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You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: The Templeton Teapot + A Farce in One Act + +Author: Grace Cooke Strong + +Release Date: February 18, 2013 [EBook #42123] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE TEMPLETON TEAPOT *** + + + + +Produced by Dianna Adair, Paul Clark and the Online +Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This +file was produced from images generously made available +by the Library of Congress) + + + + + + +</pre> + + +<div class="transnote"> +<p>Transcriber's Note:</p> + +<p>Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as +possible. Some changes have been made. They are listed at the end of +the text.</p> +</div> + +<div class="center"> +<img src="images/teapotcover.jpg" width="369" height="600" alt="" /> +</div> + +<p class="center">NO PLAYS EXCHANGED.</p> + +<p class="center large"><span class="smcap">Baker's Edition of Plays</span></p> + +<h1>The Templeton Teapot</h1> + +<p class="center">Price, 15 Cents</p> + +<p class="center">WALTER H. BAKER & CO.<br /> +BOSTON</p> + +<p class="center small">COPYRIGHT, 1889, BY WALTER H. BAKER & CO. +</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<h2><a name="A_W_Pineros_Plays" id="A_W_Pineros_Plays">A. W. Pinero's Plays</a></h2> + +<p class="center">Price, 50 Cents Each</p> + +<p><b>THE AMAZONS</b> Farce in Three Acts. Seven males, five females. Costumes, +modern; scenery, not difficult. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE CABINET MINISTER</b> Farce in Four Acts. Ten males, nine females. +Costumes, modern society; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full +evening.</p> + +<p><b>DANDY DICK</b> Farce in Three Acts. Seven males, four females. Costumes, +modern; scenery, two interiors. Plays two hours and a half.</p> + +<p><b>THE GAY LORD QUEX</b> Comedy in Four Acts. Four males, ten females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, two interiors and an exterior. Plays a full +evening.</p> + +<p><b>HIS HOUSE IN ORDER</b> Comedy in Four Acts. Nine males, four females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE HOBBY HORSE</b> Comedy in Three Acts. Ten males, five females. Costumes, +modern; scenery easy. Plays two hours and a half.</p> + +<p><b>IRIS</b> Drama in Five Acts. Seven males, seven females. Costumes, modern; +scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>LADY BOUNTIFUL</b> Play in Four Acts. Eight males, seven females. Costumes, +modern; scenery, four interiors, not easy. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>LETTY</b> Drama in Four Acts and an Epilogue. Ten males, five females. +Costumes, modern; scenery complicated. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE MAGISTRATE</b> Farce in Three Acts. Twelve males, four females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, all interior. Plays two hours and a half.</p> + +<p class="center">Sent prepaid on receipt of price by</p> + +<p class="center"><span class="large">Walter H. Baker & Company</span><br /> +No. 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Massachusetts +</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_1" id="Page_1">[Pg 1]</a></span></p> + +<p class="center xlarge">The Templeton Teapot</p> + +<p class="center">A Farce In One Act</p> + +<p class="center">By<br /> +GRACE COOKE STRONG<br /> +<i>Author of "Marrying Belinda," etc.</i></p> + +<p class="p2 center">BOSTON<br /> +<span class="large">WALTER H. BAKER & CO.</span><br /> +1912 +</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_2" id="Page_2">[Pg 2]</a></span></p> + +<h2><a name="The_Templeton_Teapot" id="The_Templeton_Teapot">The Templeton Teapot</a></h2> + +<h2><a name="CHARACTERS" id="CHARACTERS">CHARACTERS</a></h2> + +<ul><li><span class="smcap">Horace Templeton</span>, <i>a collector of antiques</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Prof. Algernon Gates</span>, <i>bashful but persistent</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Leon Burnett</span>, <i>a neighbor of the Templetons'</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Eric Dean</span>, <i>Burnett's brother-in-law</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Mrs. Templeton</span>, <i>Templeton's wife</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Hilda</span>, <i>his daughter</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Sue</span>, <i>his spinster sister</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Fanny Burnett</span>, <i>Burnett's wife</i>.</li> +</ul> + +<p><span class="smcap">Time</span>:—Summer evening of present year.</p> + +<div class="center"> +<img src="images/logo.png" width="136" height="101" alt="" /> +</div> + +<p class="center small smcap">Copyright, 1912, by Walter H. Baker & Co.</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_3" id="Page_3">[Pg 3]</a></span></p> + +<h2><a name="The_Templeton_Teapot2" id="The_Templeton_Teapot2">The Templeton Teapot</a></h2> + +<p class="hanging">SCENE.—<i>Library in the Templeton home, a comfortable old-fashioned +room, reflecting its owner's love for the antique. A door at <span class="smcap">r.</span> leads +into the hall; another door <span class="smcap">l.</span>, opens into an adjoining room. For +furniture, a large desk strewn with books and papers, several easy +chairs, and shelves containing books. The room is decorated with +pieces of old china, dignified candlesticks, and various +old-fashioned articles. In a prominent position on the mantel is a +quaint silver teapot.</i></p> + +<p class="hanging2">(<i>As the curtain rises, <span class="smcap">Mr. Horace Templeton</span> is seated at his desk +writing, surrounded by several ponderous reference books. <span class="smcap">Mrs. +Templeton</span> enters <span class="smcap">l.</span>, carrying a large basket packed with cast-off +clothing</i>.)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>setting basket on floor near door <span class="smcap">r.</span></i>). Hilda! (<i>Goes to <span class="smcap">l.</span></i>) +Hilda! Horace, have you seen——? (<i>In despair.</i>) Oh, it's of no use. +Sue! (<i>Enter <span class="smcap">Sue, l.</span></i>) Sue, have you seen anything of Hilda?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> She came in here after dinner.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>looking out <span class="smcap">r.</span></i>). She must have gone out, for her wraps are +not in the hall. How unfortunate!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> She will be at home presently. (<i>Looks at basket.</i>) I wouldn't +leave that basket there, Celia. If—if Professor Gates should happen to +call this evening he would surely stumble over it; the dear man is so +near-sighted.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>moving basket from door</i>). It's only a few things that I've +collected for poor Mrs. McLaffety. She's to send her boy for them. Did +Professor Gates tell you that he was coming this evening?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue</span> (<i>moving about nervously</i>). Why, no—doesn't he usually call on +Tuesday evenings?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>sitting down</i>). Yes; and on Wednesday evenings<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_4" id="Page_4">[Pg 4]</a></span> and Thursday +evenings and Friday—I declare, I'm so worried about Hilda that I can't +keep track of anything.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue</span> (<i>in surprise</i>). Hilda?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Yes, Hilda. For weeks she has not been herself. I know that she +has something on her mind, but I can't find out what it is. Her father +is no help——(<i>Sound of door-bell.</i>) I'm sure that's the evening paper; +will you kindly get it, Sue? (<i>Exit <span class="smcap">Sue, r. Mrs. T.</span> rises hurriedly and +goes to desk</i>.) Horace. (<i>Pause.</i>) Horace!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>without looking up</i>). Yes, yes.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>in exasperation</i>). Will you give me your attention one moment?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>impatiently pushing aside his work</i>). Celia, how many times +must I tell you that I'm preparing an article for the press, entitled, +"The Philosophy of our Forefathers as Revealed by their Kitchen +Utensils," and that I cannot endure this constant interruption? +(<i>Resumes work.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> You shall listen to me. Do you ever wonder at the increasing +frequency with which Professor Gates calls here?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>impatiently</i>). Well, Gates is a good fellow—fine family—most +distinguished—that sort of thing.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Very true, and moreover, he is in love with Hilda.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Nonsense! He's twice her age.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> That doesn't matter. Hilda is old for her years; besides, she's +in love with him.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> You must be mistaken.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>emphatically</i>). I am not. Didn't you hear me telling Sue that +Hilda is unhappy, moody, incomprehensible? Those are symptoms—trust me.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Well?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> I'm trying to determine your attitude toward this marriage.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i><span class="smcap">Sue</span> appears unnoticed in door <span class="smcap">r.</span>, the paper in her hand</i>.) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>irritably</i>). You speak as if it were a settled thing.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> It is—practically.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Well, all I have to say is, if Professor Gates marries Hilda, +they shall have the teapot.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Resumes work. <span class="smcap">Sue</span> gives a little cry</i>.) +</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_5" id="Page_5">[Pg 5]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>turning violently</i>). Sue, you frightened me.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> You were speaking of Hilda's marriage?</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Lays newspaper on desk. Sits down.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Yes; we have the prospect of seeing her settled most +comfortably.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue</span> (<i>in agitation</i>). I wouldn't—you mustn't—she's too young.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>sitting down and picking up the newspaper</i>). Not at all. +(<i>Glances through paper.</i>) Of course, since you've never married, you +naturally think—— (<i>Springs from her chair.</i>) For heaven's sake, +Horace, the Wentworths were robbed last night of a thousand dollars' +worth of silver!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>rising hastily and seizing paper</i>). It can't be possible. Let +me see!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>weakly</i>). Burglars!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> It's the third robbery on this street within a week!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>gloomily</i>). We shall be the next victims, I am confident. Oh, +why have I not carried the teapot to the safe deposit vault?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>indignantly</i>). The teapot? I think that we have other articles +quite as valuable as the teapot.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>pacing the floor in great agitation</i>). Celia, are you crazy? +Consider that teapot, which graced the tables of the English nobility in +the seventeenth century when tea was first introduced into Europe, which +passed into the hands of the Puritans in Cromwell's time, and was +brought to this country in 1680, and which has been in our family for +over two hundred years! Why, it's worth its weight ten times over in +gold! (<i>Picks up teapot and examines it lovingly.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> I'm sure that no burglar would ever want it. My rings are +another matter.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> We'll have to sit up all night.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>replacing teapot on mantel</i>). This shall not stay in the house +another day. Fool that I have been to keep it so long.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> I'm more anxious about Hilda—out we know not where, and bandits +on every corner. (<i>Noise without.</i>) Ah, here she is now. (<i>Enter <span class="smcap">r., +Hilda</span> and <span class="smcap">Prof. Algernon Gates</span> in street costumes, the latter +perceptibly agitated</i>.) Hilda, I'm so relieved that you have come. +Good-evening, Professor.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_6" id="Page_6">[Pg 6]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>bowing nervously to every one</i>). Good-evening. Oh, my dear +Mrs. Templeton, such a painful experience for poor Miss Hilda!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> What has happened?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Some one please explain.