Jen. We were both deceived, Henry Spreadbrow.
Spread. Then is it possible that in treating me as you did, Jane, you were acting a part?
Jen. We were both acting parts—but the play is over, and there’s an end of it. (With assumed cheerfulness.) Let us talk of something else.
Spread. No, no, Jane, the play is not over—we will talk of nothing else—the play is not nearly over. (Music in orchestra, “John Anderson my Jo.”) My dear Jane—(rising and taking her hand), my very dear Jane—believe me, for I speak from my hardened old heart, so far from the play being over, the serious interest is only just beginning. (He kisses her hand—they walk towards the house.)
DAN’L DRUCE, BLACKSMITH.
A NEW AND ORIGINAL DRAMA,
IN THREE ACTS.
First performed at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, on Monday September 11th, 1876.