Mr. S. That is what I am intending to do. At the next session of the Legislature, I have determined to apply for a change of name. I believe there are more rascals by the name of Smith than any other one name in the world. And if there is any villain who is brought before the police, he is sure to give his name as John Smith. I don’t care what the new name is,—Snooks, Jenkins, or Tubbs,—there isn’t one of them that would bring a man into trouble half as soon, as to be called plain John Smith.
(Curtain falls.)
AUNT RACHEL’S FRIGHT.
CHARACTERS.
| Mr. Campbell, | A Returned Traveller. | |
| Mr. Lewis, | The Head of the Family. | |
| Mrs. Lewis, | His Wife. | |
| Agnes, | ⎫ | Their Children. |
| Philip, | ⎭ | |
| Miss Rachel, | A Spinster Sister of Mr. L. | |
| Servant. |
Scene I.—Parlor at Mr. Lewis’. Mr. C. enters, L.
Mr. Campbell. Well, I must say it seems pleasant to be home again, once more. After travelling two years through foreign countries, it is really refreshing to reach one’s native land. (Throws himself into an easy-chair, C.) But I wonder where Maria and her husband are? They will be somewhat surprised to see me here a month earlier than they expected. Fortunately, through all my travels I have kept my latch-key, and was able to gain an entrance without the aid of a servant. However, now that I am here, I feel impatient to see Maria and Arthur. I think I will ring. (Rings; servant enters, R.)
Mr. C. Are Mr. and Mrs. Lewis at home?
Servant. No, sir, the family are all away at a party. You are Mrs. Lewis’s brother, I suppose?
Mr. C. Yes. (Surprised.) Did she expect me to-night?