PHILIP GREY, 
 
 - A DRAMA BY - 
 GEORGE C. OLIVER. 
 
PHILIP GREY: 
 
 A OR A MA IN RIVK ACTS, 
 
 GEORGE C. OLIVER. 
 
 Copyright, 1899, by George C. Oliver, of Rochester, N. Y., U. S. A. 
 All rights reserved. 
 
 ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
 1902. 
 
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PHILIP GREY 
 
 A C T I. 
 
 SCENE I. — Near viezv of Haddington Castle. LawJi, luith 
 shade trees up and down r. and l. Garden seats L. C. 
 Basket with grass and leaves dozvn l. c. Time— a slim- 
 mer afternoon . Mnsie. hMM discovered down R. c, rak- 
 ing lawn. LuciNDA seated in garden seat, reading. 
 
 Enter Maggie witli box, r. i. e., and crosses to c. 
 
 lyUC. {looks up and calls). Mag-gie! 
 
 Mag. [stops). Yis, mum. {crosses to h. c.) 
 
 Luc. What have you there ? 
 
 Mag. a box, mum. 
 
 Luc. (vexed). Indeed? Did you suppose for one moment 
 1 thought you had a C07V under your arm ? What have you 
 in that box ? 
 
 Mag. (smiting). Indade, Oi have the most beautifulest 
 bouquit o' flowers ye iver sit yer chue oyes on, fur the d'ar, 
 young Lady Marion; bliss her purty oyes! If there were 
 iver an angel on this woide 'arth, she's jist thot wahu. {raises 
 outspread hand. ) 
 
 Luc. But from whom did you receive it, Maggie? 
 
 Mag. Oh, it's from Bertie, the jude. {aside) Divil o' bit 
 o' good it will do him, ahnyhow. 
 
 Luc. Now, Maggie, you must not be disrespectful, 
 
 Mag. But, Miss Lucindy, Oi think he's the mo-ost con- 
 timtiblist croquitte Oi iver sit me chue oyes on, so there 
 naow 
 
 Luc. Here! here! Maggie, Mag-gie! 
 
 Mag. Ye can " Maggie — Maggie " all ye want to, but Oi 
 have me own r'asons fur it. 
 
SC. I.J PHIUP GREY. 9 
 
 Luc. Well now, just tell me what your reasons are. 
 Mag. Well, firstly of all, he axed me to give him a kiss, 
 and thot aint all. 
 
 Luc. My stars! {raises hands in horror). 
 Abe. {calling) Sambo! 
 
 Mag. {nudging Lucinda). Here comes the jude! 
 Abe. {calling). Sambo! {beckons). You come heah! (Mag- 
 gie rnns, dozvn x,. c.) 
 
 Sambo, {without) Yes, dad, Ah's comin'! {Enters quickly, 
 I.. I. E., and collides with Maggie, doivn l. c. Both fall; 
 overturtiing basket. Abe laughs aloud. Enter Albert, 
 R. I. E., and Joins Lucinda, l. c; they shake hands, cross up 
 I., c, and exeunt, i,. u. E. ) 
 
 Mag. {rises and strikes Sambo on head ivithbox.) You 
 little nagur, you! 
 
 Sam. {rises quickly) Heah, heah! What yo' doin'! You 
 bettah be keerful how yo' flo'ish dat box 'round mah head! 
 Ah aint no brick-top! 
 
 Abe. {crosses to c. ) Now, chil'en, stop yo' qua'lin'. Yo' 
 bofh go right to wo'k an' pick up all dese leaves an' put 'em 
 in de basket, while yo' ol' dad goes an' gets his suppah. 
 {Exit L. u. E.) 
 
 Sam. Now, Maggie, yo' must help me pick up all dese 
 leaves 'fo' Missie Marion gets home. 
 
 Mag. Now, Sambo, will ye pl'ase axcuse me this toime? 
 Sam. Axcuse yo'? No, sah! Brick-top, yo' got jest as 
 much right to cleah up dis mess as Ah hab! 
 
 Mag. Indade! Now, wouldn't Oi make a purty spictacle 
 down on me hands and knaes cl'anin' the lawn wid a con- 
 timptible little black nagur-monkey ? 
 
 Sam. {sits upon oveiturned basket). Say, Maggie, what 
 3^0' got in dat box ? 
 
 Mag. {sits upon basket.) It's a prisent fur Lady Marion; 
 bliss her purt}^ oyes! {Music.) 
 
 Enter Philip aud Marion, r. u. e.; they cross, up c; 
 Philip remains, up c; Marion ciosses to l. c, behind 
 garden seats, holds up hand to silence Philip, and crosses 
 on tiptoe, down l. c, behind Sambo and Maggie. 
 
 Sam. Did Marser Grey send dat to Missie Marion ? Say, 
 
lO PHILIP GREY. [act I 
 
 Maggicj wouldn't it be nice for me an' yo' to go an' live wif 
 Missie Marion, when she an' Marser Grey gets mar-ried? 
 {Maggip: spies Marion and exits quickly, l. i. e. Sambo 
 laughs aloud and pauses. Marion laughs heartily and 
 Philip crosses, down c. Sambo spies Marion.) O laws! 
 {runs off, L. I. E.) 
 
 Marion, {joins Philip, down c. ) Those children can never 
 agree ; it is so amusing to hear them. Poor Sambo! He 
 looks so funny. 
 
 Philip. I think myself that Sambo is quite a character; 
 but, my darling, do not try to change the subject. I beg of 
 you to think seriously of my proposal. 
 
 Marion. Now, Philip, you do not think for one moment 
 that I have forgotten it, and, were it possible, I think there 
 exists a certain young gentleman who would quite frequently 
 remind me of it. But do tell me — have you spoken to papa yet? 
 
 Philip. Yes, dear Marion; last night I asked Lord Murry 
 for the hand of his daughter, {pauses.) 
 
 Marion, {eagerly, smiling and with clasped hands). And 
 his answer ? 
 
 Philip. Oh, I tremble, when I think of it! Why, he laughed 
 at me! 
 
 Marion, {starts) Why! 
 
 Philip. And with such contempt and withering scorn! — It 
 seemed to freeze the very blood in my veins and sink deeply in 
 my heart!— That /, Philip Grey, a plebeian, should dare to 
 aspire to the hand of his daughter, Lady Marion! His answer 
 was, '■'■No! a thousand times, no! And should you mention 
 such a subject to me again, I shall have you turned from the 
 premises!" {spies Marion weeping.) O, my darling, I should 
 not have told you this, but I am so afraid he will take you from 
 me! He will never ^\v^ his consent! {embraces Marion.) 
 
 Marion, {ceases zueeping) Dear Philip, this has given me 
 such a start; I was almost dazed for an instant. But now, I am 
 keenly alive to all the humiliation that you have undergone for 
 my sake; but it only proves to me the more clearly how deeply 
 you love me. Yet, as deeply as you love me, you must not for- 
 get that you are asking papa to part with his only child and 
 that upon the event of my marriage rests the honor of the proud 
 name of the Earl of Haddington. But this is a new side to my 
 
SC. Il] PHII.IP GREY. II 
 
 father's character; I never knew of him to be unkind to any one 
 before. Even the humblest cottagers on our estate, he treats 
 with the greatest of kindness and consideration, and how he 
 could reproach, yea, even scorn, the one whom I love, is beyond 
 my conception, {aside) and he, one of nature's noble men ! 
 {aloud) Philip, did you tell him of my love for you? 
 
 Philip, He would not listen to a word I had to say. 
 
 Marion. Ah, well! I shall ask papa myself, for I know he 
 will give his consent. He has never denied my slightest wish, 
 not even when I was a little child at his knee, and, surely, he 
 will not make me unhappy now. I will ask him to-night. 
 
 Philip. Oh, no! Do not ask him to-night, but plead with 
 your mother to intercede for us, and, dear Marion, since you 
 are so sure that your father will give his consent, pray let me 
 make you my wife to-night, and then all the fathers in the 
 U7iiverse cannot take you from me! I know I am unworthy of 
 you and far beneath you in station, but God knows, I love you, 
 and I cannot give you up! 
 
 Marion, {sobs) O Philip! 
 
 Philip. And after you return home to-night as my wife and 
 show him our marriage certificate, I know he will overlook it 
 and forgive us. 
 
 Marion. O Philip, I cannot! I cannot! 
 
 Philip, {crosses, down r, c.) Then you do not love me! 
 
 Marion, {crosses, down r, c.) Oh, do not say that, dear 
 Philip, for I do love you! 
 
 Philip. Then prove your love and be fny wife to-night! 
 { They cross, down c.) 
 
 Marion. I will prove it! I will be your wife to-night! 
 
 Philip. Then swear it! 
 
 Marion. No, no! But I promise, and a Murry {pointing 
 heavenward) 7iever breaks his word! {Music. Tableau.) 
 
 SCENE II- — Drawing-room of Haddington Castle, richly fur- 
 furnished . Curtained arch c, in flat, with interior backing . 
 Doors, r, I. E. and l. i. E. Long couch up r. c. Fireside, 
 without fif^e, r. Sofa down r, c. Elegant table c, with 
 large easy chair and footstool to r, and rocking chair and 
 footstool to L. Circular rest holding palms and statuary up 
 L. c. Piano set diagonally at l., with stool. Large square 
 
12 PHII.IP GREY. [act I 
 
 rug covermg nearly the whole room, and smaller rugs. 
 Chandelier. Time — evening of the same day. Music. 
 Lady Murry discovered seated in rocking chair at table, 
 7'eadirig. 
 
 Footman, {enteriftg c.k., ami ou}icing) Mr. Stanley. 
 Enter A\:bu^t, c. e. Exit Footman, c. e. 
 
 Ai.B. {crossing, up C.) Ah, good evening, Auntie. 
 
 I/Y. MuR. {rises and crosses, up c. ) Why, Bertie! I am so 
 glad to see you. ( They shake hands.) 
 
 Ai,B. How happy I am to be back once mo'e to the dea' ol' 
 castle! Ev'wything looks so familia', and. Auntie, you ah look- 
 ing so well. 
 
 Ly. Mur. And, Bertie, we're all delighted to have you back 
 again. I suppose you have graduated from college with high 
 honors, {crosses to rocking chair and becomes seated. Ai^berT 
 crosses to easy chair.) 
 
 AiyB. Hono's! Don't mention college to me! I'm so sick of 
 the wo'd, fo' it means [2'ery raf)idly, counting on fingers) Latin, 
 Gweek, Twigonometw}-, Thewapeutics, Obstetwics, Dietetics — 
 
 Ly. Mur. {laughing and putting hands to ears) Oh, do stop, 
 Bertie! Stop! Stop! 
 
 AivB. Embwyology, Histology, and the Lawd knows what 
 else! Now Auntie, I nni out fo' a good time; the fust on the 
 p'ogwam comes this evening — Lady Montwose's weception. I 
 pwesume you ah going, {sits in easy chair.) 
 
 Ly. Mur. Well, no, Bertie. Your uncle is not feeling so 
 well this evening, so I believe I shall remain at home; but your 
 cousin. Lady Marion, is going to attend; she has just gone to 
 her room to be dressed, {rings table bell.) 
 
 Enter Maggie, r. i. e., crosses behind Aebert to Lady 
 Murray, and bows. 
 Ly. Mur. Bring in some refreshments. 
 Mag. Yis, me lady, {boivs and exit, r. i. e.) 
 
 Enter Lucinda, c. e., knitting, and crosses, up c. 
 Luc. [bozi's) Good evening, Al-1-bert. 
 
 Alb. {bows) Good evening, Auntie. Auntie, I wish you 
 would not call me Albut; it sounds so cold and fo'mal. Butie 
 sounds much bettah. {rises.) 
 
SC. Il] PHII^IP GREY. 
 
 Luc. But bless me! {walks iozuard Ai^brrt and points at his 
 large button-hole bouquet) You have a beautiful bouquet there! 
 Could you not have found a larger one ? I am sure you will be 
 the lion of the evening. 
 
 Ai.B. Do you weally think so, Auntie? 
 
 IvUC. Auntie! You simpleton! 
 
 Alb. Auntie, yviWyou accompany me to the weception ? 
 Luc. [eagerly) Why, yes, Albert! I will go! 
 Alb. And I am shuah, Auntie, 
 
 With my simplicities, 
 And youah eccentiuicities, 
 We shall cut a gvveat swell; 
 ril be the lion, and you'll be the belle/ 
 {without diazvling.) But for the Lord's sake, donH take your 
 knitting along! {sits in easy chair and laughs.) 
 
 Enter Maggie with tray, tumblers, and bottle ofiuine, r. i. e., 
 crosses behind Albert to table, puts bottle and tumblers on 
 table, crosses to r. i. e., and exit. Lucinda turns from 
 Albert /;/ anger and crosses, down l. c. Lady Murry 
 and Albert drink. 
 
 Luc. {aside) Ohl Auntie! I do get so out of patience with 
 that conceited simpleton! I do not see what sister is thinking 
 about for to have such people around her, and, as for Lord 
 Murry, I have no patience with him whatever, for to allow that 
 man, Philip Grey, to be continually dangling after Lady Marion. 
 He will come to his senses, when it is too late. Then it will be 
 "Oh, my ! Why didn't you tell me so ? " Just as if / were his 
 daughter's keeper! Humph! Indeed! I have enough to do to 
 look out for my own precious self. Sometimes I think Philip 
 Grey is smiling at me; I'll soon cut him short, if he gets too 
 familiar. I tell you, you have to look out for the men; I 
 wouldn't give a snap {sjiaps fingers) for any of them! {to Lady 
 Murry) Lady Marion would like to consult you about her 
 jewels, {crosses to c.) 
 
 Ly. Mur. {rises) Bertie, I will return presently, {bozcs. 
 Ki^n^^^ bows. Lucinda and Lady Murry crvss, up c, and 
 exeunt, c. e. Enter Maggie, r. i. e., crosses in f-ont of hj^^nv^t 
 to table, and gather's up bottle and tumblers.) 
 
 Alb. Now, Maggie, if you only wuh a young lady, I would 
 take you to the weception to-night. 
 
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 Mag. {pointing at bouquet on Albert's coat) Not on yer 
 loife wid thot bouquit! 
 
 Alb. {rises and puts arm around Maggie's neck and hand 
 under her chi7i, ptetending to kiss her) Ah, Maggie! {laughs). 
 
 Mag. {screams) Oh, get out wid ye! Get out wid ye! Stop 
 chickin' me under the chin! Don't ye know Oi got a sore toot'- 
 ache? {jerks away from Albert and exit quickly ivith bottle 
 and glasses, r. i. e. Entet Lady Murry, c. e., crosses to c, 
 and sits in locking chair.) 
 
 Alb. {crosses to r. i. e., closes door, crosses to c. E., looks into 
 next room, glances toward l. i. E., crosses to easy chair, and sits) 
 Auntie, I am glad we ah alone, as I desiah a few wo'ds in pwi- 
 vate with you. Now, Auntie, who is to be Lady Marion's 
 esco't this evening? 
 
 Ly. Mur. Why, Mr. Grey is to accompany her. 
 
 Alb. Well, I think you had bettah look out fo' Mistah 
 Gwey; I think he is paying huh a gweat deal of attention. 
 {Music.) 
 
 Ly. Mur. Why, Bertie, you astonish me! (iiw/'t'r Marion, 
 C. E.) Mr. Grey is a gentleman. 
 
 Marion, {crossing to l. c.) Yes, mother dear, he is a gen- 
 tleman, {bows to Albert.) 
 
 Alb. {rises and bozus) Aw I Good evening, ladies, {to 
 Marion) Cousin, I shall see you at the weception. (Marion 
 and Lady Murry bow to Albert. He crosses, up c, and exit, 
 C. E.) 
 
 Marion, {turns to Lady Murry, holds out arms, and smiles) 
 Well, mamma, will I do ? {turns around slowly.) 
 
 Ly. Mur. Yes, my darling, your costume is very becoming 
 — you look lovely! But, Marion, does your father know who is 
 to be your escort this evening? 
 
 Marion. Escort! Why, how strangely you speak, mother 
 dear! Surely papa has no objections to Mr. Gi^ey. 
 
 Ly. Mur. Marion, my child, wouldn't you rather have had 
 your cousin Albert escort you this evening ? 
 
 Marion. Oh, no., mother! I would not enjoy the reception 
 if Mr. Grey were not with me. 
 
 Ly. Mur. {starts) Why, Marion! You shock me! 
 
 Marion. Mother, I thought yovi knew that I love Philip 
 Grey, and, mamma dear, he loves me and wants to make me his 
 
SC. Il] PHII^IP GREY. 15 
 
 wife, and I am sure you will give your consent, {crosses to Lady 
 
 MURRY.) 
 
 IvY. MuR. Why, Marion, you frighten me! Do not mention 
 such a thing! Your father wouldn't listen to such a proposal. 
 He has higher plans for you, my dear child. Why, he thinks 
 there's not a peer in all Europe that is worthy the hand of his 
 daughter, 
 
 Marion, {sits on foot stool at Lady Murry's/"^^/, rests head 
 iu mother's lap, and sobs) O mother, do not say that! I love 
 Philip Grey, and I cannot live without him! Won't you plead 
 with father? 
 
 Ly. Mur. Oh, I cannot, my child! Why, I would be afraid 
 to mention such a subject to your father. 
 
 Marion, [weeping) Oh, do not say that, dear mother, you 
 who have been so kind and indulgent to me all m}^ life! I'm 
 sure, if you would plead with father, he would give his consent; 
 I know he would listen \.o you. 
 
 Ly. Mur. O Marion, it is utterly impossible! I cannot! 
 
 Marion, {ceases weeping, rises, stands to l. (9/"Lady Murry, 
 with haughty determination and anger) Mother, you must! 
 {stamps foot) For if he does not give his consent, I shall enter 
 a convent and be dead to the world forever ! 
 
 Ly. Mur. {rises, with quivering voice) No! no! Do not say 
 that, my darling! I luill plead with your father! {crosses to 
 Marion and throws arms about her neck. Music.) 
 
 Marion, {zueeping) O dear mamma! You are so kind and 
 good! {embraces Lady Murry.) 
 
 Enter Lord Murry, r. i. e., supported by Abe at his right and 
 Footman at his left, followed by Lucinda with large pil- 
 low cushion. 
 
 Ly. Mur. (/;/ a stage whisper to Marion) Marion! Here's 
 your father! (Lord Murry, Abe, and Footman cj'oss to easy 
 chair. Marion crosses, down l. c. Lady Murry i-emains 
 standing, left of rocking chair . Lucinda crosses to easy chair. 
 Abe and Footman help Lord Murry into same. Lucinda 
 places pillow cushion under Lord Murry's /?<?«</. Marion /^ 
 zuiping her eyes and faces iv. Enter Maggie, r. i. e. Abe 
 crvsses to R. i. E. and exit. Footman cr'osses, up c, and exit, 
 c. E.) 
 
l6 PHILIP GREY. [act I 
 
 Mag. (crosses behind Lord Murky and Lady Murry to L. c. 
 — to Marion.) Me lady, the carriage is at the door. (Lucinda 
 crosses, up c, and exit, c. k.) 
 
 Ly. Muk. Yes, my daughter, I would not delay. (Maggie 
 crosses to i.. i. e. and exit. Marion cwsses to Lady Mukry and 
 kisses her.) 
 
 Marion. Good-bye, mamma, {crosses behind table to right of 
 Lord Murry and stands before him) Good-bye, papa. 
 
 Ld. MuR. {takes her hand) My! What a bonny lassie! Why 
 do you leave the room as soon as your old father enters ? 
 
 Marion. Why, papa; I'm going to the reception to-night 
 with Mr. Grey. 
 
 Ld. Mur. Oh, it seems to me that Mr. Gre)^ is taking up a 
 great deal of your time. I shall be getting jealous of him. 
 
 Marion. Now, papa; you do not mean that, {smiles.) 
 
 Ld. Mur. Then you do love your poor old father just a 
 little ? 
 
 Marion, {smiles) No, not o. little, hniagjeat deal, {throws 
 arms around Lord Murry's neck and kisses him.) 
 
 Ld. Mur. {kisses Marion) Well, my daughter, I shall not 
 detain you any longer. 
 
 Marion. Well, good-bye, papa. I shall try to be home by 
 eleven. 
 
 Ld. Mur. Good-bye, my child. (Marion crosses, up c, and 
 exit, c. E.) 
 
 Ly. Mur. {sits in rocking chair.) I am glad you are looking 
 so much better to-night, my lord. Does the doctor think that 
 you are on the gain ? 
 
 Ld. Mur. Yes, he thinks I am improving; but, my dear, I 
 have been thinking seriously about our child, Marion. I would 
 so like to see her happily settled in life before I die. 
 
 Ly. Mur. My lord, since you have mentioned the subject, I 
 have noticed that Mr. Grey seems very fond of our daughter. 
 
 Ld. Mur. {contemptuously) Yes, the ungrateful villain! Do 
 not mention his name in connection with Marion! I hate him! 
 
 Ly. Mur. Why, Lord Murry! I never heard you speak in 
 such a manner of any gentleman before! What objections have 
 you to Philip Grey as a suitor for the hand of our daughter? 
 
 Ld. Mur. {rises quickly and staggers, very angrily) Silence, 
 Lady Murry! Can it be possible that your ladyship looks upon 
 his suit with favor? Why, I'm really astonished/ 
 
SC. Tl] PHILIP GREY. 17 
 
 Ly. Mur, {rises) Stop, my lord, until you hear what I have 
 to say. Now, suppose Marion loves Philip Grey. Would you 
 break her tender little heart and blight her pure, innocent young 
 life just for w^orldly ambition and family pride? Oh, I beg of 
 you, my lord, to be lenient wdth our child, for I am sure she 
 does love Philip Grey ! 
 
 Ld. Mur. Enough, your ladyship! {sarcastically) I'm not 
 fond of dramatic scenes. I would sooner see Marion lying cold 
 and dead, than the wife of such a man as Philip Grey! There 
 has never been any of our family, for generations back, that 
 has made a mesalliance, and I will not have the finger of scorn 
 
 pointed at the daughter of the Earl of Haddington and, 
 
 moreover, I do not think Marion would sloop to such a mar- 
 riage. 
 
 Ly. Mur. Lord Murry, Marion will act as her heart dictates, 
 ior yotc know she is a Murry; I pray you will deal gently with 
 her. {sobs) Do not blight her pure, young life and crush every 
 hope in her bosom, for love is a sacred sentiment and cannot be 
 bought or sold! Renieviber she is our only child — our little 
 Marion! 
 
 Ld. Mur. {staggering, sloivly crosses to right of ce,., and 
 pulls back a drapery, sarcastically) Lady Murry, is it not time 
 for you to retire? 
 
 Ly. Mur. {crossing quickly, up c, haughtily arid with eyes 
 sparkling with indignation) Lord Murry, I will retire with 
 pleasure! {crosses before Lord Murry. and szueeps out, c. E. 
 He lets the drapery fall, crosses and luith staggering steps to easy 
 chair, falling into same.) 
 
 Ld. Mur. This excitement is killing me! {rings table bell. 
 Enter A.BU, R. i. K., crosses to Lord Murry and bozas. Lord 
 Murry to Abe) Bring in some refreshments. 
 
 Abe. Yes, marser. {bozas, crosses to r. i. e., and exit.) 
 
 Ld. Mur. Oh, if I only had a strong arm and a stout heart 
 now, to ward off this impending cloud, that is slowly, but surely, 
 creeping, creeping upon nie and about to burst forth in all its 
 darkness and fury to hurl me to the grave! {throws up clinched 
 hands, with tremulous voice) O, my child, my child! I cannot 
 give you rip! {Enter Abe with tray, tumblers, and bottle of 
 wine, R. I. E., crosses to Lord Murry, bows, and puts bottle and 
 tumblers upon table.) Do not retire until Lady Marion returns. 
 
