CHARACTERS AND COSTUMES.
Tom.—Ordinary street clothes, long overcoat, and afterward cap with college band. Carries college flag, after he comes from the Wishing Box.
Edith.—Dressed as girl of fourteen in traveling costume.
Aunt Susan.—Gingham dress, white apron, white wig.
Abner.—Old suit, blue overalls, boots, afterwards removed for carpet slippers. After he comes from the Wishing Box wears checked suit, gay necktie, derby and carries “sample” case of soap and perfumes.
Miss Wise.— } Teachers. Long cloaks and veils.
Miss Markus.—}
Miss Priscilla.—} Spinsters. Old-fashioned dress, carry
Miss Prudence.— } old valises, umbrellas, bundles, bird-cage,
} etc.
Rastus (1) Black face.—Pullman porter. Dark uniform trimmed with brass buttons, cap lettered “Pullman.” Blackened face and hands.
Rastus (2) White face.—Same size boy, costumed identically. He takes Rastus’ place, as provided in the play.
Inventor.—Should be dressed to suggest “absent-mindedness,” as, for example, a tan shoe on one foot and a black one on the other, gloves on wrong hands, etc.