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>sinking into a chair near <span class="smcap">Sue</span></i>). A most horrible fright! +(<i>Mops his forehead.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> I command you, Hilda, to tell me where you have been.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>excitedly removing her wraps and tossing them and her purse in +different parts of the room</i>). Such an adventure, mother. I was crossing +Elm Street in the shadow of the station, when a horrible man brushed +against me, and, before I could prevent him, grabbed my purse, and was +endeavoring to tear my watch from my waist——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Mercy on us, has the child been robbed?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> He would have gotten away in a moment, had not a tall gentleman +suddenly appeared from somewhere, who seized the ruffian and held him +until the officer that my screams had summoned arrived.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Then what did you do?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> The strange gentleman had just offered to escort me home, when we +met Professor Gates, who was kind enough to take me under his +protection.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> But your rescuer, child? To whom are you indebted?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> I was so excited that I quite forgot to ask his name.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> An unpardonable oversight on our part, Mrs. Templeton.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> That is unfortunate! The whole affair is most horrible.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Horrible? I think it's splendid!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">All.</span> Splendid?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> It was an adventure. I'd never had one before; and, mother, he +was so handsome!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> The robber?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> No, no, the man who caught him. He was so big and +masterful—quite the most attractive man that I have ever seen.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>glancing apprehensively at <span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span></i>). Hush, dear, hush. You +are all unstrung. You must lie down for a few moments. (<i>Draws <span class="smcap">Hilda</span> +toward <span class="smcap">l.</span></i>) You'll excuse us, Professor?</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_7" id="Page_7">[Pg 7]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> Certainly. (<i>Rises affably</i>). I trust that our dear young lady +will suffer no ill effects from this experience.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Sue, will you please bring Hilda's wraps?</p> + +<p class="center">(<i><span class="smcap">Sue</span> rises and gathers up <span class="smcap">Hilda's</span> belongings. Exeunt +<span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span>, <span class="smcap">Hilda</span> and <span class="smcap">Sue</span>, <span class="smcap">l.</span> <span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> watches them +from door.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> A most remarkable young woman—Miss Templeton—marvelous +self-control.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>sitting down at desk and looking longingly at his work</i>). True, +and a most alarming occurrence. Hilda shall not go out alone again.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>moving about nervously</i>). You cannot be too careful. And now, +Mr. Templeton (<i>pausing by desk and clearing throat several times</i>), +there is something—in fact—I must explain—to be brief, I love Miss +Templeton. If it meets with your approval, I shall be most happy to make +her my wife.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Well, well, Mrs. Templeton has hinted at this. But, my dear +Professor, have you thought of the disparity in ages?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>delightedly</i>). Considering the marked congeniality of our +tastes, that is hardly worth mentioning.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> I fear she may prove reluctant——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>beaming</i>). I have already ascertained her sentiments; she is +quite willing——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>rising and extending his hand</i>). Then I am most happy to +connect my family with one so esteemed and ancient as your own; and, as +a further mark of my approval, I shall present you on your wedding day +with the Templeton teapot——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>nervously</i>). Why, my dear sir, you quite overwhelm me.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> As I have no sons, it is appropriate that you should own this +priceless heirloom (<i>taking teapot from mantel</i>) which, as you know, +belonged to the Duke of Birmingham when tea was first introduced into +England, passed into the hands of the Puritans in the time of Cromwell, +was brought to this country in—— (<i>Enter <span class="smcap">Mr. Leon Burnett, r.</span></i>) Why, +good-evening, Burnett.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> Good-evening, good-evening, Professor. I've come over to get +you——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>pushing forward a chair</i>). Sit down, my friend.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_8" id="Page_8">[Pg 8]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>sitting down</i>). Haven't time, really. I just want you to come +over to inspect my new burglar alarm—my own invention—greatest device +of the century——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>fidgeting about</i>). If you'll excuse me, I'll join the ladies.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>smiling significantly</i>). Certainly, certainly, Professor. +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exit <span class="smcap">Prof. G., l.</span>, with alacrity.</i></span> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>laughing</i>). Say, does he board over here?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>sitting down</i>). No, that is—it's a state secret, Burnett, but +you are like one of the family; Gates is going to marry Hilda.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>springing up in surprise</i>). No?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Yes.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> appears in door <span class="smcap">l.</span> and listens intently, unnoticed by +the others.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> He's too old.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Oh, no, merely a dignified age for a girl so conservatively +reared as Hilda has been. She is much in advance of her years, I assure +you.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>pacing the floor thoughtfully</i>). I don't like it.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> I think it a most suitable match, and I am intending to present +the happy pair with my most precious heirloom—the Templeton teapot.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> disappears.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>sitting down</i>). Now, Fanny had always planned Hilda for +Eric—her brother, you know. By the way, we've just received a wire +saying that he was coming this evening. I don't know just what time to +expect him, for he comes and goes like a streak of lightning. I'll be +glad to bring him over and introduce him.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Do, by all means. I know him well by reputation. His collection +of antiques is very valuable.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> Finest private collection in Massachusetts. Eric will hardly +leave it. He's never even been to see us since we moved here. But come +over to see my burglar alarm. I've just set it. It's going to +revolutionize the catching of burglars in this country.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Mrs. Fanny Burnett, r.</span>, hurriedly.</i> +</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_9" id="Page_9">[Pg 9]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Oh, Leon, Leon, the burglar alarm is going off! I am sure +there's a burglar in the pantry.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> We'll see about this. Come, Templeton.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> takes a revolver from a drawer in the desk.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> We'll catch him in the act! +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exeunt <span class="smcap">Mr. T., Mr. B.</span> and <span class="smcap">Mrs. B., r.</span>, hurriedly.</i></span> +</p> + +<p class="hanging"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Hilda, l.</span>, in street costume, carrying a letter and a +suit-case. She places letter on desk, goes to door <span class="smcap">r.</span>, pauses +irresolutely, then goes to desk, sits down and buries her face in +her hands. Enter <span class="smcap">Eric Dean, r.</span>, with overcoat and suit-case. Drops +both, and approaches <span class="smcap">Hilda</span> softly.</i></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> Who do you think——?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>springing up with a little scream</i>). What—who——?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>drawing back in confusion</i>). I—er—beg your pardon. (<i>Takes off +his hat.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Why, it's <i>you</i>!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> You?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Don't tell me that you're a burglar. How dare you come here?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>politely</i>). I'm not a burglar. My name is Dean—of Boston. I'm +Mrs. Burnett's brother. I thought this was her house, and, as the door +was open, I walked in. I took you for Fanny. (<i>Looks about.</i>) I guess +I'm in the wrong place.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>laughing</i>). Mrs. Burnett lives next door. Mr. Dean, I've often +heard of you, and I'm glad to know you. (<i>Extends her hand.</i>) Let me +thank you again for your promptness in rescuing me from that brute and +saving my money.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>taking her hand</i>). It was my privilege. I wish that I might be +always near when you are in danger, Miss——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Hilda Templeton.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>in delight</i>). So you're Hilda. Fanny has often told me of you. +What a dear old-fashioned name!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>bitterly</i>). Yes; everything about me is old-fashioned. I was +born in the Middle Ages, Mr. Dean.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> You hardly look it.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> But to-night ends it all. To-morrow I shall be free, free to do +as I please for the first time in my life.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_10" id="Page_10">[Pg 10]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>looking at her suit-case</i>). You're not going just as I'm coming? +I'd hoped that we'd be such friends.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> I'm going to my cousin's in New York—to stay—forever, I guess.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>anxiously</i>). What will you do there?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>with enthusiasm</i>). Something worth while. I'll be an actress, or +a settlement-worker, or a suffragette—I don't care what.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> And your parents?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Hush! They do not know that I'm going. (<i>Goes to door <span class="smcap">l.</span> and +listens, tiptoes back. Speaks hurriedly.</i>) My father is a collector of +antiques. I've been brought up in the stifled atmosphere of tradition. +I've never had anything that wasn't at least a thousand years old, or a +friend that didn't belong to a family as ancient as that of Noah. I'm +sick of it——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> But, my dear girl, you can't——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>excitedly</i>). Listen! Now father is planning to marry me to a man +twice my age, who cares nothing for me, except as a means of acquiring +the teapot—that is, all that the teapot stands for: a family-tree, +prestige, that sort of thing.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>incredulously</i>). The teapot?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Don't you know about our teapot? (<i>Takes teapot from mantel.</i>) +Here it is. (<i>Sarcastically.</i>) It belonged to somebody when tea was +first introduced into Europe; it was seized by the Puritans under +Cromwell; it was brought to this country in 1680, and has been in our +family for over two centuries. It's what the teapot stands for that I'm +running away from.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>taking the teapot and examining it with the eye of an expert</i>). +It's a beauty—rather a harmless looking object to drive one away from +home.