18 PHILIP GREY. [act I 
 
 Abe. Yes, marser. (crosses, doiun r. c, aside) Golh^ Ah's 
 pow'ful sleepy, {stretches limbs, crosses to r. i. E., and exit.) 
 
 IvD. MUR. [drifiks zvine) Now, I must be firm, and it will all 
 pass over like a horrible dream, {looks at his zvatch—nmsic.) 
 'Tis near midnight, and Marion promised to be home by eleven. 
 Ah, well! 'Tis the way with youth; time flies on golden wings, 
 and I cannot reproach my little one, even if she is late. 
 
 Enter Marion, c. e., and crosses quickly to 
 Lord Murry. 
 
 Marion. Why, father dear, I did not think that 3^ou would 
 sit up and wait for me. 
 
 IvD. Mur. Marion, surely you are not annoyed because your 
 old father waited for his good-night kiss? {holds out arms to 
 Marion.) 
 
 Marion, {throzvs arms around Lord Murry's neck) Then, 
 papa, you do love your daughter! 
 
 Ld. Mur. Yes, my darling; better than any one in the 
 whole world; yea, e'en better than life itself! Why there's 
 nothing that I would not sacrifice for your happiness — except 
 my honor, lassie! 
 
 Marion, {stands erect and eyes Lord INIurry keenly) N'o- 
 thing, papa ? 
 
 Ld. Mur. Nothing, my darling! 
 
 Marion. Oh, I am so glad you love me, papa, for now, I 
 know you W\\\fo7^give your Maidon! 
 
 Ld. Mur. {looking tip) Forgive yow.'^. 
 
 Marion. Now, papa, suppose I did something without 3'our 
 permission, and 'twere to gratify the dearest wish of my heart, 
 but were a little afraid to ask you, 
 
 Ld. Mur. Marion, is your old father such an ogre that 
 you're afraid to speak to him ? 
 
 Marion. Oh, no! You're the dearest old papa in the world. 
 {pats Lord Murry on the face, takes an envelope containitig a 
 paper, from bosom, and hands envelope luith paper to Lord 
 Murry) Look at this! {Music.) 
 
 Ld. Mur. {receiving envelope with paper, rising, and smiling) 
 Ah, what's this — another invitation ? {zvipes his spectacles, puts 
 them on, takes paper from envelope, imf olds paper, reads for 
 a feiv seconds to himself, and starts, horrified. Marion re- 
 
SC. it] PHTLTP GTIEY. 19 
 
 mains standing by easy chair, anxiously luaiiiug) What ! 
 What! Mar-ried? {throzvs up clinched hands and staggers, 
 catching hold of table) Oh! O heavens! {tears paper to shreds 
 and hurls them to the floor ^ 
 
 Marion, {rushing toiuard Lord Murry zvith outstretched 
 arms and picking up the shreds) O father! What have you 
 done! Did you not know 'twas our marriage certificate ? 
 
 Ld. Mur. {veiy angrily) What have jfc'w done! {pointing to 
 c. E.) Go! You are no longer a daughter of mine! Never let 
 vie see your face again ! Go! 
 
 Marion, {weeps) O papa, papa! You do not know what 
 you are say-ing! You must not talk that way to j'our Marion! 
 
 Ld. Mur, Mrs. Grey, do not call me father! I say, ''Go!'' 
 
 Marion, {sobs) O papa! Could you have the heart to drive 
 iue from your door? I cannot go away and leave you, papa! 
 
 Ld. Mur. Marion, you have used such infamous deception! 
 You would not even ask your poor, old father, who would 
 sooner have the cold fingers of Death clutching his feeble old 
 heart than harm one hair of your dear, little head! {places hand 
 on Marion's head, turns and faces x,., and puts kerchief to 
 eyes.) 
 
 Marion, {sobs) ^ut, father! I love Philip Grey! Won't 
 you forgive us ? I plead for him as well as for myself! 
 
 Ld. Mur. {faces Marion) I will forgive you under one con- 
 sideration — and that is, you must give up Philip Grey! 
 
 Marion, {stamps foot, scornfully and firmlyf) No! Never! 
 
 Ld. Mur. {pointing to c. e.) Then go! {Music.) 
 
 Marion, {zvith quivering voice) Yes; I— will— go {sobs) — 
 never, never to return to the old home, where I have been so 
 happy! I thought I was loved by all — ''e'en better than life it- 
 self" — but I zvas mistaken! Instead of ^ father's love, I have 
 one who would blight my life with \\\.'s, fal se , empty pride! Oh, 
 yes, I will go azjuay! Twenty-four hours ago, I was a child and 
 would have trembled at the thought of going; but, nozu, I am a 
 zvoman and a Murry, capable of enduring till the bitter end! 
 
 Ld. Mur. {pointing to c. E.) Go! Go to the zuretch zvho has 
 taken you from me! Go to him and see if he will deal as kindly 
 with you as /, your old father! (Marion crosses to easy chair 
 and holds out hands pleadingly to Lord Murry) Go! I dis- 
 ozvn and disinherit you! I never zjuish to see your face again! 
 
20 PHILIP GREY. [act II 
 
 Marion, [crosses, up c, and turns, facing Lord Murry, 
 who crosses, down r. c. Marion sobs) O -papa, /orgive me\ 
 For-give rnQl {crosses at i,. of table, doiun c.) I cannot go and 
 leave you and dear viani-ma! {clasps hands and faces r.) Oh, 
 have I got to go ? Papa, are you quite sure that you wont be 
 lonely without your Marion ? Ah, what will you do for your 
 good-night kiss f [Jlhisic.) You know how long you waited 
 for it to-night! {Enter Lady Murry quickly, c. '^., followed by 
 Abe, Lucinda, Sambo, and Maggik, in order.) 
 
 Ld. Mur. {firmly, pointing to c. E., and facing Marion) 
 ''Go!'' Isay,— "C^/" 
 
 Marion, {spying Lady Murry, screams, throws up arms, 
 and falls) O main-ma! 
 
 Ly. Mur. {crosses quickly, doivn c, at i,. of table to Marion, 
 and stands at i.. of Marion, throiving up clinched hand — to 
 Lord Murry, defiantly) She shall not — go! (Lord Murry 
 starts and stares at Lady Murry. Abe crosses to Lord Murry, 
 standing back of him a little toiuard the left. Lucinda crosses, 
 down I,, c, facing r. Maggie crosses to l. c, facing Lord 
 Murry. vSambo crosses to r. c, facing Lord Murry. 
 Marion struggles to her knees, holding out arms to Lord 
 Murry.) 
 
 Abe. {kneels to Lord Murry, holding out arms to him and 
 weeping) Please, niarser, doan drive pooah Missie Marion away, 
 fo' all will be da'kness, an' ol' Abe will know no moah sunshine 
 when she is gone! 
 
 Ld. Mur. {pointiiig to c. e. — to Marion) Go! 
 
 Marion, {holding out arms to Lord Muijry feebly and in 
 
 great agony) O-h-h! Mer-r-cy! 
 
 Ld. Mur. {pointing to c. E.) Go-o! {Music. Tableau.) 
 
 end of act i. 
 
 ACT II. 
 
 SCENE I. — Morven, a village near a gold mine in the wilds of Aus- 
 tralia. Mouniain scenery backing. Exterior of a large log house, 
 front view, up C, with movable door. Large sloping mountain 
 wing up L. Wood wings and tree stumps up and down R. and a 
 
SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 21 
 
 fallen log at R. A small log cabin {boxed) down L., with door 
 opening at R. and windoxv at back, showing exterior at R., a7td 
 whole interior. In cabin, a stnall bed up L., a small cupboard with 
 dishes and provisions up R., a small bare table at C, a stool doipn 
 L., and oni down R. Outside, a large wooden box down R. C, with 
 a stool to left, forked sticks holding a kettle over wood fire at C, and 
 70ood 7oings up and doivn L. Time — an elapse of five years ; early 
 evening in summer. Music, h'^^ discovered seated on box peeling 
 potatoes, Sambo standing by fire pouring ivater from dipper int 
 kettle, both singing chorus of " I\[y Old Kentucky Home.'''' 
 
 Sam. {crosses, down c.) Daddie, got dem 'taters mos' peeled.? 
 
 Abe. Yes, but doan 3-011 hurry yo' ol' dad. His fingas ahn't 
 as nimble as dey used to be. 
 
 Sam. It's past six now, and it'll be seben b}' de time we get 
 our suppah, and INIarser Grey'll be pow'ful mad 'cause de clio's 
 aint done. 
 
 Abe. Ah 'spec" so, Hone}-, Ev'ey thing is pow'ful changed 
 since Missie Marion got married to Marser Grey. No use 
 talkin'; things will nevah seem de same again to ol' Abe. 
 
 Sam. (smiling) Say, daddie, Ah's gwine to set de table out 
 on de lawn; it's too hot in de cabin fo' dis yer niggah! Dat's 
 what Marser Grey calls me — niggah! {laughing) Heuh! Heuh! 
 Heuh! But dar's 6';z<f' consolidation, Ah aint no white niggah! 
 {crosses, dozen l. c.) 
 
 Abr. Keahful.dar, Sambo! (Both laughs heartily. Sambo 
 whistling, enters cabin, crosses to cupboard, takes a plate, knife, 
 and loaf of bread from same, crosses to table, and drags same 
 from cabin to l. c, with plate, knife, and bread upon table.) 
 
 Abe. Heah dey is, Honey. (Sambo c7^osses to Abe. Abe 
 hands Sambo a pan of peeled potatoes. Sambo carries stool 
 from Abe to table, at rii;ht of same, crosses to fire, and puts 
 potatoes into kettle. Abe crosses limping to table and stands, 
 cutting bread and singing ''Old Black Joe.''' Sambo C7^osses, 
 down ly. c, enters cabin, crosses to cupboard, collects dishes and 
 provisions. Abe gasping, and staggering to stool, sits, and catches 
 breath) Oh! Oh! Dis faint feelin'! Dis pain! If it strikes 
 ma haht, it will be de last of ol' Abe. But Ah doan keah much; 
 dar's no moa happiness in dis worl'. Since we left ol' INIarser, 
 dar's been nuffin but trouble, an' if it warn't fo' pooah, little 
 
22 PHILIP GKKY. [act II 
 
 Sambo, ol' Abe would be ready to go now. But how kin Ah 
 leave dat little, brack pickaninny! {wipes eyes. Exit Sambo 
 fi-om cabin, "with dishes and provisions, crosses to Abe, sets the 
 tdble, crosses to fire 7.oith fork, takes one potato from kettle, and 
 crosses to table.) 
 
 Sam. Heah, daddie, eat yo' suppah. {gives Abe foi'k luith 
 potato, pours out a drink for Abe, crosses to fire, and puts 
 branches from nearby upon same.) 
 
 Abe. {tastitig of potato) Say, chile, dis 'tater aint done! 
 {drinks. Music. Enter Y^Ji^iv, up i^. c, from behind vioun- 
 tain wing and crosses at rig Jit of fire to right ^Abe, zvith long 
 whip in hand.) 
 
 PhiIvIP. {fiercely to Abe) Say! What time do you propose 
 to do the chores? Do you suppose my horse is going to wait 
 until eight o'clock for his supper? 
 
 Sam. Well, daddie haint had his suppah yet! 
 
 Philip. Shut up, you little black imp, you! {dashes toward 
 Sambo, cracking whip. Sambo luns to left of table.) 
 
 Abe. {aside to Sambo) Hush, Honey! 
 
 Philip, {crosses to table and brings fist down heavily upon 
 same. Sambo darts, up L. c. Philip to Abe) It's time enough 
 for you to eat after the horse is fed! 
 
 Abe. Well, Marser Grey, ol' Abe aint feelin' very well dis 
 evenin'. Ah had a pow'ful pain in dis yer left side o' mine. 
 {puts hand to left side. Sambo crosses to right of box.) 
 
 Philip. Oh, pain! What good are you lazy niggers around 
 here anyiuay! You don't earn your salt! Get up! Get up! 
 {kicks stool from under Abe.) 
 
 Abe. {falls in front of table on his back, screaming) 0-o-h! 
 (Sambo runs, dutv?i C, looking anxiously at Abe. Mnsic.) 
 
 Philip, {looking at Ab^) Ah, feigning, eh? {strikes Ab:b: 2aith 
 whip) There, take that! {kicJcs Abe) Now, lay there! {crosses to 
 right of fire, up L. C., and exit beJiind mountain xving.) 
 
 Sam. {^runs to Abe and screams) Oh, he's killed ma daddie! 
 {to rings hands in despair.) 
 
 Abe. {feebly) Call — Missie — Marion! (Sambo rushes, up a., to 
 door of log house, knocks quickly upon door, receives no ajiszoer^ opens 
 door and enters house!) 
 
 Abe. {rests on elbozv) Oh, it's i-c da'k! — Oh, what is dis cold- 
 ness dat is stealin' over me! Is it death? Oh! {falls back, gasps, 
 
SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 23 
 
 rolls back eyes, and becomes unconscious. Music. Exit SkM'QO from 
 log house, follozved by MARION. Sambo runs to Abe ; Marion 
 rushes after SambO ; he kneels o?i one knee, holds up Abe'S head, with 
 arms around his neck, and f ices doivn stage.) 
 
 Sam. {weeping) O daddic! Daddie! 
 
 Marion, {pours out stimulant at table and kneels at Abe'S side, 
 facing down stage, with stimulant in hand) Hush, Sambo! Hush! 
 I fear your father is dying! His poor old heart's about worn 
 put. This will revive him. 
 
 Sam. Drink dis, daddie. {holds up Abe's head. Marion 
 places stimulant to Abe'S lips. He drinks, revives, moves slightly, takes 
 a long breath, and moans. Music. ) 
 
 Marion. He's reviving! Abe, do you know me? 
 
 Abe. Yes, Missie Marion, poo' ol' Abe's time has come at 
 last. (Sambo TCtr/i-.) 
 
 Marion. Oh, do not say that! Live, live — for Sa?nbds sake! 
 
 Abe. Ah wish Ah could, Missie Marion; but dat's what trou- 
 bles Abe. Ah kin see de angel of death hovering over me; but 
 how kin Ah die and leave dis yer chile all alonel {weeps and 
 smooths Sambo's hair. Sambo sobs and rests head on Abe'S breast.) 
 
 Marion. Abe, you must not die! Sambo needs you, and yozir 
 Missie needs you! Oh, what has caused this? Who has done 
 this ? 
 
 Sam. {shouts fiercely) Marser Grey did it! He struck ma dad- 
 die! 
 
 Abe. {holds up hand) Oh, hush, Sambo! 
 
 Marion, {starts horrified, and puts hand to breast) Speak, Abe! 
 
 Abe. Well, Missie Marion, Marser Grey did do it! But Ah 
 doan la}^ it up ag'in 'im, fo' poo' ol' Abe is no mo' use in dis 
 worl'. Tell Marser Grey Ah fo'give 'im an' dat Ah'm ready 
 an' willin' to go— to meet ma Saviah in Heaven. Tell him dat 
 dar's just one favah dat ol' Abe would ask, an' dat is, dat he 
 will always be kind to little Sambo. 
 
 Marion. Poor old Abe, do not worry about that, for I will 
 take care of vSambo and cheer him when's he's lonely, {takes 
 Abe's hand.) 
 
 Abe. Thankee, Missie Marion, an' may God bless you fo' 
 comfo'tin' ol' Abe in his last houah! {g(tsps) Now ol' Abe kin 
 die in peace! 
 
 Sam. O daddie, daddie! Doan say dat! {sobs. Music.) 
 
24 PHILIP GREY. [act II 
 
 Abe. Good-bye, Sambo! Yo' ol' daddie has got to leave yo' 
 now. Be a good little boy, an' you will meet daddie in Heaven! 
 {i^-asps) Always obey Missie Marion, fo' she will be yo' g'ah- 
 dian angel, when daddie's gone! {gasps) Good-bye, Missie 
 Marion, an' Heaven protect yo'! May de good Lawd so will it, 
 dat we may meet again in Heaven! [gasps.) 
 
 Sam. O daddie, doan die an' leave poo' little Sambo! 
 
 Abe. Sambo! — Sam-bo! — I — (gasps, rolls back eyes, and dies.) 
 
 Sam. {screa7ns\ O daddie, daddie! Speak to Sambo! {holds up 
 Abe's head and sobs. MARION kneels in attitude of prayer. Music. 
 Tableau!) 
 
 SCENE n. — 77/,? same village. Interior of a post-office. A parti- 
 tioned room right upper corner of stage, door at side, delivejy win- 
 doiu at C. ofjront, and mail boxes R. and L. of window. An open 
 windo7v %vith iron bars C. in flat. A door L. c. in fat and tele- 
 phone to L. Large table down L. Lighted bracket lamp at left of 
 same. Time — a suniDier night, one year later. Music. 
 
 Enter Phil,IP, ly. C. E., crosses to delivery windo7v, and knocks. 
 Postmaster appears at same. 
 
 Philip. Any mail for Philip Grey? 
 
 P.M. {disappears behind windo7v for a few seconds and returns) 
 No, Mr. Grey, nothing so far. 
 
 Philip. Has the foreign mail arrived? 
 
 P. M. No, sir, but it is just due. 
 
 PHII.IP. Well, I'll wait. 
 
 P. M. Were you expecting some foreign mail? 
 
 PhiIvIP. Yes; I have written to New York for a position in a 
 large mercantile business, and I expect an answer soon. 
 
 P. M. Why, is that so! 
 
 Philip, {impatiently) Yes! 
 
 P. M. Getting tired of Australia ? 
 
 Philip, {impatiently) Yes; when a man loses every dollar he 
 has in the world, it's enough to turn him against any bloomin' 
 country! {crosses to table, takes a Jteiuspaper from coat pocket, sits upon 
 edge of table, unfolds newspaper, and reads to himself. Enter LETTER- 
 CarriER, Iv. C. E., with large mail sack containing mail, crosses, up 
 C. , and puts dozvn mail sack. Exit POSTMASTER from partitioned 
 room, crosses, up C, to L/ETTER-CarrieR.) 
 
SC. Tl] PllirjP GKKY. 25 
 
 p. M. {to Letter-Carrikr) Ah! You have arrived. 
 
 L. C. Yes! And didn't I have a hard drive! I was so afraid 
 the storm would overtake me. I believe we're going to have a 
 terrible night, {crosses, up l. c, cDid exit, i,. c. E. Postmaster 
 crosses to table, and empties mail sack upon same. Philip rises, 
 crosses, down l. c, and ivatches Postmaster, who is assorting 
 m,ail. Enter Helen, l. c. k., crosses to table.) 
 
 H. {to Postmaster) Any mail for Helen Ross? 
 
 P. M. I'll see. {looks over -mail on table , finding a letter and 
 paper for Helen.) The Osborne House? 
 
 H. Yes. (Philip standing docvn l., reads news.) 
 
 P. M. Here's a letter and a paper, {hands same to Helen.) 
 
 H. Thank you. \ looks at her mail) Now, will you please 
 tell me if there is a public conveyance running between here 
 and the mines? as there is a party of us stopping at the Osborne 
 House, and we wish to see all the points of interest before leav- 
 ing the village. 
 
 P. M. Why, no, miss; it's such a short distance from here 
 that one could walk it in five or ten minutes. 
 
 H. Indeed? I presume they employ a great many people in 
 the mines. 
 
 P. M. Yes, miss, and a dissatisfied lot they are. You see 
 they're so poorly paid, and I am told that among them are some 
 very desperate characters. 
 
 H. Oh, can it be possible! 
 
 P. M. And do you know? there was a time when, they'd 
 murder a man for a sovereign. 
 
 H. Oh, dear me! Then they are indeed dangerous. Now, 
 I am quite sure it will not be safe to take this valise with me, 
 for it contains a large sum of money and my jewels. 
 
 P. M. No, I should say not! 
 
 H. Well, can I prevail on your kindness and leave this in 
 your care until I return ? for I am sure it would be safer with 
 you than at the hotel. 
 
 P. M. Most assuredly. (Philip pretends to read, listens to 
 Helen, watches her sharply, and pulls hat down over his face. 
 Helen takes off a glove and removes diamond ring from fin- 
 ger.) 
 
 H. And I have also this valuable diamond ring, which I 
 once lost through carelessness, and though it is slightly dam- 
 
26 PHILIP GKKY. [act II 
 
 aged, I prize it very highly, {puts ring into valise) Now, you're 
 quite sure it will be safe here? 
 
 P. M. Certainly. (Helen hands valise to Postmaster, who 
 crosses to delivery zuindow and places valise just inside of same.) 
 
 H. Now, can you tell me the most direct route to the mines ? 
 
 P. M. Yes, and since I have some business to attend to up 
 in that direction, I shall accompany you so far if you desire it. 
 
 H. Thank you, you are very kind. (Postmaster enters 
 partitioned room, closes delivery window, exit from partition, 
 locks door of same, and crosses, doivn l. c, spying Philip and 
 starting.) 
 
 P. M. Oh! Mr. Grey, I forgot that you were waiting. 
 {^crosses to r. of table and looks over mail) Well, there's 
 nothing for you. (Philip looks dozvncast, glances sharply at par- 
 titioned room, crosses quickly, up l. c, and exit L. c. E., leav- 
 ing door open. Helen crosses to l. c. e. and stands in door- 
 way. Postmaster blows out light. A flash of lightning.) 
 We'd better make haste or the storm will overtake us! {crosses, 
 tip L. c. A peal of thunder. Exeunt Helen and Postmaster, 
 L. c. E. He closes and locks door. Music. Another flash. 
 Louder thunder. More Lightning. Ten^ific thunder. A flash, 
 showing Philip at window. Thunder again, with Philip fil- 
 ing window bars with dark lantern in hand. Noise of filing, 
 light of lantern at windoiv, and continuous lightning and thu?i- 
 der. Philip removes thr^ee bars from window. ) 
 
 Philip, {puts head inside, looks about him, and puts in one 
 foot.) The coast is clear! {N'oise of zuind and rain. Philip 
 entei's through window, looks about him, pauses, puts one hand 
 to head, and stretches out other one. ) Oh, what evil spirit has 
 tempted me to do this ? But crime and poverty must go hand 
 in hand. {Lightning . Philip crosses to delivery zvindow, raises 
 file to smash same, and starts backward, holding up shaking 
 hands.) O God, I cannot! Have I indeed sunken so low? 
 But what shall I do? {sobs) vStand by and see my wife and little 
 one starving, when I am powerless to help them? No, 7io, I 
 cannot! {Music. Sambo appeai s at zviuaozv.) The gold! 
 {smashes glass of delivery zvindozv zuithfile) The gold! {takes 
 out valise through delivery zvindozv, tries to open valise but 
 fails, crosses to c, puts lantern dozvn, kneels on one knee, tries 
 to force open valise zvith file ivithout success, produces knife 
 
SC. Il] THILIP GKKY. 27 
 
 from pocket, cuts open valise, takes out a large purse, opens 
 same, bidngs forth a large roll of banknotes and a great deal of 
 gold coin from purse, puts money into pocket, throios purse 
 down, and takes jeiuel-box from valise) This must be the jew- 
 els! {lifts lid of box, displays jewels, and takes up necklace of 
 rubies) Rubies! {takes up necklace of diamonds) Diamonds! 
 {closes lid, rises, puts box with jewels into pocket, and searches 
 for diamond ring in valise. 'Music.) I shall flee to the utter- 
 most parts of the earth, and when once safely away from this 
 accursed, grinding poverty and on the bosom of the broad 
 Pacific, the once time-honored name of Philip Grey sliall be 
 known to the world no more and shall die branded zuithfelojiy! 
 {takes diamond ring from valise a?id throws down the latter. 
 Sambo disappears. ) Then let the dead past bury its dead, and 
 with Philip Grey, the only obstacle, removed, Lord Murry will 
 gladly welcome his daughter home, and ere many days, the old 
 walls of Haddington Castle will ring with the laughter of my 
 little one! {smiles and pauses— sadly) And I— shall— be— for- 
 got — ten! {bows head in sorrow, pauses, and sobs, thronnng up 
 clinched hands) O God! How can I tear her image from my 
 heart! ( pauses, picks up lantern, holds ring to light, and hears 
 noise of footsteps outside) Hark ! Footsteps approaching ! 
 {Music. Philip puts ring into pocket, closes slide of lan- 
 ter7i, and rushes to window. Noise of Postmaster unlockitig 
 door. Philip begins to climb through windozv, just as the 
 Postmaster opens door. Enter the Postmaster, l. c. v.., fol- 
 lowed by Helen.) 
 
