The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-10-18

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in love with the girl early in the nrst
act and she must, of course, return
his love without letting him know It,
at the same time being careful TO
make the matter plain to the audi
ence. After it has become evident TO
everybody but the girl that the man
is ready to sacrifice even his lie Tor
her sake and when everybody but the
hero knows that the heroine is dying
for him they proceed somewhat after
this style:
ACT |.
He-Ah. Miss Delaney, there is in
my heart something that-but, no! /
must not. | cannot.
She-Oh--Arth-lm mean Mr. Sprlggs,
If could only confide in you-Dut,
harkl There is my aunt
He--And must we part forever?
She-Forever-unl | must
not say the words that are struggling
for utterance upon my lips.
He--If | only dared; if | only had
the right Toto
She-Yes. yes; go on.
He-No; it cannot-it cannot be!
She-Ah. well, then, let us say good
by forever.
He-No. no, no! Not forever! Don't
say that
She-But why should you care
whether it is forever or not?
He-You are going to marry Dun
can Dingleblatt All, well. so be it. l
will go out into the world alone-and
-and--but why should | bore you by
standing here and telling you of my
intentions? | will go now.
She-No no, please don't-that Is,
# you must be going, good-by.
(He impulsively catches up one of
her hands, kisses it and eXists)
ACT II.
He-Miss DeLacey Why, what
brings you here?
She-Papa and are making a trip
around the world. How good it seems
to meet you.
He-Thank you for saying that. All,
if l only dared to tell you that which
but no, no, no! 1t cannot be-
She-You cannot know how happy
it has made me to meet--dear me?
What am | saying? | met Miss Fri
berson in Paris.
He-Don't - don't mention that
woman's name to me.
She-But you love her and
He-No, a thousand times no! III
she were the last woman in the world
| would scor-r-rrn her-r-r!
She-Oh, If | could only believe
that what you say is-but no, no. no!
must put all that out of my heart for.
ever. Good-by
He-Stay! | cannot let you go.
will speak! And yet-ah, have not
the right to say these things to you.
Duncan Dingleblatt's ring is cleaning
upon your finger, and-I will speak
must tell you what is in my-curses!
There comes your aunt. But | will
not be denied the right to tell you of
my-my The makes leap, lands at
her feet and kisses the hem of her
skirt to tell you Of my-but no! 1t is
my fate to be compelled to remain
silent
She (sobbing) -Good-good-by for.
ever. And when you and Henrietta
Fribberson are man and wife--I-I
hope you may be very happy. (Cur-
tain.)
He has changed his clothes and
now wears the garb of a toiler. She
is sitting on the southeast handle of
wheelbarrow, musing. Suddenly he
stops, evidently greatly surprised at
her presence.
He-You her-r-r-re?
She-Oh How you frightened me
| am so glad to see you. All, if could
only tell you how glad | am--but |
must not say such things to you.
When did you return to America?
He-Immediately after we met in
Naples. have been out west trying
trying Toto
She-Trying to what?
He-Trying to forget
She-But why should you want to
forget?
Hen ah-h-h! Can you ask me
that?
She-I suppose it was very hard for
you to give up Miss Fribberson.
He-Why do you insist on mention.
ing that woman to me? | never cared
for her.
She-Oh, If could only believe
but there! 1t is all over, All, well!
| shall die an old maid.
He-Don't-don't say these words
Olivia-pardon me-Miss De Lancey,
I-I-there is something that | have
wished TOTO say to you-something
that--but, ah no! I'm fool to stand
here talking this way. Pardon me II
If / have-oh, good-by, Miss DE
Lancey. But remember that If you
ever need friend | will be ready Ia
do anything you may ask of me.
She-You are so good | am afraid
| don't deserve VOur kindness Nh 4,