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P A RK 1830 B O WE R 185 0 , . Y,

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L I T T L E P I KL E Mi Fis Mi S . D n C , ss Clara her ss e in T G G P id in ns A , lac e W a JO H N P J d n , ovey or a T H O MA S H d n R s , ay e o e I H A RD K in R C , g Rog ers W I L L IA M t and , Colle Arm L E r B P K Mr M s . MIS S s. t d IC , Whea ley roa ley i M s M . A RI A Mr . G d K D nni , o ey ss e n

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C O S T UME S . d L ittle P ickle J k and t s s rufl. 2 ud Ra d . O ld P ickle O l , ac et row er , , gge , ’ m a a nd t t t a nd T k i t a t s s b s . a B n s pepper al coa ve reeche gg , lac l gh p n s. ’ b k t m dela ida ted . John F m s k and b s lac coa uch p , ar er froc reeche Miss P ickle Fi d ati d ss ilt d tti t (t o Ma ria , gure s n over re , qu e pe coa , cap , . , i li ir ant l bb Ma D k t mu k t w ith e ette s ri o &c . r er Wh e s n s p ns, g y, ar common ’ ’ l r od woman s d ess .

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d is su s d tobe S fa i rea er ppo e on the tage, c ng the A udience . T H E S P O I L E D C H IL D .

A C T I .

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P s s t n s ‘ O ld . Well , well , i ter, a lit le patie ce , and the e holi s s and be day s will be over ; the boy then goe to chool , all will quiet .

M i ss P . A th e x k u . N t ss y, till ne t brea ing p o, no, bro her , unle n s t h as he i s severely pu i hed for wha he already done, depend &I & it t is s n t an d h is upon , h viciou humor will be co firmed in o habit , h is s follie s increas e in proportion with year . k k O P . N d an one t n ld ow, woul not y hi , to hear you tal , that

s on w as f h ad s . my a thie , or actually ome vice in him For my ’ t n t t s f x s h is x s s s e t I ow n par , I do pre end to ju ti y or e cu e e ce e ; y ’ t is s t n s o s h is k s t here ome hi g whim ical in all tric , hat I can t in t bu t h im a and t k h im my hear forg ive ; y, for augh I now, love

too the t t th e n . , bet er in o bargai M iss P s s n ff . Y e a s , truly , becau e you ever have been u erer by t H ad b d d s as his hem . you een ren ere ridiculou , I have been by i k s as t d the s to c om tr c , you call hem , you woul have been fir t in an pla d puni s h .

O ld P . as t o t h as not a d h is f Nay, hat, he Sp re even me , ather ; I too have been th e butt of h is mirth &is there a day pas se s ’ t k m sh s e s t in b k s t t s hat I don t brea y in ov r umbl g loc , ha he lay 2 ’ in my way 1 s o that I live as if] we re in an e nem y s coun try

he m an b u z i e i a s t s d a m s e u s n e e a s s . mine all over roo , v ry p ge THE SPOILED CHILD .

M s P s too s i s . Your hou e , turned in ide out the table broke , d the furniture s poile . n t s d & t is r i s O ld P . Fur i ure poile why here not a doo but arm

a s t ft s a- s o t t ed with ba on of wa er on top , and le ju t jar, ha egad ’ k ow n s n th e sk ofbe I can t wal over my hou e , without runni g ri n t i g w e t hrough . an d M iss P . Y e t s n f f , you till pardo and org ive him , and orgive as s h is s pardon ; t ill your authority will become ridiculou in eye , as your child is h pa rt iality is already in thos e of all your ac qu ain ’ nd the s s s ou s i ta nce . B ut no wo er child poiled , ince y uper ntend —, h is educat ion yourself you indeed & ’ O d P s t s s t n k l . S i er, i er, do t provo e me at any rate I have ’ n W it enough to conceal my ig norance . I don t prete d to write verse s and n onsen c e as s ome folk s do . Miss P Now at for t h e s s . would you rail me di po ition I ’ w as t 2 if th e s a t born wi h can I help it, god have m de me poe ical, ' as th e s a s Z divine bard y . O P M t n s lf ld . ade you poe ical i deed you have made your e the

of n . iff t ou dupe every rhymi g puppy Blood , rom your bir h , y had any claim to this if you had be en born in a s tree t near a a n xt d t o s college y, or even e oor a day chool , I might not have d t in the s o s i s . B u of been urpr e , damn it, madam , middle the n s to tr s ff& mi orie , what had you do with poe y and tu M P P k i iss . rovo ng ignorance P H n t f ll O ld . ave o you rendered yoursel the s ne er of a your acqua in tan ce are your be s t an d deare st friends ever s o happy a s th are a si a t ou i re when ey mu ng and laughing y , w th your

d t o s t M r. T t he t fe s l s fine in erc ur e wi h agg, au hor, a llow that trol a th e nt s n and c t in e s bout cou ry , pouti g a g in very barn he come w as n ot f o s to he once ound c ncealed in your clo et, to the utter s n d s an d th e of n & ca al of my hou e , ruin your reputatio

M iss P . th e s l s s k s e ou If you had mal e t par of ta t , y would admire ’ ff s s f r T a s an d n i the e u ion o M . gg pen ; be e chanted at h s admira tin as c as ble ac g mu h I am . O ld P ’ t I ’ t 2 . D ye ell me can t educa e my ow n child 2 why I can m k or s of C anterbu rv of a e a lord chancelor, an archbi hop him, k s as s . which ever I li e , ju t I plea e I n re ea ti n the la st w ords P i ckle lea n s u on the ta ble which s ud ( p g , p , denl slides tothe end s P d o the ta e. y f g ickle fa lls oion . M ’ i ss P . s t s & f s i s of How hi I ll lay my li e , thi another trick t t t s h s ha li tle mi c ievou wretch . s 5 m SPOILE D C H I L D .

O d P a f s s me s c a t i l . A n ungr te ul little ra cal to erve u h r ck, ’ jus t as I ha d made an archbis hop of him bu t as. he can t be far ’ off T s— oi n owt he , I ll immediately correct him . Here , homa (g g , ’ meets T homas and serva nts bri n i n i n di nner B ut s g g ) , adso, here ’ ’ ’ i n & w ell d f s t t s & if d d n er , I ll e er my everi y . ill that over but I on t

k h im s u ffer for s k sa n is n ot P kl . T he ma e thi tric , y my ame ic e y

si t down tota ble P i ckle oats u the hea sa nt. S is s is p p ) ter , thi the , — firs t pheasant we have had this seas on it look s well s hall I help you &they s a anger mak e a man dry bu t mine h as made y s , , ’ - . S i s s i for and s of as . me hungry ter, here . a w ng , you , ome the bre t

E nter S U A N a cook ma i d i n haste. S , ,

’ S usan sir & ma a1n . oh s & . Oh dear, oh dear dear, top ’ O ld P S s ir— — s the s the . top, madam why , what ail g irl what matter & ’ ’ S us m 's r—m - a r —ma an . sir a am Oh , , y young ma te the p r ot am