 P. M. {to Helen) Why, I'm sure that I heard voices! 
 {Vnihiv drops file) Who's there? {pauses, strikes match ivith 
 left hand, takes revolver from pocket with right, and shoots at 
 Philip, missing his aim, just as Philip escapes through win- 
 dow.) 
 
 H. {screams) Help! Help! Mur-der! 
 
 P. M. {takes matches and a large old-fashioned revolver from 
 pocket and hands them to Helen) Quick! Be brave! Protect 
 yourself! Telephone for help, and I will run him down! {Flash 
 of lightning as Postmaster flourishes revolver in open door- 
 way, L. c. E., and exit, closing door. Three shots outside fol- 
 lowed by thunder.) 
 
 H. {with a piercing scream) 0-oh! {puts hands to ears. 
 
28 PHILIP GiiEY. [act II 
 
 stands motionless for a feic seconds, s'rikes inatch, looks all around 
 her, spies lamp, strikes another match, crosses slowly and cautiously 
 toward lamp, strikes another, lights lamp, looks about her, spies 
 telephone and crosses icith revolver in J and to telephone — loith trem- 
 bling hands and quivering voice) How — I — trem — ble! {puts 
 mouth and ear to telephone) Halloo! — Give me the police station! 
 — Halloo! — There's been a robbery at the post-office, and I am 
 here all alone! Send up help immediately! {Music. Sambo 
 appears at icindoic, looks at Hklen, rolls hus eyes, coughs, and dis- 
 appears. Hni^KN starts— softly) Hark! What was that! (;?.9M2^s 
 to partitioned room) Some one ^'// there! {ams revolver at parti- 
 tion—softly) I must be brave! {Enter Postmastkr quickly, 
 X,. C. E. Helen softly) I'm so glad you've come, for I'm sure 
 there is some one in there! {points to partitioned room. Music ) 
 
 P. M. {softly) Are you sure? (crossrs, up c.) 
 
 H. I heard a noif<ef {crosses, up l. C.) 
 
 P. M. {raises hand— softly) Stay there, and I'll see! {crosses 
 cautiously to c. a?id stumbles over vtdise) What's this! {jncks up 
 valise and holds it up) You're robbed! 
 
 H. {starts) Robbed/ {lifts hands in disniaij) Now, what shall 
 I do? 
 
 P. M. {hands valine to Helen) Here! {crosses cutionsly to 
 door of partitioned room, noiselessly unlocks door, quickly swings 
 open same, and steps into dooncay icith aimed revolver) There is 
 no one here! {pauses and looks into room.) 
 
 H. Oh, I'm so thankful! (Postmaster enters 2^artitioned 
 room. Helen searches valise, spies jmr^e upon floor, picks uj) same, 
 and searches it) They've taken everything! I would not have 
 lost that ring for b. fortune! {Exit Postmaster from partition. ) 
 Ever3'thing is gone! {shakes head slowly. Music.) 
 
 P. M. It's quite evident that they were after yonr valuables, 
 for the mail has not been disturbed, {hears knock, cross's to 
 L. c. E., and opens door. Enter Sheriff Mahoney and Smith, 
 policeman, l. C. E.) 
 
 Sheriff. (^<> Postmaster) There's been a robbery ? What 
 is this woman doing here ? 
 
 P. M. {crosses, up r. c.) This lady has been robbed of a large 
 amount of money and some jewels. (Sheriff crosses to l. c. 
 Policeman crosses, up c. Postmaster cross<s to r. c.) 
 
 Sh. Quick, lady, describe your jewels, and be as brief as 
 possible! {jmMuces j^encil and snudl notebook from pocket.) 
 
SC. Ill] PHILIP GREY. 29 
 
 H. {dictatiiig as Sheriff writes) There was a jewel-box con- 
 taining a necklace of diamonds, a necklace of rubies, a string 
 of pearls, a very valuable diamond ring marked with the ini- 
 tials, " H. R.", and a purse full of bank notes and gold coin. 
 That was all. (Policeman crosses, up r. c. Helen crosses, 
 doicn r. c.) 
 
 Sh. Well, I should say it w<is enough, {crosses down L,. c.) 
 How came you to leave your valuables here? Did anyone ad- 
 vise you to do so? (Postmaster crosses to c. Policeman 
 crosses to r.) 
 
 H. Why, no; but the postmaster said they would be safe 
 here. 
 
 Sh. {to Postmaster, with a saratsiic smile) And you took 
 such valuable property into your aire! Was there anyone else 
 here, when this lady left her property? (crosses to l. c.) 
 
 P. M. Why, no; none that I can remember, {crosses, down c.) 
 
 H. lliere certninly icas! (Postmaster starts. Policeman 
 crosses to c.) 
 
 Sh. Ah hal {All look at IlEL,nN. Sheriff to Helen) De- 
 scribe him to me! (Helen crosses to r. c.) 
 
 H. Well, let me think. {jJauses and meditates) 
 
 P. M. {quickly aside) Can it be possible that it was that poor, 
 unfortunate wretch! I thought him the soul of honor! I shall 
 not betray him ! 
 
 H. {to Sheriff) He was a very dark-complexioned man and 
 poorly dressed. 
 
 Sh. {crosses, down l. c. — to Postmaster) How is this! {takes 
 a step toicard Postmaster, ^clith uplifted hand.) 
 
 P. M. Let me think, (ponders with hand to hrow) Oh, yes! 
 There teas a man! (Helen crosses, down r. c.) 
 
 Sh. His name! 
 
 F. M. {((Side) 1 must speak I (hesitates.) 
 
 Sh. Come, come! Do you shield him? His name was ? 
 
 P. M. (faces down stage and Jiolds up clinched hands) Phil-ip 
 Grey! {Music. Tableau.) 
 
 SCENE III. — The same village. Interior of Philip Grey's home, 
 poorly furnished A door c. in flat. A icindotc r. c. in flat. 
 A door R. u. E. A cupboard containing dishes and provisions 
 up l. , with chair to r. A small stove l. , loith fire, tea-kettle. 
 
30 PHILIP GREY. [act II 
 
 teapot, and frying-pan. A smull lounge down l. A chair doion 
 R A stand doioii r. c, toith lighted lamp, chair to r. A 
 table down l c, icilh ragged table cloth, chairs to r , l., and 
 back. A child's rocking chair to front of table An axe resting 
 agaiw^t wall at r. Small lighted lamp upon table. A small look- 
 ing-glass hanging above chair down r. Time — the same night. 
 Music. Marion di'-comred at r. of table, placing dishes upon 
 same, Eva seated in child's chair, playing with doll, both sing- 
 ing chorus of ' ' My Old Kentucky Home. " 
 
 Enter Sambo, c. e., during song, crosses to c, and joins in. 
 
 Sam. How dat song 'minds me of ma pooah ol' dad! (takes 
 off coat and hat, hangs hat upon chair down r., crof<ses, np i,. c, 
 draws chair at r. of cupboard to front of stove, hangs coat on back 
 of chair up to fire, crosses, ddcn c, sits upon floor and unbuttons 
 shoes) Say, Eva. Ah got ma feet pow'ful wet; do yo' know 
 whar dey's a pair o' ol' socks Ah kin put on ? {takes off^ shoes). 
 
 Eva, {playing unth doll) I'll ask mamma in just one minute. 
 
 Sam. No, Honey, d<>nt! She hab trouble enough! {rises, 
 crosses to r. u. e., and exit.) 
 
 Marion, {crosses to c. E., 02)ens door, and looks out. A flash of 
 lightning. She sla^ns the door. Enter Sambo, r. u. e., with pair 
 of worn white sock<, red yarn, and needle.) Oh, what a night! I 
 do wish Philip would come to his supper! (Marion crosses to 
 cupboard and gathers provisions. ) 
 
 Sam. {crossing, down c.) Say, Missie, he'll be heah soon, fo' 
 Ah saw him comin' up de road, {tries to pull a stocking off" but 
 fails. ) 
 
 Marion, {crossing to table with provisions and glancing toioard 
 Sambo) Did you? {Thunder. S^mbo jerking off^ stocking, 
 tumbles over. Eva loughs. Marion arranges p/rovisions — aside) 
 Poor Philip's such a changed man; he doesn't seem to have any 
 strength of character whatever! Since we came to Australia, 
 we've seen nothing but misfortune, and he seems perfectly dis- 
 couraged after losing what little money he had, by investing in 
 the gold mines. Oh, it makes my heart ache to see him so 
 downcast, but it seems that fate is against us. (Sambo jerking 
 off^ other stocking, tumbles over. Eva laughs. Lightning. Music. 
 Enter Philip, c. e., wearing rubber coat and an old soft hat, and 
 carrying a dark lantern, which he is trying to conceal.) O Philip, 
 
so. Ill] PHILIP GREY. 31 
 
 I'm SO glad you've come, for supper is all ready. (PHII.IP 
 crosses to r. u. e., aud exit. 'Thunder. A few seconds later lie 
 enters, r. u. e., icithout coat, loith newspaper in hand and hat on, 
 crosses to chair, down r., hangs hat upon same, crosses to chair at r. 
 of stand, sits' iipon chair, and reads news to himself. Marion 
 crosses to r. c, crosses quietly and playfully doion behind Philip, 
 and smiling, puts her hands over his eyes. Sambo hangs stockings 
 upon chair at stove and returns, down c.) 
 
 Philip, (starts and rises qiiickly with excitement — nervously) O 
 Marion! Go away, and stop your nonsense! You seem very 
 light-hearted over our misfortune! I'm utterly discouraged! {sits 
 upon same chair) Oh, sometimes I wish I were a thousand 
 miles away! 
 
 Marion. Ah. Philip; do not say that; think of your wife 
 and little one. Bo not be so unkind to me, for Hove you — {about 
 to put (frins around Philip's neck Sambo darns socks.) 
 
 Philip. Enough of this, Marion! {pushes her arms atcay) 
 You annoy me! (Lightni)ig.) 
 
 Marion, {crosses behind Philip ^c r. C ) Philip Grey! I can 
 remember the time when you would not have repulsed me in 
 this manner. {Music. Marion iceej)S silently with kerchief to 
 eyes, tdkes a long breath, and ceases iveeping — aside) O Heaven, 
 help me and give me strength! {crosses 10 r. of table and sings, 
 lohile dishing out provisions. Thunder. During song, Philip 
 rests head and arms upon table and sobs.) 
 
 BvA. {to Philip, during song, crossing to him and putting arms 
 around his neck) Don't cry, papa! Ah, don't cry, papa! 
 
 Marion, {sjyie^ Philip iveeping, crosses to him, and puts her 
 arms upon his shoulders) Ah, cheer up, Philip, and come to sup- 
 per, {erases to stove, jncks up tea-pot, crosses to back of table, and 
 pours out tea for herself and Eva. ) 
 
 Eva. {takes Philip by tlie hand) Do come, papa! Come for 
 Eva. 
 
 Philip, {rises, crosses ivith Eva to table, and sits upon chair at 
 R. of table. Eva sits upon chair at l. of table ) Marion, just 
 give me a cup of tea, but I want it quite strong, for I feel very 
 nervous to-night. (Marion sits upon chair at back of fable, jjours 
 out tea for Philip, and jmts tea-p)ot upon a dish on table. Philip 
 2yuts 7nilk a-d sugar into his tea. Marion does likewise for herself 
 and Eva. Philip stirs his tea ) 
 
32 PHILIP GREY. [act II 
 
 Sam. {ceases darmmj socks) Marser Grey, kin Ah liab iiia sup- 
 pah now? 
 
 Philip, {with contempt) No! Your place is to wait until 
 you're told to come to the table! (drinks tea. Marion tiiid Eva 
 stir and drink their tea.) 
 
 Sam. {res >nnes darning socks — aside) Golly! Ah' s so hung -ry\ 
 Ah haint had nuffin to eat since mawnin'! When ma pooah ol' 
 dad died, dey promised to be good to me, but instead o' dat. Ah 
 gets kicked 'round hea' like a dog! If Marser Grey isn't 
 mighty keahful, Ah'll squeal on him! Ah saw him when he 
 stole dat di'ming ring! 
 
 Philip. Marion, I am f<o tired of this life! {risrs) I some- 
 times look upon you and wonder if it can be the same proud, 
 haughty Lady Marion of six years ago. {crosses, doicn c, to l. of 
 Sambo, and turns to Marion) Look at the condition you are in 
 —and our little one! Why, you're both in rags, with scarcely 
 enough nourishment to keep bod}' and soul together! {crosses 
 to c. and returning) When I first beheld you, your beauty and 
 wealth beiDitched me, and I madly loved you! — {standing -hack of 
 Sambo, doicn c, and facing Marion) And in return, you gave 
 me your heart, which I, w retell tliat I am, have torn and tram- 
 pled upon — enough to make you curse me! {swings clinched hand 
 and crosses, down r. c.) 
 
 Marion, {smiles, crossing to l. of Philip ) Why, dear husband, 
 I do not mind this garb, {puts hand upon his arm and looks into 
 his face) I admit that it's something quite novel to me; but 
 then, you know, there's no society here. Why, little Eva and 
 I are as happy as the day is long, {glances toward Eva) Aren't 
 we, Eva? 
 
 Eva. {rising and crossing to l. of Marion) Yes, mamma dear. 
 {puts arm around Marion's icaist, looks up to her, and smiles.) 
 
 Philip, {crosses to c. Marion and Eva cross to l. c. Philip 
 tuims to Marion) Ah, little woman; you are trying to keep up 
 a brave heart; but you cannot deceive Philip Grey. You'd be 
 far happier icitliout me! {Music.) 
 
 Marion. Happier without yci?/ .? Then you question — my — 
 love? {quickly) Did I not leave my dear old home and sever 
 every tender tie and memory ? — and still you iconder if this can 
 be the same Lady Marion! 'Twas the power of {puts hand to 
 heart) this deep, tranquil lore that calmed and subdued the 
 
SC. Ill] PHILIP GREY. 33 
 
 haught}' pride and arrogance of my heart, when I vowed before 
 God to be your loviiu/ wife, — and that vow is registered in Heaven! 
 Why, Philip; deprive our little song-birds of the sunlight, and 
 we shall have no more sweet music. And so, dear husband, de- 
 prive me of your love, and I should indeed di-ie! {sobs ) 
 
 Eva. {imts arms around Marion's waist) Ah, don't mamma! 
 
 Philip, {crosses, down c. — aside) The time draws nigh! I 
 must not miss that midnight boat! {spies Marion wei-ping and 
 crosses to c.) Hush, my wife! Every word that you utter pierces 
 me to the heart! and makes me feel like a guilty coward for 
 estranging you from your deal' ones ! If I acted the part of a 
 man, I should restore you to your old home and break this tie 
 that binds us! [Music. Philip crosses, down c.) 
 
 Marion, Philip Grey! You. cannot! 'Tis beyond your 
 power! " What God hath joined together, let no man put asun- 
 der!" {I I ears loud knocking) Who can it be at this hour of the 
 night! {crosses towa>d c. E. Muse. Sheriff Mahoney quickly 
 opens door, c. E. Enter quickly Sheriff and Smith, policeman, 
 C. E. Lightning.) 
 
 Sh. {raising clinched hand) Just in time! (Sheriff and 
 Policeman rush to Philip and seize him by the arms. Philip is 
 facing down stage ) We arrest you, Philip Grey, in the name of 
 the law! (Sambo rises; he and Eva run behind Marion.) 
 
 Philip, {trying to jerk aicay but in vain) Hands off, villians ! 
 There's some mistake here! {Thunder.) 
 
 Sh. No, there's no mistake! {jouts hand-cuffs upon Philip's 
 icrists.) 
 
 Philip. What is the c/^rn-^e.^ 
 
 Sh. The stealing of a large sum of money and a box of 
 jewels from the post-ofi5ce! {Music.) 
 
 Marion. O Philip, how dare they accuse you of such a 
 crime! I know you are innocent! My heart tells me you would 
 not commit such a sin and cast such a stigma upon your good 
 name. 
 
 Philip. But, Marion; sometimes the evidence points so 
 strongly against the innocent that they have to suffer for the 
 guilty! Now you must promise me, that if the worst comes to 
 the worst, you will go home to your parents! {Music.) 
 
 Sh, {to Philip) Come, make haste! 
 
 Marion. Tes, go with them, Philip, and prove your inno- 
 
34 PHILIP GREY. [act II 
 
 cence! And remember, dear husband, no matter inluit happens, 
 that you have a wife, — who will work and pray for the vindica- 
 tion of your honor and love you through eternity! {Ligldning . ) 
 
 Sh. I am sorry for you, my poor lady, but we must do our 
 duty, {to Philip) Come, my man! fSHERiFF nnd Poi^iceman 
 cross with Philip, up c, followed quickly by Marion. ) 
 
 Philip, (to Sheriff) Can I not have my coat? {Thunder.) 
 
 Sh. Why, j^es! Where is your coat? 
 
 Philip. In my bedroom. 
 
 Marion, {to Sheriff) O sir, how can he put it on with his 
 hands bound ? (Sheriff removes hundciiffsfrom Philip's wrists. ) 
 
 Philip, /will get it! {Music. TAghtuing.) 
 
 Sh. {wds to Policeman) vSchmidt, go with him. (Philip 
 crosses to r. lt. e., closely followed by Policeman. Philip opens 
 dom\ steps into doorway, strikes Policeman ujvm the nose, knock- 
 ing him down, and slams door just as Sheriff shoots at P:^ilip, 
 missing his aim Thunder. Hv a and Marion scream. Sheriff 
 rushes to r. u. e., tries to open door, but finds it locked. Sambo and 
 Eva ru7i behind stow and hide. Policeman rises quickly. Sher- 
 iff to Policeman) The door is locked! He's escaping! 
 Quick, guard the window! {seizes axe. ) 
 
 Policeman. {rnsJiing, vp c.) Ach Himmel! Ach llimmel! 
 Mein Schnutt is gebrochen! {Kvit c. e.) 
 
 Marion, {rushes to Sheriff and kneels to him as Ite is about to 
 smash door, r. u. e., with axe) Oh, for God's sake, don't kill 
 him! {Sh^-ripf smasJies door and exit, R.v.n. Music. Marion 
 rises and looks in at doorimy. Sambo comes from behind stove, 
 runs, doicn R.,puts on hat, runs to stove. p)uts on coat, and exit 
 quickly, up c. Two shots, loud mices, and a crash.) Oh, oh, oh! 
 Thank Heaven, he's escaped! {Enter Sheriff, r, u. E.) 
 
 Sh. {rushing, up c.) He's escaped ! {Exit quickly, c. E. 
 Lightning. Marion rushes to c. E., opens door, and stands in 
 doorway. Three shots. Marion wrings hands. Thunder. Music.) 
 
 Marion, {calling) Phil! Phil! Where are you? (stagger- 
 ing to c.) Oh, they've killed— {fainting and falling prostrate) him! 
 (Eva runs from behind stove to Marion. Lightning. Terrific 
 thunder. ) 
 
 Eva. {wee])ing) O my {thrones herself down beside Marion, 
 putting (trms around mother's neck) poor, poor mamma! {Music. 
 Tableau. ) 
 
 END OF ACT II. 
 
SC l] PHILIP GKKY. 35 
 
 ACT III. 
 
 SCENE I. — New York City. Interior of a hotel near the docks. 
 A door c. in fiat. Doors r. and l. Windows r. c. and 
 L, c. in fiat. Bar set diagojially up r. c, with stool at back. 
 Chairs r. and \.. of c. E. Table with chairs n. and i^., up 
 L. c. Table down r., with chairs i.., front and back. Table 
 with table bell, down i.. c, with chairs R. l., and back. A 
 chair between l. e. and table up l. c. A large writing desk 
 down L. A large, fancy mirror, with ornaments, back of 
 bar. Cigars, bottles of seltzer and liquor, tozvels, trays, 
 drinking glasses, a dinner bell, dishes with crackers, salad, 
 and pretzels — at bar. Writing paper, pens, penholders, and 
 ink at desk. A large stool to r. of desk. Room lighted. 
 Time — six rnonths later; early evening in summer. Music. 
 Mike discovered standing at front of bar, Isaac behind 
 bar, pouring liquor into glass for Mike. 
 
 Mke. {picks up glass zuith liquor and holds it out to Isaac) 
 Ah, give us a litthle drop more! Sure, thot is not a thimble 
 full! 
 
 Is. {shaking head) Oh, no! Oh, no! 
 
 Mke. Ah, it's no wondher the hotil-kapers are so rich! 
 They'd chate a mon out o' his oye-tathe! Thot is, if he is not 
 var}^ sharp. {Enter Jack, c. e., unperceived by Mike, and 
 rushes noiselessly up behind him.) And Hivin bliss me, Oi'm 
 not very shmart mesilf! but moy ould woman, Biddy, — {raises 
 glass with liquor) ah, she's the vary divil ! {about to drink. 
 ]a.q.^ pulls glass out of Mike's hand and 7'aises glass to his own 
 lips. Mike tiuiis quickly around, facing Jack.) Here, here, 
 mon ! 
 
 JK. {laughing heartily) Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! {puts 
 glass upon bar. ) 
 
 Mke. {recognizes Jack) Well, by George ! If this aint our 
 Jack! {holds out hand) Put it there! {They shake hands) Whin 
 the divil did ye get back ? 
 
 Jk. {laughing) Ha! Ha! Ha! Why, we've been here about 
 a week ! 
 
 Mke. Sure, ye're makin' quoite a shtay this toime. Come 
 and have a dhrink wid me. 
 
36 PHILIP GKEY. [act III 
 
 Jk, No, thanks, Mike. I've got to keep a level head on me 
 now, /'/// playing the detective. 
 
 Mke. Whoy, what do ye niaen? 
 
 Jk. Why, we're looking for the Captain's daughter. 
 
 Mke. Da'ghter ! 
 
 Jk. Why, yes; didn't you know that the Captain's daughter 
 was kidnapped about a year ago? 
 
 Mke. Be gorry! Ye don't till nie so! And ha^^e ye got any 
 thraces of the villyans? 
 
 Jk, Not — a — trace ! Come, come; drink up your boose and 
 give us a step on the light, fantastic toe! {dances a few steps of 
 Sailor's Hornpipe. ) 
 
 Mke. Hould on! {drinking liquor from o-lass) Hould on! 
 I'll be wid ye in wahn minuet ! 
 
