The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts

=Mrs. D.= Hush, my child, that is naughty. You must remember that no matter what papa does, you are still his little daughter, and must love him and be good.

Scene:--_Garden. Eastville Hotel. Set house R. 2 E., with practicable door and steps. Wicket fence from R. 4 E. to L. 4 E., with practicable gate C. Rustic table and two chairs...

=Scene.=--_MRS. THORNTON'S sitting-room. PETE is seated on rocking-chair R., with left leg dangling over arm; has lighted cigar in R. hand and occasionally draws it. Is rocking...

=Scene.=--_MRS. THORNTON'S sitting-room, same as Act II. As curtain rises DAISY is discovered C. with broom in left hand, pointing with right hand to small pile of bits of paper...

=Deacon.= In a short time, my love, Helen will be the happy bride of Mr. Wheeler. Oh, that I could persuade you to become my blushing bride at the same time. (_places arm around...

This work, without a rival in the field of dramatic literature, covers the entire subject of amateur acting, and answers the thousand and one questions that arise constantly to...

DEACON.--Acts I, II and IV. Old-fashioned-cut pantaloons, dotted vest, old-fashioned easy fitting coat; ditto shirt collar; broad brimmed, light felt hat; square watch fob dangl...

documents.--A little misunderstanding.--A deserted wife.--The truth revealed.--Brought to light.--Mother and child.--Rowena's sacrifice.--The American Eagle spreads his wings.--...

Tom's noble heart.--"My soul ain't yours, Mas'r."--Legree's cruel work.--Legree and Cassy.--The white slave.--A frightened brute.--Legree's fear.--A life of sin.--Marks and Cute...

convict.--The price of her life.--Some new documents.--The divided banknotes.--Sunshine through the clouds.--Prepared for a watery grave.--Deadly peril.--Father and daughter.--T...

Eyelids. The Eyebrows: How to paint out an eyebrow or mustache; How to paste on eyebrows; How to regulate bushy eyebrows. The Eyelashes: To alter the appearance of the eyes. The...

The player is supposed to face the audience. R., means right; L., left; C., centre; R. C., right of centre; L. C., left of centre; D. R. C. in F., door right of centre in flat o...

MISS AMELIA.--Act II. Either a very plain or very flashy dress; eyeglasses dangling from cord; regulation spinster curls, gray. Act IV. Dress to suit taste. Act V. Elaborate get...

_Scene 2._ George Graef's lodgings. Graef meditates.--The finding of the diamonds.--Meeting of Graef and Mrs. Darrah.--"Minnie, is this you?"--"Welcome little coz."--The photo.-...

meeting.--The colonel's strange romance.--Departing for the war.--The intrusted packet.--An honest man.--A last request.--Bitter hatred.--The dawn of love.--A northerner's sympa...

An interruption.--"Hang the Parson!"--The interrupted marriage ceremony.--"That man has a wife living."--"'Tis false!"--An attack.--Pete to the rescue.--"No, it is a forgery."--...

the jackets.--Father and son.--On duty.--A struggle for fortune.--Loved for himself.--The divided greenbacks.--The agreement.--An unhappy life.--The detective's mistake.--Arrest...

an invitation.--"By golly, he's mad already."--Meeting of Graef and Wheeler.--"I'm no coward; I'll either live down the stigma attached to it, or die in the attempt."--A promise...

Bank-note and pocket-book for WHEELER. Books and papers. Candle lighted. Pitcher of water and glasses. Small pasteboard box for PETE. Photo for MRS. DARRAH. Lighted lantern, spa...

spruced up to do de honors ob de 'casion."--Miss Amelia is anxious about her dear little pet.--"Ze dog or ze money."--"Horrid men, but dear doggy woggy."--The Deacon's reception...

she would do.--Miss Amelia's heart is in a flutter.--"I know I'll refuse him."--Pete at his old tricks.--"Then kiss me."--Consternation. --Pete continues his tricks.--"'Tis he,...

insult.--True to herself.--A fearless heart.--The unwelcome guest.--Only a foundling.--An abuse of confidence.--The new partner.--The compact.--The dead brought to life.--Saved...

danger.--Spies in the camp.--The insult.--Risen from the ranks.--The colonel's prejudice.--Letters from home.--The plot to ruin.--A token of love.--True to him.--The plotters at...

Flesh Cream; Face Powder; How to use Face Powder as a Liquid Cream; The various shades of Face Powder. Water Cosmétique. Nose Putty. Court Plaster. Cocoa Butter. Crêpe Hair and...

SCENE.--Fancy chamber boxed in 3 G., backed with Landscape in 4 G. Double door C. in flat, open and hung with curtains. Door L. 2 E. Tables down R. and L. C. Sofa up L. Large ro...

SCENE.--Landscape in 4 G. Wicket fence crossing from R. 3 E. to L. 3 E. with practicable gate C. Set house R. 2 E. with practicable door and steps. Table and two chairs down L....

Newspaper. Note for PETE. Green umbrella and pocket-book containing check for DEACON. White powder for WHEELER. Pitcher of lemonade, salver, 1 empty glass and one filled with so...

keepsake.--Deacon Perry and Aunt Ophelia.--Cute on deck.--A distant relative.--The hungry visitor.--"Chuck full of emptiness."--Cute and the Deacon.--A row.--A fight.--Topsy to...

Dust pan and brush, broom and bits of paper. Linen suit, spectacles, wig and whiskers, similar to DEACON'S, for PETE. Dress and wig, similar to AMELIA'S, for PETE. Flour and dou...

Judy!"--Louise's romance.--Important news.--Bertha's fears.-- Leamington's arrival.--Drawing the web.--Threatened.--Plotting.-- Harry and Bertha.--A fiendish lie.--Face to face....

message.--Tim on his dignity.--The arrival.--Playing soldier.--The secret.--The promise.--Harry in danger.--Love and duty.--The promise kept.--"Saved, at the loss of my own honor!"