- oh dear O ld P P and s & e i s the l . arrot, young ma ter what the d v l doe gir mean Bl iss P . M & as s as a le bo h as e ean why ure I live, th t vi y b en ets u hurting my poor bird . (g p ) ’ ’ S us a n . t n I ll e ou Hur ing . no i deed, ma am ; t ll y the whole ’ r t I w as not b i d I w as am s s t u h , to l ame , n eed not, ma ; be ide I ’ ’ t s the s t k ill d s am morally cer ain, twa trange cat hat it thi in morn g . ’ ’ Mi ss & r P . &k i sa o on s . How il d it, y you g , let hea ’ — S a sa r . t is I did s s ou t f Why, ma am , the tru h but ju t tep o k for m onient s s i s the itchen a , but m come my young ma ter, wh p the s t w as s in for f off S and phea ant hat roa t g dinner, rom the pit, ' ’ s d ou r la d s hi s a o k ss its clap own y y p p rr t, pic ed and tru ed in

place . O d P T h —he l . e parrot t devil & M iss P — — . s s a Oh . the mon ter avage my poor dear c re ture O P — ld . What the plague a youn g dog d id he want to poison u s P with old oll . ’ S usa n . A nd so k s n s n and , ma am , I ept a ba ti g, and a ba ti g, thou n t w as s t n P t s f n the never g I ba i g poor oll , ill j u t now, I ou d ’ a s the t s f s in the k phe ant, and all parro eather , hid itchen cup board . M es P ' f — . O h sw a I u s my eet, my be uti ul young bird had j t taught it to talk too THE SPOILED CHILD .

O ld P . a k & a ou to alk o You t ught it to tal it t ught y t , y u ’

. s w as old n for w as in the mean I m ure it e ough , it hatched hard fros t .

M is s P . x s S s an d Well , brother, what e cu e now ; but run, u an ’ k d ye hear, ta e John and

E nter N slowl a nd lame hi s a ce a nd le bound u . JOH , y , f g p

' O h is a of si ss l John, here piece bu ne

’ ’ ohn i n a countr dia lect A s J , ( y ) y, ma am , ure eno what, you ’ ‘ s ee s ss & t i l have heard , I ; bu ine indeed , ma am the poor h ng wil never recover ’ Miss P u n i s s k f s — is . o ll o S s (j yf y) What, Joh , it a mi ta e u an s & is C2 it till alive but where , where it, John ’ ' — ohn . S s s s s a s J afe in table , an it wa a ound made her hot ma h s o w would not touch it crippled, ill never have a leg to put to ground again & ’ — ’ O ld P . N0 s for h e r s of . holdin , I ll wear to that e one them ( g up a leg up on a fork) M i ss P s f & s and s a . What doe the ool mean hot ma h t ble f o s . tell me the parrot, tupid ’ ohn . dra wli n P m a am i J ( g) arrot, s a M is P . S k d & 18 s a are pea , i iot what, wh t in the t ble ; what i you talk ng of . ’ ’ hn M s s f o . s i . J a ter avorite mare Dai y , ma am , poor th ng O P a la rmed a h e ld . ( ) Wh t &how any thing t matte r with s —I n ot for Dai y would part With her, — ’ ohn . A sir u f five n at n x J y, , quite done p won t etch pou d, e t f air . ’ A i sr P . T s u s n s s hi d nce ig orance di tract me ; come along , ’ S usan . [exit ] O d 2 l P . s 2 Why , what can it be ; what the devil ail her

ohn . s ir and s of th e ff i s a s J Why, , the long hort whole a air , ’ ’ — h e ss f — if s how s cut me too, all acro the ace mercy I don t lo e my eye .

O ld P . T s s f m ad ma hi cur ed ellow , will drive me , the re, the ou s th e mare, y coundrel , mare — ohn . Y e s s ir th e t n s n s s l J , , mare he , too, my hi ; ma ter S a ve, s n s s st n in t i the urgeo , ay I mu o t hem w O ld P P ’ . lague ofyour s hin s you dog ; what s the matter with the mare T H E “ SPOILED CH ILD . 7

h o n . sir t as w as m t s n J Well, , hen, I co ing home hi morni gwith s t h e ofa e ss letter moreover, I had charge m age to your honor s from th e two magpie . — O I k o on . ld P . Well , well , now g o rn in k s s ee J hn . Co g over Blac Down , what doe I , but young n n s s o s to mas ter teari g over the turf upo Dai y , I call to him ’ — s top— tho fyour hon or had forbid him to r ide her but what d s s k h is f e d s th e oe he , but mac whip full in my ac , and a h over n gate into S ton ey la e . O d P t — —a n d so l . S oney lane well, what ’ oh sir ou f J n . Well, , I ll tell y , armer Flail met them , and had s s in d f s k but just time to ave him elf a he ge , be ore mac , mare and mas ter come s down over a s tone heap .

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O ld P . O h n , ruined undo e ’ ohn . A si r & t n s so J y, poor hi g, he ll never crawl again, cut ’ but what s the wors t of the s tory O d P an t n s 1 h 2 l . What y hi g wor e how ey what 2 i ohn . O h e s s r s J y , , much wor e when I rated him about it, he ’ s s u T om s n s natche p Carter lo g whip, and lay me so over the s f of s out of leg , and be ore I could catch hold him , he lipt the

s t b and w as off k s . a le , li e a hot if f h im — ’ O ld P . t s s n h im Well, ever I orgive hi no , I ll e d ’ s k s — s s s thi moment bac to chool chool, zound , I ll end him to

sea .

E nter M iss P l i c ele.

’ M ss P s s h s i . Well , brother, here come your preciou child ; e t in s s to s f s f s s i f mut er g all the way up tair him el ; ome re h mi ch e , t I warran . ’ O d P A s s n k s l . y, here he come ta d bac , let watch him though s s I never can contain my pa io n long .

( T hey reti re up stage. )

E nter L ittle P i ckle.