 Jk. {ceases dancing and slaps Mike npon back— laughingly) 
 Say, Mikey, old boy; do you remember the time, when /used 
 to whistle ioT yoji, to dance and you used to whistle for me to 
 dance?— Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Those were happy times! 
 
 Mke. Haw! Haw! Haw! Ah, go on wid ye! {taps Jack 
 upon shoulder) Do Oi remimber? vSure, Jack, me b'y, thofs 
 the wahn little graen shpot in me hairt; Oi'll niver forgit thim 
 jolly good toimes we had on the "Isabel "! But do ye know? 
 thot was before Oi was married ! 
 
 Jk. {shoves U1Y.1S. by the shoulder) Married! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
 Ha! {laughs heartily— leans over to ^l\-Kn) Srt-j/, Moikey! Let 
 me phishper in your ear. How many have ye? {shakes with 
 laughter) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
 
 Mke. {angrily) Dang it, mon! How the divil kin ye ax 
 me thot, whin Oi'll only be married six wakes nixt Chuesday ? 
 
 jK. {laughing) Ha! Ha! Ha! 
 
 Mke. {angrily) Haw! Haw! Haw! Ye think your hoity 
 toity ! But ye couldn't do ahny betther yersilf ! 
 
 jK. {shaking with taught e?-) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! {seizes 
 Mike's hand and shakes it heartily, jerking Mike about) Mr. 
 Hoolaha n ! I congratulate yo u !. 
 
 Mke. Thot sounds a dang soite betther! (Jack whistles an 
 Irish jig and claps hands to beat time, luhile Mike crosses to c. 
 and dance s^^ 
 
 Jk. {at e7id of dance) Mike, you're a beaut'! {darting, up c, 
 and waving cap) I'll see you later! {skips out, c. E.) 
 
so. l] PHILIP GREY. 37 
 
 Mke. {glancing toward c. E., aside) There's wahn good b'y. 
 {crosses to front of bar — to Isaac) Give me a bottle av siltzer, 
 fur Oi'm vary warrum. (Mike gives Isaac money. Isaac 
 gives Mike a bottle of seltzer. Mike takes drinking glass from 
 bar, is about to pour out seltzer, hears a shrill scream from 
 without, starts, pressing dozun lever of bottle, and accidentally 
 squirts seltzer into his own face. Music. ^«^^r Gretchen, 
 c. E., with cane aiid tin cup in hand, pulling Nita along by the 
 wrist, who has a banjo strung over her shoulder. Mike luipes 
 face. ) 
 
 G. Come along here! {crosses toivard up c, pulling NiTA 
 along, who tries to jerk away, but Gretchen holds her tightly 
 by the wrist and pulls her along, up r. c.) Come, now, sing for 
 the gentlemen! 
 
 N. I won't sing any more for you! 
 
 G. {raising cane) .You wont? Do you suppose I'm going to 
 support you in your idleness, you lazy hussy ? Sing ! 
 
 N. {raises clinched hand) No! Not if you /&z7/ me ! (Mike 
 wipes his clothes.) 
 
 G. So that's the way you repay your old mother! I'll learn 
 you! {seizes Nita by hair and strikes her luith ca)ie. Nita 
 screams. Music. Enter Kenneth quickly, c. E. Gretchen 
 strikes ^iT^ A again. Nita screams. Kenneth rushes, «/> r. c, 
 and wrenches cane from Gretchen's hand, just as she is about 
 to strike Nita again. He shoves Gretchen yrcm Nita, steps 
 between them, breaks the cane in two, and hurls it from him. 
 Nita kneels to Kenneth.) 
 
 N. {to Kenneth) Oh, save me, save me I 
 
 K. (/c Gretchen) How -a^ar*? you strike this child ! (Nita 
 seizes Kenneth's hand.) 
 
 G. {to Kennf£Th) She's my daughter, and she must come 
 with me ! 
 
 N. {to Kenneth) O sir, do not believe her! She is telling a 
 falsehood! {to Gretchen, rising) I am 7iot your daughter, 
 and I will not go with you! You are a wicked old woman, and 
 I would rather beg from door to door than go back to your ter- 
 7'ible den ! 
 
 K. [to Nita) Where does she want you to go ? 
 
 N. To the Bowery ! 
 
 K. {whistles) Ah ha, Mother Gretchen! This is some m,ore 
 
38 PHILIP GIIEY. [act III 
 
 of your work! You're playing a dangerous game! Be off with 
 you this instant! (Gketchkn crosses, up c. Nita lets go of 
 Kenneth's hand.) 
 
 G. {aside, looking toward Nita and shaking fist at her) I'll 
 get even with you, my lady ! {Exit, c. E.) 
 
 N. (to Kenneth, crying) How I wish I could find my papa! 
 
 K. Well, never mind, my little girl; don't cry. We'll see 
 what we can do for you. Isaac, give this young lady some sup- 
 per and a room and take good care of her until I return. 
 
 Is. I vill, I vill. 
 
 N. {to Kenneth, taking his hand) Oh, thank you, thank 
 you, sir ! I shall never forget your kindness, and some day 
 little Nita Marchatti may be able to do something for you. 
 
 K. Never mind that, my little sweetheart, {crosses, up c. — 
 aside) I think I know where this den of cut-throats is, and I 
 shall ferret it out myself! {Exit, c. E. Isaac crosses to Nita. ) 
 
 Is. {to Nita) Come, my poor leedle garil; I vill show you to 
 your room. Vhen I ring de bell, you must come to 3'Our deen- 
 ner. I suppose you vas hungry. 
 
 N. Yes, sir. {They cross /c* r. E. and exeunt. Mike seizes 
 a great luooden spoon in dish of salad at bar and crams mouth 
 fill of salad in quick time. Enter Capt. Marchatti, c. e.) 
 
 Capt. {crossing, up r. c. — to Mike) Gota anything to drinka 
 here? 
 
 Mke. {nods and points to r. E., mumbling) Mum, mum, 
 mum! 
 
 Capt. {crosses to Mike) Whata you mean? 
 
 Mke. {nods and puts hands to mouth, mumbling) Mum, 
 mum, mum! {zvaves his ar^ns toward r. e., facing CapT. and 
 mumblijig) Mum, mum, mum — mum — mtnn ! 
 
 Capt. {starts, looks wildly about, crosses quickly to c, and 
 faces down stage — nervously aside) I guessa I got in de wronga 
 place! Disa must be some lunaticen's sus3-lum. (Mike crosses 
 quickly down behind Capt. and puts hand upon Capt.'s arm, 
 ivho starts, jumping afezu steps toward l. Mike crosses toward 
 Capt., who zualks quickly toward up c. Mike runs ahead of 
 him, intercepts him, tip c, seizes him by the arms, and accident- 
 ally coughs up salad into Q-KV^t: .' ^ face . Qw'i. jerks away.) 
 
 Mke What are ye afraid of, mon? Oi'm not crazy! (CapT. 
 wipes face.) 
 
SC. Ij PHILIP GREY. 39 
 
 Capt, {crosses io c, almost vomiting, with hajids to stomach) 
 Ugh! — Ugh! —He maka — me seeck! {Enter Isaac, r. e., and 
 crosses behind bar. Capt. crosses to front of bar, followed by 
 Mike, 7C'ho stands at Catt.'s left. Capt. to Isaac) Giva me 
 some brandy. 
 
 Is. {gives CA.vr. a glass of brandy) Ten zents. (Capt. ^/27<?^ 
 Isaac Dioney.) 
 
 Capt. {to Isaac) Nice-a coola night. 
 
 Mke. {to Capt., eyeing Capt.'s brandy^ Yis, yis; so Oi be- 
 lave— it is quoite cool! {coughing mechanically) Ahem! Ahem! 
 Ahem! Ahem! Ahem! 
 
 Capt. {to Mike) What'sa de matter wis you? Hava you 
 got de con-snmp-she-own? — or wasa you going to vonii^iet again ? 
 {puts hand to stomach and makes wry face.) 
 
 Mke. Ah, no; Oi'm not seeck atall, atall; but Oi have a 
 peculiar koind av a dhry thricklin' in me trote. 
 
 Capt. (/6» Isaac) Oh ho! Say, giva dis man some brandy 
 to stopa de trickle in his throat, {drinks brandy. Isaac gives 
 Mike a glass of brandy. Capt. gives Isaac money.) 
 
 Mke. {taking up glass of brandy and holdijig it up to Capt. ) 
 Here's to yersilf, {holds out glass to door at r.) 
 And yon little colleen, {zuaves left hand) 
 " The Shtar Shpangled Banner," {holds glass high) 
 And " God Save the Quaen." {drinks brandy). 
 
 Bedad! How is thot fur Moichael Hoolahahn? {puts glass 
 upon bar. ) 
 
 Capt. {puts glass upon bar) Vera goot, vera goot. 
 
 Mke. Ye didn't know thot Oi was a descindint av Bobbie 
 Buhrns, did ye? 
 
 Capt. {crossing, up r. c.) No, I dida not. 
 
 Mke. {aside, facing down stage and laughing) Nather did Oi, 
 be gobs! Haw! Haw! Haw! 
 
 Capt. {takes a pack of cards from pocket — to Mike) Come, 
 playa cards, {crosses to c.) 
 
 Mke. Oi'm your mon. What will it be fur, dhrinks or 
 graenbacks ? 
 
 Capt. {crossi?ig to table, down l. c, followed by Mike) I 
 playa for money. How much you puta up? {sits upon chair at 
 back of table. Mike sits upon chair at r. of table.) 
 
 Mke. Tin dollars, {takes ten silver dollars fro7n pocket and 
 piles them upon table. Capt. takes 20-dollar bill from pocket.) 
 
40 PHILIP GRKY. [act III 
 
 CapT, I puta twenty doUi-air. {puts hill upon tuhle, jilaces the 
 silmr upon hill, and deals a few cards to Mike.)» 
 
 Mke. Howld on there! Cut for dael. (Capt. cxts. Mike 
 cuts.) 
 
 Capt. Mya deal, {shuffles cards and deals to Mikk and him- 
 self. Then play cards ) Mine ! {seizes money and pockets same. 
 Mike rises. ) 
 
 MkE. Plere, me dear moni Ye can't fool Moike Hoolahahn. 
 {taps upon table vnth finger tips) Put thot back ! 
 
 Capt. {smiling) Oh, no, mya friend, I pla3-a fairly, {rises.) 
 
 Mke. Dang it! Don't Oi know? Can't a mon belave his 
 oimi oyesf If all the dagoes are loike you, Oi want nothin' 
 more to do wid 'em, you thavin' rascal.' 
 
 Capt. {Jfercely) You insulta me ? 
 
 Mke. Yis, you contimptihle chaiin' oiUyan ! Put thot in your 
 poipe and shmoke it ! Oi say, " Pat thot hack ! " {pounds upon 
 table. Capt. draics a dagger. Mike draws a revolver and aims it 
 at Capt.) Ah, not so fast, me hookleberry, Oi was lookin' fur 
 something o' thot koind! Oi have me oye on you! (Isaac 
 rushes, down l,. c, hettceen Capt. and Mike.) 
 
 Is. Zhentmen! Zhentlemenf Dis vill not do! I permit no 
 fighting in mine house! You cannot put dis place on de bum; 
 I vill call de police! {crosses behind har.) 
 
 Capt. {to Mike.) It's wella fcJr you that you're not in Italy, 
 my friend; you'd soon learna de ways of de coon-ter-y. You 
 dara not insulta gentlemens over dare; dey woulda draw dare 
 stiletto! {thrusts dagger toward Mike, wTa) gives a wild whoop, leaps 
 upon table, down i,. c, and aims revolver at Capt.) I giva you 
 fair warning, my friend. ( puts dagger aicay. Mike lowers re- 
 volver.) 
 
 Mke. Ah, go on {kicks at Capt.), ye murdherous guinea! So 
 you'd loike to shtick me wid thot sMcilettof (aside) or phat the 
 divil do ye call it? It's a dang quaer name fur a knoife ahny- 
 how! 
 
 Capt. {crossing toicard bar) Bah! Bah! 
 
 Mke. {angrily) Baw, baw, yersilf! {Ca-pt. turns and glares 
 at Mike.) The divil shoot {snaps fingers) you wid your sunny 
 It-tah-lee! Uncle Sam wid his {takes off hat and holds it up high) 
 shtars and shtroips is the bist thing thot iver happened {swing- 
 ing hat around Mad) to Moichael Pat-thrick Hoolahahn ! Whoop! 
 
SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 41 
 
 Whoop! Hurray, be gob! {makes a low bow with hand to stomach, 
 steps dotcn from table, puts away revolver, puts on hat, crosses to 
 table, doiDii n., sits upon chair at left of table, and dusts his hat with 
 large red and green handkerchief. ) 
 
 Capt. {(it bar. to Isaac) Giva me some brandy. (Isaac gives 
 Capt. brandy, ('apt. gives Isaac mo)iey, lifts glass to drink, hears 
 NiTA singing in next room, starts, holds glass, and listens) Ita can- 
 not be! {Music.) No! — Yes! — {puts glass upon bar) It isa — 
 (NiTA appears in doorway, l. e.) Nita! {crosses quickly toward c. 
 and opens arms.) 
 
 N. {runs toward c.) Papa! {They meet at c. Qavt. clasps 
 Nita in his arms) Pa-pa ! 
 
 Capt. {with quivering voice) O mya leetle darling! {kisses 
 Nita, who throics her arms around his neck and kisses him) Mya 
 poor leetle girl! (Mike weeps through sympathy .) Thanka God, 
 I have founda you! Your olda fathair was so lone-some for you ! 
 {They cease embracing.) 
 
 N. O papa; take me awity from here! I want to go home! 
 
 Capt. Yes, mya darling. 
 
 N, {crossing toward l. and, pulling Capt. along by the hand) 
 Come with me to my room, papa, and I will tell you all. 
 {Exeunt both,, l. k. Enter Jack, c. e., and crosses to bar.) 
 
 Jk. {to Isaac) Is Captain Marchatti here? 
 
 Is. I don't know. 
 
 Mke. {to Jack) Yis, be dad; he is! 
 
 Jk. Halloo, Mike; is that you ? Come and have somethin'! 
 
 Mke. ( rises and crosses to bar) Thot I will, and do ye know ? 
 he's found his da'ghter! 
 
 Jk. TIehus! Go 'way! Where Sre they? 
 
 Mke. {pointing to i^. E.) In yon room. (Jack bounds off, 
 I,. E. Mike to Isaac) Give me a dhrop of the rael mountain 
 jue. 
 
 Is. Mounting Jew ! Is you trying to consult me ? 
 
 Mke. Dang it, mon; phat the divil's the mat-ther wid ye? 
 Oi maen Oi rish whish-key ! 
 
 Is. {i-aises hand) Veil! Vhere is your money ? 
 
 Mke. Didn't ye hear the gintlemon ax me to dhrink? 
 
 Is. {shaking head) No, no; I did not. {Enter ]ac.k, i^.-E., 
 and crosses to bar.) 
 
 Jk. Well, Mike, what'll you have? 
 
42 PHILIP GIIEY. [act III 
 
 Mkk. Oi told him phat Oi wanted, but the stingy divil was 
 afraid to give it to me! 
 
 Jk. Come, Isaac, give him what he wants, and give me a 
 cigar. (Isaac gives Mike whiskey. Mike; drinks. Isaac 
 hands Jack a box of cigars. Enter CapT. and Nita, l. e. 
 Jack takes a cigar, hands box to Isaac, and pays him. Capt. 
 and Nita stand at i,. Jack lights cigar and smokes.) 
 
 Capt. Now, mya leetle girl, I willa be back for you in one-a 
 hour. So don'ta you go out on de street, for de bada womans 
 might steala you, and papa don'ta want {stoops and puts hand 
 upon NiTa's head) to lose his leetle Nita again! 
 
 N. All right, papa. (Capt. kisses Nita.) 
 
 Capt. Goota-bye. 
 
 N. Good-bye. {Exit,\..^.) 
 
 Capt. [crossing to i.. c.) Ara you coming. Jack ? [Mnsic. 
 Enter Philip, c. e., disgiiised, zvith valise in left hand., um- 
 brella under left arm, a?id light overcoat over right.) 
 
 Jk. Yes, Captain. (Capt. crosses toiuard up c. Philip 
 crosses toward up c. They meet, up c. Philip starts and is 
 about to pass by QAVi., who recogjiizes him, grasps his hand, 
 and shakes it heartily.) 
 
 Capt. Why, Meester Phe-lip, you don'ta recognise your olda 
 friends! 
 
 Philip, {nervously) Well, as I live! If this isn't my old 
 friend. Captain Marchatti! How do 3^ou do? 
 
 Capt. Well, well! I dida not expect to see you in America. 
 Why, de las'a time I saw you wasa in Venice. When dida you 
 arrive in New York ? ( They cross to c, Philip to right, Capt. 
 to left.) 
 
 Philip. I've only been here for a few weeks; but tell me. 
 Captain, how long do you expect to remain in port ? 
 
 Capt, A vera shorta time. We seta sail to-morrow morn for 
 France, and then I willa be back in beautiful Paris once more. 
 
 Philip. Well, Captain, since your time is so limited, come 
 up to the hotel to-night about ten o'clock and have a cigar 
 with me, and we shall talk over old times. 
 
 Capt. Vera well, Meester Phe-lip, I willa do so. 
 
 Philip. Oh, by the way, Captain; where are you stopping? 
 
 Capt. At de " Americain." 
 
 Bob. {outside) New York World! {Enter, c. u.) New York 
 
SC l] PHILIP G1{KY. 48 
 
 World! (Philip beckons to Bob. Bob runs to Phiup and gives 
 him a paper. VYiw^w gives Bob money.) 
 
 Capt. Goota night, Meester Phe-lip. 
 
 PhiIvIP. Good night, Captain. (Capt. crosses toward up c. 
 'I KQ.^ crosses toward up 'Bi.Q.. Bob I'uns towa7'd up 'r. q. Capt. 
 crosses to door, c. E.) 
 
 Bob. (/c'Jack) Paper, mister? {They meet, up r. c. Mike 
 crosses, down r., and sits Jipon chair to left of table.) 
 
 Jk. Yes, quick! (Bob^zz^^^ Jack a paper. Jack gives Bob 
 money and riuis to c. E. Exeunt Capt. a7id Jack, c. e. Bob 
 crosses to Mike. Philip crosses tozvard up r. c. Isaac crosses 
 from behind bar toward up r. c. ) 
 
 Bob. Halloo, Uncle Mike. 
 
 Mke. Halloo, Bob. (Philip «;/fl^ Isaac ;w^<?/f, «/>r. c. Philip 
 hands Isaac valise, umbrella, and coat.) 
 
 Bob. {to MiKE) Do you want a paper? (Isaac crosses to R. E. 
 and exit. Philip crosses, down l. c, sits upon chair to right of 
 table, and reads news, facing down stage. ) 
 
 Mke. No, Bob, me b'y, if Oi could buy the whole of New 
 York fur a cint, Oi couldn't buy wahn shingle on a house, fur 
 thot dago thot jist wint out chated me out of all me wake's 
 wages, {weeps) an' — an' — Oi'm afraid to go home — to Biddy ! 
 
 Bob. Never mind. Uncle Mike ; don't cry, nion! Aunt 
 Biddy wont hurt you. {Enter Isaac, l., and crosses behind 
 bar.) 
 
 Mke. {looks up astonished) Oh, no; she wont! She'll bate 
 the o'zVz'/ out o' me! {takes off hat, displaying large red bump 
 on bald head, and points to bump) Jist see the bmiyon she put 
 on me head lawst Sawherty noight ! 
 
 Bob. {laughing) He! He! He! He! That's a daisy! Come 
 on. Uncle Mike, /'// go wid you! (Mike puts on hat. Mike 
 and Bob cross to r. c. Mike crosses, up c. Bob crosses to front 
 of bar. Bob to Isaac.) Paper? (Mike crosses to c. e.) 
 
 Is. I vill give you a cent for von ; the dago cheated me out 
 of a drink! 
 
 Bob. {rolling up paper) No, 3^ou don't! You can't work 
 that game on me! {throivs paper at Isaac, fnissing his aim. 
 Isaac dodges. Bob rushes to c. E., and exit quickly, followed 
 by Mike.) 
 
 Is. {picks up paper) Ah, it vorked all right! {^unrolls paper 
 
44 PHILIP GREY. [act III 
 
 and looks at date) Ah, it's an old paper! Never mind, I'll sell 
 it for old rags, {puts paper under bar and crosses to Philip) 
 Vould you like some deenner? 
 
 Philip, {looks up) I've dined ; but you may prepare me a 
 room. 
 
 Is. Yes, meester. {nvsses to r. u. and exit.) 
 
 Philip, {resumes reading, starts, and rises) Great Heavens! 
 They are still searching for me! {reads aloud) " Five hundred 
 dollars reward for any information which will lead to the arrest 
 of Philip Grey, who committed the great diamond robbery at 
 Morven, Australia, on the night of December 3rd. He is about 
 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches in height, w^eighed about 
 160 lbs., is dark complexioned, has black eyes, black curly hair, 
 dark heavy mustache and beard, and when last seen, wore a red 
 flannel shirt, rubber coat, and shabby fedora hat." Many 
 thanks, Mr. Bditor, for so accurate a description, for {laughs) 
 ha! ha! this just completes my disguise! The Captain must 
 not see this {slaps paper), for he would sell his .w/// for gold! 
 But oh! how sharp the old devil was to recognise me! Thank 
 Heaven, he leaves to-morrow for France, and not until theti shall 
 I breathe easy! Now, I must be so careful to conceal my iden- 
 tity or those officers will be on my track. My.' But wasn't 
 that a narrow escape ! Had it not been for poor Marion, I 
 should have been dragged to prison! Ah, well; she is better 
 off without me. With her father's love and her mother's ten- 
 der care, she will soon be nursed back to health and happiness. 
 Here, it is six months since I left home, and I've accomplished 
 nothing! The money is fastly disappearing, and I dare not dis- 
 pose of those jewels, for they could too easily trace them back 
 to me — the thie-ef ! {bows head and puts hand to same) Oh, I 
 w«5/ get work! something to occupy my mind! or I shall go w^?*^.^ 
 {opens newspaper quickly) The wants! {reads aloud) "Wanted. 
 Bxperienced solicitors. — Colored man for coachman. — Cashier 
 for Livingston Bank. Best of references required. H. Living- 
 ston, 16 Wall vSt." Ah, that just suits me — something worth 
 trying for; but where are my references coming from ? I know — 
 I'll write them myself! Never venture, never win! {crosses to 
 desk, takes envelopes, paper, pen, and ink from savie, returns to 
 table, sits upon chair to right of same, and reads aloud, luhile 
 writing) " To whom it ma}- concern: 
 
SC l] PHILIP GREY. 45 
 
 "I cheerfulh' recommend Mr. Philip Grey — " {starts, lets 
 pen fall to floor, and puts hand to bowed head — with quivering 
 voice) No, no! Not Grey! Never again that name! I am — 
 Philip — Carlyle! Oh, this is the curse of crime! {picks up pen 
 and writes) There! {rises and reads aloud) " To whom it may 
 concern: 
 
 "We cheerfully recommend Mr. Philip Carlyle as a trust- 
 worthy and capable man to anyone who may require his ser- 
 vices, Messrs. ScoT, Harrington, and Brown, 
 Bankers and Brokers, 
 
 23 Prince St., Edinburgh, Scotland." 
 {folding paper and putting same into envelope) Well, I guess 
 this will fill the bill, {puts envelope ivith paper into pocket and 
 looks at his zuatch) It is too late to go to the bank, so I shall 
 call at the banker's residence and strike while the iron is hot ! 
 {Enter Isaac, r. e., and crosses to r. c. ) 
 
 Is. {raises hands — aside) O Shimminy! I forgot all about 
 dot leedle garil's deenner! {angrily) I vish I vas in Abraham's 
 bosom! {runs off , r. E. Philip crosses tozuard c. p:. Music. 
 Enter KjusiNETH, c. e. They meet, up c.) 
 