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>indignantly</i>). Don't you dare to make fun of me!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>setting down teapot</i>). I was never more serious in my life. +Listen, Miss Templeton, if you will postpone your departure—just a +little—I will try to adjust matters. There are ways. Will you give me a +trial?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>reluctantly</i>). I've been ready for days——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>coming very near</i>). Will you?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> I've telegraphed my cousin——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>taking her hand</i>). Will you?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>taking teapot</i>). If you'll take this thing and carry it where +I'll never see it again, I'll not go—yet.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_11" id="Page_11">[Pg 11]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>drawing back</i>). I can't——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> I won't stay in the house with it another day.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> But your father——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>picking up her suit-case</i>). Very well. Please let me pass, Mr. +Dean.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>desperately</i>). I'll take—anything—only don't go away. You +mustn't. (<i>Takes teapot.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Don't ever let me see it again. Hurry.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Moves toward door <span class="smcap">l.</span></i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>quickly</i>). After I've seen Fanny, may I come back?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Yes, yes, only please go now. (<i>Sound of voices without door <span class="smcap">l. +Hilda</span> draws back.</i>) I mustn't let them see me like this—the suit-case.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> Come this way. (<i>Points to <span class="smcap">r.</span></i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> I'll go to the summer-house and wait. (<i>Shyly.</i>) Perhaps I may be +there a long time, Mr. Dean. +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exit with suit-case, <span class="smcap">r.</span></i></span> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>looking after her</i>). Dear little girl! (<i>Shakes head at teapot.</i>) +Now here's a quandary: how can I get you back to papa without offending +that divinity? Well, I can't let her go to New York. I'll think it over.</p> + +<p class="hanging2">(<i>Places overcoat over arm to conceal teapot. Exit, <span class="smcap">r.</span>, with +suit-case. Noise without. Enter <span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> with a revolver in one hand +and dragging <span class="smcap">Dean</span> with the other.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Caught in the act! What does this mean? Put down that teapot. +(<i><span class="smcap">Dean</span> obeys.</i>) Set down the suit-case. (<i><span class="smcap">Dean</span> obeys.</i>) You show great +discrimination for a burglar. You know what is valuable.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> Sir, I am not——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>sarcastically</i>). You're not a burglar? You haven't robbed three +houses on this street within a week, I suppose?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> Let me explain——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>dragging him toward door <span class="smcap">l.</span></i>). Keep your explanations for the +officers.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>helplessly</i>). I assure you——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>pointing revolver at <span class="smcap">Dean</span></i>). Silence! I need no advice, sir.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Drags <span class="smcap">Dean</span> through door <span class="smcap">l.</span> Sound of slamming door +without.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_12" id="Page_12">[Pg 12]</a></span></p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span>, <span class="smcap">Sue</span>, and <span class="smcap">Prof. G., l.</span></i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>wringing her hands</i>). What has happened?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> It's burglars!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>picking up teapot and replacing it on mantel</i>). At least, +this is safe.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Mr. T., l.</span>, smiling broadly.</i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Congratulate me: I have caught a burglar in the very act of +carrying off the teapot, and I've locked him in the silver-closet!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> The silver-closet?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> He can't get out.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>sinking into a chair</i>). He can fill his pockets with my +spoons.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> The police will soon empty them. (<i>Goes to desk.</i>) I must call up +the police station. Where is that telephone book? (<i>Picks up <span class="smcap">Hilda's</span> +letter.</i>) What is this?</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Opens letter.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>rising and going to desk</i>). Hilda's writing! How strange! Read +it, Horace; my nerves are all unstrung.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>reading</i>). "Dear Father: I am tired of living in the past and +being old fashioned and hearing about the teapot. I want to live for +myself and have friends that don't belong to the best families. I am +going to Cousin Anne's in New York; she will find me something to do +that will keep me busy and happy. Don't worry about me. With love, +Hilda."</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Gone! My dear child! What will become of her? (<i>Sinks into a +chair.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue</span> (<i>wiping her eyes</i>). She has gone to New York alone—at night! +(<i>Cries audibly.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>trying to comfort <span class="smcap">Sue</span></i>). My dear Miss Templeton, do not let +your feelings overcome you.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>glaring at <span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span></i>). Why doesn't some one do something? +Speak!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>in embarrassment</i>). Why—er—this is most unfortunate!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>indignantly</i>). Unfortunate? I should say as much. Horace, this +is your fault.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> That is true. I have been buried in my work and have neglected my +child.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> If some one went to the station——</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_13" id="Page_13">[Pg 13]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Why didn't we think of that before? Professor Gates, run to the +station. The train may not have gone.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>humbly</i>). Of course, of course, delighted to be of use. Where +is my hat? (<i><span class="smcap">Sue</span> hands him his hat.</i>) Thank you.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>following <span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> to the door</i>). If you find her, use every +argument to induce her to return.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> I'll do my best. +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exit, <span class="smcap">r.</span></i></span> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> If we cannot find Hilda to-night, Professor Gates shall go to +New York in the morning.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue</span> (<i>sharply</i>). Why Professor Gates?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Under the circumstances, we must, out of consideration for his +feelings, allow him to make himself as useful as possible.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> This affair is most awkward.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> I have a feeling that Hilda may not have gone; I'm going to +search the house. +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exit, <span class="smcap">l.</span></i></span> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Good heavens, Sue, we've forgotten the burglar!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> He can't get away; you must telephone——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>flying around</i>). Where is the telephone book?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> I'll find it. +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exit, <span class="smcap">l. Mr. T.</span> follows.</i></span> +</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Hilda</span> softly, <span class="smcap">r.</span> Looks about cautiously. Sees teapot. +Takes it and shakes it indignantly.</i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>to herself</i>). There, I knew it! He didn't take it. He hasn't +even come out. (<i>Examines <span class="smcap">Dean's</span> suit-case and overcoat.</i>) He's in there +now telling father and making fun of me. The wretch! (<i>Stamps her +foot.</i>) I might have known that I couldn't trust him. I'll go to New +York now anyway. (<i>Moves toward <span class="smcap">r.</span>, then comes back.</i>) No, I'll stay out +in the summer-house and confront him with proof of his perfidy. (<i>Sees +basket.</i>) I'll dispose of this teapot too. (<i>Hides teapot in basket of +old clothes.</i>) Mrs. McLaffety may find it useful in making the morning +coffee. I'll never forgive Mr. Dean, never, never! +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exit, hurriedly, <span class="smcap">r.</span></i></span> +</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Mr. T., l.</span>, with telephone book, followed by <span class="smcap">Sue</span> and +<span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span>, the latter in tears.</i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> She's really gone!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>searching the telephone book</i>). Why, I can't find——</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Mr.</span> and <span class="smcap">Mrs. B., r.</span></i> +</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_14" id="Page_14">[Pg 14]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Why, of all things, Eric hasn't come. We can't understand it. +(<i>Looks about.</i>) What is the matter?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>embracing <span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span></i>). Oh, Fanny, Hilda has gone to New York——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> There's a burglar in the silver-closet——</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Drops telephone book.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Mercy on us! A burglar!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> What does this mean?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>in great agitation</i>). A burglar was stealing the teapot, and I +locked him in the silver-closet; and Hilda has run away to Cousin +Anne's!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>irritably</i>). Somebody explain. What has a burglar to do with +Hilda?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> He knew the value of the teapot. It belonged to the Duke of——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Hilda was unhappy; she wanted to be like other girls. It's all +her father's fault. (<i>Bursts into tears.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Do I understand that there is a burglar in this house?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> There is——</p> + +<p class="center">(<i><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> screams.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> Calm yourself, Fanny. My brother, with great presence of mind, +grappled with the thief, relieved him of his booty, and has locked him +in the silver-closet.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> Bravo! Have you sent for the police?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>picking up telephone book</i>). I was about to telephone, when we +found Hilda's note——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> She's tired of antiques——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> I have burdened the poor child too much with my hobbies.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> She's gone to Cousin Anne's.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> And Professor Gates has gone after her.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>importantly</i>). Come, I think we'd better attend to that +burglar; he may escape.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> (<i>hysterically</i>). It's the same one that set off our burglar +alarm. Leon said that the cat did it.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> That may be. (<i>Seizes telephone book.</i>) I'll 'phone myself. +(<i>Starts for door <span class="smcap">r.