The Art of Amusing Being a Collection of Graceful Arts, Merry Games, Odd Tricks, Curious Puzzles, and New Charades. Together with Suggestions for Private Theatricals, Tableaux, and All Sorts of Parlor and Family Amusements.

ACT II.

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---- PET.

_Dramatis Personæ_, HUSBAND AND WIFE.

Enter lady poutingly, followed by her husband, who tries to coax her into a good humor, but without avail. She persists in being in a _pet_. Husband

by his gestures promises to buy her shawls,

dresses,

a piano,

and even

a riding-horse.[8]

Finding all these promises are of no use, he begins to get excited; declares she shall have nothing; lady remains sulky; gentleman seizes his hat, rams it on his head, and exits. Lady walks off in the opposite direction, clenching her fists.

[8] To convey this idea, the gentleman must neigh while he prances.