New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
THE FATAL PIMA TRAGEDY
WITH COMPLIMENTS TO IBsEN AND OTHERS
DRAMATIs PERSONAL.


Emily Needless.
First and Second Bridesmaids.
Scene Emily's Boudor, sumptuously furnished WITH
u screen and sOfa c. Door, r, leading 10 Emllys
Bed.chamber. Door. l. Emily discovered in loose
wrapper, and reclining in uncomfortable position
on sofa.
Emily ldreamily) This day do become the enved
bride OF Peter justly surnamed Paragon; and much
wonder what in me he found The, VINO Perfection Sc
persOnles) that he could COndescend AN eye TO cdst
on faulty feather headed Emily How solemn Is inc
Stiffness all around me- "a loud bang IS heard be
hind screen.) Methought l heard the dropping Of IA
pin perhaps l should arise and search Tor 1t
Yet why, on second thoughts, disturb myself since
am, by my settlements, u have a handsome sum al
lowed for pn-mOncy Nay, since thou claim'st thy
freedom little pin, lack the heart TO keep thee pns-
80, then. and join the great majority Of fallen,
vasrant unregarded pinhoodmy bliss Is too supreme
at such an hour to heed such natelities as thine.
Enter First and second bridesmaids.
First and second Bridesmaids-What. how now,
Emily-not yet attred! Nay haste, for Peter VIII
be here anon!
They hurry her of by door, Just Peter Paragon
enters l. IN bridal array. ~ BIihe e1lgsno.e5
appearance here, instead OF waiting as Ii moro
usual, at the church
Peter Cmeditatvely)-The golden sands Of my coli
bacy running lOw-soon falls the final grain!
lei even now, the glass ! would not turn. Ny
them should say, for during ten 10y He years a.
courtship by precept and example. have strven %
Gods my abors are complete-she stands redeemed
from all her gddne,s Here he steps upon the pEl,
and uiters an eAcama,9h hai , %ha1 r,, J ,in I
foot's transhxed IN summon help with calm
COURAGE yet. stay. would not dim TINS nuptlal day
by any sombre cloud III bear TINS stroAe dlohe-al
now probe the full extent Of my calamity seats
himself on sofa In such position as 10 be conceael
by the screen from all but the audience ana pTooge"s
to remove his boot.) We powers 81 perhdy u Is
PIN must know more Of this for IL j. meet such
criminal neglect should be exposed severe shall 10
that housemaids punishment who's proved 10 be re-
sPo9sbe for thi but BUT ,of near ' TRo bup d
gently the carpet without observing Peters pres
EmiIys Voice Cwithin)-Oh, search, pray You. II
must be there-my own ears heard II fall! ...,.,.,
Peter beiIa{ growing unea n,s
Emily Centerins dl,tactedy in bridal costume win
a large rent in her trainNou have no ewes, tell you,
In vain my cushion have cut in two-twas void Of az
HI ali my future bliss depends on the eya,ye ma1
of a pin Peter behind screen. starts VIOLENTLY.
Peter (asidel-A pin what dire ml>glying, wiring my
heart dlops forward with cold dignity hodins one
foot in his hand Nou seem IN some excitement
Emily twildly)-You Peter! tell me-have
YOU Pd SG"u Nix h" deadly cam-Unhappy girl have
TO Brdcsmaidsl Withdraw awhile. and when We
need you. We will summon You. fENeunt Bride'-
some moments in dead silence The PIN is found
for | have trodccn on it. and may for ausht know
lie lamed for life. speak, Emily what Is mat MAIDS
desert whose carclessness has led to thi, mi.hap
Emily in the desperate hope Of sheldns herself,
WHY should the fault bee traced to any maid instant
dismissal shall be her reward, with months wages
PAY Peter with pas-oness sevcrityl-From your own
lips Judge YOU Emily. Did they not own Just now
that Won had heard the falling OF pin-yet Needed
not , Behold the outcome Of Your negligence -.
Emilv-Oh. let me kiss the place and make it we.!
Peter (coldlv Withdrawing fO0t)-Kccp your carcS,ei
till I ask for them. My wound goes deeper than y,n
wot Of yet and by that dsrcsarded pin is prcked tho
Irdescent bubble Of Illusion!
Emily (slowIy)-Indeed I do not wholly compre-
Peter-IIave patience and will be palmer yet.
Nine is complex Ratg Emily GG can tGrc Ie'
FORGET it|Cstriking his chest)-ncver she who
leaves about pins the floor 70 pierce lovers foo6
vii, q - Plant S her SF .ba %i" Inc sue Oh nm "0'
Emily dragging herself toward him on her knees
Have pity on me. Peter: was mad
Peter wi with emoonl-IIow can choose but pity
has has fdrfecd the bliss that had been thinc Yoi
forsooth, twas but paltry pin! lct. duly hus-
9 Son& S,p fs' TSn Your self me-
S0' Emily watngi-What have / done
dwell upon my wounded sole the pain Of which
Increases momently. part from you in friendship.
presenting her with the pin. which she accepts
mechanically which the frail link between US twain
has severed l can dispense with IL. for in my cut
shows her his coatcuf in which Of pins heads
Is percepubel carry Others 'galnSt time OF need:
My poor success in ne trace to ths-that never ycs
EmllyIAnd is that all you! have 70 say to me- N
and pray that henceforth YOU may bear in mind What
vast importance lies in seeming trines ,..... g.,
already learned for precious has this rln become for
me- since by its aid l gain obliVon-thusl .
l>tabs herself.
Peter (coldly)-Nay. these are hstrionics. Emily.
Assists her 10 sOfa.
Emry-Id skill enough to find vital spot. 20
not withdraw Il yet-mv time is short. and have
much to say before ! die FantlyD Re gentle with
my rabbits when Pm gone: give my canfry cmckweei
now and then. ! think there Is no more
ah one last word (warmly)-warn them they must
not cut our wedding cake, and then the paStrycook
NAV take Il back
Peter deeply moved)-Would You had shown this
thOughtfulneSs hcfOrcl lkneelS nv the SOFA.
Emllv-'ris now too late and clearly DO see that
| was never worthy ~ Won. Peter.
Peter Ceentlv)-'rls not for me to contradict Won
now. YOu did vOur best 10 be 50. Emily.
Fmiv-A blessing on Won for those generous words
Now tell me- Peter, how Is vOur fOOtf
Peer-The agony decidedly abates. and can bear
FmllyrThen I die happy Kiss me.
Peter an UNes:
Petcr-In peace she passed awav. Pm GLAD of
that. although that peace was purchased by j.
wedding morn and she. poor child, has paid tho
penaIty Of hcedesSncssl
curtain falls, whercupon unless Mr.. Punch Is
greatly mstaken there will not be a dry eye In tho