Geo. M. Vickers.

Getting Ready.

Characters.

Nicholas Neverslip, a modern husband.

Patrick Dolan, an Irish lad.

Matilda, Neverslip’s wife.

Miss Spyall, a gossip.

Biddy Crogan, a domestic.

Scene:—A drawing room. Time, evening. Table and two chairs, C. Nicholas discovered standing near L. E. with cane and gloves in his hands: he calls to his wife, who is supposed to be up stairs dressing for the opera.

Nicholas.—My dear, it is half-past seven; do hurry; I am sure we will be late.