Category: Humour
MISS SNA. _(Reading.)_ "The Young Man's best Companion"--a very excellent book for youth; but at Mr. Niggle's age, he ought to possess _his_ best companion in a devoted and amiable wife; heigho! What a treasure _I_ should be to any man that could properly understand me. _(Take...
MISS SNA. _(Reading.)_ "The Young Man's best Companion"--a very excellent book for youth; but at Mr. Niggle's age, he ought to possess _his_ best companion in a devoted and amia...
4. SCENE III.--_A large room at MISS SNARE'S--In the S.E.R. is afire-place, mantle-piece, looking-glass, &c., complete; a fender before it bearing toast, crumpets, &c.; a table on the L., on which is a complete tea-service, urn, &c.--MISS SN...
2. SCENE I.--_Interior of a neat cottage, door and window in flat; tableMISS MAC. _(Reading.)_ "Miss Snare will be happy to have the pleasure of Miss Macaw's company to tea this evening; of course Miss Macaw's niece is included in the invitation." I...
8. SCENE IV.--_An elegant apartment at the manor-house, lighted withcandleabras, &c. Folding doors at the back. Five tables with writing paper on each, and ten chairs; two tables on each side, one in the centre, with writing materials on it. A l...
3. SCENE II.--_A room at MISS SNARE'S--two chairs.PIN. Before the company comes, I really _do_ want your advice on the matter. You have had experience with the ladies, Mr. Niggle--you have often popped in your time, I'll be bou...
5. SCENE I.--_The cottage--same as first scene of second act--Chairs,MISS MEA. Perfectly. We agree to marry with a mystery hanging over each of us. My poor aunt and I, through our retired mode of living, are supposed to be very suspicious persons...
7. SCENE III.--_An apartment at MISS SNARE'S--A glass door at the back--ABOSS. Now, my man, you _must_ make up your mind, you can't be in finer order for popping the question; you have just finished your three pints of claret, your lady has this mome...
6. SCENE II.--_An Inn Parlour--Two chairs.MISS C. I am glad I have resolved to go to London. Now, while they are changing horses, let me collect my thoughts. Oh, dear, my misfortunes seem to come all at once--my agent a...