 K. {to Vnwsv, putting hand upon Vuii^iv's shoulder) Hold 
 on, mate; come and have a drink with me! 
 
 Philip. No, thank you; I'm in a great hurry. 
 
 K. {putting arm through Philip's) Oh, come on! I want 
 to tell you something. {They cross, down l. c. Philip sits 
 upon chair to r. of table. Kenneth sits upon chair back of 
 table and rings table bell. Isaac crosses to them. Kenneth 
 to Philip) What'll iv?w have? 
 
 Philip. Brandy. 
 
 K. (/<? Isaac) One brandy and abeer. (Isaac crosses be- 
 hind bar and prepares di'inks. Kenneth to Philip) This is 
 the happiest day of my life, my friend. 
 
 Philip. Why, have you struck a fortune ? 
 
 K. No, that's where the trouble lies. You see, I'm engaged 
 to be married — to one of the sweetest little girls in New York, 
 
 Philip, {smiling) Well, well; who is this paragon of per- 
 fection ? 
 
 K. Easy, easy there, mate! She is the daughter of Banker 
 Ivivingston of Wall Street. 
 
 Philip, {starts and raises hand) Ah ha! She /^.^ 
 
46 PHILIP G1{KY. [act III 
 
 K. Yes, but rather peculiar circumstances stand in the way. 
 Her father savs that as soon as I can accumulate one thousand 
 dollars, I may have her for m}^ wife, so you see, that's where 
 the money-question conies in. (Isaac crosses to them, bearing 
 two drinks upon a tray, and puts drinks upon tabte. Kenneth 
 gives IvSAAC money. Isaac crosses to r. e. with tray and exit.) 
 
 Phiup. {to Kenneth, raising glass) Here's to your lady- 
 love. 
 
 K. {raising glass) Thanks. {Both drink.) It isn't that the 
 banker cares for the money, for he's a millionaire; but she's his 
 only child, and he wishes her to marry an industrious man, one 
 in whom he can trust to protect her in case of adversity, and 
 with {removes cap with left hand, and looks heavenward, liaising- 
 clinched right hand) God's help, I never shall beti'ay that trust! 
 
 Philip, {removing hat) Bravely spoken ! Whom have I the 
 honor of addressing, sir ? {rises and takes card-case from pocket. ) 
 
 K. {rises and making a low, graceful bow) Just plain Ken- 
 neth Arden — at your service. (Philip ivrites upon card and 
 gives same to Kenneth, zvho nods, glancing at card, and puts 
 same into pockety 
 
 Philip. Well, Mr. Arden, it seems to me that the banker 
 has placed you in rather a trying position, hvA. I think I can 
 help you. {writes upon card.) 
 
 K. {puts hand upon Philip's arm) You can help me? 
 (Philip continues writing.) 
 
 Philip. Yes, I think so; I have an old friend by the name 
 of Marchatti, captain of the "Isabel," a trading-vessel, about to 
 embark for France, and as the captain is under obligations to 
 me, I am quite sure I can secure you a position on his ship. 
 You will find him at the "American "; so give him this {gives 
 Kenneth card), and all will be well, but I advise you to see 
 him at once, for he leaves in the morning, 
 
 K. {grasping Philip's harid and shaking it heartily) A thou- 
 sand thanks, Mr. Carlyle ! {puts arm through Philip's and 
 crossi?ig with him, up c.) I shall repay you with compound 
 interest, when the knot is tied! {Exeunt both arm-in-arm, c. E, 
 Enter ISKXQ, r. e., with tray containing ^nK's dinner, crosses, 
 down L. c, puts dinner upon table, takes pen, paper, and ink 
 from same, crosses to desk, puts them upon desk, crosses with 
 tray behind bar, puts tray upon same, rings dinner-bell for '^ViK, 
 crosses to table, down l. c, and arra7iges dinner.) 
 
SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 47 
 
 Is. Now my leedle garil can have her deenner. {Enter 
 NiTA, L. K. Isaac to NiTa) Come along. (Nita crosses, down 
 I., c, to table.) Here's some nice roast chicken. (NiTa sits 
 upon chair back of table and begins to eat leg of chicken. Isaac 
 crosses to r. e. and exit. Enter Sambo, c. e., ivith valise, and 
 crosses to Nita.) 
 
 Sam. Is you de landlady ? 
 
 N. {lauo-hs) No, I'm just here to dinner, {eating leg of 
 chicken) Have you had yours? 
 
 Sam. {eyes chicken) Law, no, Missie! Ah neber eats! {aside) 
 Good reason why {zuihks right eye), 'cause Ah doan get de 
 chance! {crosses, dozvn c, eyes leg of chicken, and ivhistles 
 cakezaalk.) 
 
 N. Sa}', will you Cakewalk for me after dinner, if I give you 
 ( picks np a leg of chicken) this nice leg of chicken? 
 
 Sam. {eagerly) Ye-es, Ah will, Ah will! (NiTA gives Sambo 
 leg of chicken. Sambo, aside) Golly, Missie 1 Ah's struck 
 Klondyke ! {eats chicken, ^vtp^ continues to eat. Enter lSA.A.Qy 
 R. E., and crosses to Sambo.) 
 
 Is. (/^ Sambo) Veil? 
 
 Sam. Be you de boss? 
 
 Is. Yes, I'm de boss. Vhat can I do for you? 
 
 Sam. Did you see ma Marser Grey ? 
 
 Is. Who? 
 
 Sam. Ma big Marser Grey; did you seed him ? 
 
 Is. Veil, how does he look? 
 
 Sam. {very rapidly) He's got long, brack whicksers, a 
 feedore hat, a talkinmash coat, rubber boots, a red shirt — ! 
 
 Is. Vhat did you say? (NiTA laughs.) 
 
 Sam. Oh, you go to Honolulu! Ah tole you once. Ah tole 
 you once! {confusedly) He am got a red talkinmash coat, soft 
 boots, a rub — rub— rubber— ! (NiTA laughs.) 
 
 Is. {to Sambo) Ah, rubber 7ieck I {crosses, down c, laugh- 
 ing) Ha! Ha! Yioil {faces S^^bo and circling hand about side 
 of head) You got some bughouses in your head! (NiTa laughs. 
 She is done eating. Exit Isaac, r. E.) 
 
 Sam. l:inm.^'h\ {calling after Isaac) Say! What's de mat- 
 tah wif you, you zvhite jackass ? (Nita laughs. She and Sambo 
 are facing dozvn stage. Gretchen looks in, c. E., and disap- 
 pears.) 
 
48 PHILIP GREY. [act III 
 
 N. {to Sambo) Come now, you said you'd dance for me. 
 {rises.) 
 
 Sam. {sullenly) Ah doan feel nmch like it now. 
 
 N. Oh, but you promised! 
 
 Sam, Well, whar's de music? 
 
 N. {stands to right of table) Oh, I'll play for you. {plays cake- 
 walk upon banjo, and Sambo cakewalks, down r., back again, down 
 C, down R. again, dotcn c. again, and again toward doion r. 
 Music. Enter Gretchen, c. e., rushes stealthily up behind Nita, 
 and throios a large black shaiol over Nita's Jtead Nita screams. 
 They tussle, and Gretchen tightens shawl about Nita's neck.) 
 
 Sam. {spies Gretchen and rushing to her) Hea', hea'! You 
 or she-debil! What you tryin' to dof (Gretchen quickly drags 
 Nita, up c. Nita screams. Sambo takes large revolver from 
 pocket and aims it at Gretchen's face. She screams and throws 
 up hands. Music. Enter Policeman, c, e., folloiced by Capt. 
 MarchaTTi, Jack, and Kenneth, in order. Enter Isaac, r. E. 
 Sambo backs Gretchen toward c. e. at point of revolver Isaac 
 crosses quickly, up r. c. Nita rushes to Capt., who puts arm 
 around her. Policeman opens arms and .stands at c. E., with 
 Capt. to r., and Kenneth to l. Jack stands to r. of CapT.; 
 l^iiT A, in front of Caft. Sambo backs Gretchen mto Police- 
 man's arms; he closes his arms about her. Gretchen screams 
 and collapses. Sambo stands before her with aimed revolver. 
 Isaac stands, up r. c. Music. Tableau.) 
 
 SCENE II. — I^eiD York City. Mr. Livingston's drawing-room. 
 Fifth Avenue, richly furnished. Very large arch with drap 
 eries c. in flat, and interior backing sliowing narrow hall with 
 very large, open icindow with lace curtains c. Arches with 
 draperies, r. and l. Piano, with stool, set diagonally beticeen 
 R. E. and c. E. Large chair doion r. Sofa, loitJi fur rug and 
 footstool to front, set diagonally, parallel with piano, doicn r. c. 
 Large, elegant table l. c. , tcith large easy chair and footstool to 
 K. and likewise to front. Divan doion l. Easel icith picture 
 up l. c. , close to wall, with large palm to ii. and large bust of 
 Venus de Milo to l. Large Turkish rug covering nearly whole 
 room, and smaller rugs. Chandelier. Time — the same night. 
 Mr. Livingston discovered seated in easy chair to r. of table, 
 with newspaper in hand, facing doicn stage; Mrs. Livingston 
 
SC. Il] PHILIP GREY. 49 
 
 seated in easy chair to front of table, iDith fin in hand, facing r., 
 apparently conversing. 
 
 Mr, L. But, my dear Mrs. Livingston, you are not consider- 
 ing the happiness of our daughter, Edith. 
 
 Mrs. L. Oh., fiddlesticks, happiness! You would have Edith 
 marry a common sailor, a nobody, with neither wealth nor posi- 
 tion — {sneers) simply because she ^^'-'^es him! Humph! Kenneth 
 Arden, indeed! 
 
 Mr, Iv. But he dearly loves Iter ! 
 
 Mrs. Iv. Humph! Loves her! What does lie know of love ? 
 Why, he's nothing but a boy, without one redeeming quality, 
 and I really believe that his pretty, boyish face and winning 
 manner has bewitched you, Mr. Livingston, as well as Editlt ! 
 
 Mr. L. O Matilda! Talk with reason! I haven't mingled 
 with the public for the last thirty years for nothing! I tell you, 
 I can read character, and I find in this ''boy'' the making of a 
 model man. He is noble-hearted and courageous and has that 
 natural refinement of feeling so seldom seen even among the 
 higher classes! In fact, he has everything to be desired except- 
 ing the almighty dollar, and of that, thank goodness, I have 
 more than enough for them both! {rises) I gave Mr. Arden my 
 full permission to woo and win our daughter, and if he but 
 prove himself worthy, no power under the heavens shall induce 
 me to break my word! {strikes table with clinched hand.) 
 
 Mrs. h. {rising quickly) Mr. Livingston! You have no ambi- 
 tion for your daughter whatever ! Edith shall never marry Ken- 
 neth Arden {with quivering voice) with my consent! {crosses 
 quickly to r. e., iceeping with anger, with kerchief to eyes, and exit. 
 Mr. Livingston sits upon easy chair to r. of table and looks at 
 newspaper. Lightning. Distant thunder. Music. Enter Edith, 
 L,. E., laughing lightly.) 
 
 Mk. h. {looks 2ip from 2)nper) Come here, little one. (Edith 
 crosses behind table to Mr. Livingston and stands to his right. ) 
 It seems to me that daughter is very happy to-night. 
 
 E. {throws arms around Mr, Livingston's neck) Yes, papa! 
 
 Mr. L. Now, do you really love this young sailor so very 
 much, Edith? (Edith draios away from Mr. Livingston a few 
 steps to the right, looks down embarrassed, and closely examines ker- 
 chief. Mr. Livingston laughing) Ha! Ha! Ha! Oh, those 
 
50 PHILIP GKKY. [act III 
 
 tell-tale blushes! Did you expect to find the answer in that 
 handkerchief? {^DiTH /a Hg-/is /ig-////y. Lightning. Crashing 
 thunder, follozved by loud knocking and screaming outside. 
 Mr. Livingston and Edith start. He rises. Music. Sambo 
 darts iji, c. E., folloivcd by Aunt Chlok. Edith and Mr. 
 IviviNGSTON laugh.) 
 
 ChloE. [quickly) Marser Libingston, Ah couldn't keep him 
 out! Ah couldn't keep him out! He's as strong as a young ox! 
 [to Sambo) Come hea' you niggah! [seizes Sambo by the ear; 
 he jet'ks azuay) You get out! 
 
 Sam, You go to Honolulu! 
 
 Mr. L. Let him alone, Aunt Chloe. (Chloe drazvs azvay 
 from Sambo, crossing tozuard left in front of palm.) 
 
 Chl. [laughing) Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 
 
 Mr. L. [crosses to Sambo and scrutinizes him) Well, bless 
 me! Where did you come from ? Did you drop from the clouds ? 
 — or did you whiz down in that thunder bolt? 
 
 Sam. No, sah, but Ah was powerful skeert; it pooty nea' 
 stru-uck me! 
 
 Mr. L. What pretty near struck you ? 
 
 Sam. Why, de lightnin'! Didn't you heerd it? (Edith 
 ci'osses to sofa and sits.) 
 
 Mr. L. [laughing) Ha! Ha! Come over here, [crosses to 
 easy chair to r. of table, leading Sambo by the hand, and sits. 
 Sambo stands to r. of him.) Now, first of all, tell me your 
 name. 
 
 Sam. Sambo. (Chloe starts and stares at Sambo. Light- 
 ning.) 
 
 Mr. L. And where did you come from ? 
 
 Sam. Australee. [Thunder.) 
 
 Mr. L. What! You don't mean to say you came all the 
 way from Australia — alone f 
 
 Sam. Yes, — 3^es, sah. 
 
 Mr. L. Can it he possible ? How in the world did you ever 
 get here ? 
 
 Sam. Well now, Ah'U tole you how it 'cur'ded. Ma Marser 
 Grey stole some waluable di'ming rings an' de cobs were arter 
 him, so he done skipped, [raising hand) ftied de coop, to New 
 York Ah 'spec'! And ma poo' Missie done cried so hard, dat 
 Ah thought Ah'd try and find Marser. So Ah went down to de 
 
SC I[] PHILIP GKKY. 51 
 
 wawf, an' Ah heerd de Capt'n say be was gwine to New York, 
 an' Ah says to maself, " Sambo, now's you' chance!" And Ah 
 didn't hab any money, so Ah just sneaked in de steama an' 
 crawled unda a big bench an' lay low till we got started. Den 
 Ah got pow'ful hung-ry, so Ah thought Ah'd sneak down by de 
 cook; but de Capt'n cotched me comin', an' he says, says he, 
 ' ' Coon! Whar did yoic come from ? 
 
 ChIv. {laughing) Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 
 
 Sam. And he w^as gwine to fro' me in de watah; but de ol' 
 brack cook come waltzin' 'roun' jest den, and she says, says 
 she, "Oh, no! Dat coon'll come pow'ful handy to help me in 
 de kitchen!" 
 
 Chi,, {nodding affirmatively) Yes, indeedee! [laughing) 
 Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 
 
 Mr. L. [to vSambo, smiling) Did she? 
 
 Sam. 'Deed, she did, Honey! So in course Ah had all Ah 
 could stuflf down me ! {grins. Door bell is rioig. Lightning. 
 Exit Chigoe, c. e.) 
 
 Mr. ly. Well, {points to r. E.) run out into the kitchen, and 
 Aunt Chloe will give you all you can stuff down you. {laugh- 
 ing) Ha! Ha! Ha! {Thunder. lA^. "L,\\i^c.sto^ faces down 
 stage. Sambo crosses to r. e., and icjiperceived, hides behind 
 piano. Enter Chi.oe, C e., bearing card upon tray, and crosses 
 to Mr. Livingston, who takes card and glances at it.) Show 
 the gentleman in. {Exit Chloe, c. e. Music. Enter Philip, 
 c. E., without hat. Mr. Livingston turns, facing up stage, 
 rises, and crosses toward Philip. They meet, up c.) 
 
 Philip. Mr. Livingston, I presume.? 
 
 Mr. L. Yes; {motions to chair to r. of table) pray be seated, 
 Mr. Carlyle. 
 
 Philip, {crosses to said chair and remains standing. Mr. 
 Livingston crosses to r. of Philip and stands. Philip takes 
 reference f^om pocket) I see by this morning's paper that you 
 are in want of a cashier for the Livingston Bank and have come 
 to offer my services. I am thoroughly qualified for the position 
 as you will see by my reference, {gives same to Mr. Living- 
 ston) which I beg you to read, sir. 
 
 Mr. L. {bows, takes reference from envelope, and motions to 
 chair to r. of table) Be seated, {crosses to r. of chair at fro7it 
 of table and reads reference in silence. Philip spies Edith 
 
52 PHILIP GRKY. [act III 
 
 and starts. Light^iing. Thunder. Mr. Livingston crosses 
 to Philip.) I am most happy to meet you, Mr. Carlyle, {holds 
 out hand to Philip, zvho rises. They shake hands. ) You come 
 well recommended, as it happeus to be, by an old friend of 
 mine, and you are just the man I want. [crosses to c. and 
 faces Edith) My daugliter, allow me to introduce to you (faces 
 Philip) this gentleman. Mr. Carlyle, who brings a letter of in- 
 troduction from our old friends in Edinburgh! (Edith iHses 
 from sofa. Philip crosses toiuard Edith. They meet, down c.) 
 
 E. This is a great pleasure, Mr. Carlyle! {holds out hand to 
 Philip, ivho takes same and bo7vs over it) We are ahvays de- 
 lighted to meet dear Uncle's friends! Therefore, you are doubly 
 welcome! 
 
 Philip, {holding Edith's hand and looking into her face) 
 Many, many thanks, Miss Livingston; I feel highly honored to 
 be one of the favored few. {lets go (9/ Edith's hand.) 
 
 Mr. L. My daughter, I have some business to transact with 
 Mr. Carlyle— 
 
 E. {crossing to R. c.) Very well, father; then I shall retire. 
 {turns at ^.z., facing Phuji', and bows siveetly to him. He 
 bows gracefully in return. Edith crosses to r. k. afid exit.) 
 
 Philip, {aside, looking after Edith) Oh, what a vision of 
 beauty ! {crosses to r. of chair at front of table and turns, fac- 
 ing Mr. Livingston, who crosses to chair to r. of table and sits. 
 Philip 5?V^. Lightniu:^. Thunder.) 
 
 Mr. L. Mr. Carlyle, we have had so much trouble with* our 
 cashiers for the last three 3'ears, that I am heartily glad to 
 secure the services of an honest man ! We pay a salary of two 
 thousand dollars for the first year, and should your work prove 
 satisfactor3^ we'll increase your salar}' and offer you still further 
 inducements to remain with us. 
 
 Philip. I thank you very nmch, Mr. Livingston, and I 
 think you will have nothing to regret, for I shall endeavor my 
 utmo.st to please 3'ou ! 
 
 Mr. L. Now, as our business is settled, I shall expect to see 
 you at the bank at eight to-morrow morning. 
 
 Philip. Very well; I shall be there, {rises) Well, good 
 night, Mr. Livingston. 
 
 Mr. L. {rises) Stay! Wont you stop and dine with us? as I 
 should like to introduce you to my wife. 
 
SC. Il] PHII,TP GREY. 53 
 
 Philip. Thank yon, I shall be most delighted! {Lightning.) 
 Mr. L. Then I shall acqnaint Mrs. Livingston of the fact, 
 so just make yourself at home. (Philip bozvs. Mr. Living- 
 ston crosses io r. e. and exit. Thnnder. Philip crosses sloivly 
 to piano, chords zvith I'ight hand, crosses to c. E., looks out, and 
 crosses slowly, down c.) 
 
 Philip. What tnagnificence and luxury! A befitting bower 
 for such a charming little hostess ! {smiling) Doubly wel- 
 come! Ah! And to think that this poor sailor shall become 
 master of all this grandenr — and the banker' s millions ! — That 
 is, if he returns! Bnt again, should he not return! Then 
 it shall fall into the hands of [points to himself) one more 
 capable! Ha! Ha! Ha! For why should / not have all this 
 wealth and protninence, when it lies within my very (ri'asp f as 
 no one will ever recognize me as Philip Grey ! (Lightning. 
 Sambo peeps from behind piano. Thunder. Music.) Why, 
 my ozvn zf//"^ wouldn't know me were we to meQt face to face! 
 Poor Marion! It seems as though I can hear her cries {puts 
 hands to ears) ringing in my ea7'-s! ''Phil! Phil! Where — are 
 — yo2i / " (vSambo peeps.) Ah, poor, patient sovil; she was too 
 good for me ! If I could only undo the past and be a free man 
 once more! But alas! ' Tis too late — too late ! {pauses) Bah! 
 This will never do! I believe I am getting soft-hea7'ted ! 
 {Music.) Kenneth Arden shall not return! Marchatti must 
 remove him from my \)?i\.h forever! (Sambo peeps and watches 
 Philip.) He dare not refuse me! {Lightning.) For my plans 
 are laid, and all the powers 'twixt Heaven and earth shall not 
 turn tne from my purpose! {Terrific thunder.) Then, while 
 Miss Livingston is patiently awaiting {sneering) a message from 
 her sailor lover, he shall be cast into the sea {Lightning) and 
 quickly aevoM^ed by the slimy monsters of the deep! {Terrific 
 thunder. Philip shuddering) Oh, it makes my biood curdle 
 to thitik of it! (Sambo draws back behind piano.) Philip Grey, 
 you are progressing beautifully ! — Yes^ in your diabolical 
 schemes! [Music. Sx^ibo peeps and watches Vuu.iv. Philip 
 with quivering voice) O God ! If I could but resist this over- 
 whelming demon power which, stronger than myself, has taken 
 possession of my very soul, forcing me to commit crime after 
 crime against — my — will, driving me to the gallows, and drag- 
 ging me down, down, down into the awful chasms of hell ! 
 ^o,no! Not that ! {trembles) I will resist it! Pit tear it 
 
54 PHILIP GREY [act III 
 
 from me, rend it in tiuain, and {throwing np hands) cast it to 
 the four winds of Heaven ! {puts hands to head and pauses) 
 My God! Am I going mad? (Sambo draws back behind 
 piano. Philip ivith a maniacal laugh) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
 (^;//^r Mr. Livingston, R. E.) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
 
 Mr. L. {^with an inquirin,;- look, crossini^- to Philip) Mr. 
 Carlyle, we shall now join the ladies in the dining room. 
 
 Philip, {quickly turns, facing Mr. Livingston and smili;i!^) 
 Oh, pardon me, IMr. Livingston; ^puls arm throuji Mr. Liv- 
 ingston's a)id crossing with him to r. E. ) bnt I was jnst — a — 
 langhing, that is — a— at an amnsing incident that occurred in 
 the car. {Exit luith Mr. Livingston, r. e., and laughing 
 mechanically) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! (Sambo crosses from 
 behind piano to c. — in a frii^htened tone, zvith wide-open eyes, 
 looking anxiously about, and zuith uplfted fiui^er.) 
 