</span>; stumbles over <span class="smcap">Dean's</span> suit-case.</i>) What is this?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> The burglar's suit-case. Doubtless it is full of booty.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_15" id="Page_15">[Pg 15]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> (<i>examining suit-case</i>). The burglar's? It's my brother's +suit-case. See, the name is on the tag, "Eric Dean." (<i>All look at +suit-case.</i>) And his overcoat! Oh, my poor brother has been robbed and +murdered! (<i>Drops into a chair.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> Bring along your revolver, Templeton; I'm going to take a look at +that burglar.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>trying to restrain <span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span></i>). You'll both be murdered!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>pompously</i>). I'm not afraid.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Exeunt <span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> and <span class="smcap">Mr. T., l. Sue</span> listens at the door.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> They should not open that closet door until the police come.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>putting her hands over her ears</i>). There'll be firing in a +minute.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> They are bringing him in here!</p> + +<p class="center">(<i><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> screams. All retreat to farther side of room.</i>) +</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Mr. T., Mr. B.</span>, and <span class="smcap">Dean, l.</span></i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> (<i>running to <span class="smcap">Dean</span> and embracing him</i>). My dear brother, are you +alive?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>to <span class="smcap">Dean</span></i>). Well, this is a fine position from which to rescue +you. (<i>Laughs.</i>)</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> (<i>angrily to <span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span></i>). How dare you lock up my brother?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>weakly</i>). Horace, what have you done?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>in great embarrassment</i>). There is some mistake; I am most +grieved. However, the fact remains that I caught this young man in the +act of stealthily removing my valuable teapot.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Alas, my poor brother has spent so much time over his old +antiques that he has lost his mind!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> I am ready to apologize to Mr. Dean as soon as he explains +his—rather singular appearance in my house.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Eric, did Mr. Templeton find you carrying off the teapot?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> Yes.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Have you no regard for your family? Why did you do this thing?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> I have nothing to say.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_16" id="Page_16">[Pg 16]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> The poor boy is out of his mind. Leon, we must take him home.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> He is as unfortunate as Hilda. Poor Hilda, gone from her +home——!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>anxiously</i>). Do I understand that Miss Templeton has already gone +to New York?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> We've just found this letter——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> How did you know?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>quickly</i>). It was once my good fortune to render Miss Templeton a +slight service, in consequence of which I became aware of her plans. If +you'll excuse me for a moment, I think that I can find her in time to +persuade her from her purpose.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Then go, by all means!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> Eric, do you know what you are doing?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span>. Leave that to me. +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exit, <span class="smcap">r.</span></i></span> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> The boy is crazy; he has never seen Hilda in his life.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> But we couldn't cross him. They say it's dangerous.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> If he brings back Hilda, I'll overlook everything.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> (<i>haughtily</i>). Rest assured, Mrs. Templeton, that when my +brother comes to himself, he will make ample apology.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Dean</span> and <span class="smcap">Hilda, r.</span>, the former carrying <span class="smcap">Hilda's</span> +suit-case.</i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> (<i>embracing <span class="smcap">Hilda</span></i>). My dear child, are you still with us? Where +have you been?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>nervously</i>). Mr. Dean found me in the summer-house and persuaded +me to come in, mother. I don't want to go away, but I don't want to +marry——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> There, there, child, say no more. Stay with your mother, and you +shall do exactly as you like. (<i>Sound of door-bell.</i>) Sue, will you +kindly go to the door? +<span class="float-right">[<i>Exit <span class="smcap">Sue, r.</span></i></span> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Oh, Eric, how did you know where to find her?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>to <span class="smcap">Hilda</span></i>). Miss Templeton, will you kindly convince these people +that I am neither a burglar nor a lunatic?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Mr. Dean saved me from that horrid man this evening, and to +reward him I gave him the teapot. He isn't to blame for anything.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Sue, r.</span></i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue</span> (<i>picking up basket</i>). Mrs. McLaffety's boy has come after this.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_17" id="Page_17">[Pg 17]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> Will you kindly hand it to him, Sue? (<i>Exit <span class="smcap">Sue, r.</span>, with +basket.</i>) Mr. Dean, we are doubly indebted to you.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>shaking hands with <span class="smcap">Dean</span></i>). I apologize most humbly; but you +must admit that appearances were against you.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>slapping <span class="smcap">Dean</span> on the back</i>). You've certainly distinguished +yourself, old fellow.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> (<i>embracing <span class="smcap">Dean</span></i>). And you're not crazy—not the least little +bit?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> I hope not.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Mr. Dean, I know that you're a collector and lover of antiques. +In appreciation of your defense and restoration of my daughter, I should +be happy to present you with the teapot, had I not already promised it +to Professor Gates, who is to marry—— Why, it's gone!</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Looks frantically for teapot. All look about.</i>) +</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Sue, r.</span></i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Oh, Eric, you haven't——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Sue, where have you taken the teapot?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> I didn't—— (<i>Noise without. All run to door <span class="smcap">r.</span></i>) The burglars!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> They've got it after all!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> We'll catch them yet.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Enter <span class="smcap">Prof. G., r.</span>, hatless, very dusty and disheveled, grasping +the teapot with both hands.</i> +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> I couldn't find Miss Hilda, but I've saved it! (<i>Sees <span class="smcap">Hilda</span>.</i>) +Oh—what——</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Collapses into chair. <span class="smcap">Sue</span> fans him with newspaper. +<span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> seizes teapot.</i>) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> You've rescued the teapot!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Did you fight with the burglars?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> The poor man has been handled most roughly.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>grasping <span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span>'s revolver</i>). Which way did the fellows go?</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_18" id="Page_18">[Pg 18]</a></span></p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>regaining breath</i>). No burglar—the McLaffety boy—didn't see +him—collided most forcibly! He spilled his basket; the teapot rolled +out.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Do you mean to tell me that the McLaffety boy was stealing the +teapot?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> He denied the charge. In fact, he was very saucy, quite rude to +say the least; and he ran away before I could restrain him.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Thank heaven you saved the teapot!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> We'll have the urchin in the House of Correction.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> I put the teapot in the basket.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">All</span> (<i>in surprise</i>). You?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> All my life that teapot has stood for what I detest. I wanted to +be free from traditions and stupid conventions and antiques. I was going +away (<i>glancing at <span class="smcap">Dean</span></i>); but I didn't, so the teapot had to.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Well, this is news to me. Professor Gates, I fear that you will +have to take your bride without the teapot.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>beaming</i>). To tell the truth, Sue and I hardly need even so +priceless a gift as the teapot to make our happiness complete. (<i>Takes</i> +Sue's <i>hand.</i>)</p> + +<div> +<p class="middle ilb smcap">Mr. T.<br /> +Mrs. T.</p> +<p class="middle ilb double">}</p> +<p class="middle ilb">(<i>in surprise</i>). Sue?</p> +</div> + +<p><span class="smcap">Sue.</span> Oh, Algernon!</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>wonderingly</i>). Say, the Professor can't be a Mormon.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> Leon, hush——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Why, why, this is——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> I have already had your consent, Mr. Templeton, so I take this +happy occasion to announce——</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>recovering himself</i>). Surely, surely. I had forgotten—the +excitement of the past hour—you understand. We are most happy.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> A most appropriate match; the ages are so suitable.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>shaking hands with <span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span></i>). Professor, please accept my +congratulations.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>doing likewise</i>). No one has introduced us, Professor, but I wish +you joy.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Hilda, can't you say something?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>kissing <span class="smcap">Sue</span></i>). I am so happy. Aunt Sue, so very, very glad.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> I've got to dispose of this teapot; for I can't have<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_19" id="Page_19">[Pg 19]</a></span> my girl +running away again. Mr. Dean, I think that you had better add it to your +collection, as a testimonial of our——</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>Holds out teapot</i>.) +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>embarrassed</i>). Thank you, sir, I greatly appreciate your +generosity; but—the fact is—I'm contemplating disposing of my entire +collection.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> Indeed, you surprise me.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> Eric, are you crazy? How long have you had that idea in your +head?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>looking at <span class="smcap">Hilda</span></i>). Since I've known Miss Templeton.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. B.</span> (<i>laughing</i>). I see.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. T.</span> I don't understand.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean.</span> I want nothing that is going to prejudice Miss Hilda against me, +Mrs. Templeton.