BEANSTALK
Scene.—Widow Frankey’s kitchen.
Jack returns to his home, and tells his mother of his escapade, showing her the stalk which the flower-girl had given him.
Just then the door opens, and the flower-girl enters, throws Jack’s money on the table, telling him she took it only for a joke. He returns the stalk to the girl, who laughingly tells him that it is a beanstalk.
Widow Frankey retires, and Jack tells the pretty flower-girl that he loves her.
End of Last Act.
CHAPTER X
THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE MUSICAL SKETCH
The musical sketch occupies a high and prominent position in the scale of entertainments given by the individual. With many it is more popular than ventriloquism, impersonations, reciting, or conjuring, and needs as much skill and study as any of these other accomplishments. For its successful rendition the artist must be equipped with
1. Subtle humor and pathos.
2. Impromptu patter.
3. A good memory.
4. A clear pronunciation.
5. Mimicry.
6. Self-accompaniment from memory.
7. Individuality and mastery of the audience.