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TO WHICH IS ADDED » descrlttion of iue costumes-cast of the CHARACTERS- ENTRANCES AND EXITS-RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE PERFORMERS ON THE STAGE, AND THE WHOLE OF THE STAGE BUSINESS Er.ti i n 1 nccmdivfi to net of Congress in tTie a/ear 1S90, b'j AMES' PUBLISHING CO., in lit offci uj tin Librarian of Congress at Washington. imjd -CLYDE, OHIO:- AMES' PUBLISHING CO. HAUNTED BY A SHADOW; OR, HUNTED DOWN. CAST OF CHARACTERS. William Dean A jpge of the court Felix Bolton ^>. . . /& detective Caesar Orangeblossom . y " Hank Finn \ Barney O' Toole -I I The true William Warren Ralph Monksly A villain Frank Wayne Alias William Warren Dr Kadcliff Reaper of a private asylum Nora Dean Daughter of Judge Dean Mrs. Warren William's mother Time of Representation — One hour and forty-five minutes. COST UMES— MODERN SYNOPSIS. ACT I. Scene 1st— Homo of Judge Dean— Mrs. "Warren meets her son, Will Warren, (alias Frank Hayes) whom she has not seen for years — !Nora and her boy lover — Interview between Ralph Monksly and Frank — A plan to get rid of Mrs. Warren — The "shadow" — Nora and Frank— The "ghost/ 1 Caesar Orangeblossom — Lost papers— Felix Bolton, the detective, on the trail. Scene 2nd— Caesar visits the office of Ralph Monksly — The drugged wine — "Caught in his own trap" — The quarrel — Dr. Radcliff — The bargain closed. ACT II. Scene 1st — Judge Dean and the deeteetive Bolton — Frank's villainy exposed to the Judge. Scene 2nd — The lunatic asylum — An answer to the advertisement — "H-a-n-k Hank F-i-n-n Finn — Hank Finn — Hank and the dog — Mrs. Warren, an inmate of the asylum — The brutal doctor — Rescue of Mrs. Warren by Hank. ACT III. Scene 1st — The proposal— Judge Dean's request of Nora — Nora refuses Frank — His anger and threat — Legal papers — An English fortune — Mrs. Warren's decision — Abduction of Nora — The detective to the rescue. Scene 2nd — Nora in the asylum — Escape of Nora — Death of Dr. Radcliff — Papers found. ACT IV. Scene 1st — Barney O'Toole in possession, — He discovers a plan of robbery — The detective as a Dutch peddler — Frank and Ralph recognise him, capture and confine him in trunk — Barney releases him-^The robbery — Death of Ralphf--"I have kept my oath!" — Scene 2nd — Frank's villainy exposed — Barney, the rightful heir and son — Shadowed — The criminals to justice — Happy ending. STAGE DIRECTIONS. F.,ircans Eight! i..,Left; R. h., Right Hand; l. n.. Left Hand; c, Centre; s. a; (Id K.,) Second Entrance; v. e., Upper Entrance; m. n„ Middle Door; P., tlia Flit; I . K, 1 cor in Flat; r. c, Right of Centre; l. c, Left of Centre. R, R. C. C. L. C. L, **" ILe reader if iui ] oscd to 1 e upon the Stage facing the audience. TMP92-008821 Haunted By A Shadow; or, Hunted Down, ACT I. SCENE I— Sitting-room in house of Judge Dean. Sofa R.; small round tabie, c. Mrs. Warren discovered seated bij table, sewing. Mrs. Warren. How swiftly time flies ! It seems but yesterday since Willie left me; but it is really seven years since he went to California. He was a gay, hopeful boy then, with the world all un- tried before him. Now. if he be living— and I pray Heaven that he is— he must be a man. Let me see ! He would be twenty-one this very (]dy. What changes have occurred since he left me ! Then, I was in comfortable circumstances, and living in my own house; but now, I am obliged to toil at my needle for a mere pittance, and have no place that 1 can call home. Something seems to tell me that my boy still lives; but why does he not "come, or write to his poor mother? He cannot know how I need him, or he would hasten to my assistance. Ah, here comes some one? (rising) Who can it be? Enter, Frank Wayne, alias William Warren, l. Frank, (removing hat) Mrs. Warren, I believe! Mrs. W. Yes, sir! Frank. I called to execute a commission for a friend. Mrs. W. (placing chair) Pray be seated, sir. Frank, (sits) 1 am from the west. Mrs. W. Indeed! Frank. Yes, from California; you have friends there, have you QOt? J Mrs. W. My only son is there. Oh, sir, can you tell me au°-ht of aim? . ° Frank. You have not heard from him in some time, I believe ? Mrs. W. You have something to tell me of him. Tell it what iveritmaybe! I can bear anything better than this harrowing uncertainty. a Frank. Have you ever thought that he might return and even lis own mother not Know him? (she aases intently at him) Mother I 4 HUNTED BY A SHADOW; 01?, HUNTED DOWN. {extending arms) Mother, don't von know me? Mrs. W. It is! It is! Oh, Willie, Willie ! {they embrace Frank. Yes, mother, it is indeed Willie — the rover — returned with plenty of money. Mother dear, you shall never want again while life and strength are mine. Mrs. W. But why did you not write, Willie? I have not heard a word from you in three years. Frank. Mother, I have been a prisoner among theindians during all that time, and while with them, I discovered a rich gold claim. I escaped, led a party of speculators to the spot, and sold my claim for enough to make us independent for the rest of our lives. So you see, I owe my good fortune to my capture by the savages. But, mother, what of Nora Dean ? Has she forgotten her boy-lover, yet? Jlrs. W. Ah, no, Willie ! She has grown to be a most beautiful woman; the prettiest girl in the city, and the belle of her circle; but I know that she still thinks of you. She is in her room. I will send her in, for you must see her. {exit r r. Frank. So far, all right ! Now, if the girl can be deceived as easfTy, I am certainly a lucky dog. Enter, Nora, c. Nora, {aside) Can it be? Frank, {extending hands) Nora, do you not 1mk>w me? lam William Warren. Nora. How you have changed. I should never have recognized you; but welcome back to home and friends. When did you come? Frank. But yesterday. I must indeed have changed, for my own mother did not know me, and you have changed, too. Nora, how beautiful you have grown ! Nora. There, no compliments ! Is that one of the bad habits you have learned