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mrs. B.</span> (<i>embracing <span class="smcap">Hilda</span></i>). Hilda, how perfectly splendid! (<i>Shyly.</i>) +But mayn't he have the teapot too?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> I have no objection to Mr. Dean's having whatever he likes.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Dean</span> (<i>taking <span class="smcap">Hilda's</span> hand</i>). Then I take you at your word, Hilda. I +like you better than any heirloom in the world. What do you say?</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Hilda</span> (<i>shyly</i>). I can imagine conditions in which a teapot might be +very useful.</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Mr. T.</span> (<i>putting the teapot into <span class="smcap">Dean's</span> hand</i>). It looks to me as if the +Templeton teapot was destined to remain in the family.</p> + +<p class="center">(<i>All laugh.</i>) +</p> + +<p class="p2 center large">CURTAIN +</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_20" id="Page_20">[Pg 20]</a><br /><a name="Page_21" id="Page_21">[Pg 21]</a></span></p> + +<h2><a name="New_Publications" id="New_Publications">New Publications</a></h2> + +<h3>THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR</h3> + +<p class="center">A Comedy in Three Acts</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By J. Hartley Manners</i></p> + +<p>Eight males, four females. Costumes modern; scenery, two interiors, not +difficult. Well suited for amateur performance. Plays a full evening. +This admirable play, made popular for two seasons by Mr. J. E. Dodson's +striking performance of its leading part, is offered for amateur +performance at a royalty of ten dollars. All the parts are strong and +exceptionally well contrasted. Of especial interest to Hebrew societies +from its able and sympathetic presentment of a man of their race.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 50 cents</i></p> + +<h4>CHARACTERS</h4> + +<div class="left-half"> +<div> +<p class="center"><i>The Cotswold Family</i></p> + +<p> +<span class="smcap">Sir John Cotswold</span>, <i>baronet</i>.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Margaret</span>, <i>his wife</i>.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Ulrica</span>, <i>his daughter</i>.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Cecil</span>, <i>his son</i>.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Vining</span>, <i>his servant</i>. +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Capt.</span> <i>the</i> <span class="smcap">Hon. Clive Trevor</span>.</p> +</div> +</div> + +<div class="right-half"> +<div> +<p class="center"><i>The Jacobson Family</i></p> + +<p> +<span class="smcap">Sir Isaac Jacobson</span>, M. P.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Rebecca</span>, <i>his wife</i>.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Esther</span>, <i>his daughter</i>.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Adrian</span>, <i>his son</i>.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Maximilian</span>, <i>his servant</i>. +</p> + +<p><span class="smcap">Walter Lewis</span>, <i>musical agent</i>.</p> +</div> +</div> + +<h4>SYNOPSIS</h4> + +<h5>ACT I</h5> + +<p><span class="smcap">Scene.</span>—Morning room in Sir John Cotswold's house in the Cotswold Park +Estate, Kensington, London.</p> + +<h5>ACT II</h5> + +<p><span class="smcap">Scene.</span>—Drawing-room in Sir Isaac Jacobson's house. Next Door. The same +afternoon.</p> + +<h5>ACT III</h5> + +<p><span class="smcap">Scene.</span>—Same as Act I. Three days later.</p> + +<h3>MARRYING BELINDA</h3> + +<p class="center">A Farce in One Act</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By Grace Cooke Strong</i></p> + +<p>Four males, four females. Costumes modern; scenery, an easy interior. +Plays thirty minutes. An easy and entertaining little play exactly +suited for amateur acting in schools or elsewhere. Just the sort of +thing half way between farce and comedy that is best liked. Well +recommended.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 15 cents</i> +</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_22" id="Page_22">[Pg 22]</a></span></p> + +<h2><a name="New_Plays" id="New_Plays">New Plays</a></h2> + +<h3>LOST—A CHAPERON</h3> + +<p class="center">A Comedy in Three Acts</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By Courtney Bruerton and W. S. Maulsby</i></p> + +<p>Six male, nine female characters. Costumes modern; scenery, an interior +and an easy exterior. Plays a full evening. An excellent comedy with the +true college atmosphere but with its scenes away from actual college +life. A breezy lot of college girls in camp lose their chaperon for +twenty-four hours, and are provided by a camp of college boys across the +lake with plenty of excitement. The parts are all good and of almost +equal opportunity, the situations are very funny and the lines full of +laughs. This is sure to be liked by the young people for whom it is +intended, and is strongly recommended for high-school performance. +<i>Price, 25 cents.</i></p> + +<h4>CHARACTERS</h4> + +<table summary="Characters in Lost-a Chaperon"> +<tr><td colspan="4"><span class="smcap">George Higgins</span>, <i>a Tuft's A. B.</i></td><td>Ernest S. Swenson</td></tr> + +<tr><td class="smcap">Jack Abbott,</td> +<td rowspan="2" class="wdh bt bb br"> </td><td rowspan="2" class="wdh">-</td><td rowspan="2"><i>Tuft's sub-freshmen, camping with Higgins</i> </td> +<td>Stanley M. Brown</td></tr> +<tr><td class="smcap">Fred Lawton,</td><td>Arthur J. Anderson</td></tr> + +<tr><td colspan="4"><span class="smcap">Raymond Fitzhenry</span>, <i>a Harvard student</i></td><td>Arthur T. Hale</td></tr> + +<tr><td class="smcap">Dick Norton,</td> +<td rowspan="2" class="wdh bt bb br"> </td><td rowspan="2" class="wdh">-</td><td rowspan="2"><i>off-hill engineers</i> </td> +<td>Ernest A. Larrabee</td></tr> +<tr><td class="smcap">Tom Crosby,</td><td>Ferdinand Bryham</td></tr> + +<tr><td colspan="4"><span class="smcap">Marjorie Tyndall</span>, <i>George's cousin; a Smith girl</i></td><td>Helen J. Martin</td></tr> + +<tr><td class="smcap">Alice Bennett,</td> +<td rowspan="4" class="wdh bt bb br"> </td><td rowspan="4" class="wdh">-</td><td rowspan="4"><i>Jackson girls</i></td> +<td>Dorothy F. Entwistle</td></tr> +<tr><td class="smcap">Agnes Arabella Bates,</td><td>Edith H. Bradford</td></tr> +<tr><td class="smcap">Ruth French,</td><td>Marjorie L. Henry</td></tr> +<tr><td class="smcap">Blanche Westcott,</td><td>Beatrice L. Davis</td></tr> + +<tr><td colspan="4"><span class="smcap">Mrs. Higgins</span>, <i>the chaperon. George's mother</i></td><td>Effie M. Ritchie</td></tr> + +<tr><td colspan="5"><span class="smcap">Mrs. Sparrow</span>, <i>a farmer's wife</i>. (<i>Not in the original cast.</i>)</td></tr> + +<tr><td class="smcap">Lizzie,</td> +<td rowspan="2" class="wdh bt bb br"> </td><td rowspan="2" class="wdh">-</td><td rowspan="2"><i>her daughters</i>.</td><td rowspan="2"> </td></tr> +<tr><td class="smcap">Mandy</td></tr> +</table> + +<h4>SYNOPSIS</h4> + +<ul><li><span class="smcap">Act I.</span>—The Girls' Camp at Sherwood, 7 <span class="smcap">a. m.</span></li> +<li><span class="smcap">Act II.</span>—The Fellows' Camp at Sherwood, 8 <span class="smcap">a. m.</span></li> +<li><span class="smcap">Act III.</span>—Same as Act I, 10 <span class="smcap">a. m.</span></li> +</ul> + +<h3>A BRIDE FROM HOME</h3> + +<p class="center">A Vaudeville Sketch in One Act</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By Willis Steell</i></p> + +<p>Two male, two female characters. Costumes modern; scene, an interior. +Plays twenty minutes. A capital sketch of Hebrew life and character, +combining good comedy with genuine pathos. Moves very swiftly and is +very effective. Can be strongly recommended for either vaudeville use or +for amateur theatricals. <i>Price, 15 cents.</i></p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_23" id="Page_23">[Pg 23]</a></span></p> + +<h2><a name="Novelties" id="Novelties">Novelties</a></h2> + +<h3>THE VILLAGE POST-OFFICE</h3> + +<p class="center">An Entertainment in One Scene</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By Jessie A. Kelley</i></p> + +<p>Twenty-two males and twenty females are called for, but one person may +take several parts and some characters may be omitted. The stage is +arranged as a country store and post-office in one. Costumes are rural +and funny. Plays a full evening. A side-splitting novelty, full of "good +lines" and comical incident and character. One continuous laugh from +beginning to end. Strongly recommended for church entertainments or +general use; very wholesome and clean.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 25 cents</i> +</p> + +<h3>MISS PRIM'S KINDERGARTEN</h3> + +<p class="center">An Entertainment in One Scene</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By Jessie A. Kelley</i></p> + +<p>Ten males, eleven females. No scenery or curtain needed; costumes +introduce grown people dressed as children. Plays an hour and a half. A +modern, up-to-date version of the popular "District School," full of +laughs and a sure hit with the audience. All the parts very easy except +the Teacher's, and as it is possible for her to use a book, the +entertainment can be got up with exceptional ease and quickness. Can be +recommended.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 25 cents</i> +</p> + +<h3>THE VISIT OF OBADIAH</h3> + +<p class="center">A Farce in Two Acts</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By Eunice Fuller and Margaret C. Lyon</i></p> + +<p>Thirteen females. Costumes modern; scene, an easy interior, the same for +both acts. Plays an hour. A clever and original play, suited for school +or college performance. Full of incident and offers a great variety of +character and great opportunity for pretty dressing. Irish and negro +comedy parts.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 25 cents</i> +</p> + +<h3>A PAN OF FUDGE</h3> + +<p class="center">A Comedy in One Act</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By Maude B. Simes</i></p> + +<p>Six females. Costumes, modern; scene, an easy interior. Plays +twenty-five minutes. A bright little boarding-school sketch, at once +amusing and sympathetic; tone high and quality good. Confidently +recommended to young ladies as an effective piece easy to get up.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 15 cents</i> +</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Sent, post-paid, on receipt of price, by</i></p> + +<p class="large center">BAKER, 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. +</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_24" id="Page_24">[Pg 24]</a></span></p> + +<h2><a name="New_Plays2" id="New_Plays2">New Plays</a></h2> + +<h3>MR. EASYMAN'S NIECE</h3> + +<p class="center">A Farcical Comedy in Four Acts</p> + +<p class="center"><i>By Belle Marshall Locke</i></p> + +<p>Six males, four females. Costumes modern; scenery, two interiors and one +easy exterior that may be played indoors if desired. Plays a full +evening. A clever and vivacious play, full of fun and action. Mr. +Easyman's fad of spiritualism leads him into a difficulty that is a +source of endless amusement to the audience. Irish and old maid comedy +parts. Can be recommended.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 25 cents</i></p> + +<h4>CHARACTERS</h4> + +<ul> +<li><span class="smcap">Mr. Stephen Easyman</span>, <i>a wealthy broker</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Mr. Carew Carlton</span>, <i>his nephew</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Mr. Tom Ashleigh</span>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Jackson</span>, <i>a servant</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Michael Flynn</span>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Mr. Sharpe</span>, <i>a detective</i>.</li> +<li><span class="smcap">Miss Judith Carroll</span>, <i>a maiden aunt</i>.</li> +<li><span class="middle ilb"><span class="smcap">Mrs. Easyman</span>,<br /> +<span class="smcap">Miss Bessie Carroll</span>,</span> +<span class="middle ilb double">}</span> +<span class="middle ilb"><i>her nieces</i>.</span></li> +<li><span class="smcap">Desdemona</span>, <i>the ghost</i>.</li> +</ul> + +<h3>A PAIR OF BURGLARS</h3> + +<p class="center"><i>By Byron P. Glenn</i></p> + +<p>Two males, two females. One act. Costumes modern; scenery, an easy +interior. Plays half an hour. A brisk little curtain raiser of the +"vaudeville" type, moving all the time. Easy and effective; all the +parts young people and well-dressed. Strongly recommended.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 15 cents</i> +</p> + +<h3>DANE'S DRESS-SUIT CASE</h3> + +<p class="center"><i>By Robert C. V. Meyers</i></p> + +<p>Two males, one female. One act. Costumes modern; scene, an easy +interior. Plays fifteen minutes. An excellent short play to fill out a +bill or to fill in an intermission. All action and lots of fun. All +parts young and well-dressed.</p> + +<p class="center"><i>Price, 15 cents</i> +</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_25" id="Page_25">[Pg 25]</a></span></p> + +<h2><a name="A_W_Pineros_Plays2" id="A_W_Pineros_Plays2">A. W. Pinero's Plays</a></h2> + +<p class="center">Price, 50 Cents Each</p> + +<p><b>MID-CHANNEL</b> Play in Four Acts. Six males, five females. Costumes, +modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays two and a half hours.