L i t . P . s o far s on . nn s Well , all goe rarely Di er mu t be near O ld P s t s a — and ready . oll will ta e well , I dare y parrot bread s auce they s uppo se they are going to have a n ice young pheas ’ ’ ’ nt n t s t a s n t t ink i a ; a old parro a grea r rity , I m ure , I ca help h ng — how devilis h tough t he drum s tick s will be a fi ne piece ofwork ’ n k t is nd ou t for k w au t will ma e , when fou ; ecod , aught I no , ’ t t fa r t n e l i — n o S k hat may be bet er ha t l er doubt, u ey will tell, && P L E D T H S O CHILD .

s of s f l s and John too, about the hor e ; a parcel neaking el ow ’ s t n s I a h at s l alway tell , ell, tell, I o ly wi h could c tc em choo ’ — ’ ’ ’ t t s I d it I d b e . O h once , ha all pay em well for . bound , ho , ’ t an d as I f t and —it s all ou t here hey are, live , my a her aunt , I — ’ mos s ee to be s ure I ve not got into a fine s crape now . I al t

T he e ward . 0 w is h I w as s afe back at s chool again . ( y com for ) h s ir how s ir w as s t n to , do you do ; I ju comi g e n r k in O ld P . Come , com , no fooli g now how da e you loo me the face after the mis chief you have done . ir P . M is f ir s f me s I/it . s & chie , , what mi chie but pray tell , wh at have I done P T is d n k s —is it i O ld . h impu e ce provo e me beyond all noth ng as do s t a t s t s t s to behave you di r c my hou e, bea my ervan ; will t i bu t s s et no h ng my ruin sati fy you . You k now the value I ’ t t S oil d f v upon ha mare you have p ore er . — me L it . . s ir nd as not so tobla P But, , hear me i eed I w much , s ir n ot s o , very much . M s P x s is . n vat f s e n to u D o t aggra e your ault , by pret ndi g e c e t m & t k t k me - he no , han heaven, no hing can ma e good humored n — n s w as agai ever , never, irrah , how it P I/tt. . s ir ow n I w as f t e but I Dear , I un or unat had heard fte m h w i s e you o n co plain o w ld and vi ciou Daisy w as and ind ed, s ir I s aw t es s ome sad ao never you ride her, but I rembled l t d t t befal ei en migh you . ’ O ld P . and t th e s Well , wha s all this to purpo e P A n d s i ff I/it. . o s r s o s n t s s , , I re lved , oo er han you hould u er, nt k s o for t t o ve ure my own nec , and try to tame her you hat s s ir and s o w as s n n t off s h e se t w a all , I no oo er mou ed, but d not t t k w s ir an d s o t s is fo tu e I coul help ha , you no , , hi m r n e d— b u t i d s ir happen ndee , P d ’ O ld . d b e s s Come , chil , don t deceive me coul I ure thi w as your motive

. nd d ind L i t . sir P I ee , eed ,

O ld P . A n d t it is u an d a fa t hat p rely love reg rd to your old her , that mak e s you t hus t eaze and t orment h im &perha ps I might be in clined to ’ ohn . Y e s s ir s n o love I d him J , ; but twa and regard to , ma e be at s o me .

L it . P . n k w to s ir n e Joh , you no you were blame ; , i deed th is w as s d n for it an d I t d h im I truth , John col i g me , when ol as 9 T H E s p oa n CH ILD .

a t ou I sard ' that w as no s n ss of h ve old y , why did it , he it bu i e ’ m n if k w as k t s no s i e , and that your nec bro e , wa uch great matter h k e & O ld . e c k P What, no matter to av my ne bro L P ir I as x d to s it. . No s so s w , , he aid and ve e hear him peak s o an d I I t k the and hi of you ; believe might a e up whip , gave m h a cut or two on t e legs ; it could not hurt him much .

O ld . i I I m s f a d so s a P Well ch ld believe u t orgive you , n h ll — , , John too t here he 15 sorry he h as hurt you and will contrive

to t ou s or t I ar . requi e y ome way o her, w rant M iss A nd so n s to ss d I P . , my i jurie are remain unredre e , but n ot s o ss bo is se s a will be treated unle your y nt away in t ntly, ’ I ll u s quit yo r hou e .

O ld P . A a f P ou as y, y, I had orgot poor oll what did y ro t for n the parrot , you you g dog &

L i t. P . sir k n e r s of of Why, , I ew you and my aunt w e ond it, t s h e k s ee ss d ar that I hought would li e to it well dre e ; but, de a ou s ou t nk th s o . unt y mu t be angry with me, and y hi , wi rea n ’ M i ss P . s to - I am n ot so e k as o fa Don t peak me ; w a y ur ther, whatever you may thin k .

I/it . P . n s I not But, indeed , au t, you mu t hear me had loved as s o d not t s ffe e ou as re you I do, I h ul have hu o nd d y but tw me l fo y my regard r your cha rac ter .

ohn . - h a 1 J Character , ha

L ittle P i ckle bea ts John o and returns [ f, ]

L it . . a s s k P Why, dear unt, I alway heard that ladie never ept

ts - s i t d no n k t s parro or lap dog , t ll hey coul lo ger eep heir lover ; ’ at s s ll and when chool , I told em you had a parrot, the boy a be f l s a s s d . id , then you mu t a ooli h o maid M i ss P nd e &i . I e d mpudent young wretche s .

L i t . P . Y es and so s s l be , aunt, I re olved you hou d no longer s o t ink are t an o thought ; for I h you a grea deal too young, d to

a s for old . h nd ome , an maid [T aki ng her ha nd ]

O ld P . s s f s f Come , i ter , aith you mu t orgive him ; no female can t sta heart wi h nd that . Mi ss P . t ou k c an f Bro her, y now I orgive where I see occas ion t s f s s x s ou ns o but hough the e ault are thu e cu ed , how will y a wer t 1 charge of s candal and ill - nature 7 10 T H E SPOILED CHILD .

’ - L it . P I ll & s can a s or . nature , madam I m ure nobody ccu e me that . i P s f th e of M ss . How w ill you j u ti y report you Spread my i d t n k u s M r . T be g loc e p in my clo et with agg , the au hor can you ” defend so vile an attempt t o injure my dear reputation 1 P t s as f of O ld . t t too s w Wha ha , I uppo e, rom your care her characte r and s o t o hinder your aun t from being t hought an old ou ok s i s t a s is maid , y lo ed her up in her clo et, with th au hor, he called . ’ L i t a n I s s . P . N s ou y, i deed , dear madam , be eech y , twa no uch t — I s w as s n s lf s hing all aid , you were amu i g your e in your clo et, t f wi h a avorite au thor . M iss s s fin f t P . I amu e my el my closet with a avorite au hor s an d wor e wors e . — O ld P . S s t . i er , have patience hear M i ss P s t o s s in . I am a hamed hear you upport the boy in uch s olenc e nd s o f n , I i eed who am crupulous t a. ault ; but no lo ger ’ l s t s t n s wi l I remain ubjec to uch imper i ence . I ll quit your hou e ,

s ir s f n T s . , and you hall quit all claim to my ortu e . hi moment t s n s n I will al er my will, and leave my money to a tra ger, oo er f exit than to your amily . [ O ld P L s — th e . eave my hou e and her money to a s tranger oh , t n n s s & n st k l— o o d fl hree per ce t co ol oh the I dia oc g , g , chil , y, ’ t s f at s f —s a an hrow your el your aunt eet, implore her pardon y y n s —I s is t s n s s E thi g to plea e her hall run d tracted oh , ho e co ol

L i t. P . n s ir s s a sh e as s as sh e I am go e , ; hall I y may die oon s s s h e s n plea e but mu t not leave h er mon ey to a s tra ger .

