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THE SPIRIT OF CONTRADICTION
BY DUFRESNY
Translated and adapted
By Frank J. Morlock
Characters French names
Mr. Townly M. Oronte
Mrs. Townly Mme. Oronte
Lucas, the gardener Lucas
Angelica Angelique
Edward Richly Valere
Mr. Nelson M. Thibaudois
Lawyer Notary
Lackey Lackey
Six men, two women
The scene is a garden before Mr. Townly's house in London. Lucas, the gardener enters in a rage.
Lucas:
To hell with that bitch and her contradictory nature!