The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 20, June, 1859 by Various
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[_Enter Poet, Painter, Jeweller, Merchant, and others, at several
doors._ We shall see how at the same time they introduce and unfold their own characters and awaken an interest in the main action. In writing, we are obliged to name them. They do not all enter quite at once. At first comes _Poet._ Good day, Sir. _Painter._ I am glad to see you well. _Poet._ I have not seen you long; how goes the world? _Painter._ It wears, Sir, as it grows. This shows them to be acquaintances.--While the next reply is made, in which the Poet begins to talk in character even before the audience know him, two others enter from the same side, as having just met, and others in the background. _Poet._ Ay, that's well known:-- But what particular rarity? what strange, That manifold record not matches? See, And we fancy him waving his hand in an enthusiastic manner,-- Magic of bounty! all these spirits thy power Hath conjured to attend. Which manner is only a high-flowing habit, for he adds in the same breath, dropping his figure suddenly,-- |
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