</p> + +<p><b>THE NOTORIOUS MRS. EBBSMITH</b> Drama in Four Acts. Eight males, five +females. Costumes, modern; scenery, all interiors. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE PROFLIGATE</b> Play in Four Acts. Seven males, five females. Scenery, +three interiors, rather elaborate; costumes, modern. Plays a full +evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE SCHOOLMISTRESS</b> Farce in Three Acts. Nine males, seven females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE SECOND MRS. TANQUERAY</b> Play in Four Acts. Eight males, five females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>SWEET LAVENDER</b> Comedy in Three Acts. Seven males, four females. Scene, a +single interior, costumes, modern. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE THUNDERBOLT</b> Comedy in Four Acts. Ten males, nine females. Scenery, +three interiors; costumes, modern. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE TIMES</b> Comedy in Four Acts. Six males, seven females. Scene, a single +interior; costumes, modern. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>THE WEAKER SEX</b> Comedy in Three Acts. Eight males, eight females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, two interiors. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p><b>A WIFE WITHOUT A SMILE</b> Comedy in Three Acts. Five male, four females. +Costumes, modern; scene, a single interior. Plays a full evening.</p> + +<p class="center">Sent prepaid on receipt of price by</p> + +<p class="large center">Walter H. Baker & Company</p> + +<p class="center">No. 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Massachusetts +</p> + +<hr class="chap" /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_26" id="Page_26">[Pg 26]</a></span></p> + +<h2><a name="Recent_Popular_Plays" id="Recent_Popular_Plays">Recent Popular Plays</a></h2> + +<p><b>THE AWAKENING</b> Play in Four Acts. By <span class="smcap">C. H. Chambers</span>. Four males, six +females. Scenery, not difficult, chiefly interiors; costumes, modern. +Plays a full evening. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>THE FRUITS OF ENLIGHTENMENT</b> Comedy in Four Acts. By <span class="smcap">L. Tolstoi</span>. +Twenty-one males, eleven females. Scenery, characteristic interiors; +costumes, modern. Plays a full evening. Recommended for reading clubs. +<b>Price, 25 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR</b> Farce in Three Acts. By <span class="smcap">R. Marshall</span>. Ten +males, three females. Costumes, modern; scenery, one interior. Acting +rights reserved. Time, a full evening. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>AN IDEAL HUSBAND</b> Comedy in Four Acts. By <span class="smcap">Oscar Wilde</span>. Nine males, six +females. Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full +evening. Acting rights reserved. Sold for reading. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST</b> Farce in Three Acts. By <span class="smcap">Oscar Wilde</span>. +Five males, four females. Costumes, modern; scenes, two interiors and an +exterior. Plays a full evening. Acting rights reserved. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN</b> Comedy in Four Acts. By <span class="smcap">Oscar Wilde</span>. Seven males, +nine females. Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full +evening. Acting rights reserved. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>NATHAN HALE</b> Play in Four Acts. By <span class="smcap">Clyde Fitch</span>. Fifteen males, four +females. Costumes of the eighteenth century in America. Scenery, four +interiors and two exteriors. Acting rights reserved. Plays a full +evening. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>THE OTHER FELLOW</b> Comedy in Three Acts. By <span class="smcap">M. B. Horne</span>. Six males, four +females. Scenery, two interiors; costumes, modern. Professional stage +rights reserved. Plays a full evening. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>THE TYRANNY OF TEARS</b> Comedy in Four Acts. By <span class="smcap">C. H. Chambers</span>. Four males, +three females. Scenery, an interior and an exterior; costumes, modern. +Acting rights reserved. Plays a full evening. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p><b>A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE</b> Comedy in Four Acts. By <span class="smcap">Oscar Wilde</span>. Eight +males, seven females. Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors and an +exterior. Plays a full evening. Stage rights reserved. Offered for +reading only. <b>Price, 50 Cents.</b></p> + +<p class="center">Sent prepaid on receipt of price by</p> + +<p class="large center">Walter H. Baker & Company</p> + +<p class="center">No. 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Massachusetts +</p> + +<p class="p2 small center">S. J. PARKHILL & CO., PRINTERS, BOSTON. +</p> + +<div class="transnote"> +<p>Transcriber's notes:</p> + +<p>The following is a list of changes made to the original. +The first line is the original line, the second the corrected one.</p> + +<p> +<span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Don't you know about our teapot? (<i>Takes teapot from <span class="u">mantle</span>.</i>)<br /> +<span class="smcap">Hilda.</span> Don't you know about our teapot? (<i>Takes teapot from <span class="u">mantel</span>.</i>)</p> +<p> +<span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>picking up teapot and replacing it on <span class="u">mantle</span></i>).<br /> +<span class="smcap">Prof. G.</span> (<i>picking up teapot and replacing it on <span class="u">mantel</span></i>).</p> +</div> + + + + + + + +<pre> + + + + + +End of Project Gutenberg's The Templeton Teapot, by Grace Cooke Strong + +*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE TEMPLETON TEAPOT *** + +***** This file should be named 42123-h.htm or 42123-h.zip ***** +This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: + http://www.gutenberg.org/4/2/1/2/42123/ + +Produced by Dianna Adair, Paul Clark and the Online +Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This +file was produced from images generously made available +by the Library of Congress) + + +Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions +will be renamed. + +Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no +one owns a United States copyright in these works, so the Foundation +(and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without +permission and without paying copyright royalties. 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They are listed at the end of + the text. + + Italic text has been marked with _underscores_. + Bold text has been marked with =equals signs=. + + + + + NO PLAYS EXCHANGED. + + BAKER'S EDITION OF PLAYS + + The Templeton Teapot + + Price, 15 Cents + + WALTER H. BAKER & CO. + BOSTON + + COPYRIGHT, 1889, BY WALTER H. BAKER & CO. + + + + +A. W. Pinero's Plays + +Price, 50 Cents Each + + +=THE AMAZONS= Farce in Three Acts. Seven males, five females. Costumes, +modern; scenery, not difficult. Plays a full evening. + +=THE CABINET MINISTER= Farce in Four Acts. Ten males, nine females. +Costumes, modern society; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full +evening. + +=DANDY DICK= Farce in Three Acts. Seven males, four females. Costumes, +modern; scenery, two interiors. Plays two hours and a half. + +=THE GAY LORD QUEX= Comedy in Four Acts. Four males, ten females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, two interiors and an exterior. Plays a full +evening. + +=HIS HOUSE IN ORDER= Comedy in Four Acts. Nine males, four females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening. + +=THE HOBBY HORSE= Comedy in Three Acts. Ten males, five females. +Costumes, modern; scenery easy. Plays two hours and a half. + +=IRIS= Drama in Five Acts. Seven males, seven females. Costumes, modern; +scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening. + +=LADY BOUNTIFUL= Play in Four Acts. Eight males, seven females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, four interiors, not easy. Plays a full +evening. + +=LETTY= Drama in Four Acts and an Epilogue. Ten males, five females. +Costumes, modern; scenery complicated. Plays a full evening. + +=THE MAGISTRATE= Farce in Three Acts. Twelve males, four females. +Costumes, modern; scenery, all interior. Plays two hours and a half. + + + Sent prepaid on receipt of price by + + Walter H. Baker & Company + No. 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Massachusetts + + + + + The Templeton Teapot + + A Farce In One Act + + By + GRACE COOKE STRONG + _Author of "Marrying Belinda," etc._ + + BOSTON + WALTER H. BAKER & CO. + 1912 + + + + +The Templeton Teapot + + + + +CHARACTERS + + + HORACE TEMPLETON, _a collector of antiques_. + PROF. ALGERNON GATES, _bashful but persistent_. + LEON BURNETT, _a neighbor of the Templetons'_. + ERIC DEAN, _Burnett's brother-in-law_. + MRS. TEMPLETON, _Templeton's wife_. + HILDA, _his daughter_. + SUE, _his spinster sister_. + FANNY BURNETT, _Burnett's wife_. + +TIME:--Summer evening of present year. + + +[Illustration] + +COPYRIGHT, 1912, BY WALTER H. BAKER & CO. + + + + +The Templeton Teapot + + + SCENE.--_Library in the Templeton home, a comfortable old-fashioned + room, reflecting its owner's love for the antique. A door at R. leads + into the hall; another door L., opens into an adjoining room. For + furniture, a large desk strewn with books and papers, several easy + chairs, and shelves containing books. The room is decorated with + pieces of old china, dignified candlesticks, and various + old-fashioned articles. In a prominent position on the mantel is a + quaint silver teapot._ + + (_As the curtain rises, MR. HORACE TEMPLETON is seated at his desk + writing, surrounded by several ponderous reference books. MRS. + TEMPLETON enters L., carrying a large basket packed with cast-off + clothing_.) + +MRS. T. (_setting basket on floor near door R._). Hilda! (_Goes to L._) +Hilda! Horace, have you seen----? (_In despair._) Oh, it's of no use. +Sue! (_Enter SUE, L._) Sue, have you seen anything of Hilda? + +SUE. She came in here after dinner. + +MRS. T. (_looking out R._). She must have gone out, for her wraps are +not in the hall. How unfortunate! + +SUE. She will be at home presently. (_Looks at basket._) I wouldn't +leave that basket there, Celia. If--if Professor Gates should happen to +call this evening he would surely stumble over it; the dear man is so +near-sighted. + +MRS. T. (_moving basket from door_). It's only a few things that I've +collected for poor Mrs. McLaffety. She's to send her boy for them. Did +Professor Gates tell you that he was coming this evening? + +SUE (_moving about nervously_). Why, no--doesn't he usually call on +Tuesday evenings? + +MRS. T. (_sitting down_). Yes; and on Wednesday evenings and Thursday +evenings and Friday--I declare, I'm so worried about Hilda that I can't +keep track of anything. + +SUE (_in surprise_). Hilda? + +MRS. T. Yes, Hilda. For weeks she has not been herself. I know that she +has something on her mind, but I can't find out what it is. Her father +is no help----(_Sound of door-bell._) I'm sure that's the evening paper; +will you kindly get it, Sue? (_Exit SUE, R. MRS. T. rises hurriedly and +goes to desk_.) Horace. (_Pause._) Horace! + +MR. T. (_without looking up_). Yes, yes. + +MRS. T. (_in exasperation_). Will you give me your attention one moment? + +MR. T. (_impatiently pushing aside his work_). Celia, how many times +must I tell you that I'm preparing an article for the press, entitled, +"The Philosophy of our Forefathers as Revealed by their Kitchen +Utensils," and that I cannot endure this constant interruption? +(_Resumes work._) + +MRS. T. You shall listen to me. Do you ever wonder at the increasing +frequency with which Professor Gates calls here? + +MR. T. (_impatiently_). Well, Gates is a good fellow--fine family--most +distinguished--that sort of thing. + +MRS. T. Very true, and moreover, he is in love with Hilda. + +MR. T. Nonsense! He's twice her age. + +MRS. T. That doesn't matter. Hilda is old for her years; besides, she's +in love with him. + +MR. T. You must be mistaken. + +MRS. T. (_emphatically_). I am not. Didn't you hear me telling Sue that +Hilda is unhappy, moody, incomprehensible? Those are symptoms--trust me. + +MR. T. Well? + +MRS. T. I'm trying to determine your attitude toward this marriage. + + (_SUE appears unnoticed in door R., the paper in her hand_.) + +MR. T. (_irritably_). You speak as if it were a settled thing. + +MRS. T. It is--practically. + +MR. T. Well, all I have to say is, if Professor Gates marries Hilda, +they shall have the teapot. + + (_Resumes work. SUE gives a little cry_.) + +MRS. T. (_turning violently_). Sue, you frightened me. + +SUE. You were speaking of Hilda's marriage? + + (_Lays newspaper on desk. Sits down._) + +MRS. T. Yes; we have the prospect of seeing her settled most +comfortably. + +SUE (_in agitation_). I wouldn't--you mustn't--she's too young. + +MRS. T. (_sitting down and picking up the newspaper_). Not at all. +(_Glances through paper._) Of course, since you've never married, you +naturally think---- (_Springs from her chair._) For heaven's sake, +Horace, the Wentworths were robbed last night of a thousand dollars' +worth of silver! + +MR. T. (_rising hastily and seizing paper_). It can't be possible. Let +me see! + +MRS. T. (_weakly_). Burglars! + +SUE. It's the third robbery on this street within a week! + +MR. T. (_gloomily_). We