[THE OCTOROON.]

[ACT I.]

Scene I.—A view of the Plantation Terrebonne, in Louisiana.—A branch of the Mississippi is seen winding through the Estate.—A low built, but extensive Planter's Dwelling, surrounded with a veranda, and raised a few feet from the ground, occupies the L. side.—A table and chairs, R. C.

Grace discovered sitting at breakfast-table with Children.

Enter Solon, from house, L.

Solon. Yah! you bomn'ble fry—git out—a gen'leman can't pass for you.

Grace. [Seizing a fly whisk.] Hee! ha—git out! [Drives Children away; in escaping they tumble against and trip up Solon, who falls with tray; the Children steal the bananas and rolls that fall about.]