1800 [Rejected by the Managers of the New Theatre, when offered to them for performance.] DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. MEN. Realworth , guardian to Miss Sophia Prankish. Charles Realworth. Vainly , a young foreigner on his travels, carried away by national prejudices, but naturally of a good heart. Boastly , a superficial character. Bob Stublee , a young countryman, and servant to Boastly. Finikin , a servant to Vainly. Thimble , a taylor. Puff , a hair-dresser. WOMEN. Miss Prankish , an heiress, secretly engaged to Charles Realworth. Miss Sprightly , niece to Realworth. Polly , maid to Miss Prankish. ACT. I. — SCENE I. Enter Miss Prankish and Miss Sprightly veiled. Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars . Miss Prankish rings the bell — Enter Polly. Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars . (Exit.) Re-enter Polly, with hats, puts on Miss Prankish's, who looks at the glass. Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars . Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars . pulls a squirrel out of her pocket Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars . Contains 171 words in 4 sentences using 927 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 88 words in 1 sentence using 450 chars . (sings) Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 71 words in 2 sentences using 382 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 84 words in 3 sentences using 407 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Enter Finikin with a note. Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars . (offers the note at arm's lengh, still retiring.) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . (goes closer to him, he runs, she after him.) Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars . (puts the squirrel on his back.) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . (falls down, tumbles over and over, gets up and runs off.) Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 226 words in 8 sentences using 1077 chars . Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars . Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 285 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars . Enter Vainly, making bows as he approaches. Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . (aside) Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars . (aside) Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 173 chars . Contains 76 words in 2 sentences using 402 chars . ( contemptuously ) Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 235 chars . Enter Realworth, sen. Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars . Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars . Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars . Enter a servant with a packet, gives it to Mr. Real worth, who opens it. Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars . ( they all open their letters eagerly, and read, apparently pleased with the contents. ) Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 370 chars . Contains 78 words in 2 sentences using 438 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars . Enter servant who speaks to Realworth. Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars . ( Exeunt. ) Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars . Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . ( Exeunt. ) Scene changes to another apartment. Enter Bob Stubble. Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 227 chars . Enter Polly, who starts back. Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars . ( aside. ) ( stands and looks at her, and speaks ) Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars . ( runs about the stage with her. ) Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars . ( kisses her ) Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars . Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 223 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 316 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars . Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars . Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 68 words in 2 sentences using 346 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars . Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars . Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 251 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 309 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars . — (sings) — Song on St. Tammany's Day. Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 206 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 275 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 191 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 193 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 209 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Enter Finikin, who runs and takes Polly by the hand. Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars . ( Kisses her hand. ) (to Polly, sneeringly) Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars . (with contempt) Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars . (aside.) Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . (starts back) Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars . Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars . bell rings. Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars . (exit.) Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . (exit.) Scene changes to another room. Enter Miss Prankish and Miss Sprightly. Contains 56 words in 2 sentences using 301 chars . Contains 64 words in 2 sentences using 319 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars . Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars . Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars . Enter Polly. Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . (Exeunt.) Scene changes to Boastly's house. Enter Boastly and Stubble. Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . (aside.) Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . (scratching his head) Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars . (Stub. searches his pockets, turns them inside out, takes out his pocket book, looks into it, scratches his head) Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars . ( takes Boastly by the collar. ) Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars . Contains 61 words in 2 sentences using 273 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . They shake each other, Boastly falls — Bob goes off. Boastly gets up and runs after him in a violent passion. [END OF THE FIRST ACT.] ACT. II. — SCENE I. Vainly and Thimble, Thimble fitting the knees of Vainly's breeches. Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 288 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars . Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars . (with scorn) Contains 73 words in 5 sentences using 377 chars . (exit in a passion.) Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars . (ironically.) Enter Puff. Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars . Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Re-enter Finikin, who puts on his master's gown. Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 284 chars . Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars . (aside.) Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 234 chars . Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars . (sits down) Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars . Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars . ( gets up and looks in the glass ) Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars . aside — exit. Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars . Re-enter Puff. Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Exit. ( goes up to Puff in a seeming passion ) Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars . ( Puff takes out his puff and dashes in Finikin's eyes. ) Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . Exit. Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars . ( groupes after him, exit. Scene in a room in Realworth's house. Enter Polly Contains 254 words in 3 sentences using 1291 chars . Enter Bob Stubble in soldier's dress. Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars . ( crying ) Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . ( goes to salute her, she retires. ) Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars . ( going ) ( crying ) Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 37 words in 1 sentence using 185 chars . ( sings ) — Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars . Enter Finikin. Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars . ( beats him. ) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . ( Stub. beats him off, Polly following crying. ) Scene changes to another apartment Miss Sprightly and Miss Prankish. Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars . Enter Vainly, bowing. Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars . ( sits down, jumps up suddenly. ) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . ( examines the chair ) Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars . ( aside. ) Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars . (goes towards him, starts back) Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars . ( aside. ) Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars . Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars . (walks up and down in a pet, views himself in the glass) Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars . ( walks in a passion. ) Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars . (walking in a passion) Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars . (aside.) Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars . Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 179 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars . Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars . (seemingly serious) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . (affectedly) Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars . Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 200 chars . exit. Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . exeunt. Enter Realworth, sen. Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars . Enter Polly, who goes to Realworth and kneels. Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 66 words in 2 sentences using 313 chars . Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . exeunt. Scene, the skirt of a Wood. Enter Vainly and Boastly conversing. Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars . (aside.) Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . (speaking loud) Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . (speaking loud) Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars . Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars . Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars . (aside — they turn, Vainly takes his distance with a slow step — Boastly runs off.) Scene an apartment in Realworth's house. Enter Realworth, sen. and Polly. Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars . exeunt. Scene changes to Vainly's lodgings. Enter Finikin. Contains 152 words in 4 sentences using 720 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars . exeunt. Scene at Realworth's, sen. Enter Miss Sprightly and Miss Prankish. Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars . Enter Vainly and Boastly. (bowing reservedly to Miss Prankish) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . (aside.) Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars . (walking affectedly) Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars . Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . (assuming a consequential air.) Contains 196 words in 8 sentences using 921 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . (both look confused.) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . ( aside ) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . (aside.) Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars . (to Vainly) Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars . (looking foolish) Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars . (to Boastly) Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . ( they push them, they resist. ) Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars . Re-enter Vainly. Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars . aside. Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars . [ makes a law courtsey affectedly. Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 265 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars . Contains 55 words in 1 sentence using 283 chars . gives him a paper. Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 158 chars . subscribes and returns the paper. [ reads Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars . ( takes off his neckcloth, takes out the pad and ties it on again; she pulls tight. Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars . ( pulls tighter. ) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 114 chars . ( kisses her. ) Enter Mr. Realworth, sen. Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 225 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars . Enter Charles Realworth and Miss Prankish. ( runs to his father and embraces him ) Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars . Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars . Charles Realworth and Miss Prankish retire to one end of the stage, and then come forward. Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars . Vainly bows, Miss Prankish courtseys. ( aside ) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars . ( agitated — pauses ) Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 266 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars . Contains 146 words in 4 sentences using 717 chars . Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 194 chars . ( kisses Miss Prankish's hand ) Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 289 chars . THE END.