Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-01-01
tonic and shylock in the Merchant of

tonic and Shylock in the Merchant of
Venice"
Harry, as Antonio, wore Mary's vel
vet talma, fastened in cavalier style on
one shoulder, and her black riding hat
with piumes on his head. He looked so
handsome all eyes were on him. /
watched pretty Lucy Dowley's face as
he entered. She blushed scarlet. i
saw plainly Cupid had shot an arrow at
her.
Mr.. L. was Shylock. His dark eyes
and long beard, with red Grape scarf
wound around his head In Eastern
style, gave him Jewish look. He wore
Mrs. Morton's old-fashioned long black
silk cloak, with hanging sleeves a red
scarf bound about his waist with a
carving-knife stuck in it. He came
striding in with a savage scowl that
made us all tremble.
Antonio exclaimed
pray thee, hear me speak,"
Shylock-" I'll have my bond. will not hear thee
speak,
III have my bond, and therefore speak no more
I'll not be made a soft and dull-eyed fool,
To shake the head, relent, and sigh. and yield
To Christian intercessors- Follow not
Ill have no speaking. viii have my bond.r
Mr.. L. recited the latter splendidly.
1t made us shudder and turn pale; we
even forgot to guess the word. Soon in
came Harry, all transformed with a wig,
an old-fashioned white overcoat, large
cane, and Carlo leading him for he had
hold of a string fastened to the dogs
neck. He seemed bowed down with
age. All exclaimed at once, cage, and
out he went.
Then they acted the whole word.
Harrys face was covered with black
crape--it gives the skin at little dis
lance the look of black personals
hands were colored with burnt cork, his
head tied up with red and yellow silk
handkerchief, his hands were bound be-
hind him with the dog-chain and fas-
tened to one of his feet. Mr.. L. was
slave-driver. He had an empty candle
box carried into the drawing-rooni, on
which the slave stood and he per-
suaded Judge Dowley and Uncle John
to bid for the slave. He came in leading
Harry, and made him mount the box.
Mr.. l.. began then, with Yankee
drawl, to expatiate on the good qualities
of his slave, and offered him for sale.
Uncle John walked up and examined
him closely, then made bid. Judge
Dowley did the same so on, till at last
some one cried out Bondage ;" an
other, "Do STOP" So they all de-
parted. It was remarkably well acted.
We had two other words. Charades,
when well prepared, are charming
amusement !; but it requires wit and in
genuity to get them up.
The next day Mrs. Morton gave us a
splendid sleigh ride over to see the
Shakers. They gave us warm well
come, Mrs. NJ. being a great fayorite
with them. SISTER Martha called
Mary their "great sister" (she had a
commanding fgrre), and Amy, the
I" little sister" They gave us some new
cheese, delicious bread and butter, and
large, red apples. We made them dis
appear rapidly, as the clear, cold air had
given us an appetite. We returned home
just in time for dinner.
In the evening we attended a large
party, about mile off indeed, the
whole week was spent in merry-making.
New Years Day we received calls; and
even in that country place we had quite
a number.
Mrs. Morton's sister, Mrs. Tracy,
gave Twelfth Night party. Lucy
Dowley and Harry got the rings. be-
leve they exchanged them I; at any rate,
L know this, that two years after mad
cap Harry sobered down, and became
the husband of pretty Lucy. As for
the broken sixpences, one fell to my
sister, and one to Mr. L. He offered to
exchange, but she declined. There was
loved one far away, thoughts of whom
shook her faith in the old saying.
The next morning we babe our kind
hostess and her daughters farewell, and
with hearts full of gratitude returned to
our homes.-Otiver Optics Magazine.