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*** The Reader is supposed to be on the Stage, facing the Audience.
HOW TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS WITH YOUR LAUNDRESS.
SCENE.—A Tailor’s Show-room, Jermyn-street, handsomely fitted up with cheval glass, large round table in centre, fashionable chairs, &c. A dummy figure, dressed in the extreme mode, near window. Articles of gentlemen’s attire exhibited in window, L. U. E. Door of entrance to street, L. S. E. Fireplace and chimney-glass, R. E. Door to Widgetts’ chamber, R. S. E. Large pair of folding-doors, C. F., opening towards the stage; beyond these doors, a passage to the kitchen, in which stands a stillion, with a water-butt standing on it. At the end of this passage, the door of the kitchen. A round table, C., with writing materials and lighted candle upon it. A print of the fashions and tailor’s patterns cut in brown paper on the wall. Table at back, L., on which is a table lamp. Another table at back, R., on which is a bottle of brandy and glasses. TWILL discovered brushing the coat on the dummy figure, and singing a verse of an Irish song. A postman’s knock at door, L.
Twill. Whist! I’ll bet a pinny that’s the post.
(Runs to door and opens it.)
POSTMAN appears.
Post. Mr. Widgetts!
(Gives letter to Twill.)