Little Brown Jug

by George M. Baker

Mary. Alas, that is empty!

Jarius. Sho! Let’s have a look at it.

John. ’Tis useless. I haven’t put a copper into it for a year. Everything has gone to that villain.

Jarius. Jes’ so. Let’s see the jug for old acquaintance’ sake. (Exit, Mary, L.) It’s a bad thing to give up putting away a little somethin’ for a rainy day, ain’t it, Mrs. Nutter?

Hannah. Yes. John always did save until that Henry Douglas showed him how to spend.

Jarius. Jes’ so. It’s a great pity. I could tell you a story about a boy I knowed.

Hannah. A boy! What boy?

Jarius. Why, how bright you are looking, Mrs. Nutter! Guess you feel better.

Douglas. Well, is my money coming?