Ada. Quite too bad to

risk the ermine cloaks on it But the check?

Edith.-Oh! of course.

Ada.-I can't say, really. You might try a little laudanum with him first.

Edith.--But I do so hate the smell of laudanum. Is there nothing else?

Ada. Why not wait for the check? it to-day, and his toothache is sure to

morrow.

You don't need

wear off by to

Edith. Let's hope so, for really I want a lot of money. And if it doesn't?

Ada.

He must have the tooth out. We really can't suffer so from his toothaches. These attacks are getting periodical.

Edith.-Don't you think, all things considered, it might be as well, any way, to have it out before Saturday? Ada. The sooner the better, poor papa, of course. Edith. You had better speak to him about it at once, then.

Ada.--No, I'll write and make the appointment with the dentist. You can speak to him about it. Edith.-I would rather you did.

Ada. And I would rather

Edith.-I won't.

Ada.-I won't.

you

did.

Edith. But some one must. Suppose we both do? Ada.-Oh! well, perhaps that's the surest plan. Poor papa! What would he do if he hadn't us to look after him?

Edith.-Come on, then.

Ada.-All right.

Both together.-Poor papa!

GRACE DENIO LITCHFIELD.

ANNE BOLEYN.-Robe of crimson velvet.

LORD R.-Velvet coat and knee breeches; silk stockings; pumps; lace frills, etc.

SCENE.

Anne Boleyn's chamber at Hever Castle. Only a portion of it is shown, therefore any very elegant furniture available will answer. A couch, or handsomely carved chairs, ottomans, footstool, screens, or a dressingtable with gilt glass, lace trimmings, tall gilt or silver candlesticks, jewel caskets, etc. Quantity of furniture will depend upon the size of the stage. It must not be crowded. Chair right-Anne Boleyn seated at left centre-three-quarter view to audience. Lord Rochford right centre, on one knee before her, profile to audience. He holds in his left hand an open jewel-case, and in his right a demi-crown, or circlet. His expression shows satisfaction and pride. Her whole attitude expresses repugnance and refusal-head turned aside, left hand raised to screen her eyes from the glare of the jewels, and right hand extended with vertical gesture.

The jewel is formed in a half circle pointed at one edge, like a crown, and may be made of pasteboard covered with gilt paper, and thickly studded with bits of colored glass or tinsel, to represent gems. A frosting of diamond dust will make it sparkle.

DISCOVERING A LEAK.

CHARACTERS.

Mistress.--Servant.-Servant's Mother.

STAGE PROPERTIES.

Ordinary kitchen furniture. A number of packages representing groceries; loaf of bread and pound of butter; old basket; long clak and large bonnet.

SCENE.

The kitchen. Table centre, against rear wall, piled with packages. Servant's mother seated to right of it, wearing large bonnet and long cloak, and holding the basket, containing several packages, in her lap, in such a manner as to show it is carried underneath the cloak. Servant stands in front of table, a loaf of bread in her hands, which she is in the act of putting into the basket when arrested by the entrance of her mistress. Mistress in street costume, entering door left. Facial expression of all indicates surprise and consternation.

THE VILLAGE POST-OFFICE.

CHARACTERS.

The Post Mistress.-The Spinster.-The Young Girl.

STAGE PROPERTIES.

A square table; table cloth; fifty or sixty letters folded in old style and sealed; old-fashioned high-back chair; another chair; wooden stoolthree-legged one if possible; placard with "Post-office " printed conspicuously at the top; an imitation counter; pens, ink, paper, and blotting-pads.

The scene is represented behind the counter. A door to rear left represents the post-office entrance, and in front of it is placed the counter. Upon it are pens, ink, paper, and blotting-pads. Underneath is a basket to

receive the drop-letters. Post-office notice hangs on rear wall. Should this part of the tableau be too difficult to arrange, or impracticable, it may be dispensed with and only the foreground scene used.

To the right of the stage place the table. At it is seated, on the high-back chair, the Post Mistress facing audience. Letters are piled and strewn over the table, as though being sorted; stool is partly pushed under the table in front; cloth awry and caught on it.

To the left of the stage place the other chair, sidewise; and, as though just having risen from it, stands the Spinster. She faces the Post Mistress, profile to audience. In her right hand she holds to the light (presumedly coming from window beside the Post Mistress) a sealed letter, which it is evident she is trying to read. Her expression is important; shows effort and great eagerness, which is made more manifest by her rising partly on tip-toe. Between the Spinster and the Post Young Girl, full face to audience. One hand rests on the corner of the table, the other supports the uplifted arm of the Spinster, whose left hand rests against it. Her expression is of profound interest, eyes uplifted and parted lips.

Mistress stands the

The Post Mistress is turned facing the Spinster, threequarter face to audience. Her left arm rests on the table, and the forefinger of her right hand is placed upon her lips, as though to enjoin secrecy.

Well adapted costuming will add greatly to this tableau, although any antique or striking country dress will answer. We suggest a cap and shawl for the Post Mistress, who should be represented as middle-aged; the Spinster, tall and slender; the Young Girl, short and stout.

THE DOUBTFUL BANK NOTE.

CHARACTERS.

Middle aged Man.-Old Woman and Child.

COSTUMES.

MAN.-Shirt sleeves turned back; butcher's apron and spectacles.

OLD WOMAN.-Old-fashioned scoop bonnet with cape; cloak; figured dress (waist and skirt of different material); check apron; skirts very short; white stockings and low shoes; basket and umbrella.

CHILD. If a girl, plain chintz dress and doll. If a boy, colored shirt and suspenders; half length loose pants; express wagon or kite.

SCENE.

May be either a country store or a cobbler's shop. If the store-which will be most effective-it should contain a little of everything. Kitchen, store-room, and pantry may be rifled to furnish stage properties, and none of their contents rejected. It will be necessary to have a counter, or imitation one formed of tables and covered with a plain shade of muslin. On it should be scales, ball of string, and wrapping-paper. Place counter to rear of the stage-tubs, buckets, baskets, brooms, etc., stand on the floor. Rope, brushes, poultry, hams, etc., hang upon hooks. If arranged as a cobbler's shop, low wooden bench, with cobbler's tools, thread, wax, and a number of old shoes is all the stage

furniture necessary. With either setting figures are

arranged as follows:

Man stands at front centre facing audience. He is turned partly to left, as though to catch the light from: window right, and holds in both hands, as if testing and carefully scrutinizing a five-dollar bank note. On his left, facing audience, stands the Old Woman, basket and umbrella in left hand held high as her waist; right