in the west? Frank. No, but this is ! {kisses her Nora. I declare, Will, you are just as much of a boy as ever! {turning away Frank. Are you sorry ? Nora. Well, I don't know as I am; that is — {starts r.) 1 must go and tell father that you are here ; for he will be anxious to see you. {exit r. Frank. I am afraid the old man will not be so easily deceived as the Old woman and girl were ; but I must do my best. Enter, Ralph Monksly, alias Hayes, l. Ealph. Well, Mr. Warren, how goes the battle? How have you succeeded thus far? Frank. I have nothing to complain of; my most sanguine hopes could not have asked for better success. I tell you, Monk — I mean Hayes — we are playing a desperate game; but the stake is large. Jialph. Well, what progress do you report? And, by the way, a slip of the tongue like that you just made in calling my name, might have cost me clearly, had any one been within hearing. Frank. I will be more careful, hereafter. Everything so far, has worked like a charm. The old woman received me with open arms, and swallowed my story without winking; and the girl, she is a stunne* ! she takes me for all I'm worth. Even were there no plun- der in question, she must and shall be my wife! Ilalvh. "What is the next move in the game? HA UN TED B Y A SUA DOW; OB, H UXTED D WX. 5 Frank. In the first place, we must get rid of the old woman, and I want your advice as to the means to he employed; but, mind you, no more mur — I mean such work as we did in California, (shadow passes d<>or. c.) Ha ! What was that? Did not a shadow cross that door? I've seen that shadow several times since I came from the West. Do you helieve in ghosts, Hayes? Ralph. Ghosts! (laughing) Why, "Warren, you are not turning coward, are you ? Frank. Xo. Hayes, you know I'm no coward ; hut ever since that night. 1 haven't been myself. When alone. I feel as if I was con- tinually followed, as if I was never really alone, and the shadow of the dead seems hovering about me. There! (starting) I tell you there is something by that door. Ralph. Pshaw! I'll look out there to satisfy you that it is all imagination, {puts head out at door) I told you so; there is no one there. Frank. I could have sworn that I saw the shadow. I'm not my- self to-dav. But to business; how is the old woman to be disposed of? Balph. I have a plan. Confine her in a lunatic asylum ; if in- sane, she is dead in law, you know. Frank. Capital — the very thing! hut how to bring it about? Balph. I know a man who can accomplish it. (rising) Meet me within an hour at my cffiee. and I'll make known to you my plans! (exit t. — shadoic passes door Frank, (starts) That cursed shadow ! Can I never get rid of it? Enter. Xora. r. Nora. 1 hope you will pardon me for staying away so long. Pa- pa has gone down to his office, and — * (ghost appears at door Frank. Oh. Heaven — the shadow again ! Spare me ! spare me! (ghost adv ?, ' n retreats) Horrors! Am I always to be haunted by that awful form? I cannot endure this. (he rushes out, l. — Xora screams and starts to run out R. Enter. Judge Deax. r. — Xora falls into his arms. Judge, (assisting her to sofa) Bless me, the child has fainted. I never knew her to do that before, (examines her pulse) Oh, my child! She is dead. Nora, (rousing up) Xo. not dead : a sudden weakness, that was all. Assist me to my room, father: give me your arm. Judge. My child, can you tell me the cause of this? Kara. Not now, father; oh, take me to my room. (exeunt R. Enter. Caesar Oraxgeblossom. c. Caesar. Bress my body, an' bress my soul ! De good Lord sabe dis sinful darkey ! Dar am ghosts in dese departments. 'Clar afore de Lord, dis chile seed de spirits at de doah. 1'se gwine fo' to hang up a boss shoe hyar. sure as Fse born. Dera is de things dat fixes de ghosts. De spirits, unless dey be in liquid form, nebber comes into dis eh le's sumptuous departments under neaf de roof. 'Case why? 'Case de boss shoe hangs ober de doah. Nebber in de course ob my most highly educated career upon dis terresteum clime, hab I seed ghosts afore, (picks up package of papers) Hi, yi— what am dis? De Lord dat created man wid alienable rights, give him also in- alienable prequisites. as de politicians say, "dese I propriate." lr in pocket — dusting furniture £ HAUNTED BY A SHADOW ; OF, HUNTED DOWN. Enter, Frank, l. Frank. Did you see any papers here? (looks about room Caesar. Yes, sab ! (taking several papers from table) Here's cle Herald, Times and Sun. Which one did you want, sail? Frank. You don't understand me! (takes document from pocket) I mean written papers like these. Caesar. Demkind? Hain't peed nuffin' like clem ! (bell rings r.) Dat's de bell dat calls me from cli's location. (exit c. Frank, (walking back and forth) 1 am unlucky. The continual haunting of the shadow, is driving me mad, My nerves are all un- strung; a sudden noise, any unexpected incident, agitates ma beyond measure. Can the shadow be the spirit of the dead? No, it cannot be— it is impossible ! (paus<>) My most important papers — those that relate to the English fortune — are gone. It will require much time and money to replace them, and should they fall into thf wrong hands, I am mined. Enter, Judge Dean, r. — Good evening, sir ! Judge, (bowing) You were with my daughter a few moments since; can you toil me the cause of her fright? Frank. Some one perpetrating a practical joke, 1 think. A white form suddenly appeared at the door. 1 hastened into the library, hoping to reach the hall, and prevent the person's escape. I pre- sume your daughter was moie frightened than I thought. Where is she now ? Judge. In her own room, quite unnerved by the occurrence. Frank. In that case, I will bring my visit to a close. 