 
 12,000 Reward 2 
 
 TRAGEDIES. 
 
 16 The Serf 6 3 
 
 FARGES&COMEDIETTAS. 
 
 129 Aar-u-a«-oo8 2 1 
 
 132 Actor and Servant 1 1 
 
 316 Aunt Charlotte's Maid 3 3 
 
 289 A Colonel's Mishap 5 
 
 12 A Capital Match 3 2 
 
 3ft3 A Kiss in the Dark 2 3 
 
 166 ATexan Mother-in-Law 4 2 
 
 30 A Day Well Spent 7 5 
 
 169 A Regular Fix 2 4 
 
 286 A Professional Gardener 4 2 
 
 80 Alarmingly Suspicious 4 3 
 
 320 All In A Muddle 3 3 
 
 78 An Awful Criminal 3 3 
 
 313 A Matchmaking Father 2 2 
 
 31 A Pet of the PubUc 4 2 
 
 21 A Romantic Attachment 3 3 
 
 123 A ThriUing Item .3 1 
 
 20 A Ticket of Leave ; 3 2 
 
 329 A Valets, Mistake 5 4 
 
 324 A Day in a Doctors Office 5 1 
 
 175 Betsey Baker 2 2 
 
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 Bettor Half 
 
 Black vs. White 
 
 Captain Smith 
 
 Cheek Will Win 
 
 Cousin Josiah 
 
 Cupids Capers 
 
 Cleveland 8 Reception Party. 
 
 Double Election 
 
 Der Two Surprises 
 
 Deuce is in Him 
 
 Did I Dream it 
 
 Dutchy vs. Nigger 
 
 D'ltch Prize Fighter 
 
 Domesiic Felicity 
 
 Eh? W at Did You Say 
 
 Everybody Astonished 
 
 Fooling with the Wrong Man 
 Freezing a Mother-in-Law... 
 
 Fun in a Post Office 
 
 Family Discipline 
 
 Family Jars 
 
 Goose with the Golden Eggs.. 
 
 Give Me My Wife 
 
 Hallabahoola, the Medicine 
 
 Man 
 
 Hans, the Dutch J. P 
 
 Hans Brummel'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 Stoui Your Getting 
 
 Incompatibility of Temper... 
 
 In the Wrong Clones 
 
 Jacob Shlaff's Miitake 
 
 Jimmie Jones 
 
 John Smith 
 
 Jobanes Blata's Mistake 
 
 Jumbo Jum 
 
 Killirfe 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 
 
 My Wife's Relations 
 
 My Day and Now-a-Days 
 
 My Neighbor's Wife 
 
 Nanka's Leap Year Venture.. 
 
 Nobody's Moke 
 
 Our Hotel 
 
 Olivet 
 
 Obedience 
 
 On the Sly 
 
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 Paddy Miles' Boy.. 
 
 Patent Washing Machine 
 
 Persecuted Dutchman 
 
 Poor Pilioody 
 
 Quiet Family 
 
 Rough Diamond 
 
 Ripples 
 
 Room 44 
 
 Santa Glaus' Daughter 
 
 Schnaps ~ 
 
 Sewing Circle of Period 
 
 S. H. A.M. Pinafore 
 
 Somebody's Nobody 
 
 Strictly Temperance 
 
 Stage Stnick Yankee 
 
 Struck by Lightning 
 
 Slick and Skinner 
 
 Slasher and Ora.sher 
 
 Too Many Cousins 
 
 Two Gentlemen in a Fix 
 
 Taking the Census 
 
 The Landlords Revene-e 
 
 That Awful Carpet Bag 
 
 That Rascal Pat 
 
 That Mysterious B'dle 
 
 The Bewitched Closet 
 
 The Coming Man 
 
 Turn Him Out 
 
 The Actor's Scheme 
 
 The Irish Squire of Squash 
 
 Ridge 
 
 The Mashers Mashed 
 
 The Sham Professor 
 
 TheSpellin' Skewl 
 
 The Two T. J's 
 
 Thirty-three Next Birthday- 
 Tim Flannigan 
 
 Tit for Tat 
 
 The Printer and His Devils- 
 Trial'? of a Country Editor.... 
 The Wonderful Telephone.,.. 
 
