Philanthropist. "Ever tell her a Lie?"
Son of Toil. "Tells 'er everythink, I tell yer——!"
THE ADVISABILITY OF NOT BEING BROUGHT UP IN A HANDBAG.
A Trivial Tragedy for Wonderful People.
(Fragment found between the St. James's and Haymarket Theatres).
Aunt Augusta (an Aunt).
Cousin Cicely (a Ward).
Algy (a Flutterpate).
Dorian (a Button-hole).
The Duke of Berwick.
Time—The other day. The Scene is in a garden, and begins and ends with relations.
Algy (eating cucumber-sandwiches). Do you know, Aunt Augusta, I am afraid I shall not be able to come to your dinner to-night, after all. My friend Bunbury has had a relapse, and my place is by his side.
Aunt Augusta (drinking tea). Really, Algy! It will put my table out dreadfully. And who will arrange my music?