1 trust she may suffer no serious inconvenience, (bowing) Good evening. (exit c. Judge. Can it be that young fellow was the person my daughter said wanted to see me? If so, why didn't he make his business known? I do not agree with him that it was some one merely per- petrating a joke. Neither did lie think so! There is something very mysterious about this affair. I must see my daughter. Enter, Ceasar, c. Caesar, (handing card to Judge) A gentleman to see you, sab ! Judge, (takes card — reads) "Felix Bolton. Private Detective." Show the gentleman in. (exit Caksar, C:) Felix Bolton! Ah, I remember the man; I thought the name seemed familiar. Enter, Felix Bolton, c. Felix, (bowing) Your honor. Judge. Mr. Bolton, be |seated ! Felix. Do you remember, judge, that I worked up a little case for you some years ago ? Judge. Most certainly I do, sir! Felix. It was when Henry Osborn disappeared mysteriously. We found his dead body floating in North river, and I fastened the crime upon one Monksly, a petty lawyer and ward politician; but he escaped at the time'. Judge. Yes, yes; go on, sir! Fel x. I am going, sir. Perhaps there are new developments in the case. It misrht be well to retain me asrain. HAUNTED BY A SHADOW; OB, RUNTED DOWN. 7 Judge. I see you have some information to communicate, and you want to be paid for it. Felix. Business, your honor— a man must live. Judge, (handing money) Well, here is a retainer; now, please proceed. Felix, (takes money) Thanks! The new developments are these; Monksly is somewhere in the city, living under the alias of Hayes, and if you say the word, I'll hunt him down! Judge, (rising) Bring the wretch to justice, and you shall be rewarded. Felix. I want no reward, only money enough for my expenses, and I should not have come to you at all, had I been able to bear the necessary expenditure myself. Judge. Very well; I hope you may succeed. Is there anything further? Felix. That is all, your honor ! (bowing) Good day ! Judge. Good day, sir! (exit, Felix, c.) Now. I must see my daughter, and learn if i ossible, who that fellow was, and the nature of his business here. {exit R. SCENE II— Private office of Ralph Monksly. Small round table, c. Enter, Caesar, l. Caesar. Nobody to home! De house am lef alone. Wonder whar Massa Hayes am? Snrtin he hain't journeyed fur, 'case de doah \\a\ often we find beneath a rough exterior, a heart more brave and true, than that of many a polished gentleman. Frank. That is true, my dear! But, Nora, you were to give me my answer to-day. Will you not make me the happiest of men, by consenting to be my wife? (takes her hand Nora. You are very anxious. I don't know! I — my father — Frank. I have his consent. Oh, my darling, I have loved you long and well. Surely you will be mine? Nora. Let it be as you wish ! Frank. Nora, may Heaven bless you ! This is the happiest mo- ment of my !'fe. (kisses her) To celebrate this happy event, would yon not like to take a drive with me through the city? Nora. Yes, Will, I would like very much to go. (rising) How soon do you wish to start? Frank. . Just as soon as I can go to the livery and get a carriage, t will go at once, and will be back in a few moments. (goes to door c— throws a kiss— she returns same— he exits c. Nora, (sitting by table) I wonder if I shall ever regret the step 1 have taken? Why should I? Papa thinks he is the very soul ol honor, and I know 1 love him ; but 1 must not be sitting here! H< v\ill be back, and I will not be readv. 3 (starts k„ U HAUNTED BY A SHADOW; 07?, HUNTED DOWN. Enter, Judge Dean, c. Judge. Nora, my child, be seated! (both sit) I wish to have a talk with you. I have an important request to make; one, I fear, that will cause you sorrow, and one that you may think unreasona- ble; but trust your old father, Nora. Remember, he has your best good at heart. Nora. Father, I know you love me ; but what is this momentous request ? Judge. That you receive no more visits from William Warren. Nora. Father, you cannot mean this! I thought you and Mr. Warren were the best of friends? Judge. So we have been; but, my child, there are grave reasons for my request, although I am not at present at liberty to explain. Only trust me for a little while, and in the end you will thank me for what now seems cruel. Nora. What is the meaning of this? Surely some one has tra- duced him. Father, you know he is the soul of honor, and — and 1 love him. Judge. It is'the old story ; but to young hearts, ever new ! When a woman says, "I will," fate holds her hands. My dear child, I trust that your idol may not be shattered ; but, for the present, do not s ek to learn more, and mention not that I have counseled you thus. Nora. Father, I will obey you ; but it is so hard — oh, so hard! Judge. Let us hope that you will soon be free from the promise that you have made. Norr- I am sure that the reasons that have induced you to change so m i your opin.on of Mr. Warren, will prove without founda- tion, hen you will resrret this bitterly. You know not, father, how i... u it is to yield a blind obedience to this — that seems to me so unreasonable a command. Judge. And yet, my dear, I insist that you dismiss him! (goes to r. Nora. Father, I have promised, and I will keep my word. Judge. May God bless you, my own dutiful child! (exit R. Nora, (leaning head, on table) Oh how can I do it? Enter, Frank, c. Frank. Nora, are you ready? The carriage is at the door await- ing you. Nora, (rises — he takes her hand) Why, N< r i, what is the matter? There is something wrong; tell me what it is? (she hesitates) Tell me why you are looking so sad! Nora. Will — Mr. Warren, I regret to say that I cannot accom- pany you to-day, and, though you may think me heartless and unreasonable, I must ask you to visit me no more. Frank. Nora, do 1 hear aright? Not accompany me — not visit you more! What can you mean? Surely, you are but jesting ! Nora. Do not make my task harder than it is! I mean what I say. For the present, at least, I am not at liberty to accept your attentions. Though it breaks my heart, it must be so ! Frank. Then you love me still? Bless you for the sweet assur- ance! Tell me, dearest, how have I offended you? Believe me, I am devoted to you ; I would not willingly cause you a moment's un- aappiness. Speak, Nora, how have I incurred your displeasure? Nora. You have not offended me in any way ; yet you must HAUNTED BY A SHADOW; 017, HUNTED DOWN. 15 discontinue your attentions. You will soon forget me. Frank. Never! While life and reason are mine, your memory will ever be enshrined within my heart; but can you not explain? "Why oh, tell me why you are so cruel? Why do you thus spurn my love? Listen, darling, to the promptings of your heart ! 