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Rh 6. PLAY: "CLEVER MATCHMAKERS." BY BEATRICE E. RICE. , strategic hostess. , their guest and a belle of three winters. , young army officer. , the catch of the season. , a confirmed woman hater. , susceptible young bud. ,, , , and , five jolly sisters. , the maid. SCENE I. Library of the country house. [Enter. and, the latter talking volubly.]
 * , diplomatic host.

. Benedict, my dear, I simply must insist upon arranging this affair to my own satisfaction. It is, as you know, high time Agnes was well married and settled down. Yes, I agree with you. She is fascinating, but she is also almost thirty, and her aunt says she can not afford to have her on her hands much longer, especially as Imogene is coming out next winter.

Well, but, Cecily, suppose she refuses to be married offhand in this way?

Strategy, Benedict, strategy.

But, my dear, I have such unpleasant recollections of the last couple you brought together by—er, strategy, you know.