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’ O ld P . A a s sa n s y, y, there a good boy y any thi g to plea e t s a sh e as s as s h e her, hat will do very well , y may die oon s s sh e S s not s . plea e but mu t leave her money to a tranger ure , w as s o t t t never man ormen ed . Well , I hought when my poor

d if M rs . P i k d an d ft s s ear w e , c le die , le me a di con olate widower, I s tood s ome chance of being a happy m an but I k now n ot how ’ it is the x ti s tt , I could bear ve a on of my wife bad temper, be er ’ — than this woman s all my married frien ds were as mis erable . as s t t w as s now f t sh e s my elf, ha ome relief, but , ai h here come , fine and in ill humor no doub t .

E nt r M s P e r s ICKLE . 1 1 T H E S P O L E D CHILD .

Jlli ss P t s for an . Brother, I have given direc ion my departure, d am now to s s in s n n s s come tell you , I will per i t my de ig u le you t his moment ade pt th e s cheme I ye s terday proposed for m y ’ nephew s amen dme n t . O d P r is n t n l . d s is k n w t Why, my ear ter , you o he e o hi g I ’ not s tis an d s s s k would do to a fy appea e you ; but for Heaven a e , reflect on what a dangerous experiment you are now driving me — to nd n n d t o t t is n and aba o my o ly chil pre end hat he not mi e , ’ s n t s s s . to receive a beggar brat i o my arm , impo ible

M iss P . I o n V s i r t . i ery well . hen am gone [g g , — O ld P . S te s s t ste s s o s i s p , i er, p T wa ever man u ed how long this cheme ofyours to las t how lon g am I to be deprived of him s M i s fl s P . H ow n n is u t lo g ; why, u til he bro ght duly to re ec on h is n t i n as bad behavior, which o h ng will i duce him to do , s n as t nk in s s on th e of oo hi g him elf no longer your , but child

r n s . s t d s k to M h is s poor pa e t I ye er ay po e argaret, old nur e , and s h e f ds th e ff ully comprehen whole a air .

O ld P . dd t n to the t n But why, in a i io quit i g my own child, am ’ the n th e s n him I to have torment ofreceivi g hers . Won t endi g s f en t away be u fici . M i ss P Un s s is . le the plot managed my way, I will have ’ t n to sa be . s ee t h is dis no hi g y to it, but gone Can t you hat s s at si h is s t be s i tre lo ng itua ion, will augmented by ee ng it ’ s s ss n t t k s po e ed by a o her . Come , come , bro her, a wee purgatory n n will reform him , depe d upo it . ’ O d P s a f m and as l . s as Why to be ure, you y, twill re or him , s th e —an d M t we hall have our eye s upon him all while , argare as h is w own nurse . M i s P s sh e w ill k of h im s . You may be ure ta e care ; well , ’ — ’ s i s he i s s t th e s n tis t he . s n d nce et led, oo er done better I ll e for s n him thi mome t . O d P see fin s and t l . I you are ally re olved , no o her way will — n . content you well, heave protect my poor child

E nter L ITTLE P ICKLE . L P s for it. . D id you end me , aunt I s s s to ou O ld P . d t Chil , come hi her ; have a ecret to di clo e y , at which you will be s urpris ed . L i t P A s s ir & . . ecret, JVI ss P Y s an d one s os o a to i . e , which require your utm t c ur ge 12 T H E SPOILED CH ILD . — h ear you are no longer to cons ider that pers on as your father

- h e is s o. M s h as nf s s d not argaret, who nur ed you , co e e , and the t in is s ffi d t h is s on bu t h g u ciently prove , hat you are not , s s h e x n in f n for e her ; e cha ged yo u , when an a t, my real neph w

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n s n h as st d t o k th e i s . and her co cie ce at la , compelle her ma e d covery ’ P n s n s d s s & ou L it . t . I a o her per o chil impo ible ah , y are only j ok ing with me now to s ee whe ther I love you or not bu t ih — , d am s m s n s . eed, I your y heart tell me I am o ly, only your

d f d ‘ r O l P . I am a raid you eceive you self; t here can be no ’ f the doubt o truth of M argaret s account .

’ L it G s d s ir sa se —I be . P . ood heaven ear , don t y will not — — lieve i t it can never be mus t I t hen g ive up all I r e s pect and the ss s s t & s ir is the love to po e ion of ano her believe me , , it not ’ Sple ndor of riches I repine at quitt ing & tis t he happine ss I n ever i he f— t ll now fel t half t value o t h e happin e s s ofcalli ng you fat her .

O A ss s f of ou r t n ld P . ure your el pro ectio ; but no longer can i st n ot n t o n you remain i n th s hous e . I mu do an i jury o my w & b n t s to t s t for child you elo g to o he r , hem you mu now go I here declare you are not my child .

P n r M . . ot s s n fa ts Will my o row, my tear , ato e for my ul sweet i s th e look of repent an ce in th e heart re s olved n ever to of f n n— it t now d for et s ir for an ns ta n t e d agai let hen plea me y , i — — hear me pity me ean you res olve to t urn from your pre s en ce one n so — s o s f t t , o ce beloved can you oon orge how of en you ss t an d s w as d ou have pre ed me to your hear , wore I earer to y t n f t & n s —d if t to ha your li e . Wha no a wer ear aunt, ye I dare s o n d f call you , i terce e in my behal . Heave n s & s h e k nows me — n ot ; indee d I c an scarcely repent havin g ever u s ed you ill I k s t v n h ad an now you mu hate me , but belie e me , I ever y ill

. T he wee A h t s will or malice toward you ( y p ) , hen , too ure , I — k n ow t hat I am not your child or would dis tre ss whi ch draws e s t f t in & t ar of pi y, ail to move na ure you

M iss f P . Com ort yoursel f& we mu s t ever con s ider you with — compas s ion an d reg ard but n e w you mu s t be gone Margaret i s t n i t t wai i g w hou to receive you .

L it — . . T f P hen arewell f l mus t away ; but a t leas t forgive me ; d n th e s a tt & s r par o fault I h ve commi e d you cannot u e , in pity , d n t e y me hat . THE SPOILED CHILD . — S O N G L ITTL E P ICKLE .

’ d e t is sad s o S ince then I m oom d h rever e to pr ve , T oquit each objec t of my infan t care ’ n an n d nt s t nd e T or from ho ore pare e r love, nd d i th e k n st st s t tobe A r ven ee e orm of fa e ar, t n i iti d t Ah , he forg ve me , p e let me par , ns toos d b k si k i r Your frow , ure , woul rea my n ng hea t. O ft have you said I was your only j oy ; tc h to f it su h an n i d b 1ss Ah, wre for e c e v e l ; tooha d i n d to da i bo You ve e g e call me rl ng y, ’ A nd n d u ndn ss i t t s k iss ow e yo r fo e w h a mo her , t n i e th Ah he forg ve m , e.

