Walter and the automaton are never upon the stage together, so that
throughout the play Walter takes the figure’s place by entering the
cupboard “off.” A super is required, however, to play “dummy,” but when
this happens the figure is seated in the cupboard with its back to
audience.
COSTUME for Walter and for the automaton: Walter wears a brown coat or
jacket and trousers of the same, with a white waistcoat. The automaton
is dressed exactly the same as to trousers and waistcoat, etc., but
wears a black frock coat, and as they both usually keep the coat
buttoned, the waistcoat is seldom seen.
“_Funeral March of a Marionette_” to accompany the automaton’s scenes.
The automaton walks very stiffly and jerkily, and moves his arms like a
doll.
[Illustration: PLAN OF SET.