shall be the next victims, I am confident. Oh, +why have I not carried the teapot to the safe deposit vault? + +MRS. T. (_indignantly_). The teapot? I think that we have other articles +quite as valuable as the teapot. + +MR. T. (_pacing the floor in great agitation_). Celia, are you crazy? +Consider that teapot, which graced the tables of the English nobility in +the seventeenth century when tea was first introduced into Europe, which +passed into the hands of the Puritans in Cromwell's time, and was +brought to this country in 1680, and which has been in our family for +over two hundred years! Why, it's worth its weight ten times over in +gold! (_Picks up teapot and examines it lovingly._) + +MRS. T. I'm sure that no burglar would ever want it. My rings are +another matter. + +SUE. We'll have to sit up all night. + +MR. T. (_replacing teapot on mantel_). This shall not stay in the house +another day. Fool that I have been to keep it so long. + +MRS. T. I'm more anxious about Hilda--out we know not where, and bandits +on every corner. (_Noise without._) Ah, here she is now. (_Enter R., +HILDA and PROF. ALGERNON GATES in street costumes, the latter +perceptibly agitated_.) Hilda, I'm so relieved that you have come. +Good-evening, Professor. + +PROF. G. (_bowing nervously to every one_). Good-evening. Oh, my dear +Mrs. Templeton, such a painful experience for poor Miss Hilda! + +MRS. T. What has happened? + +MR. T. Some one please explain. + +PROF. G. (_sinking into a chair near SUE_). A most horrible fright! +(_Mops his forehead._) + +MRS. T. I command you, Hilda, to tell me where you have been. + +HILDA (_excitedly removing her wraps and tossing them and her purse in +different parts of the room_). Such an adventure, mother. I was crossing +Elm Street in the shadow of the station, when a horrible man brushed +against me, and, before I could prevent him, grabbed my purse, and was +endeavoring to tear my watch from my waist---- + +MRS. T. Mercy on us, has the child been robbed? + +HILDA. He would have gotten away in a moment, had not a tall gentleman +suddenly appeared from somewhere, who seized the ruffian and held him +until the officer that my screams had summoned arrived. + +MRS. T. Then what did you do? + +HILDA. The strange gentleman had just offered to escort me home, when we +met Professor Gates, who was kind enough to take me under his +protection. + +MR. T. But your rescuer, child? To whom are you indebted? + +HILDA. I was so excited that I quite forgot to ask his name. + +PROF. G. An unpardonable oversight on our part, Mrs. Templeton. + +MRS. T. That is unfortunate! The whole affair is most horrible. + +HILDA. Horrible? I think it's splendid! + +ALL. Splendid? + +HILDA. It was an adventure. I'd never had one before; and, mother, he +was so handsome! + +MRS. T. The robber? + +HILDA. No, no, the man who caught him. He was so big and masterful-- +quite the most attractive man that I have ever seen. + +MRS. T. (_glancing apprehensively at PROF. G._). Hush, dear, hush. You +are all unstrung. You must lie down for a few moments. (_Draws HILDA +toward L._) You'll excuse us, Professor? + +PROF. G. Certainly. (_Rises affably_). I trust that our dear young lady +will suffer no ill effects from this experience. + +MRS. T. Sue, will you please bring Hilda's wraps? + + (_SUE rises and gathers up HILDA'S belongings. Exeunt MRS. T., HILDA + and SUE, L. PROF. G. watches them from door._) + +PROF. G. A most remarkable young woman--Miss Templeton--marvelous +self-control. + +MR. T. (_sitting down at desk and looking longingly at his work_). True, +and a most alarming occurrence. Hilda shall not go out alone again. + +PROF. G. (_moving about nervously_). You cannot be too careful. And now, +Mr. Templeton (_pausing by desk and clearing throat several times_), +there is something--in fact--I must explain--to be brief, I love Miss +Templeton. If it meets with your approval, I shall be most happy to make +her my wife. + +MR. T. Well, well, Mrs. Templeton has hinted at this. But, my dear +Professor, have you thought of the disparity in ages? + +PROF. G. (_delightedly_). Considering the marked congeniality of our +tastes, that is hardly worth mentioning. + +MR. T. I fear she may prove reluctant---- + +PROF. G. (_beaming_). I have already ascertained her sentiments; she is +quite willing---- + +MR. T. (_rising and extending his hand_). Then I am most happy to +connect my family with one so esteemed and ancient as your own; and, as +a further mark of my approval, I shall present you on your wedding day +with the Templeton teapot---- + +PROF. G. (_nervously_). Why, my dear sir, you quite overwhelm me. + +MR. T. As I have no sons, it is appropriate that you should own this +priceless heirloom (_taking teapot from mantel_) which, as you know, +belonged to the Duke of Birmingham when tea was first introduced into +England, passed into the hands of the Puritans in the time of Cromwell, +was brought to this country in---- (_Enter MR. LEON BURNETT, R._) Why, +good-evening, Burnett. + +MR. B. Good-evening, good-evening, Professor. I've come over to get +you---- + +MR. T. (_pushing forward a chair_). Sit down, my friend. + +MR. B. (_sitting down_). Haven't time, really. I just want you to come +over to inspect my new burglar alarm--my own invention--greatest device +of the century---- + +PROF. G. (_fidgeting about_). If you'll excuse me, I'll join the ladies. + +MR. T. (_smiling significantly_). Certainly, certainly, Professor. + + [_Exit PROF. G., L., with alacrity._ + +MR. B. (_laughing_). Say, does he board over here? + +MR. T. (_sitting down_). No, that is--it's a state secret, Burnett, but +you are like one of the family; Gates is going to marry Hilda. + +MR. B. (_springing up in surprise_). No? + +MR. T. Yes. + + (_HILDA appears in door L. and listens intently, unnoticed by the + others._) + +MR. B. He's too old. + +MR. T. Oh, no, merely a dignified age for a girl so conservatively +reared as Hilda has been. She is much in advance of her years, I assure +you. + +MR. B. (_pacing the floor thoughtfully_). I don't like it. + +MR. T. I think it a most suitable match, and I am intending to present +the happy pair with my most precious heirloom--the Templeton teapot. + + (_HILDA disappears._) + +MR. B. (_sitting down_). Now, Fanny had always planned Hilda for +Eric--her brother, you know. By the way, we've just received a wire +saying that he was coming this evening. I don't know just what time to +expect him, for he comes and goes like a streak of lightning. I'll be +glad to bring him over and introduce him. + +MR. T. Do, by all means. I know him well by reputation. His collection +of antiques is very valuable. + +MR. B. Finest private collection in Massachusetts. Eric will hardly +leave it. He's never even been to see us since we moved here. But come +over to see my burglar alarm. I've just set it. It's going to +revolutionize the catching of burglars in this country. + + _Enter MRS. FANNY BURNETT, R., hurriedly._ + +MRS. B. Oh, Leon, Leon, the burglar alarm is going off! I am sure +there's a burglar in the pantry. + +MR. B. We'll see about this. Come, Templeton. + + (_MR. T. takes a revolver from a drawer in the desk._) + +MR. T. We'll catch him in the act! + + [_Exeunt MR. T., MR. B. and MRS. B., R., hurriedly._ + + _Enter HILDA, L., in street costume, carrying a letter and a suit-case. + She places letter on desk, goes to door R., pauses irresolutely, then + goes to desk, sits down and buries her face in her hands. Enter ERIC + DEAN, R., with overcoat and suit-case. Drops both, and approaches + HILDA softly._ + +DEAN. Who do you think----? + +HILDA (_springing up with a little scream_). What--who----? + +DEAN (_drawing back in confusion_). I--er--beg your pardon. (_Takes off +his hat._) + +HILDA. Why, it's _you_! + +DEAN. You? + +HILDA. Don't tell me that you're a burglar. How dare you come here? + +DEAN (_politely_). I'm not a burglar. My name is Dean--of Boston. I'm +Mrs. Burnett's brother. I thought this was her house, and, as the door +was open, I walked in. I took you for Fanny. (_Looks about._) I guess +I'm in the wrong place. + +HILDA (_laughing_). Mrs. Burnett lives next door. Mr. Dean, I've often +heard of you, and I'm glad to know you. (_Extends her hand._) Let me +thank you again for your promptness in rescuing me from that brute and +saving my money. + +DEAN (_taking her hand_). It was my privilege. I wish that I might be +always near when you are in danger, Miss---- + +HILDA. Hilda Templeton. + +DEAN (_in delight_). So you're Hilda. Fanny has often told me of you. +What a dear old-fashioned name! + +HILDA (_bitterly_). Yes; everything about me is old-fashioned. I was +born in the Middle Ages, Mr. Dean. + +DEAN. You hardly look it. + +HILDA. But to-night ends it all. To-morrow I shall be free, free to do +as I please for the first time in my life. + +DEAN (_looking at her suit-case_). You're not going just as I'm coming? +I'd hoped that we'd be such friends. + +HILDA. I'm going to my cousin's in New York--to stay--forever, I guess. + +DEAN (_anxiously_). What will you do there? + +HILDA (_with enthusiasm_). Something worth while. I'll be an actress, or +a settlement-worker, or a suffragette--I don't care what. + +DEAN. And your parents? + +HILDA. Hush! They do not know that I'm going. (_Goes to door L. and +listens, tiptoes back. Speaks hurriedly._) My father is a collector of +antiques. I've been brought up in the stifled atmosphere of tradition. +I've never had anything that wasn't at least a thousand years old, or a +friend that didn't belong to a family as ancient as that of Noah. I'm +sick of it---- + +DEAN. But, my dear girl, you can't---- + +HILDA (_excitedly_). Listen! Now father is planning to marry me to a man +twice my age, who cares nothing for me, except as a means of acquiring +the teapot--that is, all that the teapot stands for: a family-tree, +prestige, that sort of thing. + +DEAN (_incredulously_). The teapot? + +HILDA. Don't you know about our teapot? (_Takes teapot from mantel._) +Here it is. (_Sarcastically._) It belonged to somebody when tea was +first introduced into Europe; it was seized by the Puritans under +Cromwell; it was brought to this country in 1680, and has been in our +family for over two centuries. It's what the teapot stands for that I'm +running away from. + +DEAN (_taking the teapot and examining it with the eye of an expert_). +It's a beauty--rather a harmless looking object to drive one away from +home. + +HILDA (_indignantly_). Don't you dare to make fun of me! + +DEAN (_setting down teapot_). I was never more serious in my life. +Listen, Miss Templeton, if you will postpone your departure--just a +little--I will try to adjust matters. There are ways. Will you give me a +trial? + +HILDA (_reluctantly_). I've been ready for days---- + +DEAN (_coming very near_). Will you? + +HILDA. I've telegraphed my cousin---- + +DEAN (_taking her hand_). Will you? + +HILDA (_taking teapot_). If you'll take this thing and carry it where +I'll never see it again, I'll not go--yet. + +DEAN (_drawing back_). I can't---- + +HILDA. I won't stay in the house with it another day. + +DEAN. But your father---- + +HILDA (_picking up her suit-case_). Very well. Please let me pass, Mr. +Dean. + +DEAN (_desperately_). I'll take--anything--only don't go away. You +mustn't. (_Takes teapot._) + +HILDA. Don't ever let me see it again. Hurry. + + (_Moves toward door L._) + +DEAN (_quickly_). After I've seen Fanny, may I come back? + +HILDA. Yes, yes, only please go now. (_Sound of voices without door L. +HILDA draws back._) I mustn't let them see me like this--the suit-case. + +DEAN. Come this way. (_Points to R._) + +HILDA. I'll go to the summer-house and wait. (_Shyly._) Perhaps I may be +there a long time, Mr. Dean. + + [_Exit with suit-case, R._ + +DEAN (_looking after her_). Dear little girl! (_Shakes head at teapot._) +Now here's a quandary: how can I get you back to papa without offending +that divinity? Well, I can't let her go to New York. I'll think it over. + + (_Places overcoat over arm to conceal teapot. Exit, R., with suit-case. + Noise without. Enter MR. T. with a revolver in one hand and dragging + DEAN with the other._) + +MR. T. Caught in the act! What does this mean? Put down that teapot. +(_DEAN obeys._) Set down the suit-case. (_DEAN obeys._) You show great +discrimination for a burglar. You know what is valuable. + +DEAN. Sir, I am not---- + +MR. T. (_sarcastically_). You're not a burglar? You haven't robbed three +houses on this street within a week, I suppose? + +DEAN. Let me explain---- + +MR. T. (_dragging him toward door L._). Keep your explanations for the +officers. + +DEAN (_helplessly_). I assure you---- + +MR. T. (_pointing revolver at DEAN_). Silence! I need no advice, sir. + + (_Drags DEAN through door L. Sound of slamming door without._) + + _Enter MRS. T., SUE, and PROF. G., L._ + +MRS. T. (_wringing her hands_). What has happened? + +SUE. It's burglars! + +PROF. G. (_picking up teapot and replacing it on mantel_). At least, +this is safe. + + _Enter MR. T., L., smiling broadly._ + +MR. T. Congratulate me: I have caught a burglar in the very act of +carrying off the teapot, and I've locked him in the silver-closet! + +SUE. The silver-closet? + +MR. T. He can't get out. + +MRS. T. (_sinking into a chair_). He can fill his pockets with my +spoons. + +MR. T. The police will soon empty them. (_Goes to desk._) I must call up +the police station. Where is that telephone book? (_Picks up HILDA'S +letter._) What is