’ ’ o u h ate or st t Where er I g , my lowly a e , ’ Y e t grateful mem r still shall lin ger here y ’ P s wh n m si n t erhap , e u g o er my cruel fa e,

Y ou still may gree t me with a tender tear.

t n i &c . m um Ah he forg ve, [

A C T II .

N —A a r S CE E L p lor.

E nter Mi ss P a nd G ICKLE MA R E R Y .

M a r . A nd so as w a s n l s l e mas , I telli g your ady hip , poor ittl s o k and so e an d ter doe s ta e it to heart , we p wail it almos t make s me cry to hear him . s n n a o h is M i ss P . s t s Well , i ce he begi alre dy repent, puni h me n t s hal l be but short ; but have you brought your boy with you 22 M a r A I — T f s . y, have poor ommy ; he came rom aboard a hip, an d i s so an d t d— s n but now grown al ere ure e ough , he believe s

t d as r —w every word I have ol him , your honor o dered me and 1 — w arrant he is s o s heepis h and s hamefaced but here comes my s h as ma ter, he heard it already

E nter O d P C l I K LE .

’ s f T ou —h But my lady, hall I etch my poor ommy to y e s wait in g without .

P t - k s in — d . h O l What , hat ill loo ing young ra cal the hall e with

' the jack et an d trow sers n n a A . s M r . y, your ho or What, the you have een him

- ld . S e an a f m O P him , y , and elt him too the booby met e 14 T H E S P O L E D CHILD . b — f f elt at the corner run h is curs ed carroty pole ull in my ace,

as o s f th e t . and h l o ened hal tee h in my head , I believe ’ l h e s s an d b ut k as an d s o fi e r. P oor lad , a ailor aw ward yet, — 9 s hy I warrant ye but will your honor be k ind to him O ld K — I am to s s for h is f t P . ind to him why pa a her , am ’Z not I . ’ M a r A is n T s f . y, I w h your honor had bee poor ommy ather

s k for as s a to s n . but no uch luc me , I y my hu ba d O d s n i s ou an d l P . Indeed your hu ba d very much obliged to y , s o am I .

M a r . A n d is fine n he then to be a you g gentleman , and your ’ hon or s son 22 O t t s ld . E h s on s o. s P , wha , my no , no, not I hall have hi

s T n an d b for d . cur ed ommy palmed upo me , by y, my own chil M is k s . t th e s t P Why , bro her ; woman now hat well enough l H as sh e n ot n s t n s f & a ready . had her i ructio rom me ’ M a r I is l h n . Y es k w t on v k & b u t o , no ma e believe do your or let s ee T n s s d h is s , me my poor ommy o ce dre e in fine mart clothe s ’ O ld n f k T m P . Damn me , I do t hal li e that o my. M i ss an d f h i u —I s k P . But now go etch m here to s hould li e

much t o s ee him . M a r . s k n f r o bo D o you , madam , peak i dly to him o my p or y, ' ’ is s o n k in f daunted, he ll ever dare loo your hon or s ace . O d ’ l P . Face I hope he won t look quite so clo se to mine i n aga . ’ M a r H s d it . e e s n d ex quit da hed , i dee , ma am . (

O ld . Y e s h as s s f P , and he da hed ome o my teeth out, plague

on h im .

M i ss . M r . P k I s s n n P Now, ic le , in i t upo you ob servi g a prop or decorum and behaviour t owards this poor lad— ob s erve th e nd s n s of n k I s in co e ce ion my deportmen t . Methi s feel a trange c lination in h is s n already favor ; perhap I may adva ce him , by an d by s I b t — s , to me my page hall , ro her oh here he come . and d as s s s s n I w I eclare, prepo e i g a coun tenan ce as ever sa .

E n ter li ttle P dressed like a sa i lor with M A R G R Y . ICKLE, , E

M - iss . i w as t s n in P Come h ther, child here ever uch an e gag g

air . M ’ a r . G o T as s a , ommy do you are bid, there a good boy th nk h i s honor for h is goodne s s to you 15 T H E sro rL E D CHILD .

’ L it f s s to f . P . Be you the old ellow that j u t come be my ather ’ O ld P a side O ld he s s s s . ( ) fellow devili h da hed , to be ure th e t t — the s do down in mou h , quo ha mo t impudent young g I s aw es the f as it— ever y , I am old ellow, you call will you be a good child & L it A — s . P . y, but what will you g ive me mu t I be a good ’ for noth in Z boy g . ’ ou O ld . mi mi cki n f r n & s P [ g] G ood o nothi g nay, that I ll wear y

s . . a side are already & but I mu t di ssemble a little [ ] Well, and n ou f sea do ou how lo g have y been come home rom , eh how y ’ lik e a s ailor s life & — S O N e . L ITTLE P ICKLE .

I i sk and s i t la am a br pr gh ly d, B ut ust m m sea s j co e ho e from , ir. O fall th e i s I led l ve ever , ’ A s i s i sir a lor l fe for me, . & & Yeo, yeo, yeo yeo , yeo, yeo h i t th e b ts in i s h ds W ls oa wa p pe all an , ith WV sir . a yeo, yeo, yeo,

i but s tar What g rl love the merry , ’ th e n m ir We o er ocea roa , s , I n im fin every cl e we d a port, I n t m s every por a ho e, ir.

&c . Yeo , yeo , yeo,

’ Bu t when our country s fees are nigh E st ns to hi s un sir ach ha e g , , We mak e th e boasting Frenchman fly A nd b n th e ht d n s sir. a g haug y o ,

eo 850 . Yeo, yeo, y ,

O ur fees s bd d n on sh u ue , o ce more ore , s nd as i t sir We pe our c h w h glee, , ’ A nd whe ll s e ne d n our ufi g , we row care, A nd out in to a i se s r . aga ,

eo eo Yeo , y , yeo yeo , yeo, y l ’ A nd n l s n i to se whe al go e , ag a n a, i t h e o eo eo sir. W a y , y , y ,

’ O ld . 8 0 t s is th e to n t fu P hi way I m be e ertained in ture, with f s k s an d s n s oreca tle j o e , tarpaulin o g . ’ M i ss . t n ot s k s o s th e P Bro her, do pea har hly to poor lad ; h e s s s n s and t s n g . among t tra er , wan e couragement Come to me , my I ’ll pretty boy , be your frie nd . TH E SPO I LED C HILD .

