Part 3

MRS. BRIGGS (_calling back_)

Lancelot!

LANCELOT (_meekly_)

Yes’m.

(_He goes dismally across to the left entrance and pauses. Ingoldsby and Mrs. Briggs have withdrawn, preceding him._)

MRS. CURTIS (_as he pauses_)

What is it, Mr. Briggs?

LANCELOT (_swallowing_)

Noth--nothin’. (He goes out.)

MRS. CURTIS (_turning, after a moment’s faintly smiling meditation_)

You poor thing!

THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE (_in an aggrieved tone_)

Well, I should say I am!

(_She goes to the Philippine chair, near the right rear corner, and, moving a smaller chair close to it, seats herself and addresses the invisible person, who is evidently sitting in the shelter of the big chair._)

MRS. CURTIS

After all, there’s nobody else here just _now_, darling.

THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE

No. We’re alone, darling.

MRS. CURTIS

You poor darling!

(_She glances about, then impulsively leans behind the huge back of the Philippine chair as the curtain descends._)

Dorothy’s Neighbors

A brand new comedy in four acts, by Marie Doran, author of “The New Co-Ed,” “Tempest and Sunshine,” and many other successful plays. 4 males, 7 females. The scenes are extremely easy to arrange; two plain interiors and one exterior, a garden, or, if necessary, the two interiors will answer. Costumes modern. Plays 2-1/2 hours.

The story is about vocational training, a subject now widely discussed; also, the distribution of large wealth.

Back of the comedy situation and snappy dialogue there is good logic and a sound moral in this pretty play, which is worthy the attention of the experienced amateur. It is a clean, wholesome play, particularly suited to high school production.

Price, 30 cents.

Miss Somebody Else

A modern play in four acts by Marion Short, author of “The Touchdown,” etc. 6 males, 10 females. Two interior scenes. Costumes modern. Plays 2-1/4 hours.

This delightful comedy has gripping dramatic movements, unusual character types, a striking and original plot and is essentially modern in theme and treatment. The story concerns the adventures of Constance Darcy, a multi-millionaire’s young daughter. Constance embarks on a trip to find a young man who had been in her father’s employ and had stolen a large sum of money. She almost succeeds, when suddenly all traces of the young man are lost. At this point she meets some old friends who are living in almost want and, in order to assist them through motives benevolent, she determines to sink her own aristocratic personality in that of a refined but humble little Irish waitress with the family that are in want. She not only carries her scheme to success in assisting the family, but finds romance and much tense and lively adventure during the period of her incognito, aside from capturing the young man who had defrauded her father. The story is full of bright comedy lines and dramatic situations and is highly recommended for amateur production. This is one of the best comedies we have ever offered with a large number of female characters. The dialogue is bright and the play is full of action from start to finish; not a dull moment in it. This is a great comedy for high schools and colleges, and the wholesome story will please the parents and teachers. We strongly recommend it.

Price, 30 cents.

Purple and Fine Linen

An exceptionally pretty comedy of Puritan New England, in three acts, by Amita B. Fairgrieve and Helena Miller. 9 male, 5 female characters.

This is the Lend A Hand Smith College prize play. It is an admirable play for amateurs, is rich in character portrayal of varied types and is not too difficult while thoroughly pleasing.

Price, 30 cents.

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