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CHARACTERS.
Mr. Jedediah Maple (a Vermont farmer).
Jirah Maple , (his son.)
Hezekiah Maple , (his son.)
Tom Townbred .
Mrs. Maple .
Hulda Maple .
COSTUMES.
Mr. Maple . — Farmer's rough working dress, slouch hat, pants tucked into heavy boots, long blue frock.
Jirah . — Overalls and white shirt, one suspender, and very rough black wig.
Hezekiah . — Jacket buttoned, slit in the arm, short pants, cap; has the appearance of a boy who has outgrown his clothes.
Mrs. Maple . — Faded calico gown, white kerchief crossed on the bosom, apron, white cap, and spectacles.
Hulda . — Handsome calico gown, hair arranged like country girl, large ear-rings, very neat and very pretty .
Tom Townbred . — Modern costume of a city gentleman, very fashionable.
STAGE-DIRECTIONS.
R means Right; L, Left; C, Centre.
The performer is supposed to be upon the stage, facing the audience.
Scene . — Sitting-room in the House of Mr. Maple. Table , c. Chairs , r. and l. Entrances , r. and l. ( When convenient, old-fashioned furniture, a churn, spinning-wheel, &c., &c., will add interest to the scene .)
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Situations .
L. Mr. and Mrs. Maple, Tom, Hulda, Hez., and Jirah. R.