Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act

Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act

Scene I.Two rooms right and left, stage divided in the centre; a door of communication between rooms, fastened by a bolt on either side; small tables, sofas, and arm-chairs. Practicable doors, 1 E. L., 2 E. L., and 2 E. R. Window at back of R. room. Door at back of L. room. Pri. Twelve! ah, to be sure, the hour I was to wake him for the ball. No, sir, its only ten oclock; but (looking at him) hes asleep againthe devil! (Calling loudly.) Im really pained to awake you, sir Pri. Beg pardon, sir, I am not Red Lion: it is my neighbor of the next hotel I suppose you allude to. Here, sir, you are in the first and best hotel in the town,the White Horse. Pri. Well, sir, the fact is, Im in a dreadful fixa most awkward predicament, out of which I cannot extricate myself without your assistance. You see, sir, if you will only pardon 4it, but my daughter was only married to-day. Yes, sir, married; in fact, sir, she was married to make her happyyou know, sir,you understand! And, sir, just as we are having a little dance in honor of this marriage, which takes up all our spare accommodation, a lady and her maid arrive, asking for rooms; and, as they require two beds in one room, I dared to hope that perhaps, sir, you would oblige me by changing this room for the next one. You see, sir, that the bedroom belonging to this sitting-room has two beds, whilst in here (throwing open door in centre partition) there is only one bed, though in all respects furnished in the same manner. If you, sir, would oblige me by just looking in (on turning to Charles, finds him asleep)Confound it, hes asleep again! (To audience.) An idea occurs to me; (turning to Waiter) here, George, catch hold of one end of this sofa. (They take sofa, and carry it into next room with Charles asleep on it.) There, I dont believe hell find it out; here, George, his luggage. (Brings baggage, but leaves letter.) There, now, thats all right, and now (entering next door, and closing with bolt) I can fetch the ladies up. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 52764
Author: Baker, George M. (George Melville)
Release Date: Aug 10, 2016
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Contributor (Author): Roberts, Randal H. (Randal Howland), Sir, 1837-1899