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, a pensioner. , a nurseryman Beauperthuis, husband of Anais. , a deaf man. , a bookkeeper. , the nephew of Nonancourt. , a lieutenant. , valet to Fadinard. , a social favorite. , the daughter of Nonancourt. , the wife of Beauperthius. , a dressmaker. Virginie, a maid in service with Beauperthius. A tirewoman of the Baroness, a Corporal, a footman, wedding guests, guardsmen, etc.

Time — the early "fifties." Place — Paris. ACT I House of Fadinard; an octagonal parlour; in the background, folding doors opening outward. Door at each corner; two doors at the right and left foreground. On the left against the scenery, a table with a cover, on which is a tray bearing carafe, glass, sugar bowl; chairs, etc. Note. — For reasons of dramatic efficiency, I have omitted the couplets and choruses. c.V,c, Copyright 1017 by The Poet Lore Company. All rights reserved. I