Why the Chimes Rang: A Play in One Act by Elizabeth Apthorp McFadden
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visit for a few days. The problem is solved at once by forcing another
undergraduate of the name of Lord Fancourt Babberley into a black satin skirt, a lace fichu, a pair of mitts, an old-fashioned cap and wig. As Charley's Aunt, then, this old frump is introduced to the sweethearts, to Jack Chesney's father, and to Stephen Spettigue. Unexpectedly the real aunt turns up, but she assumes the name of Mrs. Smith or Smythe. To attain his object,--viz., the rich widow's hand--the solicitor invites everybody to dinner. She gets his consent to the marriage of his ward to young Chesney, and eventually everybody but the avaricious solicitor is rendered overwhelmingly happy. (Royalty, $25.00.) Price, 75 cents. DOUBLE DOOR Drama. 3 acts. By Elizabeth McFadden. 7 males, 5 females. Interior. Costumes, 1910. An outstanding success on Broadway. Its theme is the battle for power that goes on in an old New York family and culminates on the verge of murder. "This one deserves especial thanks and hearty praises. It returns us to expertness and fascination and fine mood in the theater." Gilbert Gabriel, in _New York American_. "At last a play has come to town that can be heartily recommended. Sturdy theater, compelling. Once you are within the radius of _Double Door_ you will remain transfixed until you know what's behind it." Bernard Sobel, _Daily Mirror_. "_Double Door_ is a thriller of a new kind, beautifully written, |
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