1 love you, and am true to you. Nora, {withdrawing her hand) Mr. Warren, this is folly ! las- sure you that I believe you noble and true; prove your regard by observing my wishes. Frank, {turning away) I accept my dismissal. You cast my love away for a woman's whim — so be it! Nora. You are ungenerous. You wrong me. Frank. Nora Dean. I thought you a trne-hearted woman ! I thought you had faith in me. Some one lied about me, and it must be that you dismiss me at their suggestion; but mark my words — you will repent this decision when it is too late. Nora. Mr. Warren, 1 thought you a gentleman! but you threaten a woman ! If this is your true character,! thank Heaven that I have cast you off, and it shall be forever! Mr. Warren, good eve- n i n o-| {exit quickly R. Frank. A thousand furies! What have I done? My cursed temper has betrayed me! Can it be possible that she knows who I am ? No, that cannot be ! Some private enemy must have informed her of my mode of life. Yes, that, must be it! Curse the man who did it! If I could but place my hand upon him, I'd crush the med- dling scoundrel as I would a viper in my pathway; but I will not oiveherup. How beautiful she was in her anger ! She must and shall be mine! if not by fair means, then I will resort to foul ones, and let the consequences be what they may! I must at once consult with Hayes. {exit c. Enter, Nora, r. Nora. He has gone, and all I can say is— rn^y joy go with him ! Perhaps I was in the wrong; {sits by table) but I have cast him oil', and it must be lor either weal or'woe ! l wonder what he could have done to provoke papa's displeasure? It certainly must have been something quite serious. If papa would only tell me, I could feel so much better satisfied; but 1 know he is doing what he think? is right, and for my own good. Enter, Judge Dean, r. Judge. Well, my child, I suppose Mr, Warren accepted his dis- missal without any serious objections, did he not? Nora. I can not say that he did. At first, he thought I was jok- ing, and would not listen to anything of the kind; but when he found that 1 was in earnest, he became quite serious, and insisted that I must tell him mv reasons for not wanting him to visit me any more. Of course I could not do that. He became angry at me, and made some pretty broad threats. Judge. Ihe scoundrel ! What did he say ? Nora. He said, "Mark my words, you will repent this decision when it is too late." Judge. What reply did you make? Nora. I said to him, "If that is your true cliaracter — to threaten a woman, I am glad I have cast you off, and it shall be forever!'* 16 HAUNTED J)Y A SHADOW; OH, HUNTED DOWN. Whether I did right or wrong, I am not now prepared to say. Judge. Daughter, my honest convictions are, that you did right, and 1 believe you will think so too, before long. Nora. Father, I know you have good and sufficient reasons for advising me to do what I have, or you would not talk in this way. I am fully reconciled to let the matter rest just where it is. (taking package of papers out of dress pocket, giving them to her father) I have here a package of papers, that belong to Mr. Warren. Caesar gave them to me the day he started west; he said he found them, and he made me promise to keep them until he came back; but — Judge, {looking at papers) Why, these papers relate to a large English fortune, to which William Warren is the principal heir. Enter, Mrs. Warren, c. —Take them ! {handing papers to Nora) Be sure that no one gets hold of them. Good morning, Mrs. Warren! Please be seated. (she sits Nora. Will you not lay off your wraps? Mrs. W. Thank you, Nora, I can stay but a few moments. I wish to have a short private talk with your father, on a little busi- ness matter. Nora. Very well; then you will please excuse me? Mrs. W. Certainly ! (exit, Nora, r. Judge* I am at your service, Mrs. Warren ! What can I do for you? Mrs. W. You know I spoke to you a few days ago, about bring- ing suit against that villainous old doctor, Radcliff ? Judge. Yes, yes ! Mrs. W. I understand that he is back in the city again. Judge. Is it possible? Then I would advise you to proceed at once with a suit for damages. There must be an end put to that old scoundrel's nefarious business ! He has thus far successfully escaped punishment; but I believe we can produce evidence in your case, that will be sufficient to convict and send him to states prison — be- sides getting a judgment for a large amount as damages for false imprisonment. Mrs. W. (rises) I will do as you advise. When can you attend to the matter for me ? Judge. To-day, if you wish. I will be busy this forenoon. If you can come over — say two o'clock this afternoon, we will set the ball rolling. 3Irs. W. Very well — that will suit me ! I will be on hand promptly at the specified time, (bows) Good day ! (exit c. Judge. Can it be possible that William is heir to a large fortune? I must see my daughter and get those papers. This matter will bear investigation, (starts r.) It may be that we have been a little hasty in dismissing William. (exit r. Enter, Mrs. Warren, c. — hurriedhj. Mrs. W. (very much excited) Judge Dean ! Judge Dean! Lord help us— he is not here ! Enter, Judge Dean, r. Judge. What is wrong? Mrs. W. (sinking into chair) Nora! Nora is — is— Judge. Has anything happened to Nora? HAUNTED BY A SHADOW; OE, HUNTED DOWN. 11 Mrs. W. Yes, and unless there is something done immediately, you may never see her again ! Judge. Mrs. Warren, what can you mean? Please speak out! Mrs. W. As I was leaving the house, [ saw Nora standing on the walk just outside the gate. A carriage was driven up at that mo- ment, a man jumped