this? + + (_Opens letter._) + +MRS. T. (_rising and going to desk_). Hilda's writing! How strange! Read +it, Horace; my nerves are all unstrung. + +MR. T. (_reading_). "Dear Father: I am tired of living in the past and +being old fashioned and hearing about the teapot. I want to live for +myself and have friends that don't belong to the best families. I am +going to Cousin Anne's in New York; she will find me something to do +that will keep me busy and happy. Don't worry about me. With love, +Hilda." + +MRS. T. Gone! My dear child! What will become of her? (_Sinks into a +chair._) + +SUE (_wiping her eyes_). She has gone to New York alone--at night! +(_Cries audibly._) + +PROF. G. (_trying to comfort SUE_). My dear Miss Templeton, do not let +your feelings overcome you. + +MR. T. (_glaring at PROF. G._). Why doesn't some one do something? +Speak! + +PROF. G. (_in embarrassment_). Why--er--this is most unfortunate! + +MRS. T. (_indignantly_). Unfortunate? I should say as much. Horace, this +is your fault. + +MR. T. That is true. I have been buried in my work and have neglected my +child. + +SUE. If some one went to the station---- + +MRS. T. Why didn't we think of that before? Professor Gates, run to the +station. The train may not have gone. + +PROF. G. (_humbly_). Of course, of course, delighted to be of use. Where +is my hat? (_SUE hands him his hat._) Thank you. + +MRS. T. (_following PROF. G. to the door_). If you find her, use every +argument to induce her to return. + +PROF. G. I'll do my best. + + [_Exit, R._ + +MRS. T. If we cannot find Hilda to-night, Professor Gates shall go to +New York in the morning. + +SUE (_sharply_). Why Professor Gates? + +MRS. T. Under the circumstances, we must, out of consideration for his +feelings, allow him to make himself as useful as possible. + +MR. T. This affair is most awkward. + +MRS. T. I have a feeling that Hilda may not have gone; I'm going to +search the house. + + [_Exit, L._ + +MR. T. Good heavens, Sue, we've forgotten the burglar! + +SUE. He can't get away; you must telephone---- + +MR. T. (_flying around_). Where is the telephone book? + +SUE. I'll find it. + + [_Exit, L. MR. T. follows._ + + _Enter HILDA softly, R. Looks about cautiously. Sees teapot. Takes it + and shakes it indignantly._ + +HILDA (_to herself_). There, I knew it! He didn't take it. He hasn't +even come out. (_Examines DEAN'S suit-case and overcoat._) He's in there +now telling father and making fun of me. The wretch! (_Stamps her +foot._) I might have known that I couldn't trust him. I'll go to New +York now anyway. (_Moves toward R., then comes back._) No, I'll stay out +in the summer-house and confront him with proof of his perfidy. (_Sees +basket._) I'll dispose of this teapot too. (_Hides teapot in basket of +old clothes._) Mrs. McLaffety may find it useful in making the morning +coffee. I'll never forgive Mr. Dean, never, never! + + [_Exit, hurriedly, R._ + + _Enter MR. T., L., with telephone book, followed by SUE and MRS. T., + the latter in tears._ + +MRS. T. She's really gone! + +MR. T. (_searching the telephone book_). Why, I can't find---- + + _Enter MR. and MRS. B., R._ + +MRS. B. Why, of all things, Eric hasn't come. We can't understand it. +(_Looks about._) What is the matter? + +MRS. T. (_embracing MRS. B._). Oh, Fanny, Hilda has gone to New York---- + +MR. T. There's a burglar in the silver-closet---- + + (_Drops telephone book._) + +MRS. B. Mercy on us! A burglar! + +MR. B. What does this mean? + +MR. T. (_in great agitation_). A burglar was stealing the teapot, and I +locked him in the silver-closet; and Hilda has run away to Cousin +Anne's! + +MR. B. (_irritably_). Somebody explain. What has a burglar to do with +Hilda? + +MR. T. He knew the value of the teapot. It belonged to the Duke of---- + +MRS. T. Hilda was unhappy; she wanted to be like other girls. It's all +her father's fault. (_Bursts into tears._) + +MRS. B. Do I understand that there is a burglar in this house? + +MR. T. There is---- + + (_MRS. B. screams._) + +SUE. Calm yourself, Fanny. My brother, with great presence of mind, +grappled with the thief, relieved him of his booty, and has locked him +in the silver-closet. + +MR. B. Bravo! Have you sent for the police? + +MR. T. (_picking up telephone book_). I was about to telephone, when we +found Hilda's note---- + +MRS. T. She's tired of antiques---- + +MR. T. I have burdened the poor child too much with my hobbies. + +SUE. She's gone to Cousin Anne's. + +MRS. T. And Professor Gates has gone after her. + +MR. B. (_importantly_). Come, I think we'd better attend to that +burglar; he may escape. + +MRS. B. (_hysterically_). It's the same one that set off our burglar +alarm. Leon said that the cat did it. + +MR. B. That may be. (_Seizes telephone book._) I'll 'phone myself. +(_Starts for door R.; stumbles over DEAN'S suit-case._) What is this? + +MR. T. The burglar's suit-case. Doubtless it is full of booty. + +MRS. B. (_examining suit-case_). The burglar's? It's my brother's +suit-case. See, the name is on the tag, "Eric Dean." (_All look at +suit-case._) And his overcoat! Oh, my poor brother has been robbed and +murdered! (_Drops into a chair._) + +MR. B. Bring along your revolver, Templeton; I'm going to take a look at +that burglar. + +MRS. T. (_trying to restrain MR. T._). You'll both be murdered! + +MR. T. (_pompously_). I'm not afraid. + + (_Exeunt MR. B. and MR. T., L. SUE listens at the door._) + +MRS. B. They should not open that closet door until the police come. + +MRS. T. (_putting her hands over her ears_). There'll be firing in a +minute. + +SUE. They are bringing him in here! + + (_MRS. B. screams. All retreat to farther side of room._) + + _Enter MR. T., MR. B., and DEAN, L._ + +MRS. B. (_running to DEAN and embracing him_). My dear brother, are you +alive? + +MR. B. (_to DEAN_). Well, this is a fine position from which to rescue +you. (_Laughs._) + +MRS. B. (_angrily to MR. T._). How dare you lock up my brother? + +MRS. T. (_weakly_). Horace, what have you done? + +MR. T. (_in great embarrassment_). There is some mistake; I am most +grieved. However, the fact remains that I caught this young man in the +act of stealthily removing my valuable teapot. + +MRS. B. Alas, my poor brother has spent so much time over his old +antiques that he has lost his mind! + +MR. T. I am ready to apologize to Mr. Dean as soon as he explains +his--rather singular appearance in my house. + +MRS. B. Eric, did Mr. Templeton find you carrying off the teapot? + +DEAN. Yes. + +MRS. B. Have you no regard for your family? Why did you do this thing? + +DEAN. I have nothing to say. + +MRS. B. The poor boy is out of his mind. Leon, we must take him home. + +MRS. T. He is as unfortunate as Hilda. Poor Hilda, gone from her +home----! + +DEAN (_anxiously_). Do I understand that Miss Templeton has already gone +to New York? + +MR. T. We've just found this letter---- + +MRS. T. How did you know? + +DEAN (_quickly_). It was once my good fortune to render Miss Templeton a +slight service, in consequence of which I became aware of her plans. If +you'll excuse me for a moment, I think that I can find her in time to +persuade her from her purpose. + +MRS. T. Then go, by all means! + +MR. B. Eric, do you know what you are doing? + +DEAN. Leave that to me. + + [_Exit, R._ + +MRS. B. The boy is crazy; he has never seen Hilda in his life. + +MR. B. But we couldn't cross him. They say it's dangerous. + +MRS. T. If he brings back Hilda, I'll overlook everything. + +MRS. B. (_haughtily_). Rest assured, Mrs. Templeton, that when my +brother comes to himself, he will make ample apology. + + _Enter DEAN and HILDA, R., the former carrying HILDA'S suit-case._ + +MRS. T. (_embracing HILDA_). My dear child, are you still with us? Where +have you been? + +HILDA (_nervously_). Mr. Dean found me in the summer-house and persuaded +me to come in, mother. I don't want to go away, but I don't want to +marry---- + +MRS. T. There, there, child, say no more. Stay with your mother, and you +shall do exactly as you like. (_Sound of door-bell._) Sue, will you +kindly go to the door? + + [_Exit SUE, R._ + +MRS. B. Oh, Eric, how did you know where to find her? + +DEAN (_to HILDA_). Miss Templeton, will you kindly convince these people +that I am neither a burglar nor a lunatic? + +HILDA. Mr. Dean saved me from that horrid man this evening, and to +reward him I gave him the teapot. He isn't to blame for anything. + + _Enter SUE, R._ + +SUE (_picking up basket_). Mrs. McLaffety's boy has come after this. + +MRS. T. Will you kindly hand it to him, Sue? (_Exit SUE, R., with +basket._) Mr. Dean, we are doubly indebted to you. + +MR. T. (_shaking hands with DEAN_). I apologize most humbly; but you +must admit that appearances were against you. + +MR. B. (_slapping DEAN on the back_). You've certainly distinguished +yourself, old fellow. + +MRS. B. (_embracing DEAN_). And you're not crazy--not the least little +bit? + +DEAN. I hope not. + +MR. T. Mr. Dean, I know that you're a collector and lover of antiques. +In appreciation of your defense and restoration of my daughter, I should +be happy to present you with the teapot, had I not already promised it +to Professor Gates, who is to marry---- Why, it's gone! + + (_Looks frantically for teapot. All look about._) + + _Enter SUE, R._ + +MRS. B. Oh, Eric, you haven't---- + +MR. T. Sue, where have you taken the teapot? + +SUE. I didn't---- (_Noise without. All run to door R._) The burglars! + +MR. T. They've got it after all! + +MR. B. We'll catch them yet. + + _Enter PROF. G., R., hatless, very dusty and disheveled, grasping the + teapot with both hands._ + +PROF. G. I couldn't find Miss Hilda, but I've saved it! (_Sees HILDA._) +Oh--what---- + + (_Collapses into chair. SUE fans him with newspaper. MR. T. seizes + teapot._) + +MR. T. You've rescued the teapot! + +MRS. B. Did you fight with the burglars? + +MRS. T. The poor man has been handled most roughly. + +MR. B. (_grasping MR. T.'s revolver_). Which way did the fellows go? + +PROF. G. (_regaining breath_). No burglar--the McLaffety boy--didn't see +him--collided most forcibly! He spilled his basket; the teapot rolled +out. + +MR. T. Do you mean to tell me that the McLaffety boy was stealing the +teapot? + +PROF. G. He denied the charge. In fact, he was very saucy, quite rude to +say the least; and he ran away before I could restrain him. + +MR. T. Thank heaven you saved the teapot! + +MR. B. We'll have the urchin in the House of Correction. + +HILDA. I put the teapot in the basket. + +ALL (_in surprise_). You? + +HILDA. All my life that teapot has stood for what I detest. I wanted to +be free from traditions and stupid conventions and antiques. I was going +away (_glancing at DEAN_); but I didn't, so the teapot had to. + +MR. T. Well, this is news to me. Professor Gates, I fear that you will +have to take your bride without the teapot. + +PROF. G. (_beaming_). To tell the truth, Sue and I hardly need even so +priceless a gift as the teapot to make our happiness complete. (_Takes_ +Sue's _hand._) + + MR. T. } + MRS. T.} (_in surprise_). Sue? + +SUE. Oh, Algernon! + +MR. B. (_wonderingly_). Say, the Professor can't be a Mormon. + +MRS. B. Leon, hush---- + +MR. T. Why, why, this is---- + +PROF. G. I have already had your consent, Mr. Templeton, so I take this +happy occasion to announce---- + +MR. T. (_recovering himself_). Surely, surely. I had forgotten--the +excitement of the past hour--you understand. We are most happy. + +MRS. T. A most appropriate match; the ages are so suitable. + +MR. B. (_shaking hands with PROF. G._). Professor, please accept my +congratulations. + +DEAN (_doing likewise_). No one has introduced us, Professor, but I wish +you joy. + +MR. T. Hilda, can't you say something? + +HILDA (_kissing SUE_). I am so happy. Aunt Sue, so very, very glad. + +MR. T. I've got to dispose of this teapot; for I can't have my girl +running away again. Mr. Dean, I think that you had better add it to your +collection, as a testimonial of our---- + + (_Holds out teapot_.) + +DEAN (_embarrassed_). Thank you, sir, I greatly appreciate your +generosity; but--the fact is--I'm contemplating disposing of my entire +collection. + +MR. T. Indeed, you surprise me. + +MR. B. Eric, are you crazy? How long have you had that idea in your +head? + +DEAN (_looking at HILDA_). Since I've known Miss Templeton. + +MR. B. (_laughing_). I see. + +MRS. T. I don't understand. + +DEAN. I want nothing that is going to prejudice Miss Hilda against me, +Mrs. Templeton. + +MRS. B. (_embracing HILDA_). Hilda, how perfectly splendid! (_Shyly._) +But mayn't he have the teapot too? + +HILDA. I have no objection to Mr. Dean's having whatever he likes. + +DEAN (_taking HILDA'S hand_). Then I take you at your word, Hilda. I +like you better than any heirloom in the world. What do you say? + +HILDA (_shyly_). I can imagine conditions in which a teapot might be +very useful. + +MR. T. (_putting the teapot into DEAN'S hand_). It looks to me as if the +Templeton teapot was destined to remain in the family. + + (_All laugh._) + + + CURTAIN + + + + +New Publications + + +THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR + +A Comedy in Three Acts + +_By J. Hartley Manners_ + +Eight males, four females. 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(_Takes teapot from mantle._) + HILDA. Don't you know about our teapot? (_Takes teapot from mantel._) + + PROF. G. (_picking up teapot and replacing it on mantle_). + PROF. G. 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