 Sam. Dat's ma Marser Grey! Lazvd ! How he did skeert 
 nie! Gee zvhiz ! Wasn't he mad! De debil's cotched him 
 shuah an' sent him done clean crazy ! Sarbes him good an' 
 right, sarbes him good an' right, fo' leabin' ma poo' Missie! 
 She'd neber know him, course she wouldn't! He's done cut 
 his brack whicksers clean off, and he looks like de debit! 
 {laughing) Heuh ! Heuh ! Heuh! {A knock upon door outside. 
 Sambo jumps with fright and looks wildly about. Another 
 knock. Sambo nervously) Ah — Ah— Ah guess Ah bettah skip ! 
 {crosses, up c. Music. Enter Kenneth, c. e.) 
 
 K. {crossing to Sambo) Halloo, Julius Caesar, are you Aunt 
 Chloe's boy? 
 
 Sam. {laughing) Aunt Chloe ? Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 
 
 K, Say, go tell Miss Livingston that Kenneth is here. 
 
 Sam. {bozving lozv) She hab retiahed. 
 
 K. {smiling) Well, tell her I must see her. 
 
 Sam. {ifnpatiently) She done gone to bed Ah tole you! 
 
 K. {sternly) See here ! You go at once and deliver my mes- 
 «sage! Scoot now! 
 
 Sam. {whimperi7ig) Ah doan want to go in de young lady's 
 bed room! {crosses toward r. c.) 
 
 K. {zvatking quickly tozuard Sambo) Come now, go or I'll 
 {raises foot to kick) help you along! (Sambo runs to r. e. and 
 exit quickly. Kenneth crossing to c.) Now, I must not give 
 way to my feelings, {crossing to r. c.) Poor little sweet heart, 
 I know how she will miss me. {Music. Enter Edith, r. e.) 
 
SC II] PHILIP GREY. 55 
 
 E. {crossing to Kenneth) Why, Kenneth, how late you are! 
 I was just about to retire. 
 
 K, {takes Editu's /la^ids and looking fondly into her face) 
 Yes, dear Edith, I've had a great deal of business to transact 
 this evening and would not have come at this late hour; but, 
 little one, I was obliged to come ! 
 
 K. Why, how seriously you speak ! 
 
 K. [aside, facini^- down stage) Oh, how I hate to tell her! 
 {to Edith) My darling; I'm going away! {Music.) 
 
 E. {anxiously) Why, Kenneth ! What do— you — mean ? 
 (Kenneth crosses to c.,follozued by Edith.) 
 
 K. {turns to Edith, takes her hands, and looking fondly into 
 her face) Now, Edith, you must be brave for Kenneth's sake. 
 You know how I long to claim you as my own little wife; but, 
 sweet heart, there are no fairy fingers to fill Kenneth's pockets 
 with gold, so he is going to be a man and ivork and wi7i this 
 dear little prize! To-night I enter the service of Captain Mar- 
 chatti of the "Isabel" and shall embark for France ere the 
 dawn of another day; but remember, dear Edith, 'tis for your 
 sake I go, so now smile and bid me God speed! {smiles. 
 Music. ) 
 
 E. {pleadingly) Oh, don't go, don't go! I think it's too 
 cruel of papa to exact such a promise from you! {crosses, down 
 C, and clasps hands, aside) Oh, what shall I do! How can I 
 part with him! He does not love me! {pauses and takes hold 
 of her ruby necklace) I wonder if I dare oflFer him this! {taking 
 off necklace) I will ! {crosses quickly to Kenneth, with quiv- 
 ering voice) Here, Kenneth; {holding out necklace to him) take 
 this and procure your money ! 
 
 K. {lifing up right hand reproachfully) Why, Edith! {Music.) 
 
 E. I really don't need it, ti^uly I don't! (Kenneth shakes 
 head negatively. Edith holding out necklace to him, with quiv- 
 ering voice) Oh, won't you take it for my sake — for Edith's 
 sake? (Kenneth slowly shakes head negatively. Edith lets 
 her hands drop and sobs aloud hysterically, with kerchief to eyes) 
 Then you have ceased to love me! 
 
 K. {luith quivering voice) O little one! How can you say 
 
 it ! 'Tis hard enough to part with you even for so short a time, 
 
 but God knows what I should do, were I ( puts a hand to each 
 
 ' side of Exyi'iH' s face and eyeing her fondly) to lose yon forever! 
 
56 PHILIP GRKY. [act IV 
 
 {takes necklace from Edith's hand and clasping it around her 
 neck) My darling, you little know how this one sweet act of 
 yours will cheer Kenneth on his lonely voyage, ( Music.) 
 
 E. {sobbing with kerchief to eyes) Kenneth, I have a presenti- 
 ment that I shall never see you again! 
 
 K. {embraces Edith — cheerfully) Oh, cheer up, Edith; you 
 know the old saying is " A bad penny always returns," {sadly) 
 and when I do return, I shall expect to find that this little sweet- 
 heart has been true to me! {embraces Edith. ) Do you {kneeling 
 on one knee) promise, Edith? 
 
 E. Yes, {pointing heavenimrd) while life lasts ! 
 
 K. {kisses 'Edith's hand and rising) Farewell, Edith! {crosses, 
 up c. , and leaving hand) Farewell! {Edith waves hand. Exit 
 Kknneth, c. e. Music. Edith stai/ds at c. and sobs, with ker- 
 chief to eyes. ) 
 
 K. (outside, singing) "Farewell, farewell, my own true love! 
 (Edith crosses toward window) in hall.) Farewell, farewell, 
 (Edith at toindoio tcavts kerchief) ni}^ own true love !" {Music. 
 Tableau.) 
 
 END OF ACT III. 
 
 ACT IV. 
 
 SCENE. — r/^e Atlantic Ocean. Beck of the ''Isabel." Ocean 
 scenery backing, shoicing a very dark, cloudy sky and heavy sea. 
 Bulwarks extending from up n. to up l. Ropes drawn through 
 bulioarks and attached to deck. Mechanical loaves between ocean 
 scenery backing and bulioarks. Large cabin extending from ii. 
 to R. c. , nearly to bulwarks and nearly to fooilights, brilliantly 
 illuminated. Door at c. of side of cabin, loith icindoic to r and 
 icindoio to l. A window over door and each windoto. Double 
 doors at c. of front of cabin, with window to r. and window to 
 L. A windoic over double doors and each of last two windows. 
 Mast with bell-rope and rigging a few yards to l. of cabin and 
 opposite double doors. Lighted lantern suspended from mast. 
 Staincay with railing down l. c. , leading up from below deck 
 toward the right. A covered barrel to ii. of stairway. Bridge 
 of vessel over doicn Ij., projecting from behind stage at the left. 
 Ladder leading down from right end of bridge to deck. Life- 
 
sc. t] piirijp GiiEY. 57 
 
 boat suftpeuded over bridge. A zigzag wire for light it ing effects, 
 to be illuminated by electricity at a specified time, extending from 
 abom scene over c. of buhoarks to back of mast to c. of front 
 of cabin between double doors and loindow above. Perforated 
 water pipe suspended above scene over front of stage, to be 
 charged with water at a given time to represent rain falling. A 
 long, narroic, fiat, zinc receptacle for falling water , reaching no 
 higher level than floor of stage and extending r. and l. beyond 
 stage. Time — three days later; near midnight. 'Music. Noise 
 of waves dashing, wind whistling, and distant thunder. Nita 
 discovered seated upon barrel playing *• Sailor's Hornpipe " upon 
 banjo. Two Sailors dancing, down c. , !SAir>ORS grouped in 
 semi-circle about and at back of Nita, under bridge, to front of 
 mast, and between cabin and same. Jack standing at c. of bul- 
 warks, resting against same, and looking out to sea; Capt. Mar- 
 ciiATTi standing upon bridge, looking through telescope out to 
 sea. A glimmering speck of light ajjpears upon horizon. A 
 flash of lightning, ('apt. descends ladder of bridge and crosses 
 under bridge to Jack. Jack turns to Capt., who hands him 
 telescope. They talk in dumb shorn. Capt. points to speck 
 of light. Thunder. Jack looks through telescope out to sea. 
 Lightning. Jack and Capt. talk in dumb show. Whistle 
 of boat is bloton. Jack gives telescope to Capt. 
 
 A Sailor, {crosses to Nita and lifts her from barrel) Three 
 cheers for Nita Marchatti! Hip! Hip! — 
 
 Saii^ors. Hurray ! {Exeunt with Nita through side door into 
 cabin. Capt. and Jack cross, down c, apparently conversing. 
 Music. ) 
 
 ]K. {stai'is) Captain Marchatti! 1 commit murder f {Terrific 
 thunder ) 
 
 Captain, {quickly lifting up hands) Sh-h! {looks anxiously 
 about.) 
 
 Jk. No! Not for a kingdom! 
 
 Capt. But I will paya you well ! 
 
 Jk. {scornfully) Yes, with blood money! Captain, have you 
 forgotten that there is a day of reckoning, a hereafter, when 
 each man will be confronted with his evil deeds? {Lightning.) 
 
 Capt. {laughing scon fully) Ha! Ha! Ha! 
 
 Jk. Thank Heaven, I've not forgotten my early teachings ! 
 
58 PHILIP GREY. [act IV 
 
 Wh}^ not leave the poor boy alone ? He is so happily dreaming 
 of his "little Edith," as he calls her. 
 
 CapT. {forcing a lajigh) Ah! Ha! Ha! I wasa only fool- 
 ing ! I dida it to /rj/« you ! {Terrific thunder.) Gooda-night, 
 Jack ! You are a gooda man! {crosses to ladder of bridge and 
 ascends ladder?) 
 
 Jk. Good-night, Captain. {Exit Capt., to l., at top of 
 bridge. A bell is rung.) There is the signal for me to turn in. 
 I go to my berth with a clear conscience ; yes, thank Heaven! 
 Oh, how little we poor mortals can see into the future! He is a 
 wolf in sheep's clothing! {crossing to side door of cabin) Would 
 that I had the power to crush him — and all such vipers that in- 
 fest the earth! {standing before door) To-morrow, I'll iuar7i the 
 poor boy of his danger — to-morrow! {Exit through side door 
 into cabin. Enter Capt. at top of bridge, descends ladder of 
 sajue, and crosses, dozun Q. Lightning. Thunder.) 
 
 Capt. Yes, Jack; you are vera goot; but ha! ha! you might 
 betraya me! I trusta one man and I am in his power still! But 
 I willa get even wis him and den his power over me willa end ! 
 I willa keel him! He offera me gold and diamonds to tevtpta 
 me, and I inusta take them! But I willa keep them {smiling) 
 for my leetle Nita; for soma time she willa be an heiress and a 
 grand lady ! {Lightning. IMusic.) Now, Meester Kenneth, I 
 willa have to look out for you myself! Leta me see; he takesa 
 his watch, when de clock strikesa twelve! {Thunder.) Just de 
 night for dis work! {A bell is rung.) One leetle push, and all 
 willa be over, and deada men tella no tales! {ci'osses toward 
 bulwarks near cabin and exit behind cabin. Music.) 
 
 Kenneth, {outside, singing) "Farewell, farewell, {enter 
 fj-om behind cabin ^ with lighted lantern, and crossing to mast) 
 my own true love! Farewell, farewell, {climbing up riggifig) 
 my own true love!" {pulls a rope and ties same to mast) There. 
 {quickly descends rigging, crosses to c. of bulwarks zvith laiitern, 
 puts lantern down, leans against bulwarks, and faces left) Why 
 does the Captain look so queerly at me? {shudders) Oh, he 
 gives me the cold shivers! Ah, well, he's a queer-looking old 
 duck anyhow! I wonder what makes my heart so heavy to- 
 night! I feel as though I had lost all the friends I have in the 
 world, but I suppose it is because I am separated from my sweet- 
 heart — the little rascal; little she dreams how dearly I love her! 
 
SC i] piiriiiF GUKY. 59 
 
 Every time I close {closes eyes) ni}' eyes, it seems as though I 
 can see her sweet, little laughing face right before me! {Music. 
 Enter ^h.v'i.from side door of cabin, crosses to front of mast, 
 pauses, and cronchin<^, crosses stealthily up behind Kenneth, 
 who starts. Cwr. springs upon hiui. Kenneth struggles to 
 free himself.) 
 
 K. {shoutinf) Help! Help! 
 
 CapT. Hush-sh! {tries to strangle Y^M^^^IYi.. They tussle. 
 Capt. backs him up against bulwarks.) 
 
 K. Help! Help! Murder! (Capt. hurls Kenneth over- 
 board.) O—ohf (Capt. seizes lantern, holds tip same, and looks 
 down after K-ETSii^KTH. Music. Enter ].kq.^ up stairzvay.) 
 
 Capt. {aside, watching Kenneth) Oh, oh, oh, oh!— He 
 sinka!~YL& rise/— He sinka! {puts down lantern, with mani- 
 acal laugh) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
 
 JK. {quickly aside at stairway) Great God! I'm too late! 
 {Zigzag wire becomes ilhiminated to show lightning striking 
 cabin. Jack and Cavt. fall and remain motionless. Part of 
 front of cabin falls in with a great crash. The cabin begins to 
 burn. Crashing thunder. Music. Shouts and screams from 
 cabin and below deck. Lightning .) 
 
 jK. {rises and rushing to Capt.) Captain! {shaking him) 
 Captain! Rise, rise, for your life! {starts) Great heavens! 
 YLesdead! {Terrific thimder. ]ack rushes to mast and pulls 
 bell-rope, ringijig bell loudly. Music ) 
 
 SAII.ORS. {without) Fire! Fire! Fire! Help! Help! {Enter 
 Sailors up stairway and from cabin.) Help! {Lightning.) 
 
 Jk. To the boats for your lives or we shall all be lost! [Some 
 Sailors rush up bridge and begin to lower life-boat ; others 
 hurry into cabin through ruins, and others rush down stairway 
 below deck. Thunder. Music.) 
 
 NiTA. (/;/ cabin, screaming) 0—oh! Help! 0—oh! {Enter 
 from ruins of cabin, screaming) Papa! Papal {rushes up bridge 
 and down again) Where's— my— papa! {rushes to bulwarks, 
 and spying CAVi., starts, rushes to him, kneels by his side, fac- 
 ing down stage, and shakes his arm) Papa! Papa! Wake up! 
 The boat is burning ! {sobbing) Oh, dear ! Why don't you 
 speak to me ? {tries to pull CapT. up by arm) Wake up, papa 
 dear, wake up! {kisses Capt.) 
 
 Jk. {rushes to Nita) Come, Nita, quick, for your life! {takes 
 NiTa's hand) The boat is sinking! 
 
60 PHILIP GREY. [act IV 
 
 N. Jack, why don't you wake />(^?/'« / {rises. LUhtning .) 
 
 JK. Come, come, Nita! Your father will come later! 
 
 N. No, no, I will not go without him ! 
 
 Jk. (seizes Nita's arin) You must ! {Some Sailors get into 
 lowered boat.) 
 
 N. {jerks azuay from Jack — defiantly) Jack Whiting, how 
 dare you speak so to me ? ( Terrific thunder.) 
 
 Jk. Nita, you miist come, for your papa is dead ! {Music. 
 Jack removes hat and stands with bowed head.) 
 
 N. {screaming) Dead? No, «o.^ '^ot dead ! {kneels beside 
 Qavt., facing down stage, kisses him, puts arms around his neck, 
 lifts up his head, and sobs) Oh, wake up, papa dear, wake up! 
 The boat is sinking, and you will be drowned! {looks closely into 
 QAvr.'s face, starts, and screams) O Jack! Papa w dead! He 
 has left me here all alone f — all alone ! — {faints and falls over 
 Capt. ) 
 
 Jk. Thank Heaven, she has fainted! {lifts NiTA in his arms) 
 You poor little soul! {Perforated water pipe is charged with 
 water to shozu rai?i falling in torrents. Lightning. Music. 
 Jack crosses luith Nita, down c, lays her upon deck, and re- 
 moving his coat) O God, have mercy on this poor, fatherless 
 child! {zvraps coat about her. Rest ^Sailors get into life- 
 boat.) No, little one! You are 7iot alone! Jack will be your 
 brother, and he szvears {points heavenward) to protect you with 
 his life! As I deal by you, so may God {points heavenward) 
 deal by me! {Terrific thunder. Jack lifts Nita in his arms 
 and rushes to bulwai^ks. A Sailor appears from life-boat at 
 bulwarks, takes Nita from Jack, and disappears behind bul- 
 wai'ks. Jack steps over bulwarks, and turns, facing dozvn stage ) 
 Farewell, Marchatti! You have met your just doom, and {lifts 
 hat) may God have mercy on your soul! {disappears behind bul- 
 warks. Lightning. A terrific explosion at stairway. Part of 
 side of cabin falls in. Stairway begijis to burn. Terrific thun- 
 der. Capt. moves arm, opens eyes, sits up, and puts hands to 
 head.) 
 
 Capt. {looks about him and staiis) What isa this? I dreama! 
 Oh, fire! Fire! Fire! We w411a all perish! {tries to rise, but 
 cannot) Help! Help! Jack! Nita! Someone! They ara all 
 sleeping! {Lightning. 3Iusic. Capt. creeps to mast, seizes 
 bell-rope, and pulls same, ringing bell loudly. Terrific thunder. 
 
SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 61 
 
 Great puffs of smoke issue from cabin and stairivay; each is a 
 blazing mass. Capt. ceases ringing bell, takes hold of mast, 
 rises, and looks ivildly about) What cana this mean! No one 
 coming! Nita! Nita! {looks toiaard b^'idge and starts) Oh, 
 de life-boats ara gone! She hasa left her poor old fathair to — 
 die! Oh, what shalla I do? What cana I do? I can'ta be 
 burnt alive like a wilda beast in a cage! No, no! Oh, why 
 hava they left me here — alone, wis no escape — death staring me 
 on every side! If I hada them here, I woulda {clinches hands) 
 strangle them! ( pauses, looks aboid him,, staring wildly — starts, 
 and screams) 'Tisa de vengeance of God! {throws up clinched 
 hands and becomes a maniac) Huh ! {cowers attd stares wildly) 
 O Meester Kenneth! Do not strika me! I dida not do it! I 
 dida not! I dida not! It wasa de diamonds! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
 Ha! Ha! {pauses) Oh, see, Nita! {Lightning.) vSeea de dia- 
 monds, papa has bought for his leetle darling! No? No? You 
 wont taka them ? Ah, yes, you will. {Thunder. More of side 
 of cabin falls. Capt. starts, draws stiletto, looks wildly about, 
 crosses, down Q., faces i,., and raising stiletto to stri/ce) Back ! 
 {screams) Back, yo7c devils! {crossing to stairway, facing r., 
 and holding up stiletto) Keepa back, I say I Keepa back ! 
 {screams) Keepa back ! {rushing atid stabbing the air, falls 
 headlong into burning stairway with niafiiacal yell. Lightning, 
 rain, 7ioise of wind and waves, and terrific thunder. Music. 
 For second curtain, terrible storm at sea and no ship. ) 
 
 END OF ACT IV. 
 
 ACT V. 
 
 SCENE I. — New York City. Mr. Limngston''s drawing room. 
 Same setting as before. Time— jive months later; an evening in 
 November. Music. Miis. Livingston discovered seated at 
 piano, playing and singing; Mr. Livingston seated in easy 
 chair to r. of table, reading neicspaper, and Edith seated upon 
 sofa. 
 
 E. {during song, puts kerchief to eyes, rises, and crosses sobbing to 
 piano) O mamma! Plecise don't sing! It seems as though my 
 heart — will — brea-akJ 
 
62 PHILIP GKKY. [act V 
 
 Mrs. L. {turns, facing 'Emm and spyinn her sobbing) Why, 
 Edith! I am surprised! 
 
 B. O mamma, I can't help it? Don't you think it strange 
 that I haven't heard from Kenneth ? Here it is six months 
 since he went to sea, and I haven't received one word from him, 
 not even a single line, and he promised faithfully that he 'would 
 write. 
 
 Mrs. L. No, my daughter, I don't think it the least bit 
 strange, for I never had any confidence in him whatever. He 
 was too presuming for a man in his position to ask for the hand 
 of a banker 8 daughter ! My dear Edith, it was only his great 
 ambition, for I'm sure he does not love you. 'Tis merely a boy- 
 ish fancy — out of sight, out of mind. But there is Mr. Carlyle; 
 he is a. gentleman, and, Edith, he worships you! For my part, I 
 can't see what you are thinking about! {rises ) 
 
 B. {reproaclifuHy) Mother, you wish me to marry Mr. Car- 
 lyle, when I have no love for him whatever. 
 
 Mrs. L. Yes, but Eklith, he is such a fine, honest, upright 
 man and would make you such a good husband. (Mr. Living- 
 ston crosses toward c. e.) 
 
 B. Well, mother, I can never marry Mr. Carlyle, while Ken- 
 neth lives, and I told him so last night, when he asked me to be 
 his wife; but he says he is sure that I shall learn to love him ! 
 {Music. Enter Phii.ip» c. e., intercepting Mr. Livingston.) 
 
 Philip, {jyroduces newspaper — quickly aside to Mr. Living- 
 ston, j)ointing to jmper) Bead this! {gives same to Mr. Living- 
 ston.) 
 
 Mrs. L. {s]W P^ihiP a?id rises. BdiTh rises.) O, Mr. Car- 
 lyle, you are just in time for luncheon. (Phiijp bows to Mrs, 
 Livingsto'n and Edith. Edith boics and smiles. Mr. Living- 
 ston s to ;i(fo, up c, reading paper to himself. Philip crosses to 
 Mrs. Livingston and stands to her left.) 
 
 Mr. L. {aside) Oh, this is terrible! {p)uts tremblin.g hands to 
 head — aloud) Horrible! {crosses to c.) 
 
 E. {starts and hurries to r. r/MR. Livingston) O father 
 dear, what is the matter! {iruts hand upon his shoulder) What can 
 this mean! There must be some strange news to excite you in 
 this manner! (Philip crosses to l. (f Mr. Livingston, followed 
 by Mrs. Livingston, who staMs to r. of Edith.) 
 
 Mr. L. {to Edith) Yes, yes, my darling, it is something 
 
SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 63 
 
 mcfid ! O Edith ! [lets jjaper fall and puts arm aroxmd Edith) 
 My poor child ! ( Philip picks up jjaper. Music ) 
 
 E. {drawing away from Mr. Livingston) Let me see it! 
 {crosses to Philip.) 
 
 Mr. L. [holding out hand) Mr. Carlyle, you read! 
 
 Philip. Miss Livingston, this is a ver}^ painful duty, which 
 your father has assigned to me, and it grieves me to be the 
 bearer of such sad news. 
 
 E. {very excitedly) Mr. Carlyle, read, read! I cannot bear 
 this horrible suspense any longer! {clasps hands.) 
 
 Philip, {reading aloud from neiospaper) — 
 
 " HORRIBLE DISASTER AT SEA. 
 
 THE missing STKAMER, 'ISABEL,' BURNED TO THE WATER'S 
 EDGE." 
 
 E. {wringing hands and with quivering voice) 'No, no! Do not 
 say it! Do not say it! {stands petrified with horror.) 
 
 Philip. ( reading aloud) — 
 
 '" N&ws from the tohaling vessel, 'Arctic King.' Kioto, Oct. 5: — 
 The 'Isabel,' en route from New York to France, burned to the 
 water's edge in an incredibly short time. Many drowned while 
 attempting to escape, while others perished in the flames. All 
 are supposed to have been lost." {'Edi'Th faints. Fhit,if catches 
 her as she is about to fall. He and Mr. Livingston assist her to 
 sofa. Mrs. Livingston hurries to sofa and applies cologne to 
 Edith ' s lien d. Music. ) 
 
 Mrs. L. {whimpering) O my poor girl! {Vnii.iv kneels on 07ie 
 knee by Edith and takes her hand.) 
 
