(Falls forward on her face)
(CURTAIN)
THE POET
| [ACT I.] | |
|---|---|
| [Scene 1.] | Helen’s room, Truelord house, New York. |
| [ACT II.] | |
| [Scene 1.] | Exterior of Clemm cottage, near Richmond. |
| [ACT III.] | |
| [Scene 1.] | Interior of Clemm cottage. |
| [Scene 2.] | The Same. |
| [ACT IV.] | |
| [Scene 1.] | An old book store, New York. |
| [Scene 2.] | Poe’s cottage, Fordham. |
| [ACT V.] | |
| [Scene 1.] | Poe’s lodging, Baltimore. |
| [Scene 2.] | A bar-room. |
CHARACTERS
Edgar Allan Poe
Virginia Clemm
Mrs. Maria Clemm
Helen Truelord
Mrs. Truelord
Roger Bridgmore
Nelson Clemm
Mrs. Delormis
Doctor Barlow
Mrs. Schmidt
George Thomas, Barkeeper
Haines, Juggers, Sharp, Black, gamblers
Bookseller
Mum Zurie, Tat, Bony, servants at Clemm cottage.
Gertrude, Mabel, Annie, Sallie, Dora, Gladys, Ethel, Alma, Allie, friends of Virginia.
ACT I.
Scene: Room in the Truelord House. Helen lies on a couch before large windows, rear, reading by light from a small lamp on table near couch. She wears a loose robe over night-dress.