lroui the seat, seized and hurried her into the carriage, closed the door, and drove quickly away. I recognized the man as Doctor Radcliff. Judge. My God! Is this true? What can we do ? There is no telling where he will take her. Mrs. W. I will hasten home at once, and tell Willie what has happened; he will be over and join you in the search. {exit c. Judge, (walking floor) I am so frustrated, i can not decide what would be the best thing to do; but there must be something done, and — Enter, Felix, c. — Mr. Bolton, you are the very man I want to see! You just now met Mrs. Warren — she, no doubt, has told you what occurred. Felix. Yes — and there ought to be something done at once* Your daughter is in great danger. Judge. I realize that. Now, Mr. Bolton, I want you to under- take the work of restoring my daughter to me, and bring that villainous old doctor to justice; and ' whether you succeed or not, you have only to name your reward, and it is yours. Will you do it? Felix. I will ! And if I can restore your daughter to 3^011, it will be the happiest day of my life. I called to see you about a little business matter; but that can rest for the present. I will proceed at once to ascertain if possible, where he has taken your daughter. " (exit c. Judge. I must have the police enlisted in the search, a'so. (exit r. SCENE II — Private apartment in Dr. Radcliff's asylum — small table c. — settee r. of table. Enter, Nora, r; Nora. Oh, how am I to endure this? Tt is dreadful! What can it all mean? That my confinement in this horrible place is the scheming of some unscrupulous villains, there can be no doubt; but what it is for I caunot tell. Can it be that William Warren is the cause of this? Indeed, I fear it is, and if so, may the Lord have mercy upon me! (sinking on settee) Oh, what shall I do? (buries face in hands) What shall I do? Enter, Felix, r.— cautiously Felix. I am right; this is the place, and that is Judge Deans daughter, without a doubt. (going over to her Nora, (rousing up) Where am I? Oh, tell me this is but a hid- eous dream ! Felix. I am Felix Boston, and have come to take you to youi home and father, Judge Dean; so do not be afraid. 18 HAUNTED LY A SHADOW; CD, HUNTED DOWN. Enter, Dr. Eadcliff, r. Doctor. What do you want hero? Leave this room at once! Do you hear me? Felix. Stranger, seems to me you ain't overburdened with man-' ners. May be you take me for somebody else — your nigger, perhaps. When you address me, I'd advise you to be a little less commanding as ii were. Doctor. Look here, old man, my time is precious! I'll not bandy winds with you! Come, miss, I want you to go with me! (she sinks back on settee and utters a groan Felix. Sir, what right have you to keep this lady a prisoner here? By what authority do you command her to go with you? Doctor. I command her to go with me, because 1 am able to taVe her, if she doesn't see lit to obvy ! (advances toward her Felix, (draws pistol) Advance a single step, and I'll shoot! Nora. Oh, save me ! Don't let him take me ! Don't give me up to that villain — he is my worst enemy ! Felix. If he takes you, it will be over my dead body. Di?. Eadcliff strikes revolver from Felix's hand, clenches and throws him on floor — draws dirk knife, and is about to stab Felix — Nora snatc/ies revolver and fires at the doctor. Doctor. The hussy has shot me ! (tries to strike her with knife — she fires again — he falls Felix, (quickly rises) Let us leave this place at once ! (exeunt quickly C. Enter, Ealpii and Frank, l. Balph. Great Heavens, what does this mean ? He is dead ! War- ren, the girl has killed the fellow, and has successfully made hei escape. We have been beaten again. Frank. All, ha! (taking papers jrom dead man' s pocket) What's this? The long sought for papers, as sure as we live! (slapping Hayes on shoulder with papers) By jove, Hayes, what do you think now? Balph. I think we had better be getting away from this place pretty devilish quick, if we don't want to be taken 'in, and held to account for the killing of this fellow ! (exeunt l. CUETAIN. END OF ACT III. ACT IV. SCENE I— Private office 0/ Lawyer Hayes— small round table c. — large trunk, R. Barney O'Toole discovered dusting the furniture. Enter, Ealph, l Barney. Your office is scrubbed, scraped and dusted, and, be labers! the mon that had charge of it foreninst me — may the devil ly away wid him I Bad luck 10 him for a dirty blackguard ! Devil HAUNTED BY A SHADOW; OB, HUNTED DOWN. 13 a swape did he iver give it, at all! The dirt was that thick on the floor, ye could dig a cellar in it, begorra ! Balph. Well, Barney, I'll leave you in charge here until I re- turn, for I am going out again at once. If a gentleman calls,' tell him to wait. {exit l. Barney. In charge is it? Begorra, if I'm in charge, then it must he that I'm the boss of the shanty ! (Cakes dressing-gown from chair, puis it on) Now, let the whistlers come — I'm ready to receive thim. (placing thumbs in arm holes of vest — struts back and forth) By the holy suioke ! I think it's meseli that was intruded by nature for a gentleman. What style I've got about me! Faith, don't I wish Biddy McGhee was here this Missed moment? Arrah, if she could only see me now, that red-headed, long-legged, double-jointed spal- peen of a Mike Flaharty wouldn't have a devil a bit of chance wid her any more; but Barney O'Toole would be walkin' nixt Sunday wid Biddy on me arm, Arrah — be jabers ! Some one is comin' in ! {throwing off gown Enter, Frank, l. Frank. Is Mr. Hayes in? Barney. No, sir; but here he comes, now ! Enter, Ralph, l. Balph. Ah, Warren! how are you? Barney, just step over the way and procure some cigars. Barney. Yis, sir! (exit l. — they sit Balph. Now, to business ! Funds must be had from some source. I'm about out of money, and you are not much better off. Did you get the impression of Judge Dean's safe? You know I spoke to you about it shortly after your return from California. Frank. Yes; I secured it soon after you spoke about it. The crib must be cracked, for it is the only way to g;et the money to carry on our scheme. 