1856
First performed: December 31, 1856
AS PERFORMED AT
Laura Keene's Theatre, Dec. 31, 1856.
Prince D' Hennin Mr. J. A. Smith.
Pierre Didier , ( a painter ,) Mr. C. Wheatleigh.
The Chevalier Mr. Benson.
Germain , ( a servant ,) Mr. J. Jackson.
Coachman Mr. Kellogg.
Maitre d' Hotel Mr. Williams.
Sophie Arnould , ( Prima Donna Assoluta ,) Miss Laura Keene.
Marion , ( a Lady's Maid ,) Miss C. Jefferson.
The Scene is laid in Paris, in the Rue Richelieu, at the house of Sophie Arnould. Time, 1st of January.
STAGE DIRECTIONS.
EXITS AND ENTRANCES.
L. means First Entrance, Left. R. First Entrance, Right. S. E. L. Second Entrance, Left. S. E. R. Second Entrance, Right. U. E. L. Upper Entrance, Left. U. E. R. Upper Entrance, Right. C. Centre. L. C. Left of Centre. R. C. Right of Centre. T. E. L. Third Entrance, Left. T. E. R. Third Entrance, Right. C. D. Centre Door. D. R. Door Right. D. L. Door Left. U. D. L. Upper Door, Left. U. D. R. Upper Door, Right.
The Reader is supposed to be on the Stage, facing the Audience.
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The Scene is laid in Paris, in the Rue Richelieu, at the house of Sophie Arnould. Time first of January. A boudoir — side doors — at the rear a mantel-piece, with handsome chimney-glass — rich and elegant furniture — boxes of sweetmeats, bonbons, bouquets, &c., &c., scattered around on the tables. Before the window, at the R., a toilette glass; mirrors, R. and L. Marion discovered, arranging the articles on the tables.
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[ With a box.
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Goes out.
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Enter Sophie , L., followed by the Chevalier.
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Seats herself on sofa, laughing heartily.
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Exit.
The Prince enters laughing, and throws himself into a fauteuil R. of sofa C. of stage.
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Two servants prepare dinner table and retire.
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[ Continues.
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[ Deliberately
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[ Supplicatingly.
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[ Ringing all the bells
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Goes to R. H. — Several servants enter hurriedly.
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Germain opens windows , L. H. — Marion takes the flowers on a console to the left. — Sophie in front of scene to L. — Marion behind sofa — next , Germain, Maitre d'Hotel and Coachman.
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[ Amazed.
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Enter Didier , announcing himself.
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Calls Marion and Rings — Opens door R. H.
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Enter Marion , her eyes red, and carrying a large bandbox.
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[ Letting box fall.
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Marion dresses Sophie before toilette.
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[ Resuming position.
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[ Gravely.
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Sophie takes his arm, reaches the door, and stops.
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Exit.
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She presses the picture to her breast. — As she speaks she approaches the table, and places it on a chair, sitting opposite to it.
Marion enters hurriedly.
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[ Gayly.
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She takes picture, falls upon her knees, and bends affectionately over it.
The Curtain falls slowly to the air of "Home, Sweet Home."
THE END.