(As originally produced in Tottenville, N. Y., June 9, 1911).
| Hiram Rodney, owner of “High Up Farm” | Mr. Frank J. Dolan. |
| Percy Heartache, an artist, in love with Rodney’s daughter Helen | Mr. Benjamin B. Cole. |
| Hickory Homespun, a bashful farmer, who is well to do | Mr. J. J. Malle. |
| Trotwell Roamer, a tramp, who is a painter by trade | Mr. Edward Johnson. |
| Bill, a big, good-natured boy who does the chores | Mr. Arthur Parsons. |
| Susan Rodney, the farmer’s wife | Miss Cecilia Stern. |
| Helen Rodney, the farmer’s daughter | Miss Lena S. Hoehn. |
| Hattie Renwick, a stenographer from the city, past thirty and anxious to wed | Miss Marvel Matthes. |
| Lucinda Wheatchaff, a widow in love with Hickory Homespun | Mrs. Willis Larkin. |
Time:—The present. Locality:—A farm in the upper part of New York State.
Time of performance, one hour and a half.
Copyright, 1912, by Walter H. Baker & Co.
SYNOPSIS
Act I.—Dining-room at “High Up Farm.” The arrival of the boarder from the city. The two letters. The farmer decides to have his sailboat painted, since the summer boarders have begun to come.
Act II.—Lawn at “High Up Farm.” Heartache is much perplexed. Helen helps him fix it. The tramp. The plot. Hattie is surprised. “He has disguised himself to test the depths of my devotion.” The tramp tries to escape.
Act III.—Same as Act II. An embarrassing mistake. “Look out for paint.” Miss Renwick decides that she don’t want a husband. The widow wins. Bill settles it all.