1 received a letter yesterday from the English attorney in London, and he wishes a copy of those papers certified bv one of our courts, forwarded to him at once, and he states that it will be| necessary for us to be in London in September next, to attend court. He says, your personal identity being fully estab- lished, the papers will do the rest. Enter, Baexey, l. — sets box of cigars on table. —Now, Barney, bring us a bottle of wine ! Barney. I will, sir! (exit R. Be-enter, Barney, with bottle oj wine and glasses— places them on the table. Barney. Here ye are, sir; but it is mesilf as would rather have a glass of the rale ould red eye, the rale ould Irish whisky, but sure if a gintleman was after axin' me, "Barney, would you take a sip of the wine?" faith and I couldn't refuse him. Balph. (laughs) That is a broad hint — but help yourself to a glass. Barney, (pours out glass and raising to his lips) May ye niver be dead till ye die, sir! (drinks Balph. Plow is it, Barney? Barney. Faith and ye wouldn't ax me to judge from that bit of a si]), sir? Balph. (laughing heartily) Well, try another, Barney ! Barney. Be gorra, ye have the very same words of the post- 'SO HAUNTED BY A SHADOW ; OB, HUNTED DOWN. master-gineral — me old master in Dublin! He was takin' his wine one day. "Barney," says he, "try this!" "I will," says J. "How's that ?" says he. "Sure I can't tell from that," says I. "Take another," says he, and I took the bottle up this way,' anil poured it down like this. (he drains the 'buttle Balph. You rascal ! Barney. That's what the postmaster-gineral said, sir! Balph. Well, your master must have been a good-natured fellow and so am J. Bring us another bottle. Barney. I will, sir! {takes bottle from pocket in tail of coat) Here ye are, sir, right from the private cellar of Barney O'Toole! Balph. You can go now. We will drink this wine ourselves. Blimey, (goes to door) You didn't call me back, sir? Balph. No — begone ! Barney. I'm going! (exit l.— returns) Did you speak, sir? Balph. No ! Barney. Oh ! (exit — returns — listens at door Frank. Well, Hayes, when had we better make the raid on Judge Dean ? Balph. To-night — there is no reason for waiting longer. Frank. Very well; but at what time? Balph. We must be in the room where the safe is, by two o'clock, if possible. People sleep the soundest at that hour. (Barney disappears Frank. All right! I think there is no possibility of our being discovered, as we shall not have to force the lock or make the least noise. I have the key that I had made from the wax impression, and it is perfect. Balph. No; 1 do not think we shall be discovered; but remember if we are, shoot whoever stands in your war, without parley, We must not be captured under any circumstances. Frank. Right, and we cannot be recogn'zed, for we are both to be masked. Balph. Most certainly ! It would not do to risk recognition. Enter, Felix, disguised as a Dutchman, r. Felix. Veil, shentlemen, how you vas? (both jump) Vat for you shump like dot? 1 vas no bickbocket! Balph. What are you doing here? What do you want? Felix. Veil, 1 ain't doin' much of anytings — shust shpeaking mit you shentlemen. dot's all ! But 1 vants to sell you shentlemen some of mine goots vat I got here — dot ish vat I vants ! Balph. We don't want any of your goods, so get out ! Felix. Ish dot so? Don'd vant any, eh? Dot ish wcry queer indeed ! Frank. What kind of goods are you selling? Felix, (putting pack on floor) I vill show you. I carries general line of articles vat makes a vellow look different than vat he is. (takes iip a mask) You puts him on shust like dot. (puts mask over face) How you likes him ? Balph. (aside to Frank) This is our opportunity, (to Felix) How much do you ask for them ? Felix. Fin-und-swanzig cent! Balph. Twenty-five cents? Felix. Yah! (Ralph takes Frank aside— talks in ivhisper Frank. Very well ! We will take two. HAUNTED BY A SHADOW; 01?, HUNTED DOW A. 21 Felix, (gives masks to Frank — takes money) Dot isli right! Tank you ! Stoops to wrap up pack — Ralph motions to Frank to snatch Felix's wig and whiskers off. Frank, (snatches off wig) How much will you take for this wig, (snatches off whiskers) and these whiskers? Balph. Felix Bolton, by all thats bad ! (Felix tries to get revol- ver from pocket) Let's bind and disarm him! (they spring upon him and bind him) Now then, yon human blood-hound, you are not quite as shrewd as you thought. Your little scheme didn't work. You came to betray ns to death or imprisonment. You live by sell- ing human life and liberty ; but now you shall meet with the reward you richly deserve; and would that all the policemen, detectives, sheriffs, and officers of the law were with you, at my mercy! I'd crush them to death ! Curse them and curse the law ! I hate it! Felix. Y r ou're right when you say you hate the law, and you'll hate it worse yet, when you're serving out your time in the State prison, for instance. Balph. (drawing revolver) I'm half a mind to blow out your dastardly brains! Felix. Do so, and change your sentence from imprisonment to hanging. Balph. (raising lid of trunk) We will just put the rascal in this trunk, and keep him here till we feel disposed to liberate him. (they carry him to trunk Felix, (as they lower him in trunk) Oh, you clev.ls ! Y^ou shall pay dearl> for this ! Frank, (closing lid) It is lucky for us that we have secured that fiend. We can now go about our work without much fear. Balph. Yes, and ilie sooner we get through with it, and start for England, the letter we will be off. !5o let us prepare at once for the work. (cxeiuit it. Felix. Help ! Enter, Carney, l. Farneii. Hist! Devil a bit, if he's here ! Felix. Help! help! Barney. Hark! Be jabers, that sounds like Bolton's voice! (goes over near trunk Felix. Barney, is that ydu? Barney. Faith, and lie must be in that thrunk ! (raises lid) Be- gorra, man ! and what ye doin' in there? Felix. For God's sake unloose these cords, and help me out of here ! Barney, (assisting Felix from trunk) Now, let's be after leaving this place at once, or begorra, we'll be taken in, sure ! (exeunt l. Enter, Ralph and Frank, r. — they are masked — Ralph points to trunk — Frank partly raises lid, and points revolver — Ralph shakes head, and points again at trunk key — Frank locks trunk and puts key in pocket — exeunt L. SCENE II— Library at Judge Dean's residence— safe at l.