_First performed at the Strand Theatre (under the Management of Mr.
SWANBOROUGH, Sen.), on the 10th of October, 1861._
_Characters._
MR. SWEET (_of the Stock Exchange--a Friend
of Short's_) Mr. J. ROGERS.
MR. SHORT (_of the same--a Friend of Sweet's_) Mr. CLARKE.
STEPHEN (_a Footman_) Mr. EDGE.
MRS. SWEET Miss BUFTON.
MRS. SHORT Miss CARSON.
MARIA (_Mrs. Sweet's Maid_) Miss TURTLE.
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SCENE--Near the Crystal Palace.
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_Costumes._
Mr. SWEET--_1st dress:_ morning dress. _2nd ditto:_ evening ditto.
Mr. SHORT--Ditto ditto ditto.
STEPHEN--Livery.
Mrs. SWEET--_1st dress:_ morning dress. _2nd ditto:_ riding habit, hat
and feathers. _3rd ditto:_ evening dress.
Mrs. SHORT--Ditto ditto ditto.
MARIA--Smart muslin dress.