The native American., 1838-05-19
From the Boston Herald.
DRAMATIC SCENE IN REAL LIFE.

A yery amusing scene in real lie, IN reielonI'
TO one of the most popular actors IN New IN
was lately related TO US, when IS 100 soou eo ~
lost The gentleman, who is the supeo' - 'o
sketch. has for many years occupied an iinPo,
,art situation in the Park Theatre but aieiy took
leave of the stage, and freed hlmseH rom wha'
Calf calls the warts, scars ana ifechie' =, az
actors life,' by committing maHiinohy' ne
ladv who inspired the tender emotions IN ms
i,na,st i renresented as young and handsome,
and moreover as enjoying good fortune. he
gentleman no sooner saw her than he loved her
and the lady beheld him husband at sight, and
exhibited by that silent language OF the heart,
.Iove for love- He had been severely
pierced by cupid's dart, that he soon discovered
that his only remedy for "a cure for the heart
ache, would be by popping the question lie
did So and received for answer, yes, which
was followed by Loves Vows and finally by
.Clandestine Marriage that is, so far as to keep
the father of the lady .All in the dark as it was
reasonably supposed that he was opposed to his
daughters committing .Matrimony' with an ac-
tor.
The marriage knot was tied, and the Love
chase being finished, the bride and bridegroom
were retiring to Comfortable lodgings when
they experienced a dsagreeable surprise by a
loud knocking at the door. 1t was thrown open
and the servant entered.
What do you want!' cried the astonished
bridegroom.
'Sir, gentleman is waiting below to see you,
replied the servant.
rFell him am Just retiring and can't see himv
The servant went below and communicated
the answer to the unwelcome vister.
But must see him. said the stranger; go
up and tell your master must see him!
The servant again went up stairs and returned
the answer.
Go down again. said the bridegroom, 'and
ask him if he comes as friend or foe.'
The servant again ripped down stairs and
made the desired inquiry.
"A friendr was the answer.
This was made known to the bridegroom; he
dressed himself and went below, and, to his con
sternation, discovered in his unreasonable visiter
no other than the father of his bride.
Your name is -! asked the visiter
1t is replied the bridegroom.
You've married my daughter'
4 have
DO you love her'
Il do
.And she loves you of course, or you would
not have married her!
9She docs
What is your busness?'
I'm an actor
where do you actG
AT the Park Theatre
How much do you get for playing!'
Twenty-Five dollars week.
sI'll give you a thousand to play at home
Come, here's carriage at the door, and furnish
ed lodgings at my house-get your wife and go
with me-
This was an agreeable surprise to the bride
groom, who remained for some time astonished,
and was at loss what to say or do. The tide
in the affairs of men seemed to be fast rising upon
him--on one side was exhibited to his mind the
paternal roof of his bride with doors open to re-
ceive him, and fortune at his control, if he would
give up all the pride, pomp and circumstance
of his calling. On the other side was the Park
Theatre, and his engagement to be forfeited only
at 1000 dollars damages. He revolved the sub
ject for moment in his mind.
ITO be or not to be, that is the question:
Whether 'tis nober in the mind to suffer
The stings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take up arms against sea of trouble
And by opposing, end them
The thought was but Of short duration. He
did not say with Mercutio, plague on both your
houses but only plague one of them, and
that one was the Park house.
The bridegroom acceded to the request of his
father-in-law, and, with the bride, accompanied
him home.
The next day the father-in-law of the actor
called on the manager Of the Park Theatre, and
the following dialogue ensued:
Does Mr.. act here?'
He does said the manager.
What is his salary!'
Twenty five dollars week.
well, sir he has married my daughter, and
I'll give him thousand to play at home
'What is the damage if he breaks his engage
ment with you.
sOne thousand dollars
Here's the money said the father, rendering
to the manager check to that amount
i shant take the money. wish to see Mr.
-
You had better take the money, for he's done
playing
mo, wish to see Mr.. -
The father left the manager, and soon after,
Mr.. -- came to the Theatre, and went on the
stage.
mir. -, congratulate you,' said the mana
ger; here are the articles of your engagement
they are yours
The bridegroom returned to his dwelling to
'play at home,' according to the wishes of his
father-in-law, and the first performance was the
'honey moon,' with the favorite piece Of Alps