Be that as it may—when Reynolds can no more enliven a theatre by his Dramatist, this comedy will grow dull in excellent company—for Congreve's "Way of the World" was hissed, it is said, from a London stage, the last time it was acted, for insipidity.


DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

Lord ScratchMr Quick.
Harry NevilleMr Holman.
FlorivilleMr Blanchard.
WilloughbyMr Macready.
EnnuiMr Munden.
PeterMr Thompson.
VapidMr Lewis.
ServantMr Evatt.
Louisa CourtneyMiss Brunton.
Lady Waitfor'tMrs Webb.
LettyMiss Brangin.
MarianneMrs Wells.
SCENE,—Bath.

THE
DRAMATIST.

ACT THE FIRST.

SCENE I.

The Grove.—Lady Waitfor't's House.