Dramatis Personæ.
| The Preface. |
| The Index. |
| A Locksmith. |
| Cupid. |
| A Colored Dude. |
| A Colored Laundress. |
| A Colored Policeman. |
| A Violet. |
| A Daffodil. |
| A Lily-of-the-Valley. |
| A Ghost. |
| First Pitcher. |
| Second Pitcher. |
| A Fashionable Lady. |
| A Fashionable Gentleman. |
| A Tin Mouse. |
COSTUMES FOR THE PLAY.
Preface.—A dress of white muslin or paper cambric. A small muslin apron entirely covered, except the hem, with printed words. A white ribbon, with "Preface" in black capitals, extending from the right shoulder diagonally to the waist, where it ends under a bow of red ribbon. On the right shoulder a red bow. The flowing hair is crowned by a dainty muslin cap trimmed with a knot of red ribbon.
Index.—A white suit. Belt bearing his name in black letters.
Violet.—A dress of fluffy material—pale lavender, with violets of deeper shade falling in a fringe around a low neck.
Daffodil.—Same in yellow.
Lily-of-the-Valley.—A white tulle with delicate green over-dress. Puffed white sleeves with ruffles of green. A bunch of lilies-of-the-valley on one shoulder.
Locksmith.—Ragged trousers, shirt, and large brown holland apron. Bunches of keys hanging from his waist.
Cupid.—Flesh-colored tights and pink trunks, quiver, and arrows.