1858
First performed: November 4, 1858
Cast of the Characters . — [ The Lady of the Bed-Chamber .]
As first performed at Wallack's Theater, November 4, 1858.
Tommy Titmouse , a "man of the world" of 18 Miss Mary Gannon
Mary Templeton , his cousin, Miss Ernestine Henrade
Kate Somerville , his cousin, Mrs. Sloan
Aunt Martha , his mother Miss Carman
Bridget , and Irish chambermaid Mr. Sloan
Sally , the parlor girl Miss Tree
Costume.
TOMMY TITMOUSE. — Crop wig and a faint attempt at a mustache. First dress: A rough blue morning coat, with immense pudding-bag sleeves, and a low collar — a very long waistcoat, of large black and white checks — light summer peg-top trousers — an all-rounder collar, and narrow blue cravat — primrose-colored gloves — straw hat and stick. Second dress: Black dress coat and white cravat, with peg-top trousers.
MARY TEMPLETON, KATE SOMERVILLE. Fashionable morning dresses.
BRIDGET. — First dress: A servant's calico gown, without hoops — old bonnet — umbrella and bandbox. Second dress: Same gown, with hoops — a gay cap, with artificial flowers — ribbons and other finery — a shawl of bright color — fan, &c.
AUNT MARTHA. — Common traveling dress, and spectacles.
SALLY. — Chambermaid's dress — cap and apron.
STAGE DIRECTIONS.
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 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
ACT I.
SCENE I.
— The sitting-room of a country house in the neighborhood of New York. In the center of the back a bow window opening into a garden. Doors R. and L. Tables with baskets of flowers — a liquor case and glasses — writing materials. A mantel piece, R. with clock and a mirror over it. A sofa R. and chairs — a pianoforte.
Kate and Mary discovered seated at table, L. C. Mary , R., with worsted work and Kate , L., reading.
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They resume their working and reading .
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Sally knocks Tom down, who falls on sofa , R.
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Enter Mary and Bridget , R., As they come in, Tom walks backward before them, making three low bows, while Bridget goes through a series of contortions and spasmodic attempts at grace. Mary and Kate , in the back, R. attempt to restrain their laughter.
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She sits , C., with Mary and Kate , R. Tom still standing .
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Goes towards the bottles and glasses in the back , L.
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One of the ladies goes to the piano and plays a lively jig in a noisy manner — or, if there be no piano, the air may be sung. The rest of this scene must be played with as much spirit as possible .
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Bridget stops suddenly, and Aunt Martha and Bridget , C., stare at each other, while Kate and Mary laugh immoderately
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Aunt Marthalaughs heartily, whileTomsneaks off andBridgetgoes to the table at the back and helps herself to the whisky .
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Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
94 chars
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16 words
in
3 sentences
using
79 chars
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Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
74 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
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Pointing to Bridget .
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
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Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
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Curtseys .
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20 words
in
3 sentences
using
102 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
67 chars
.
Contains
95 words
in
10 sentences
using
430 chars
.
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