The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts
Act II. Scene, Mrs. Thornton's sitting-room. Pete promotes himself.--"I
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.--The Deacon makes a mistake.--"Everything lovely admires me."--"Were you and Bill married by candle light?"--"Deacon, you are drunk!"--Miss Amelia prescribes for the Deacon.--Triumph No. 2.--Curtain.