The Two Orphans; A Romantic Play (and Dramatic Composition) in Four Acts and Seven Tableaux (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 Excerpt: ...Calm yourself my child, calm yourself. lie takes La Frochard aside L. Come here La Fro. Pushing Louise back and crossing to Doctor. What is it, doctor?, . Doctor. Listen, you must not excite her, yon must not tell her too suddenly what I hope; bring her to me at the hospital St. Louis. La Fro. Yes, yes, I know, I have been there often. Doctor. I thought I recognized you. Let me see, you are called Mother La Fro. Indignantly'. Widow Frochard, monsieur. Doctor. Yes, I remember. Well, when she is calmer, you can tell her gently that I think there is hope for her, and then, when she is more accustomed to the idea, bring her to me. La Fro. Yes, yes, I will. I'll tell her gently. Trust me, doctor, for that. You can depend on me. Doctor. Crosses to Louise. Here my poor child. Gives her apiece of money. Courage, my dear, I will see you again. Exit R. U. E. La Fro. Follmoing him to exit. May Heaven bless you, good doctor. Heaven bless you. After his exit. Curses on you for an intermeddling fool Returns to Louise. Louise. What did he tell you, madame V La Fro. He said it was not worth the trouble. There is no hope for you. Louise. Alas alas What am I to do? What will become of me? La Fro. Aside. If I bring her here every day he will see her again. No, no; that won't do. Aloud to Louise. Look you, child, I am a good woman; you have been complaining that I always take you to the same places; now to-morrow we will look for your sister in some other part of the city. Louise. Oh, madame, I thank you. I have now but one hope left, to find my dear sister, my dear Henriette. Jacques re-enters, followed by Pierre, L. 3 E. Jacques, l. C Well, mother, how is business? Coming down c 2 La Fro. a Yes, yes; what did the doctor give you? Louise, r. Here it is, madame. As La Froch...