CAST OF CHARACTERS.

Mr. Peter Dunnbrowne A gentleman with several marriageable daughters.

Mr. James Smith Who wants to buy a horse.

Mr. Joseph Smith An undertaker.

Time of Representation—Thirty Minutes.

ARGUMENT OF THE PLAY.

Mr. Peter Dunnbrowne, a gentleman with several unmarried daughters on his hands, receives a note from Mr. John Smith proposing for his daughter Fanny. Presently Mr. James Smith calls, he having received a letter announcing that Mr. D's mare Fanny is for sale, and an amusing dialogue at cross purposes ensues. This disposed of, Mr. Joseph Smith, an undertaker, calls, he having been notified that Miss Fanny had suddenly died, and another puzzle follows. Finally it is discovered that the letters are all in the same handwriting, and that the receivers have all been made the victims of an April joke.

COSTUMES.

Dunnbrowne.—Everyday suit.

James Smith.—Very loud "horsey" dress. Carries hat and cane.

Joseph Smith.—Shabby black suit, old black silk hat, black gloves, rusty old cotton umbrella.

PROPERTIES.

Newspaper and several letters on table. Large black bordered letter for Joseph Smith. One letter each for James Smith and Dunnbrowne to produce. Bottle containing cold tea to represent wine, corkscrew and two glasses for Dunnbrowne to bring on.

SCENE.

Scene.—Dunnbrowne's parlor. Doors r. and l. Table c., with chairs r. and l. of it.

N. B.—A set scene is not essential, and may be dispensed with if preferred.

STAGE DIRECTIONS.

In observing, the player is supposed to face the audience. r. means right; l., left; c., centre; r. c., right of centre; l. c., left of centre; r. d., right door; l. d., left door; UP STAGE, towards the back; DOWN STAGE, towards the audience.