— window at right of safe — stage dark — thunder storm continues during scene. Enter, Ralph and Frank, through window. Ralph has dark lantern. Balph. Now, Warren, let me have the kev ! The coast i» «■].-,,. $2 HAUNTED BY A SHADOW ; OF,, HUNTED DOWN. and I'll crack the crib in no time ! Remain here at the window and watch. (goes to safe, unlocks it and opens door Enter, Felix and Barney,l. Felix, (to Ralph) I arrest yon ! Do not attempt to escape, or i'il tire! (Frank bounds through window — Ralph drops lantern and rushes to iciudoiv) Seize him ! seize him ! (Ralph tries to get revolver from pocket — Felix fires Balph. Oh, Heaven! I'm shot! (falls Felix. (^ Barney) Alter the other one; I'll attend to this one! (exit, Barney, through window — Felix examines pulse) Dead! Shot through the heart ! (removes mask — starts back) Good Heavens! It is Hayes — alias Monksly — the man who murdered my old partner. 1 swore to hunt him down, and I have kept my oath. Enter, Barney, through window — Judge Dean, r., in stocking feet, without coat or vest. Barney. Faith, and the bird has flown ! Judge. My God, men! What is going on here? Felix. Don't get excited. Judge! It's all over. Only a case of house-breaking— this man and a pal were cracking your strong box, and we surprised them. That's the whole story, in short. Thanks for the information given by this good fellow, to whom we owe our timety presence here. Barney. Begorra, Judge, there's no thanks due me! I've only done my duty, and may the devil fly away wid me if I iver do less ! I heard thim puttin' up the job, and I squelled to Mr. Bolton, that's all, be jabers ! SCENE 111— Same as Act 1st, Scene 1st. Enter, Judge Dean, r. Judge. How sad it is to find one in whom we trust, turn out badly. No young man stood higher in my esteem than William Warren. Were my information from any less reliable source, I should hesitate in believing it; but Bolton, the detective, has never yet made an error, and I ieel justsfied in placing implicit trust in him. What a bloAv this will be to his mother ! Her whole life is centered in her son. Oh, how can he be the vile wretch that he is? He will bring his mother in sorrow to the grave, and he has already ruined his own bright prospect forever. Enter, Frank, l. Frank. Judge Dean, you may think it rather imprudent in me to call here, after what has occurred between myself and your daugh- ter; but I deem it but justice to myself, to ask an explanation of the matter. Judge. You shall have an explanation. I am informed by a trustworthy person, that you are a very bad character, a — not a fit associate, in fact, for my daughter. Enter, Barney, l. Frank. It is a base lie ! Who dare accuse me thus? Barney. I dare ! HAUNTED BY A SHADOW; OB, HUNTED DOWN, n FranJc. You? I'll have your life, you cursed meddler! {draws revolver Barney, (raises shillelah) Drop that barker, or, he jabers— I'll brain ye ! I will, begorra ! Drop it, I say ! {he drops revolver Enter, Felix, Nora and Mrs. Warren, r. —Mr. Bolton, arrest that man ! He is the accomplice of Hayes, the robber. Felix, {drawing revolver) Put up your hands! (puts handcuffs on) Sooner or later we take them in. Barney. Friends, I have an explanation to make. The man Known as Hayes, and this man, {points to Frank) learned that William Warren was the heir to a large fortune. They met him in California, and this man here, who strikingly resembles Warren in personal appearance, conspired with the other villain to murder Warren ; then they were to return to the east. Wayne — that is this man's correct name — was to assume to be Warren, and attempt to secure the fortune. This plan they have followed as far as they could. They attempted to kill Warren ; but they only wounded him. Thinking him dead, they returned here. This man Wayne played his part well, and you all thought him to be the real William Warren. As eoon'as his wound would permit, Warren followed his enemies, learned their plans — Frank. Great Heavens ! Who are you ? Barney. Your guilty fears betray you ! {tearing off wig and side- whiskers) I am the true William Warren, and 1 denounce you as my would-be murderer! (Frank cowers back in terror — women scream) Mother! Nora! At last my work is finished ! (takes his mother and N< ra by hand Mrs. W. Can it be possible we have been 1' > - deceived ? Barney. Yes, mother, it is true! Nora, i.^e you not a word to .aay to me'? Nora. This is so unexpected to me, I hardly know what to say! It seems strange that we all could have been so deceived. Yes, William, as I said once before, 1 welcome you back to home am? friends. Felix. Pretty good, ain't it, Judge? Judge. It is, indeed! I am astonished beyond measure! Barney. Though unknown to you, my dear mother and Nora, it was I who played the pait of the shadow, Hank Finn, the rough diamond, and Caesar Orangeblossom, and lately, as you all know. Barney O'Toole, the Irish servant. Thus I was ever near to protect you. In fl c future, which now opens brightly before us, 1 shall be your proltctcr, for now the schemes against us have been thwarte 1 and the villains hunted down. TI E END. CUKTAIN. THE CDMMEHCIiLL DRUMMER. A Drama in 3 Acts, by Thorn Melross, for 6 male and 2 female characters. This piece is immense. It is printed from the author's original manuscript, and has been pro- duced with great success by the American Theatre Co. SYNOPSIS. ACT T. Home of the late Richard Marlow. interview between Frank Ross and Lawyer Dudley. The pious deacon and Verda .Miller. Reading the will. Joe's dog collar. Richard Marlow, the l'ahe heir. The child of the Dark