’ ’ m & s an . a L it P . Friend Here old hulk Oh, wh t , you re y d t — f t s t I not a & gran mo her a her, mu call her g r nny G t &is t s st t JVI iss P . randmo her hi upidi y or impudence — O ld . t n ts a t s is es s P W ha , he wa encour gemen , ter y , poor oul , ’ ’ n s t s t n s h e s ou t t n h e s amo g ra ger ; found one rela io , however, ’ is t T is s s s r n d t s k . a side s er . h boy a u a ce iver me ; I li e him [ ] ’ ’ s s n & n n s m ortis h s s . L a L it . P . Here a quall comi g gra y cro , fa t t a k s t t s o f - t her, wha m e your mo her here, look oul wea hered is de d & [M s P . M t i o her, n e ’

O ld P . O h th at d s s th e es u r , , no ing all, my ear, he b t h mo ed pers on in th e world go throw yours elf at her feet an d ask her b i — in for her le s s ng perhap s s he m ay g ive you s ometh g . ’ L it . A b s s n for t n t . P le i g l I s han t be much richer hat ei her ; ’ — I ll throw my s elf at her fee t and ask her for a guinea [kneels]

d nn h h . t t . catc es old o it L a ear gra y, g ive me your wa ch [ f ] , wha a pretty one — M ss P - f s in i . S off a m I e as a tand , wretch to be robb d . well s u lted

' I a i to . JV . Fie , child learn behave better — a o L t . f t u i . s b P Behave my el , you old wi ch le rn y to ehave & t s f. t r i an d bet er your el Wha do you do he e up w th your helm , — B s off c ut ru n . eats her o . heer and , you old hag ( f ) I am a us e t n nt n n ow an d s . you g ge lema , , m t not rememb r poor rela ion

' O d P i r h i n f s s e e t o l . s ste t s o s Well , , pla your ucce d , I h pe, your ’ — s t isf t n . k i t s ist r a ac io He ll ma e a m gh y pretty page, e what an n n h as s s T is is s me r f r e gag i g air he , i ter . h o evenge o her treat

n A side . me t of my poor boy . ( )

M ss P i . You may well t riumph in th e succe ss of your mean a rtific e s . t is t o on c and is I perceive h be all a c trivan e , the boy t t to ns t t s— s ir t s ma k n augh i ul me hu but , , o her y ow my value , t s t o n in n n of i t an d n s ir hough you cho e remai ig ora ce ; ere lo g , , c an t n i I ell you , you may repe t of t h s un paralleled treat me nt of

n t t d in n . E d it u pro ec e noce ce ( .

O ld P . t s k n I s h e n s th e O her ow her value what, mea her lover, — ’ y m an s s an o s s oo pla er , I uppo e but I ll watch her , d her c n ol t and i f t n s I ca ch him agai in my hou e , it s hall be h is las t appe ar n t is s s n c an t a ce h ea o , I tell him hat ; and the nex t pa rt he play s s C M in the s s a E it . hall be aptain acheath , pri on cene , eg d . ( x

“ TH E SPOILED CH ILD .

E nter O ld P behi nd . ICKLE ,

P T k m t s n d t s s M i s L et . . han y a hou a ime my deare t ar a ; thu ’ e i n P i ck e c mi n behi nd the retend n t . s e old l o then we ll co rive it ( g g , y p to whi sp er . ) ’ ’ P t is d M an d f s n t O d . s t l Wha how h ear aria, I ll re u e you o h in t an d t h e d i h as f in i g . Dea h ev l my daughter allen love w th t t s n an d h is s ee t oo t e m ha young cou drel , yeo , yeo , yeo , hey ’ omes orw a rd M i t n t is m t brace . [C f ] gh y well , you g madam , igh y s k d t an d well, but come , you hall be loc e up immedia ely you ,

ou d s a s ou t of th e s . you y g ra c l , hall be whipped hou e ’ k n L it P . A s t k t t . va , you re ta e all a bac here we will not par ; ’ x I d for s n . r . here my a chor fi ed Here am , moo e ever O ld P i ckle ta kes hold o her ha nd to ta ke her a wa she resists ( f y , a nd L P k deta i ns her b the other h nd ittle i c le y a . ) l ’ O l I a ri a t . h f & . No , we ll never par , cruel ate ’ O d H e s n e d i h is an l . w s s . P i fect her th a ur ce already What, ou n x do ow n y you g min , you you love him M ari a . L s i I an d s of s ove him , r adore nim in pite your utmo t

sit s . O h s ir kneels let now Oppo ion, ever, ever hall , , ( ) me n s s to t h e n st s k n h co fe you , i mo ecret of my brea i g eart ; I have long loved him lon g have I felt th e re s is tle s s pass ion ; long have I k n own

O ld . i nterru ti n h & n W c h er . O h n P ( p g ) , rui ed u done hat a wret old m an I & M ed am but, aria, child — llfa ria . T n k n ot to dis s si r t & s ir hi uade me , vain a tempt no, , m ff t ns xed a x d n to r c y a ec io are fi , irrevoc bly fi e , ever be e all ed .

O ld P . O h d s I a w of ear, W hat hall do wh t ill become me & bu t is t is n in t o t k how h , you you g villa ; how have you dared al ’ t o t s & all s I s t dau h her hu oh , a plague on my plot ; ve lo my g t er an d t I k n o d is s on t o. , for augh ow, my Why , chil , he a poor ’ h e s t ix beggar, not wor h a S pen ce . M a r ia M s . y oul abhors s o low a thought I de s pi s e wealth k s ir I is n now . , cher h obler s entimen t s

T h e n s t s ow n ge erou you h hall , I 10 re d him s n for him elf alo e,

’ O ld . t t t n i P Wha , poe ry , nay , he t s t ime t o preve nt fur ther m s f— o i chie g to your room ; a good k ey s hall m su i e your sa fety s ‘ H E 9 T SPOILED CH ILD . 1

s s s k t o sea h is eo eo eo and thi young ra cal hall go bac , and y , y , y , if he will . a i a I n s ir m M r . s s a obey your har h comma d , , and gone but,

s I t . ala , leave my hear behind me E i t [ x ZlI a ri a . ’ ’ O d . Now for n t k so s s d n l P , you do loo audaciou , irrah , o t b fancy you elong tom e I utterly dis claim you . ’ ’ L t t no s i . t t s w But ha ra her too late , there a

‘ s s t s one ou s I w as quall eer mall, old , y have publicly aid your ’ on and d k s n s ir. s , amme , I ll ma e you ta d to it, — ’ — O ld . T he s ff n T s P devil here an a air Joh , homa , William , S s n I s a d ss d and d for I k u a h ll be bullie , pre e , mur ered aught now, s n by thi you g pirate . ’ I/it. . No I not s so f t one s o to P , no, ll lo e good a a her ; kind me

E nter servants .

O ld P . T k t f ou a e hat ellow, and turn t him of doors imme ia el k I a d t s . y ; ta e him , y

S erva nts. s ir Fellow who, ’ 2 O ld P . s s Who, why zound , don t you ee h im 2 ’ ohn . t n ew n s & sir I J Wha , my you g ma ter no, , ve turned one ’ out already, I ll turn out no more . ’ ’ h it. P . T s iv s s Sh a hat my hearty ; g your hand, hipmate . ( kes

P i ’ O ld . He s not your young mas ter ; h e s no son of mine ' I sa away with him, y .

