First R. Off with it!

(They throw the covering from off Venus, and she has vanished. (Trick chair.) Chord.)

Alph., Supers., and Hand. (Speaking all at the same time.) It’s gone!

Enter EVERYONE.—Crowd from pavilion.

All. What’s the matter?

Enter VENUS, R. U. E. (Limelight.)

Venus. (To Alphonzo.) Gentle youth, you brought me to life by the touch of the ring. I am thine.

Alph. (In astonishment.) Eh?

(Everyone aghast.—Picture.)

END OF ACT I.