 E. {reviving with a deep sigh) O Kenneth! Kenneth! {sobs) 
 This is more than I can bear, to know that I shall never see your 
 dear face again! And it was for my sake that you went away. 
 {sobs. ) 
 
 Philip. Miss Livingston, do not grieve so! It makes my 
 heart ache to see you mourn for one so undeserving. Kenneth 
 Arden was not worthy of your love or he never would have left 
 you! He could have accumulated wealth in this great metrop- 
 olis and remained by your side! {sarcastically) But no! He 
 wanted his freedom a little longer! Edith, you are young and 
 inexperienced; but / can read him like an open book! Oh, if 
 you could but put confidence in Philip! Darling, the hand of 
 
04 PHILIP GIIKY. [act V 
 
 Providence has prevented him from returning. This unseen 
 Power which guards the good and pure has shielded you from 
 all harm. Had Mr. Arden returned, and you had married him, 
 your life might have been a blighted one and not all sunshine as 
 I am sure he has pictured it. 
 
 E. {sobbing, raises hand, and rising) Cease! If you care to 
 please me, let poor Kenneth rest in peace! 
 
 Philip. Forgive me! I shall say no more, {kisses Edith's 
 Jiand, botes to Mrs. IvIVIngston, "hd crosses to c. n., followed by 
 Mr. Livingston. Exeunt both. Edith sobbing, crosses to divan 
 and sits upon same. Mrs. Livingston crosses quickly to Edith.) 
 
 Mrs. L. {angrily) Edith, I'm ashanied of you for making 
 such a sight of yourself! If I were in your place, I would not 
 let the world see that I was so infatuated with any man! Why, 
 {holding out hand) you are an object of pity! (cro.yses to easy chair 
 to front of table and sits.) 
 
 E. O mamma! (raises hand) Don't! Don't! 
 
 Mrs. L. Well, really, Edith! You couldn't act worse were 
 you his wife! Why, I should think your pride would sustain 
 you! Dear me! I'm so mortified! Oh, what will Mr. Carlyle 
 
 think! 
 
 E. {angrily) I don't care what he thinks! He is coming back 
 to-night, and he expects me to greet him with a smile, although 
 he knows my heart is with-poor-Ken-neih! {sobbing crosses, down 
 C.) Mother, I told Mr. Carlyle that I did not love him. The word 
 "love" is mockery to me! But still {holds out hands) you all 
 urge me to marry him! And oh! what is worse than a loveless 
 marriage! {crosses to Mrs. Livingston and sits before her upon 
 footstool.) Dear mamma, why do you urge me to accept Mr. 
 Carlyle ? Am I such a burden to you ? 
 
 Mrs. L. {reproachfully) Why, Edith! {jiuts kerchief to eyes.) 
 
 E. Oh, /o?'^/^'^ me, mamma! I do not mean to reproach you! 
 But if ever I do marry Mr. Carlyle, it will be to please only you! 
 (Mrs. Livingston j-w^fe arm around Edith. Enter Chloe, 
 c. E., bearing tray ivith letter, and crosses to Mrs. Livingston, 
 w7io takes letter. Chloe crosses to c. E. and exit.) 
 
 Mrs. L. {examining postmark) Why, Edith! Here's a letter 
 from London! Shall I read it to you ? 
 
 E. Yes, mamma. 
 
 Mrs. L. {tears open envelope, takes letter from same, and reads 
 aloud) 
 
so. l] PiriLIP ORKY. 65 
 
 "5 Gloucester Place, London, 
 Nov. Sth. 
 My dear Cousin Edith: 
 
 I received your kind letter some time ago stating that you 
 are to be married on December first and wish me to be brides- 
 maid. I accept your invitation with great pleasure and shall 
 endeavor to be wath you sooner than you expect. I intend to 
 be in New York on November fifteenth and hope I shall like my 
 future cousin. Give my kind love to Uncle and Aunt, and wish- 
 ing you great happiness in the future, 
 
 I remain — your loving cousin, 
 
 Helen Ross." 
 Why, this is the fifteenth; is it not, Edith? Why, Helen should 
 be here to-day. {Door hell is rung. Enter Sambo, c. e., and 
 crosses quickly to c.) 
 
 Sam. (^^v Edith) Shall Ah go to de doah ? 
 
 E. No, Sambo. (Sambo crosses, up c, and hides behind piano. 
 Enter Pniiyip, c. e., and crosses to c. Mrs. Livingston and 
 Edith rise. Edith crosses to sofa and sits.) 
 
 Mrs. L. {crossing to Philip) O, Mr. Carlyle, we just received 
 a letter from Edith's cousin, Miss Ross, of London, stating that 
 she will be with us very soon, possibly to-night. 
 
 Philip. Indeed! 
 
 Mrs. L. Edith will tell you all about her. {crosses to r. e. and 
 exit icith letter. Philip crosses to Edith and sits to her right, be- 
 side her iqwn sofa. ) 
 
 Philip. So your cousin is coming? This is rather unex- 
 pected, is it not? 
 
 E. Yes, but I am delighted, for she is so jolly, and I love 
 her dearly. 
 
 Philip. Well, I too am glad she is coming, if it will add 
 ever so little to your happiness. {Music.) 
 
 E. {icith anguish) O, Mr. Carlyle! Don't speak of happiness 
 to me, for I — never— shall be happy again! {puts kerchief to eyes 
 and sobs. ) 
 
 Philip. O Edith! Don't say that, you who have so much to 
 live for! Why, there's your dear father and mother— and, 
 Edith,— one other— who wonld devote his whole life to make you 
 happy, if you would but give him that sacred right! Darling, be 
 my little wife, {holding out hands— icith deep emotion) Come ! 
 
66 PHILIP GllET. [act V 
 
 hay your weary little head in Philip's bosom, and he will carry 
 you awai/ from here to foreign countries — (with great aniviation) 
 to merry England, sunny Italy, gay Paris, and to bonny Scot- 
 land/ And there, 'midst new scenes and associations, Edith, 
 for every bitter tear which Kenneth Aiden has caused you, I 
 VOID to bring peace and gladness to your dear heart. (jMuses and 
 takes he?' ha/id) Darling, speak! Is there any hope for me? 
 { Sambo peejysfrotn behind piano. Music. ) 
 
 E. {rising) Why, Mr. Carlyle! When you know that I do 
 not love you ? — that I can never love you ? (Philip rises.) 
 
 Philip. Yes ! For my life's happiness depends on your 
 answer! 
 
 E. {aside in anguish) For my dear mother's sake ! Well, — 
 {with quivering voice to Philip) then, ye-es! (Sambo jweps over 
 top of piano and shakes fist at Philip.) 
 
 Philip. {t'> Edith) Oh, thank you, my darling! {seizes 
 Edith's hand, kisses it, takes diamond ring from pocket, and plac- 
 ing it upon Edith's finger) I place this upon your finger as a 
 token of my great love. 
 
 E. {examining ring) Oh, what a lovely ring! {Door bell is 
 rung.) 
 
 Philip. Yes, but not half as lovely as the fair possessor, and 
 it will be the happiest day of my life, when I can {taking 
 Edith's hand) claim this little hand as my own, which I pray 
 will be very soon. {Music. Enter Chloe, c. E., followed by 
 Helen vnth hand bag. Exit Chloe, c. e. Hp:len crosses to- 
 ward c. Edith rises quickly and rushes toward Helen. They 
 meet at c.) 
 
 E. {throwing her arms around Helen) O Helen! I'm so glad 
 you've come! {They kiss and cross arm-in-arm, down c) Dear 
 Cousin, this is my friend, Mr. Carlyle, — Miss Ross. (Philip 
 rises. He and Helen bow.) 
 
 Philip. I am most happy to meet you. Miss Ross. {Enter 
 Mrs. Livingston, r. e., and crosses quickly to Helen. Philip 
 sits upon sofa.) 
 
 Mrs. Iv. Why, Helen! My dear girl! (,%'/,;t^9 Helen's Acni^. 
 They kiss.) We were just speaking of yowl 
 
 H. {crosses to table, puts hand bag upon same, and remorex gloves, 
 crossing back to Mrs. Livingston) Were you, Auntie? {taking 
 off hat) Well, I hope it was something very good. (Mrs. Liv- 
 
SC. l] PHILIP GUEY. G7 
 
 INGSTON laughs and takes HeIvEn's hat and gloves.) Auntie, 
 you're looking well! How is Uncle? {removes cloak.) 
 
 Mrs. L. Oh, he's in the library, busy reading as usual. 
 {smiles, takes cloak, and crosses to r. c.) 
 
 H. O Auntie, will you please send for my trunk to-night? 
 (Mrs. Livingston turns, facing Helen, ivho cro^^ses to her look- 
 ing slyly at Edith and laughing.) As I want to show Edith all 
 my wedding finery! {handing Mrs. IvIVINGSTON the trunk check) 
 Here's the check, Auntie. I've been very careful, since I had 
 that trouble in Morven, Australia! 
 
 Philip, {starts, facing dotcn stage— aside) Morven ! Where 
 have I heard that voice before ! 
 
 E. O Helen, how did you succeed in that affair? 
 
 H. {crossing to EdiTh) Edith, I let it drop! The poor wretch 
 escaped, but I went to his home to make some inquiries, if home 
 you could call it! Edith, picture to yourself a most beautiful 
 woman, fit to grace the highest circles of society, and a lovely 
 little daughter with a sweet, sunny face and long, golden curls 
 in the midst of abject poverty! When I spoke to her of her hus- 
 band, it brought the blush of shame to her pure brow and tears 
 to her eyes, and she answered in fear, trembling lest she should 
 criminate that husband! Edith, think you that I could add one 
 more atom of suffering to that poor soul? No! How any man 
 could forsake such a wife and child is beyond my conception! 
 He must have been a villain! 
 
 Mrs. L. He must have been a brute! Helen, I will send for 
 your trunk immediatel3^ {crosses toicard r. Philip rises ) 
 
 Philip. Mrs. Livingston ! (Mrs. Livingston at r. turns, 
 facing Philip. Philip crossing to Mrs. Livingston) One 
 moment please ! ( They stand at r. and converse in dumb 
 shoiD. ) 
 
 H. {crossing arm-in-arm with Edith to sofa) So Edie, you're 
 going to be married? Ah, how I wanted to see you and give 
 you such a good, old hug! {throws arms around Edith, hugging 
 her tightly.) Oh, I just wish it were / who were going to be 
 married! Wouldn't I {waltzing a few steps) dance around for joy! 
 {aside, motioning toicard Philip) And, Edith, — such a handsome 
 man ! 
 
 Mrs. L. Come, Helen; I will show you to your room. 
 
 H. {crossing to Mrs. Livingston) Yes, Auntie, for I'm com- 
 
68 PHILIP GREY. [act V 
 
 pletely tired out. (Helkn and PhiIvIP boiv. Exeunt Helen 
 aiid Mrs. Livingston arm-hi-arni, r. e. Edith sits upon sofa. 
 Philip crosses to Edith and sits to her right upon sofa.) 
 
 Philip. Your cousin is a charming young lady. Did I un- 
 derstand right that she is about to be married ? 
 
 E. Married? Oh, dear, no! {sadly) But she was to have 
 been my bridesmaid. 
 
 Philip, (takes Edith's hand and smilin:;) Edith, will yen 
 promise me that you wont disappoint her? 
 
 E. Well, no, if she is willing to wait long enough. [Enter 
 Helen and Mrs. Living.ston, r. e., and cross to r. c. Philip 
 Ibises.) 
 
 Philip, {to Mrs. Livingston) As the hour is getting late, I 
 shall have to make my departure. (Helen and Mrs. Living- 
 ston cross to Philip. He bozos to Helen and Edith, who how 
 to him. Philip and Mrs. Livingston cross to c. E. and ex- 
 eunt.) 
 
 H. {sits to r. (t/Edith 2ipon sofa) Edith, are you going to 
 be married in church ? 
 
 E. {puts hand with ring to face) I think not. 
 
 H. {spying ring) O what a beautiful ring ! 
 
 E. Yes, it's my engagement ring, {takes off ring and hands 
 same to Helen) And I have also a beautiful necklace, which 
 I must show you. {rises, crosses to l. e., and exit.) 
 
 H. {rises, crosses to c, under chandelier, and puts ring upon 
 finger — aside, examining ring) Oh, isn't it a beauty! {starts) 
 Why, it looks like my ring! It fits me perfectly! I wonder if 
 it's a genuine diamond, {crosses to table, picks up hand bag, 
 crosses back under chandelier, and takes reading-glass from, 
 hand bag, laughing) Now, if papa were to see me doing this, 
 he would say, " Oh, the curiosity of women!" {looks through 
 glass at ring and staids, throwing up hands and staring in 
 astonishment) Why, it's my — lost — diamond ! How did it 
 come in his possession? I shall tell Edith! No, ;/(9/ That 
 wont do! I must watch — and — {raises fifiger) wait! {puts 
 reading-glass into hand bag. Enter Edith quickly, l. e. ) 
 
 E. {crossing to Helen) Come, Helen; papa wishes to see 
 you in the library. 
 
 H. Certainly. {Exeunt both, h. "E. Sa^ibo crosses from be- 
 hind piano to c, inibs eyes, and stretches limbs.) 
 
SC. l] PHILIP GKEY. 69 
 
 Sam. Golly! Ah was 'most asleep! Ah's gettin' tiahed ob 
 dis dodgein' business! But Ah wont hab much moah ob it, fo' 
 Ah got a lettah from ma Missie to-day. {takes letter fi^oni pocket 
 and reads aloud) " Morben, Australee, Novembah de fust. 
 {zuith quivering voice) Dea' fai'ful Sambo!" {pauses and read- 
 ing again) " Dea' fai'ful Sambo!" [sobs and zuipes eyes with 
 coat sleeves) No use! Can't read it! Can't — read — it! {sobs. 
 Music. Enter Chloe zvith horse zv/iip, c. E.) 
 
 Chi,, {crossifig tozjuard Sambo) Ah, lia, now! Now Ah 
 cotched you! (Sambo turns his back to her, quickly puts letter 
 into pocket , and wipes eyes.) You see hea' ! Whah you been fo' 
 de last fo' houahs? Playin' hide de coop wif me? You 'spec' 
 we gwine to keep you 'roun' hea' to look at ? {laughing) Heuh! 
 Heuh! Heuh! You haint done one stitch of wo'k, since you 
 came hea'! {Music.) 
 
 Sam. {sadly) Ah, af^rt;/ scold, Aunt Chloe, />/m^^ don't! Fo' 
 710 one speaks a kind wo'd to me now, {sobbing and wiping eyes 
 with coat sleeve) since ma poo' ol' daddie died! 
 
 ChIv. Ah, stop yo' cryift' chile! You mustn't mind ol' Aunt 
 Chloe! {zuhimpering and forcing a laugh) Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 
 Fo' she aint no 'count, 'deed she aint, chile! {wipes eyes with 
 apron) When did yo' daddie die. Sambo? 
 
 Sam. Oh, {shaking head sadly) a long time ago! 
 
 Chl. What was his name, chile ? 
 
 vSam. Why, Abraham Johnsing. 
 
 Chi,, {starts, dropping whip, raising hands, and rolling eyes) 
 Wha — what you say ? Abraham Johnsing .^ 
 
 Sam. Yep. 
 
 Chl. Did you ever lib' in Kintuck" ? 
 
 Sam. Yep, when Ah was a kid. 
 
 ChIv. {eagerly) Den whah's yo' f/z/^^rt'a^, chile? 
 
 Sam. Now, Aunt Chloe, ask me somethin' easy, {grins, fac- 
 ing dozvn stage) 'Spects Ah nebah had any! {Music.) 
 
 Chl. {zuith quiveri7ig voice) Ah, yes, you did, yes, you did. 
 Sambo! {kneels at Sambo's/^^/, puts arms around his zvaisi, and 
 looks up into his face) Honey, try and 'member yo' ol' mammy! 
 
 Sam. Nope— can't, {shakes head negatively. ) 
 
 Chi,. Doan you 'member when she used to take you down 
 by de ribah and let you play in de sand and make little mud 
 pies? (Sambo shakes head negatively.) And den she would 
 
70 PHILIP GUEY. [act V 
 
 take you home, and you'd feed de ol' hen and de little white 
 chickens ? 
 
 Sam. Nope! 
 
 ChIv. Well, you shuly 'memba ol' Rovah, who used to jump 
 and bahk and tote you 'roun' in a little red cart! 
 
 Sam. No, Aunt Chloe, Ah disremember 'bout it! {Music.) 
 
 Chl. {zuith quivering voice) Ah, Sambo! Cant you try and 
 'member j'(9' ol' mammy? 
 
 Sam. Why, Aunt Chloe, did you know ma daddie? 
 
 ChIv. {rises) Ah guess Ah did, Honey! 
 
 Sam. Well, you just wait! Ah'm gwine to show you some- 
 thin'! {rushes to r. e. and exit quickly.) 
 
 ChIv. Ah 'spects he wont like it, when Ah tole him, fo' Ah'm 
 saq\\ z. homely oV wench; but Ah's his muddah {shaking head 
 determinedly and strikiyig breast) just the same ! When dey 
 took ma ol' man away from me, it almost {sobs) broke — ma — 
 haht! {wipes eyes with apro7i and drops apron) Oh, if he only 
 could have lived to see dis day! {Enter ^hM^Qo^ r. k., with Abe's 
 photograph , crosses to Chigoe, and hands her same.) 
 
 Chl. {looking at photograph, starts — hysterically) It is! 
 {^sobbing) It is ! {takes spectacles from pocket, wipes them, puts 
 them on, stands at c, under chandelier, and looks at photograph) 
 Yes, indeedee I {sobbing) Yes, in-deedee ! {hysterically) It is ! 
 It is — {liaises clinched hands, drops hands, bows with grief, puts 
 apron to eyes, shaking head and sobbing) -ma^pooah — oV — 
 ■yuan ! Music. Tableau.) 
 
 SCENE W.—Morven, Australia. Interior of Philip Grey's 
 home, poorly furnished. Bare table \^. c, with chair to i,. 
 A lighted candle in mouth of a bottle upon table, also two 
 cups and saucers. A lounge between window and c. is.. A 
 chair down c, with child's chair to l. Time — izuo zueeks 
 later; evening of the last day of spring. Music. Marion 
 discovered seated upon chair at table, sezving dress, Eva 
 seated in child's chair, playing with rag doll. 
 
 Eva. {prises and crossing to Marion) O manmia, I'm so hun- 
 gry ! {A knock upon door, c. E. Marion crosses to c. e. and 
 opens door. Enter Sheriff Mahoney, c. e. Eva crosses to 
 child's chair, sits, and plays with doll.) 
 
SC. Il] PHILIP GREY. 71 
 
 Sh. {gives Marion ivritten docmne?it) Mr. Miirph}^ told me 
 to notify you that you must pay your rent by ten to-morrow 
 morning or vacate ! 
 
 Marion. Oh, I do wish he would have a little more patience — 
 
 Sh. But you know it is over six weeks — 
 
 Marion. Yes, I know he has been very lenient, but I'm sure 
 I don't know what I'm going to dol 
 
 Sh. Well, I advise you, madame, to try and raise the money, 
 for you know Murphy is a hard man to deal with. He says, 
 that his oivn wife has to work hard, and he don't see how some 
 people can sit \A\^,fold their hands, and live upon the charity 
 of t\iQ: public ! 
 
 Marion, {zuith suppressed indignation) Tell Mr. Murphy I 
 w\\\ pay \\im\ (y^.rzV Sheriff, c. E. Music. Ma^iois crosses 
 to chair at table, sits, and puts hands to eyes.) 
 
 Eva. Oh, I do wish my papa would come home. He has 
 been gone such a long, long time, {rises and crosses to Marion) 
 Mamma, do you think he was angry with Eva ? {piits apron to 
 eyes, lays head in Marion's lap, and sobs.) He didn't kiss me, 
 when he went away! 
 
 Marion. Oh, no, my darling! {puts hand upon Eva's head 
 — soothingly) Now you must not'cry or you will make mamma 
 cry. Mamma's daughter is not very well to-day. 
 
 Eva. O mamma dear, I'm not sick; but I'm {puts hands to 
 Marion's cheeks) so, so hungry! 
 
 Marion. Well, don't cry any more; 3^ou know you haven't 
 had your nap this afternoon, {rises) Come, darling, {crosses 
 "with Eva to lounge. Eva lies upon lounge. Exit Marion, 
 R. u. E. Music. Eva closes eyes. Enter Marion, r.u. e., 
 with coat, black shaivl, and veil, crosses to Eva, and spreads 
 coat upon Eva.) She is sleeping! {crosses to table and puts shawl 
 and veil upon same) Oh, what shall I do? {zurings hands in 
 despair) If Phil could only hear his little baby crying for him, 
 I know it would soften his heart, and he would return home ! 
 But dare he come ? If he is guilty of that terrible crime, which 
 I fear in my inmost heart that he is, what would be the conse- 
 quence? Arrest and imprisonment! {crosses to C and faces down 
 stage) Oh, what could have been his motive in stealing those 
 jewels? I had rings and would gladly have given him them! 
 {Music.) I've had to part with them anyway! Yes, and now 
 
72 piiiLir GRKY. [act V 
 
 {removin^^ ring) even my wedding ring must go to buy bread! 
 {sobbings crosses to table, takes shawl and veil from same, puts 
 shazal over shoulders y crosses to c, and puts veil around head) 
 Oh, what shall I do! [sobs) — forsaken by all! — an outcast in this 
 strange, wild country! — without a penny ! And to-morrow we 
 shall be driven into the streets! {crosses, up c, turns, facing 
 down stage, and looking heavoiward with outstretched anus) 
 O merciful Father, hsLVQ pity on this desolate home! {crosses to 
 Eva, kisses her gently, and crosses toioard c. p:. A loud knock 
 upon door, c. E. Marion opens door and receives two letter's. ) 
 Oh, thank you! {closes door. Music. Marion crosses to table, 
 examines a letter, and starts) Mother ! {sobs, kissing letter) 
 O dear mother ! {tearing open envelope) The first one from 
 you! {takes letter and bank check from envelope) A check!— 
 Five hundred pounds! What does this mean ? {glances at letter^ 
 Thank God ! My prayer is answered ! {reading letter aloud) — 
 " My dear child Marion: 
 
 You will doubtless be surprised upon receiving a letter 
 from me at this late date, but your father's health is failing fast, 
 and he begins to realize that the end is speedily approaching. 
 {^sobs) O Marion! He so longs for a reconciliation with you, 
 and he humbly begs your forgiveness! It is pitiful to see how 
 he mourns for you. {Music.) Marion, my child, you must 
 come home !" {sobbifig) Poor old father! {continues reading) 
 "Your father says, 'Tell Philip to throw dozvn his pick and 
 shovel and return to the old castle, for his father needs a strong 
 young arm to lean upon and help him in his declining years." 
 {sobbing) Thank Heaven! At last! And I had given up all 
 hopes! {rushes to Eva) Wake up, baby! {takes coat off from 
 Eva, helps her to a sitting position, and sits beside her) Here's 
 a letter from grandma and a whole lot of money! 
 
 Eva. O mamma, I'm so glad! For now I won't be hungry 
 all the time. O mamma dear, will you get me a nice, little 
 apple tart, some sponge cake, and oh! some nice sweet milk? 
 {rises.) 
 
 Marion, {with quivering voice) Yes, my darling! {kisses 
 Eva) Do you know grandma wants us to go home and live 
 with her and grandpa away across the {holding up ha?ids) great, 
 big ocean? {crosses to c. with Eva.) 
 