S u s an . s ir did u s now Why , , not you tell but , that old Mar ’ gery s child w as your real s on and is not that he did not my u s u lady tell all , we were to look pon him as her nephew

ohn . s n s s u s s J Why, ma ter o ly doe thi to try , and ee whether W e in h is s n ot m d order or . ’ ’ S erva hts . A a t s t s y, y, hat all, hat it .

S usa n . s ir k n w n s for No , , we o our you g ma ter too well, all ’ t — n ot son he s ik n as o hat your , why l e your ho or, ne pea is lik e t ano her . ’ L i t. P T . t s . Ki sses S u ha my g ood g irl ( san . )

ohn . A n b s s J y, heave le him and may he shortly s ucceed your s a an d f honor, in your e t te ortune .

E xewn s [ t ervan ts. 2 0 r u n S POILED C H ILD .

’ P R e s s & I s ed s e con O ld . ogu , villain am abu ed , robb ; there spiracy formed agains t me ; and thi s little pirate is at the head of

t he gang . ’ L P an n s ou see all' ou t i t. . d o in Nice near, me s mate ; y you re ’ d k n n u obs r your ead rec o i g ; your s n s under a cloud, and your e ’ t s va ion not worth a rope end .

‘ E nter serva nt with a letter. ' ’ d o bo . s O . P h r s te f o I l . s bu t e e ee Od o , a let r r m my po r y ; ’ t is is n d I d for o f . s h c m ort i dee Well , ll en him home without f t Reads ur her delay . ( ) n sir Ho ored , I heart ily repent ofhaving s ofar abu sed your goodne ss whilst I w as ble s t w ith your protection ; but as I fear no penite nce s m e u f I a s will ever re tore to yo r avor, h ve re olved to put it out of ff ou s t to my power again to o end y , by in tan ly bidding adieu ’ for my country ever . ’ s s & his for . n How thi adieu to country ever Here, Joh , run ; o r M f son and g di ectly to argery, and etch home my , ’ ’ L it P ti a - . . Y ou s s f s too e l may ave your el the trouble , l t you l h im k as n si al s or fire as never bring to now, ma e ma y gn many n s as s gu you plea e . P O ld . What do you mean & / t P M & I i . . I a s ou ean why he and h ve changed birth , y know . O ld P s . Changed birth L P ’ ’ it. . A I ot i h is k h e s n y, m g nto hammoc , and got into mi e, ’ ’ that s all h e s s ome le ztgu es offat se a by thi s time for the tid e ’ ’ s s th e W s f o - b o s erve , and ind air ; B tany bay s the word , my y . it si n in eo (E x g g y . )

O d - l P . a ba & t s i e Bot ny y well, hen my mi ery is nd ed complete will nobody do m e the k indne s s to s hoot me through the head ’ un happy P ickle ; but I ll ins ta ntly s ee about this my self; and if ’ ’ tis I k s a s ou t and true , why ll come bac j u t to blow your br in ,

o - s t s ta af e . be ei her hanged or ent to Bo ny bay, t r him (E d em a)

— S N . A d ar en a seat i n a bm e . CE E II g , r

E nter M iss P ic k le.

M iss P . T s is f o n e w Mr . T hi the hour my appoi tm nt ith agg, ’ and m r t s s n i s d d te s y b o her ab e ce favorable in ee . Well , af r uch T H E SPOILED CHILD .

s s f I t s f t he treatment, can he be urpri ed hrow my el into arm s of s o ss d . M f n i h t s pa ionate an a mirer y lutteri g l ttle eart ell me , this is an importan t c ris is in my happine s s ; h ow m uc h t he s e me n n s for i n to a t s n s . vile have wer , hu bewitchi g u s s illy g irl

T a hi nd gg be the scenes.

T h e heavy hours are pa s t T enters hat part my love and me , ( ) M s s y longing , eye may hope at la t

T heir only j oy to s ee .

T s s n of s ex I s s f f hu mo t charmi g her , do pro trate my el be ore

f e Kneels . the s hrine o your b auty . ( )

M iss P . M r . T I s z e t s agg , have ei d hi opportunity to meet you ;

M r . T sis I e but why, my dear agg , will you per t n ver can be you rs .

T a . A n d i s m s s r t a gg then y happine a dream , an ai y no hing , a u s fl i t a e t h s ph ntom oh, barbaro air one p y wr c who e only ’ is . I f I mad tis s o d a e crime love am , you have made me , a or bl — l s lovely wha t s hall I ca l you &thou mo t be autiful Ophelia .

i s I Mr. ou s M s P . n T deed , agg, y make me blu h with you r n s complime t . T t h ack ied a . m s oh c n m gg Compli ent all not, by hat ter , the ’ of — d me & I voice truth lovely nymph , ah , eign to hear ll teach is — ofL ste f for s f you what it to love oh, ein r amed maiden air . M i ss d M r T P . L . ove ear agg , oh moderate your transports,

s th k of s f t ss . be advi ed, in no more thi a al pa ion T a T nk n o of 2 gg . hi more it can love be controlled by advice 2

M i ss P . d t s Will Cupi our mo her obey, T w as as as hough my heart frozen ice , ’ A t h is fl t ame would have melted away .

T a . n ns ou r s one gg Oh , the , co ent, my angel , to j oin heart in , t in or g ive me dea h a bumper .

Ill iss P . C an s an n to s A sid I refu e y thi g uch a lover. ( e) But d nd to n s n de n ho c were I , my ear frie , co e t to our ten r unio , w ould ’ we contrive our e s cape my bro ther s vigilan ce wou ld overtak e u s t e s n to his , and you migh have r a o repent anger . ’ O h h e s t va11d m T a . k e gg , a go h , a mere y , y love , ’ S a t m e n d k s y wha will, we loc a pill Bitter to s wallow and hard of dige s tion TH E SPOI LED CH ILD .

k s th e s But fear ma e danger eem double , a t is i f c an t b S y, Hymen, wha m ch e rou le d th e t and s n of th e t I have con trive plo , every ce e el opemen , but ’ s t t nf d it — s s it l k in this shady ble t re rea , will I u ol all let down i e s s and th e f L Je ica, air orenza, here Would you taste th e noon tide air

T oyou fragrant bower repair .

