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CHARACTERS.
Sam Sly (Little but Smart).
Tom Slowboy (a Lubberly Country Boy).
COSTUMES.
Sly . — Neat boy's suit.
Slowboy . — "Make up" fat, wide collar and rough wig.
STAGE-DIRECTIONS.
R means Right; L, Left; C, Centre.
The performer is supposed to be upon the stage, facing the audience.
Scene . — Stage at a School Exhibition .
( Enter Tom Slowboy, r. , goes to c. of stage, makes an awkward bow .)
( With gestures as far from what they should be as possible .)
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( Enter Sam Sly, l. He approaches Tom Slowboy , and, with pantomimic gestures, bids him stop . Slowboy looks at him; and then, with same gestures as before ,)
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( Sam Sly here seizes him by the arm, and, with still more earnest pantomime, points to a programme which he holds in his hand . Slowboy looks at it, and then angrily attempts again .)
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( During Slowboy's attempts at reciting , Sly stands behind him, and imitates his gestures .)
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( Interrupting .)
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( Fiercely .)
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( Interrupting .)
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( Shakes his fist .)
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( Seizes Sly , and puts his hand over his mouth; Sly twisting and wriggling to get away .)
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( Breaking away .)
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( To audience .)
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( Enter , Sly, l. , suddenly .)
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ExitSly, l. , pursued by Slowboy .