"You might not have recognized yourself; the others didn't," said the dog.

—F.A. WALKER.

[THE BARBER OF BAGDAD]

ACT I

PLACE: Ali's barber shop.

TIME: Morning.

WOODCUTTER: I have a load of wood which I have just brought in on my donkey. Would you like to buy it, good barber?

ALI: Well, let me see. Is it good wood?

WOODCUTTER: The best in the country.