(they sit down i n the bower . ) ’ ’ th e f of t o th e n n s S ince mu sic is ood love , we ll ighti gale com n i t plai ng no e ,

is t s s s ou r s . T une our d re e , and record throat

While T a i s s ea ki n little i ckle stea ls a round the sta e ets ( gg p g, P g , g behi nd the bower a nd sews thei r clothes togethe r ; then goes out em i d p erce ve . )

M i ss . O h s t s f th e s P , I could li ten hu orever to united charm of love and harmony but how are we t o plan our e s cape & d T a . t t m ufil e u in t gg In a mean and low a ire p a great coa , is t s h at ou t s and d ingui hed with a large will I await y , in hi happy s pot ; but why my s oul why not this in s tan t fly this moment , — w ill I seize u pon my tender bit of lamb I had her t here as dead A s a s mutton . ( ide) ’

Jll iss P . No for n , I m not yet equipped an elopeme t, and ’ t s of n s n s t n ot wha more co eque ce ill, I have got with me a sk s I to e ca et of jewel , have prepared, rather too valuable leav n behi d . T a d T is n s s . A s gg . hat i eed of ome con equence to me ( ide M d d y iamon , my pearl , T hen he a g ood girl

Unt il I come to you again .

ere w I n s s H then ill remai , until my charmer return s again toble in t my long g sigh . M iss P R n ot for th e s t . emain here , univer e my bro her may on h is t n s k find you here re ur no , you hall go and come bac again in th e disgu is e immediat ely and if fortun e favors faithful ’ s s t o s t o lover vow , I will contrive lip out you . ’ T a . s s of as s t gg D i po e me you plea e , lovely crea ure, but don t

forget th e cask et .

E nter L ittle P ] 11 ru nn i n ICK g . THE SPOILED CH ILD .

L it. . P . G ranny , granny T a G n t he s f n a gg . ra ny what devil doe the ellow mea by g r nny [Wise P t d in t t n is t s . Wha ru e errup io hi ’ ’ L in i it . P . 0 n t n f t s t s . h , o h g at all , o ly a her com ng , hat all l T a . u T h e d is t st gg (B oth g et p . ) evil he ; what a ca a rophe I iss n is s n t on l s i T he m S a e a t a d eu . e b a ce JV P . uch eclairc eme ; [ y r ] L t P i . . s s . Here he come , here he come ' P llI iss . T k s & Find the a re hin you , we hall ever meet again [ y a stened stru le f , gg ] T a . if t nk s . gg Damme , I hi we hall ever part I ’ i ’ n t d t . t t T ender JV iss P . D o e a n me Won you le me go [ ly]

T a . G o n ds s th e d . gg zou , I W i h you were to evil

’ [T hey struggle ZlI i ss P i ckle tears of the ski rts of T agy s coat they run of deferent wa ys ]

E nter O d l P I CKLE .

’ ’ O ld P . s s o bad as f h s Well, well, all not I eared e not yet s ea an d M ss s s s ee gone to , argery a ure me I hall him ere long ; sh e s s so n t n t t n f t w as and ay , cha ged , qui e a o her hi g rom wha he such an alteration bu t now let me look after my s is ter ; thought ’ h e f sh e t k t o . s made me play ool, I ll ta e care prevent her I mu t th e s s s o ds n ot s n dau h not give up con ol but a o , I have ee my g ter t n b of s i h as to x it , wha a um er care my poor bra n perple ’ to st s s well, I ll her fir , lea t young yeo , yeo, yeo , hould really

- et s off as s he nd w as and her hipt , prete ed my poor boy , when ’ ~ ’ ve s t n k ft t . is n ecured fif ee , I ll loo a er fif y But who comi g ’ n fan h ere I ll co ceal my s el d watch .

E nter M i ss P I C c with a casket. ,

M r. s ta t r M r . T T a si n er s e obowe I ho e M iss . ov P agg, agg , [p g g ] p ’ ’ s d t K ind i t s h e returne how I remble . C upid gu de your vo ary f b s t s ca tches hold o L ittle P i ckle whoi s behi nd the bower ee le ep , [ f , ] ’ h d k h e k n le t u n O M r. T t s a d s s , my ear agg , ta e ca et, bego e let mak e has te that we may e s cape before my brother come s back

- h e s find an t u s for t . hall emp y ho e me , I can tell him hat L i t ki ssi n her ha nd T s t is — runs towa rds P . [ g ] hi way , h way [ P O ld i ckle he comes orwa rd a nd sto s them . , f p ]

O ld P . s d b s n d sa Your mo t obe ient hum le erva t , ma am well id ,

A l x nd M r. f ir m s r . t . S s t s M fi y , egad , your o ob e quiou , e a er

- i d t R M r. D e vild u m a t n s omeo , wh , are you ma quera e , eh wha , J h T m s ou s not w n t tte nda n ts mi t r n e o n , ho a , y hall a a , gh y p i c 2 4 T H E w oma n c a n & . — u t ou s s a w e b mayhap , y had rather lept in a ca tle, gre t hero n s ll be saf h ave a convenie t j ail clo e by , where you wi very e

mos t illu s trious chief.

P s & d a M r. T a v t to h is . He aven a jail poor e r ag g, ic im his fo s s o f . O h u s t love or me , let implore rgivene , intreat him Little P i ckle thr ows o his di s u i se release you . [ f g ] n for M a re t . I L i t. P . T s hu , he , let me implore pardon y p ‘ s ume to ofier mys elf an humble s upplicant for mercy be fore an — , ff nd d s ff d t il be s as o e e , a j u tly o en ed paren w l yet li ten to my of an d s and so s in s urance love re pect, believe that a repentance , core as s ff i a fro mine , will never u er my heart aga n to w nder m

its duty towards him . ’ & t O d t is s on s s . l P . s t x Wha h , my e plain hi my tery t an & d M i ss P . A sid e an [ ] Wha equivoque my nephew, not — s it t n s us s M r. T agg what a ua io where hall I hide my bl he

P s k s . O ld P . lay no more uch tric

L ii . P . T i k s oh sir ou e n d r c , , y recollect you hav ki dly par on e d t d an d now m s n for m hem alrea y you u t i tercede me , with y n t I ma e h er f ss for h er au t, hat y hav orgivene too, preventing

g f o as sh e d s n d it t d s i M r. T . r m elopin , e ig e , w h her en er wa n, agg ’ O ld P . A she s tis os s b to f s a n in . y, hall ; imp i le re u e you y th g P n d do ou t n d d f L it. . A f l y hen i ee , org ive all my au ts ’ d P . t ha d ve x d a I O l Forg ive hem ah , you me s much again, t a t he i ss f s hould be more h n repaid by hap p ne o t his moment .

L it. P . K i sir is t and I l ne r nd , my j oy then comple e, wi l ve

more offend .

FINA L E .

Ki sir c e i s t e nd , on e more rec ive me h n completed, ’ s s bu t e s Within a parent arm each gen rou guest, Nor f t a t f s i drive me or h to w nder, By par ial avor mil ng ,

E x s s s . A l i l s po ed to har h alarm pp aud ea ch a t e s s je t. M T he ob e c t f a c h ild is h rank y duty , love , obedience , j o e ch p , T his penitence s ecures W as merely t o amuse you ; ’ ’ T hen ne er adept an othe r child T hen cens ure n ot the s chool boy s I am s . k s For only your tric ,

u t x se me . laugh at, and e cu

UR A I FA C T N L L S .

T H E E ND .