The Jilt: A Comedy in Five Acts

Excerpt from The Jilt: A Comedy in Five Acts
Mrs. Pin. (down C.) Here they come. (up to conservatory) The bride and bridgeroom are coming home to the Abbots. (shouts outside) Do you hear the tenantry? (down L.C.)
Wilcox. (going into conservatory and looking off) They are throwing their hats in the air.
Mrs. Pin. (L.C.) They would throw their hearts in the air if they could. (Band plays "Home, Sweet Home.")
Wil. (down C.) Now range yourselves to receive our master. (stands R.C., Mrs. Pincott crosses to L. and stands at head of piano. Cannon, shouts, joybells, &c., as Sir Budleigh and Millicent enter C. from R. Servants bow, mails curtsey.)
Sir Bud. (goes up to back conservatory) My friends, (cries of "Order! order! silence!" outside) let me present to you all the Lady of Budleigh manor - my bride, Lady Woodstock. (cheers outside) Let her share my place in your hearts. She bids me thank you for your welcome. Her future life will be passed amongst you. She hopes to earn your love! (cannon and cheers. Sir Budleigh down C. and passes Millicent in front of him to R.C. just in from of sofa R.) Welcome to your home! Here is your household to receive you. (going to Mrs. Pincott and bringing her towards C.) this heap of goodness is Mrs. Pincott - the oldest and best - my nurse that watched over my childhood - spoiled me - you did, you dear old rosy, more rosy than ever. (passes Mrs. Pincott across to Millicent L.C.)
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