 Eva. {sadly) But, mamma ! We can't go without papa ! 
 {Music.) 
 
SC. Ill] PHILIP GllKY. 78 
 
 Marion. No, my darling! {s>bs and crosses to table— aside) Oh, 
 it has come too late! For he is gone! {sobs, opening other letter) 
 Why, this is from Sambo! 
 
 Eva. {crossiii;! to Utble) Oh, read it, mamma! {clasps hands.) 
 
 Marion, {reading letter aloud) — 
 
 " Dear Missie and Eva: 
 
 I think I have found Marser. You had better come to 
 
 New York right away. I am working for Marser Livingston, 
 
 125 Fifth Ave. You had better take a car, for Eva could not 
 
 walk so far. Yours faithfully, 
 
 Sambo." 
 
 There is something very strange about this! (Eva opens draioer 
 
 of table, takes out pencil and paper, and closes draicer.) I shall go! 
 
 Eva. Why, mamma, you needn't go! {crossing to child' s chair) 
 
 For I'm going to write to papa {sits into child's chair and puts 
 
 paper upon chair before her) to come right home and go with us 
 
 across the great— big— ocean! {sings, while writing. Music.) 
 
 SONG. 
 
 "I'm going to write to papa, 
 (Marion crosses toward Eva.) 
 And oh! how glad he'll be 
 
 (Marion stands, sobbing, backoflB^VA, loith hand 
 upon Eva's cJiaii') 
 To get a little letter 
 That's written all by me! " {Music. Tableau.) 
 
 SCENE III —New York City. Mr. Livingston's drawing-room. 
 Same setting as before, excep)t table, which is down c. , 'with easy 
 chair and footstool to r. and likewise to front of table Elabor- 
 ate floral decorations consisting of smilax, palms, and white 
 roses. Time— one month later; an evening in December. 
 ' Music, wedding march. Rev. David Warner discovered 
 standing, up l. c, facing down stage, Edith before him 
 to his R.. facing l., Philip before him to his l., facing 
 Edith, Helen to Edith's r., facing h.. Best Man to Fmi.- 
 iF's-L., facing Helen, Mrs. Livingstone^ Helen's u., fac- 
 ing L., Mr. Livingston to Best Man's i.. , facing u. , Flower 
 Girl between Edith and Rev. Warner, Ciiikf of Police 
 at c. , and Wedding Guests standing about right half of stage, 
 facing Rev. Warner. 
 
74 PHILIP GllKY. [act V 
 
 Rev. Warner. If anyone has anything to say against this 
 couple being united in the holy bonds of matrimony, let him 
 step forward or forever after hold his peace. (.4 pause. EdiTh 
 and FHiJAPJoi'i rigJit hands.) Do you, Philip, take Edith to be 
 your lawfully-wedded wife through prosperity, in adversity, in 
 sickness, or in death ? 
 
 Philip. I do. 
 
 Rev. W. Do you, Edith, take Philip to be your lawfully- 
 wedded husband through prosperity, in adversity, {Music.) in 
 sickness, {Enter Marion quickly, c. e., pale and. breathless.) or 
 in — 
 
 Marion, {i-ushing to c, with uplifted hand— to Rev. Warner) 
 Hold I — Hold ! {lushing to l. c. ) I command you to stop this 
 ceremony! (All stand spellbound, staring at Marion, v)]io turns 
 to Philip.) What! You about to marry this young, innocent 
 girl ! Could you commit such, a crime in the eyes of Heaven, 
 when you have a living icife and child f (Philip looks coldly at 
 Marion.) Phil ! Phil! Do you not know your wife, Marion? 
 Speak to me ! {crosses to Philip and kneels to him, with clasjied 
 hands and quivering voice) Ah, speak to me — or you will drive — 
 me — mad ! {sobs hysterically ) 
 
 Edith. {horrifieA — to Philip) What does this mean? (Music.) 
 
 Philip, {to Marion) My good woman, there must be some 
 mistake ! I do not know you; why, I never saio you before ! 
 (Marion rises and stares tcildly in astonishment at Philip. 
 Philip starts mechanically — nervously to Chief of Police) Ar- 
 rest this woman ! She is crazy ! 
 
 Marion, {starts, stepping backward) What! Crazy? {puts 
 hands to head ) 
 
 Mr. L. Oh, no; let us hear what this poor woman has to 
 say. Proceed, madame. {Music.) 
 
 Marion. This man, {pointing to Philip) Philip Grey, is my 
 lawfully-wedded husband. We were married six years ago in 
 Scotland by the Rev. Alexander Huntington. My father was 
 very wealthy, and I was surrounded by every luxury, and being 
 an only child, my slightest wish was gratified. When I look 
 back on the past, I can say that my childhood was one long 
 dream of sunshine, without a cloud to mar its brightness, until 
 — until — I met this man, {pointing to Philip) Philip Grey! Then 
 my happiness vanished! He urged me to be married to him 
 
SC. Ill] PHILIP GRKY. 75 
 
 secretly, thinking that my father would overlook it and recog- 
 nise him as his son-in-law and heir to Jiis vast fortune! But in 
 thix, Philip Grey was misUikeii! When my father learned of our 
 marriage, he disinherited and disowned {irith qaiveriiuj voice) 
 his—oidij — {puts right hind to breast) cldld! 
 
 Philip. {iHAiUij) Ha! Ha! iS^//o?/^A of such rubbish! (^r> Rev. 
 Warner) Proceed with the ceremony! {pointing to Marion) 
 This woman is an impostor! 
 
 Rev. W. {to Marion) Have you proofs of this, my good 
 woman ? 
 
 Marion, {in despair) Alas! I Tuiee no proofs! {Music. 
 Philip and ^mriijoin r. hands.) 
 
 Philip, (to Rev. Warner) Well now, T hope you're satis- 
 fied! Go on with the ceremony! 
 
 Rev. W. Do you, Philip, take Edith to be your lawfully- 
 wedded wife through prosperit}^, in adversity, in sickness, or in 
 death ? 
 
 Philip. I do ! 
 
 Maimon. {wringing hands in despair) O Heavens! How shall 
 I prevent this outrage ? 
 
 Rev. W. Do you, Edith, take Philip {Noise of sleighbells rap- 
 idly approachi)ig.) to be your lawfully-wedded husband {Noise of 
 sleighbells cease ) through prosperit}'. {Door hell is rung.) in adver- 
 sity — ( Music. Exit Chief of Police, c. e.) 
 
 Kenneth, {outside) Stand aside! 
 
 Rev. W. {continuing) In sickness, {Enter Kenneth quickly, 
 C. e., folloioed by Chief, Jack, Nita, and Chloe, in order.) or 
 in — 
 
 K. {rushing, up l. c.) Edith! (Edith quickly turns, facing 
 him ) Edith! 
 
 E. {starts, screaming for joy) Oh! {th rotes up hands) Oh! (All 
 start. Philip stands jjetrified with terror. Kenneth steps be- 
 tween Edith and Flower Girl. ) 
 
 K. {to Edith) You fnust not! {to Philip, knocking away his 
 arm) How dare you! {embraces Edith. Chief, Jack, Nita, 
 and Chloe rush, up c. Ali* stare at Kenneth and EdiTii.) 
 
 E. {hysterically sobbing for joy) Kenneth! Kenneth! Has the 
 dead returned to life ? I thought you were dead and at the bot- 
 tom of the sea! 
 
 K. Yes, and I icould have been, {pointing to Philip) had that 
 
76 PHILIP GREY. [act V 
 
 vile wretch succeeded in his inurdej^ons plans! (A1.1. siat't and 
 stare at Kenneth and Bdith. Music. ) 
 
 E. {starts, stepping backward) Pla-ans? Why! 
 
 K. {rapidly) Yes, darling! He hired Captain Marchatti to 
 drown me at sea! It was the third night that we were out, 
 when I was on duty; 'twas about the hour of midnight, and all 
 on board seemed as silent as the grave! I was thinking of you, 
 dear Edith, when I heard a step behind me and saw the shadow 
 of a man crouching like a panther ready to spring upon its 
 prey! I turned toward him, and he sprang upon me, and the 
 next moment I was in the sea! {Music. Kenneth excitedly. ) 
 I was drowning! — Oh, the horror of that moment! It seemed 
 as though my whole life flashed before me like a panorama! I 
 knew no more — until I awoke to consciousness and found my- 
 self in the cabin of a whaling vessel bound for the Arctic 
 regions. I was then taken with brain fever, and for a time 
 hung between life and death! But as soon as I was well enough, 
 I was transferred to a homeward-bound vessel, and now I've 
 arrived just in time [crossing tozvard Philip and shaking fist at 
 him) to punish this villain! I'll have him in a felon's cell in 
 less than an hour! ( Music. ) 
 
 Phiwp. How dare you accuse me of such a crime, when you 
 have no proof ! 
 
 K. Proof? Yes! Not only of attempted murder, but at- 
 tempted bigamy and theft ! (All start.) 
 
 Philip. \X.\s false! 
 
 HEI.EN. {stepping forward) It is true ! You stole my 
 jewels in Australia, and {pointing to Edith) there's my ring 
 upon Miss Livingston' s finger ! (Philip starts.) 
 
 Phillip, {boldly) Produce your proofs ! This is a conspiracy 
 to ruin me ! {Music. Enter Sambo quickly, c. E., and crosses 
 between Helen and Edith toiuard Marion. Philip starts 
 and stares zvildly at Sambo, ivho approaches him. Exit 
 Chloe, c. e.) 
 
 Kenneth. Here are my proofs ! Sambo has told me all! 
 {Vuu.i-p produces j^evolver from pocket, applies muzzle to his 
 head about to blow out his own brains, and fires just as Sambo 
 knocks up his arm, causing revolver to fall to floor. All start. 
 The IvADIES scream. Music. ) 
 
 Sam. O Marser Grey ! How could you do it? {Enter ^\\ 
 
SC Til] PHILIP GREY. 77 
 
 and Chloe, c. e. Philip starts. Chloe has Eva's hat and 
 cloak.) 
 
 Eva. {riishi7ig to q..) O papa ! Papa! (rushing to ^.. Q. and 
 then to Philip) I've found you at last ! \Q.Yi\,o'^ crosses, np c.) 
 
 Philip, {embraces ^w and sobs) My darling ! [aside in 
 terror) My fate is sealed ! 
 
 Kenneth, [^taking Edith's hand) Edith, this is the happiest 
 moment of my life. Why, I could forgive the greatest enemy 
 I ever had in the world. [Music.) 
 
 Sam. [seizing Kenneth's hand and kneeling upon one knee) 
 Could yo', Marser Kenneth! Could yo' ! {ivith quivering voice) 
 Den please forgive nia pooah Marser Grey fo' [pointing to 
 Marion) her sake {holding out hands to Kenneth) and de 
 little chile, who has kneeled down b}- huh little cot every night 
 and prayed fo' de good angel to send huh dea' papa home! O 
 Marser Kenneth! Doan let de sorrow of [motioning toward 
 Marion and Eva) dese pooah broken hahts come like a cloud 
 between you and youah great happiness! For you knovr 'to err 
 is human, but forgiveness is divine ! " Oh, how [sobbing) could 
 yo' take him from her ! (Marion sobs. Edith and Helen 
 weep with kerchief to eyes. Music.) 
 
 K. {glances toward Edith, pauses, glances tozvard Philip 
 and Marion, and brushes away a tear — turning quickly to 
 Sambo and grasping his hand) Sambo, we luill forgive him ! 
 (Sambo rises.) Philip Grey, we freely forgive you for all the 
 injustice you have done us, providing you become re-united 
 with your wife and child. ( Philip holds out arms to Marion, 
 who smiling, crosses to him. He puts an arm around her.) 
 and promise to live an honest and upright life. (Kenneth 
 holding Sambo's hand) but remember, Philip Grey, that your 
 {looking at Sambo) little friend Sambo has saved you from a 
 destiny, where all the money in the zuorld would have failed ! 
 (Philip crosses to Sambo and grasps his hand. Music.) 
 
 Philip. Yes, I will remember, and although I have acted 
 the part of a villain, I'm not void of all gratitude, and should 
 I have but a crust to eat, I shall proudly share it with little 
 Sambo, {pointing heavenward) and I swear \\. \ 
 
 (Rev. Warner stands, up l. c, facing down stage, Flower 
 Girl before him to his R. Philip before him to his l., Sambo 
 between Philip aiid Flower Girl, facing down stage, 
 L.ofC. 
 
78 piiiLir GREY. [act V 
 
 Kenneth to r. of Flower Girl, Marion to Philip's l., 
 Eva in front of Yhu^iv and Marion, Edith to k. ^/Kenneth, 
 Best Man to Marion's l., Helen to Edith's r., Mrs. Liv- 
 ingston to Helen's r., Mr. Livingston (o l. of Best Man, 
 Jack up c. Chief of Police to his l., Nita to Jack's r., 
 Chloe to Nita's r., and Wedding Guests standing about 
 right half of stage. Music, tableau., aiid 
 
 CURTAIN. 
 
 COSTUMES. 
 
 Philip. Act I. Aged twenty-four. Black curly hair and 
 mustache. White flannel suit, white shirt, red tie, white shoes, 
 straw hat, and gold watch and chain. Act II. Scene I. Long 
 hair,. black beard, and mustache. Shabby grey suit, top boots, 
 black shirt, and black soft hat. Scenes 2 and j. Beard and 
 mustache. Rubber coat, red shirt, black shabby trousers, rubber 
 boots, and soft hat. Act III. Smooth face. Light fawn suit, 
 with light overcoat and derby to match, white shirt, red tie, 
 gold eyeglasses, gold watch and chain, and black shoes. ActV. 
 Scene i. Smooth face. Blue broad-cloth coat and trousers, 
 white ve-st, white shirt, white tie, eyeglasses, watch and chain, 
 and russet shoes. Scene j. Smooth face. Black full-dress 
 coat and trousers, low-cut white vest, white shirt, white tie^ 
 eyeglasses, watch and chain, black shoes, white gloves, and 
 bouquet. 
 
 Kenneth. Act III. Scene 1. Aged twenty-one. Smooth 
 rosy face and light hair. Blue sailor jacket, trousers and 
 round cap, white sailor tie, and black shoes. Scene 2. White 
 sailor jacket, trousers, and round cap, blue sailor tie, and white 
 shoes. Act IV. Same as Act IH, Scene 2. Act V. Same 
 as Act III, Scene i. 
 
 Lord Murry. Aged seventy. Luxuriant silver-grey side 
 whiskers, mustache, and hair. Black trousers, black low-cut 
 vest, white shirt, blue velvet lounging coat, faced with white 
 silk and trimmed with blue tassels, cords, and gold lace, white 
 tie, gold eyeglasses, gold watch and chain, diamond stud, and 
 black shoes. 
 
PHILIP GUKY. 79 
 
 Sambo. Act I. Aged six. Made up black. Grey knee 
 trousers, white shirt, and bare feet. Ad II. Scene i. Brown 
 linen knee trousers, white and 3'ello\v striped shirt, one sus- 
 pender, and bare feet. Scenes 2 and j. Grey knee trousers 
 and coat, white shirt, large straw hat, shoes, and stockings. 
 ^ci III. The same. Act V. Scene i. Light blue velvet suit 
 with knee trousers, gold braid, and brass buttons, white 
 stockings, blue slippers, square white collar, and white sailor 
 tie. Scene 3. Black full dress suit with long trousers, white 
 shirt, white collar, white cuffs, and white tie. 
 
 MarchaTTi. Aged forty-five. Very dark-complexioned. 
 Black, bushy curly hair, and goatee and mustache to match. 
 White duck trousers, red shirt, navy blue coat with brass but- 
 tons and gold and red braid, hat to match — with glazed peak, 
 white shoes, and yellow tie. 
 
 Mr. Livingston. Aged fifty. Iron-grey, short, pointed 
 beard and mustache, and hair to match. Act III. Act F, 
 Scene i. Grey checked business suit, gold spectacles, gold 
 watch and chain, white shirt, and black tie. Act V. Scene 3. 
 Black full dress suit, spectacles, watch and chain, white shirt, 
 white tie, white gloves, and bouquet. 
 
 Abe. Act I. Aged sixty. Made up black. Head very bald 
 upon front and top, with bushy grey hair. Smooth face. 
 Scene i. Blue overalls, gingham shirt, and large straw hat. 
 Scene 2. Black coat and trousers, white vest, black tie, and 
 white shirt. Act II. Hair much greyer. Smooth face. Suit 
 same as in Act /, Scene /, without hat. 
 
 Mike. Aged forty. Head bald upon front and top, with large 
 red bump upon top. Short red whiskers and hair. No mustache. 
 Blue overalls with red patches, leather boots to knees, faded 
 green coat, light grey stovepipe hat with black band, gingham 
 shirt, and short clay pipe. 
 
 Jack. Aged twenty-three. Smooth face. Dark brown hair. 
 Act III. vSuit like Kenneth's blue suit. Act IV. Suit like 
 Kenneth's white suit. Act V. Same as Act III. 
 
 Albert. Aged twenty-five. Tall, very slim, and bent over. 
 Carroty hair, parted in the center and small mustache to match. 
 Large eyeglass with long gold chain, white duck trousers and 
 
80 PHILIP GKKY. 
 
 vest, black sack coat, straw hat with red band, while shirt, red 
 tie, gold watch and chain, red stockings, low patent leather 
 slippers, immense button-hole bouquet, and long gold-headed 
 cane. 
 
 Isaac. Aged forty-five. Very dark-complexioned. Short, 
 stout, and round-shouldered. Full black beard and nuistache. 
 Head bald upon front and top, with black curly hair. Black 
 trousers and vest, white linen coat, long white apron, white 
 shirt with diamond stud, black skull cap, and black tie. 
 
 Postmaster. Aged fifty. Iron-grey mutton-chop whiskers 
 and mustache, and hair to match. Brown suit, blue shirt, and 
 blue cap with glazed peak, gold braid, and brass buttons. 
 
 Mahoney. Aged thirty. Heavy black mustache and black 
 hair. Navy blue suit and cap to match, with glazed peak, 
 trimmed with gold braid and brass buttons. 
 
 Schmidt. Aged forty. Very stout. Red face. Long red 
 hair, square red goatee, and no mustache. Blue suit, with 
 double-breasted coat, with brass buttons, blue helmet, belt, and 
 policeman's badge and club. 
 
 Rev. Warner. Aged thirty-five. Black hair and smooth 
 face. Black clerical gov/n, white shirt, white collar, and white 
 necktie. 
 
 IvETTER- Carrier. Aged forty. Light hair and mustache. 
 Blue suit with brass buttons, black skull cap, and linen mail 
 bag. 
 
 Policeman; New York City. Aged forty. Black hair and 
 mustache. Blue suit and helmet like New York police, belt, 
 badge and club. 
 
 Bob. Aged fourteen. Yellow hair. Shabby grey knee 
 trousers, red sweater, bundle of newspapers, and boot-black's 
 box. 
 
 Footman. Aged fifty. Iron-grey mutton-chop whiskers 
 and hair. No mustache. Head bald upon top. Black full dress 
 suit. 
 
 Chief of Police. Aged forty-five. Iron-grey hair and 
 mustache. Black full dress suit and badge. 
 
 Best Man, in wedding scene. Aged twent3'-five. Light hair 
 and mustache. Black full dress suit. 
 
 Crew of the "Isabel." Blue sailor suits. 
 
PHII.TP GllEY. HI 
 
 Wedding Guests. Evening dress. 
 
 Marion. Ad I. Aged nineteen. Dark brown hair. Scene i . 
 Light blue silk dinner dress with train, trimmed with white lace, 
 large blue picture hat, with ostrich plumes to match, and white 
 parasol. Scene 2. '^Vhite satin reception dress with train, low- 
 cut bodice, and short sleeves, and trimmed with white lace and 
 roses. Diamond necklace. Act II. Scene i. Pink cashmere 
 tea gown with train, trimmed with white swan's down, and 
 white lace veil over hair. Scene 3. Cream-colored princess 
 wrapper with train, very shabby, with ragged sleeves and torn 
 lace. Act V. Scene 2. Black walking dress, very shabby and 
 tightly fitted, with white linen collar and torn sleeves. Scene 3. 
 Magnificent black silk costume, black ostrich boa, and black 
 picture hat with ostrich plumes to match. 
 
 Edith. Aged eighteen. Light, short curly hair. Act III. 
 Pink chiffon dress over white silk, with low-cut bodice and 
 short sleeves. Ruby necklace. Act V. Scene i. White, 
 low-cut, organdy dress with short sleeves. Flowers. Scene 3. 
 White satin low-cnt dress, with short sleeves and train, white 
 slippers, bridal veil, orange blossoms, and diamond necklace. 
 
 Lady Murry. Aged fifty. Iron-grey hair. Black velvet, 
 low-cut princess dress with train and elbow sleeves— trimmed 
 with white lace and diamonds. Second dress, last of Act /, 
 white empire dress with train, and long loose sleeves open to 
 shoulders. 
 
 Helen. Act II. Aged twenty-two. Auburn hair. Light 
 grey traveling suit and hat to match. Act V. Scene i. Blue 
 velvet walking costume and long white boa with muff and hat 
 to match. Scene 3. White, low-cut chiffon dress with short 
 sleeves. White roses. 
 
 Mrs. Livingston. Aged forty-five. Black hair. Act III. 
 Black lace evening dress with elbow sleeves and train. Act V. 
 Scene i. Heliotrope silk evening dress with train — trimmed 
 with black lace. Scene 3. Black satin dress with train. 
 Flowers and diamonds. 
 
 Chloe. Aged sixty. Made up black. Grey hair. Act III. 
 Large-checked red and white gingham dress with full, short 
 skirt and tight-fitting waist, white kerchief around neck, heavy, 
 
bZ PHILIP GllEY. 
 
 lace shoes, bandanna kerchief tied around head, and blue-checked 
 gingham apron. Ad V. Bright yellow full skirt and waist 
 and yellow head dress. 
 
 NiTA. Aged twelve. Dark-complexioned. Long black hair. 
 Ad III. Short, full, red skirt, short, black velvet jacket, 
 trimmed with gold braid, and red Turkish cap. Acts IV and 
 V. Red dress, white sailor collar, and white sailor cap. Last 
 of Act IV. Loose, white Mother Hubbard dress. 
 
 LuciNDA. Aged forty-five. Iron-grey hair, with three curls 
 at each side of face, and front hair in curl papers. White duck 
 dress and spectacles. Second dress, last of Act I. Loose, white 
 Mother Hubbard with train. 
 
 Eva. Act II. Aged five. Light golden curls. Short, 
 white, low-neck dress, very ragged, with short sleeves; black 
 stockings and low slippers. Act V. Scene 2. Navy blue 
 calico, high-neck dress, very shabby, with long torn sleeves; 
 black, ragged stockings and black slippers. Scene j. Pink 
 chiffon dress, pink stockings, and black shoes. Chloe carries 
 Kva's cloak and hat. 
 
 Maggie. Aged twelve. Bushy red hair. Act I. Scene i. 
 White dress, green sash, and straw hat trimmed with red roses 
 and green leaves. Scene 2. Same, without hat. Third dress, 
 last of same scene. White Mother Hubbard. 
 
 Gretchkn. Aged forty -five. Iron-grey hair. Ragged, 
 black dress. Large, black shawl around head. 
 
 Flower Girl. Aged ten. Short, white, organdy dress, 
 white stockings, white slippers, and basket of flowers. 
 
 Note. All characters who are in Act V, Scene j, at opening 
 of scene, wear flowers. 
 
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