CAST OF CHARACTERS

CALEB CONOVER, a self-made man who glorifies his maker. AMZI NICHOLAS CAINE, a young newspaper owner afflicted with certain ideas. JACK HAWARDEN, a youth who issues drafts on future literary fame. REUBEN STANDISH, decayed branch of a once-mighty family tree. BLACARDA, an exception to the rule concerning honor among financiers. SAUL, a derelict. CLIVE STANDISH, a victim of “home rule.” BILLY SHEVLIN, a more or less typical small boy. THE REV. MR. GRANT, a minister of the Gospel. DR. BOND, a country physician. STEVE MARTIN, an Adirondack guide. JOHN HAWARDEN, SR., FEATHERSTONE, Pillars of the VROOM, Arareek Country Club. DILLINGHAM, A LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER. A LOCOMOTIVE FIREMAN. A STATION AGENT. DESIRÉE SHEVLIN, the girl. LETTY STANDISH, the other girl. MRS. STANDISH, whose attitudes are all beatitudes. MRS. HAWARDEN, a chaperone for revenue only. SCENE: The City of Granite, the State Capital, Magdeburg Village, and the Adirondacks.