Continent in trouble.: Three villains. '"Ten thousand to silence my tongue!" Zadie. the de- serted wife of John Dudley. An attempted murder. Joe's little "barker" interferes. Deacon and Joe. Frank^gfc*j|^i ; his resolve to become a "Commercial Drummer." Zj Wfcrda a home. Mr. Dudley's proposal to Verda, and the raBl^^rerstanding. Murder of Deacon Foote, and Frank accused. The struggle, "life or death !" ACT II. Zadie, Yeida, and the tramp. "Painted benches." "My kingdom for some soup!" Booth and Zadie. Attempted murder of Zadie; Ashfcor, the tramp interferes, and makes Dudley hand over a "William." Booth and the Indian. Too much beer. The stolen will. Joe in the barrel. Target shooting. Verda' s refusal to marry Dudley. Abduction of Verda, and Joe knocked down. ACT III. Ashtor and Booth. Corn plasters; "There's millions in them!" Olie, the Swede. Zadie, the Census taker. Two "bummers!" Rescue of Verda by Zadie. Frank discovered by Richard, as Booth. "He must die!" A job for Olie. "In the soup!" Hot and cold boxes. Olie and Booth to the rescue of Zadie. Explanations. A new version of McGinty. A love scene. Capture of Verda. Supposed death of Booth. Fright and death of Dudley. Capture of Richard. Frank and Verda secure the fortune at last. Zadie avenged and the "Commercial Drummer" sells corr plasters no more. THE IntElli^GncE DfficG. An original Ethiopian Sketch in 1 Scene for 3 male char- acters — as produced at Tony Pastor's Opera House. This sketch is extremely ludicrous — costumes modern — time in representation 15 minutes. ¥ .H-mes' Plays — Continued. ^ no. Mr FARCES AND COMEDIETTAS. 129 132 12 166 30 169 80 78 65 31 21 123 20 175 8 86 22 84 225 49 72 19 42 188 220 148 218 224 233 154 184 274 209 13 66 271 116 120 103 50 140 74 35 47 95 11 99 82 182 127 228 106 139 231 235 69 158 23 208 212 32 Aar-u-ag-oos 2 Actor and Servant ?...„ 1 A Capital Match 3 ATexan Mother-in-Law 4 A Day Wei! Spent 7 A Regular Fix 2 Alarmingly Suspicious 4 An Awfi.l Criminal 3 An Unwelcome Return 3 A Pet of the Public 4 A Romantic Attachment 3 A Thrilling Item 3 A Ticket of Leave 3 Betsey Baker 2 Better Half 5 Black vs. White 4 Captain Smith 3 Cheek Will Win 3 Cupids Capers 4 Der^" c rises 1 De , 5 Did . ^ 4 Domestic uei.^.oy 1 Dutch Prize Fighter 3 Dutchy vs. Nigger 3 Eh? Wl at Did You Say 3 Everybody Astonished 4 Fooling with the Wrong Man 2 Freezing a Mother-in-Law... 2 Fun in a Post Office 4 Family Discipline Family Jars 5 Goose with the Golden Eggs.. 5 Give Me My Wife 3 Hans, the Dutch J. P 3 Hans Brummel's Cafe 5 Hash 4 H. M. S. Plum 1 How Sister Paxey got her Child Baptized 2 How She has Own Way 1 How He Popped the Quest'n. 1 How to Tame M-in-Law 4 How Stout Your Getting 5 In the Wrong Box 3 In the Wrong Clothes 5 John Smith 5 Jumbo Jum 4 Killing Time 1 Kittie's Wedding Cake....- 1 Lick Skillet Wedding 2 LaUderbach's Little Surprise 3 Lodgings for Two « 3 Matrimonial Bliss 1 Match for a Mother-in-Law.. 2 More Blunders than one 4 Mother's Fool 6 Mr. Hudson's Tiger Hunt 1 1 My Heart's in Highlands 4 V*y Precious Betsey 4 My Turn Next 4 My Wife's Relations 4 186 273 1 44 1 244 2 33 6 246 5 57 4 217 3 1K5 ?> •195 1 258 2 159 3 171 ] 180 2 267 1 48 2 138 2 115 3 55 U 243 4 232 1 238 1 270 3 1 1 137 40 (J 245 1 38 131 1 101 1 167 2 68 1 54 2 253 3 28 3 142 1 276 fl63 •> 7 1 269 213 1 151 3 56 1 70 2 135 2 147 155 3 3 111 3 1 3 157 2 204 n 15 ii 172 i 98 a 222 3 214 1 145 1 190 3 249 4 27 3 230 4 153 m r. My Day and Now-a-Days 1 My Neighbor's Wife 3 3 Obedience „.*. 1 2 Old Clothei 3 On the Sly 3 2 Othello 4 1 Paddy Miles' Boy 5 2 Paten r Washing Machine. 4 1 Persecuted Dutchman 6 3 Poor Pilicody 2 3 Prof. Bones 'Latest Invention 5 Quiet Family 4 4 Rough Diamond „ 4 3 Ripples „ 2 Room 44 2 Schnaps m 1 1 Sewing Circle of Period 5 S. H. A. M. Pinafore 3 3 Somebody's Nobody .. 3 2 Sports on a Lark 3 Stage Struck Yankee 4 2 Strawberry Shortcake..... 2 Slick and Skinner , 5 Slasher and Crasher 5 2 Taking the Census „ 1 1 That Mysterious B'dle 2 2 Ticket Taker 3 The Bewitched Closet...- 5 2 The Cigarette 4 2 The Coming Man „..„.., 3 1 Turn Him Out „ 3 2 The Sham Professor 4 The Two T. J's 4 2 The Best Cure 4 1 Thirty-three Next Birthday.. 4 2 Tit for Tat 2 1 The Printer and His Devils.. 3 1 Trials of a Country Editor..., 6 2 The Wonderful Telephone.... 3 1 Unjust Justice 6 2 Vermont Wool Dealer 5 3 Wanted a Husband 2 1 Wooing Under Difficulties-.. 5 3 Which will he Marry 2 8 Widower's Trials —.,.—« 4 5 Waking Him Up~ _.. 1 2 Why they Joined the Re- beccas .... 4 Yankee Duelist „ 3 1 Yankee Peddler 7 3 ETHIOPIAN FARCES. Academy of Stars .—.... 6 An Unhappy Pair 1 1 Black Shoemaker » 4 2 Black Statue „... 4 2 Colored Senators 3 Chops 3 Cuff's Luck .«. 2 1 Crimps Trip 5 Double Election 1 Fetter Lane to Gravesend...- 2 Hamlet the Dainty 6 1 Haunted House - 2 rh ifi gj 016 102 634 7 #>> iimBS ? Plays— Continued. ETHIOPIAN FARCE S-CONT'UED. Handy Andy ~ 2 Hypochondriac The 2 Incompatibility of Temper... 1 2 Joe's Vis t 2 1 Mischievous Nigger 4 2 Midnight Colic 2 1 Musical Darkey 2 Nobody's Moke 5 2 No Cure No Pay 3 1 Not as Deaf as He Seeaas 3 Old Dad's Cabin 2 1 OldPompey 1 1 Other People's Children 3 2 Pomp's Pranks •'. Quarrel ome Servants 3 Rooms to Let 2 1 School o Seeing Bosting...... 3 U Sham Doctor 3 3 16,000 Years Ago .«. 3 Sport with a Sportsman. 2 Stage Struck Darkey 2 1 Struck by Lightning 2 2 Stocks Up, Stocks Down 2 u That Boy Sam 3 ] That Awful Carpet Bag 3 3 The Select School 5 24 236 247 77 88 256 il28 250 90 61 231 150 109 134 177 96 107 133 179 94 25 92 241 10 64 252 122 118 The Popcorn Man. 6 The Studio 108 Those Awful Boys 5 4 Twain's Dodging ;j 197 Tricks 5 3 1 3 198 Uncle Jeff 5 •> 170 U.S. Mail 2 2 - 4lrt Vice Versa 3, 1 206 Villkens and Dinah 4 1 210 Virginia Mummy 6 1 203 Who Stole the Chickens 1 ] 205 William Tell 4 156 Wig-Maker and I lis Servants 3 GUIDE BOOKS. 17 Hints on Elocution. 130 Hints to Amateurs.. CANTATA. 215 On to Victory TABLEAUX. 250 Festival of Days PANTOMIME. 260 Cousin John's Album. 4 6 — <^*« MAKE YOUR OWN WIGS! »:>o^o~