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CHARACTERS

(As originally produced in Tottenville, N. Y., June 9, 1911).

Hiram Rodney, owner of “High Up Farm” Mr. Frank J. Dolan.

Percy Heartache, an artist, in love with Rodney’s daughter Helen Mr. Benjamin B. Cole.

Hickory Homespun, a bashful farmer, who is well to do Mr. J. J. Malle.

Trotwell Roamer, a tramp, who is a painter by trade Mr. Edward Johnson.

Bill, a big, good-natured boy who does the chores Mr. Arthur Parsons.

Susan Rodney, the farmer’s wife Miss Cecilia Stern.

Helen Rodney, the farmer’s daughter Miss Lena S. Hoehn.

Hattie Renwick, a stenographer from the city, past thirty and anxious to wed Miss Marvel Matthes.

Lucinda Wheatchaff, a widow in love with Hickory Homespun Mrs. Willis Larkin.

Time:—The present. Locality:—A farm in the upper part of New York State.

Time of performance, one hour and a half.

Copyright, 1912, by Walter H. Baker & Co.

SYNOPSIS

Act I.—Dining-room at “High Up Farm.” The arrival of the boarder from the city. The two letters. The farmer decides to have his sailboat painted, since the summer boarders have begun to come.

Act II.—Lawn at “High Up Farm.” Heartache is much perplexed. Helen helps him fix it. The tramp. The plot. Hattie is surprised. “He has disguised himself to test the depths of my devotion.” The tramp tries to escape.

Act III.—Same as Act II. An embarrassing mistake. “Look out for paint.” Miss Renwick decides that she don’t want a husband. The widow wins. Bill settles it all.

COSTUMES

It will be necessary for Hattie and Helen to change. Hattie is to be stylishly gowned in summer apparel when she enters in first act. Helen to fit the occasion, as a farmer’s daughter when at work about the house, and also “dressed up” to receive visitors. Bill in ridiculous make-up and big straw hat. Percy in rather dudish style. Roamer in ragged coat and overalls. Hiram as a farmer at work. Hickory “dressed up” a little. Lucinda as a widow just discarding her weeds. Susan with apron, etc.

PROPERTIES

Churn, table, chairs, benches, etc., broom, feather duster and ordinary furnishings for common sitting-room; table is set on lawn during intermission between second and third acts Sign, “Cow for Sale.” Two paint cans, with brushes.

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