 Two Aunt Fmilys 
 
 Uncle Ethan 
 
 Unjust Justice 
 
 U.S. Mail - 
 
 Vermont Wool Dealer 
 
 Which is Which 
 
 Wanted a Husband 
 
 Wooing Under Difficulties...., 
 
 Which will he Marry 
 
 Widower's Trials ».., 
 
 Waking Him Up 
 
 Why they Joined the Re- 
 beccas 
 
 Yankee Duelist 
 
 Yankee Peddler 
 
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 GUIDE BOOKS. 
 
 Hints on Elocution 
 
 Hints to Amateurs 
 
 CANTATA. 
 On to Victory - 4 
 
 NO. U. F. 
 
 ETHIOPIAN FARCES. 
 
 204 Academy of Stars 6 
 
 326 A Coincidence 8 
 
 65 An Unwelcome Return 3 1 
 
 15 An Unhappy Pair 1 1 
 
 172 Black Shoemaker 4 2 
 
 98 Black Statue -....4 2 
 
 22 Colored Senators 3 
 
 214 Chops 3 
 
 145 Cuff's Luck ~ 2 1 
 
 190 Crimps Trip 5 
 
 27 Fetter Lane to (Jravesend.^... 2 
 
 153 Haunted House 2 
 
 230 Hamlet the Dainty 6 1 
 
 1U3 How Sister Paxey got her 
 
 Child Baptised 2 I 
 
 24 Handy Andy 2 
 
 236 Hypochondriac The 2 
 
 319 In For It 3 1 
 
 47 In the Wrong Box 3 
 
 77 Joe's Visit 2 1 
 
 88 Mischievous Nigger 4 2 
 
 256 Midnight Colic 2 1 
 
 128 Musical Darkey 2 
 
 90 No Cure No Pay 3 1 
 
 61 Not as Deaf as He Seewas 3 
 
 244 Old Clothes 3 
 
 234 Old Dad's Cabin 2 1 
 
 150 OldPompey 1 1 
 
 246 Othello 4 1 
 
 109 Other People's Children 3 2 
 
 297 Pomp Green's Snakes 2 
 
 134 Pomp's Pranks 2 
 
 258 Prof .Bones'Latest Invention 5 
 
 177 Quarrelsome Servants » 3 
 
 96 Rooms to Let .2 1 
 
 107 School - ^.5 G 
 
 133 SeeingBosting —.3 
 
 179 Sham Doctor 3 3 
 
 94 16.000 Years Ago 3 
 
 243 Sports on a Lark 3 
 
 25 Sport with a Sportsman ~... 2 
 
 92 Stage Struck Darkey -..-. 2 1 
 
 238 Strawberry Shortcake 2 
 
 10 Stocks Up, Stocks Down 2 
 
 H That Boy Sam 3 1 
 
 2.53 The Best Cure 4 1 
 
 282 The Intelligence Office 3 
 
 122 The Select School 5 
 
 118 The Popcorn Man 3 1 
 
 6 The Studio - -3 
 
 108 Those Awful Boys 5 
 
 245 Ticket Taker 3 
 
 4 Twain's Dodging 3 1 
 
 197 Tricks 5 2 
 
 198 Uncle Jeff - 5 2 
 
 216 Vice Versa 3 1 
 
 206 Villkens and Dinah 4 1 
 
 210 Virginia Mumm v.- 6 1 
 
 203 Who Stole the Onickens 1 1 
 
 205 WilliajnToll 4 
 
 156 Wig-Maker and Hip Servantu 3 
 
 Happy Franks Sonaiter 
 
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 The Little Gem Make-Up Bos. Price 50 Cents.