Anna Cora Mowatt

Name: Fashion — Act IV
Author: Anna Cora Mowatt

Fashion — Act IV

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“Fashion — Act IV”, is a work by Anna Cora Mowatt. It explores elements such as Trueman, Gertrude and Snobson.

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ I always suspected that Gertrude, because she is so merry and busy! Mr. Trueman thinks so much of her too--I'll tell him this! There's something wrong--but it all comes of giving a ball on a Friday! How astonished the dear old man will be when he finds out how much I know! (advances timidly towards the supper room.)
Scene II (Housekeeper's room; dark stage; table, two chairs. Enter, Gertrude, with a lighted candle in her hand.)
Gertrude
So far the scheme prospers! and yet this imprudence--if I fail? Fail! to lack courage in a difficulty, or ingenuity in a dilemma, are not woman's failings! ”

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ Trueman. (offers his hand.) Adam Trueman
That's right man; give me your whole hand! When a man offers me the tips of his fingers, I know at once there's nothing in him worth seeking beyond his fingers ends. (Trueman and Howard, Gertrude and Tiffany converse.)
Mrs. Tiffany
(advancing C.) I'm in such a fidget lest that vulgar old fellow should disgrace us by some of his plebeian remarks! What it is to give a ball, when one is forced to invite vulgar people! ”

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ Fashion don't permit the critters to have heads or hearts, but it allows them stomachs! (to Tiffany, who advances) So it's not fashionable to feel, but it's fashionable to feed, eh, Anthony? ha, ha, ha! (Trueman and Tiffany retire towards supper room. Enter Gertrude, followed by Zeke, R.)
Gertrude
Zeke, go to the supper room instantly,--whisper to Count Jolimaitre that all is ready, and that he must keep his appointment without delay,--then watch him, and as he passes out of the room, place yourself in front of Millinette in such a manner, that the Count cannot see her nor she him. ”

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ Tiffany
Dear me! Millinette what is the difference! besides I'd have you to know that Americans always improve upon French fashions! here, take the basket, and let me see that you do it in the most you-nick and genteel manner. (Millinette poutingly takes the basket and retires up stage, L.a march. Curtain hung at the further end of the room is drawn back, and discloses a room, in the centre of which, stands a supper table, beautifully decorated and illuminated; the company promenade two by two into the supper room; Millinette presents bouquets as they pass; Count leads Mrs. Tiffany.) ”

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ Demme--aw--hear what I have to say, Madam--I'll satisfy all sides--I am perfectly innocent in this affair --'pon my honor I am! That young lady shall inform you that I am so herself !--can't help it, sorry for her. ”

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ I told you so! (they all stand aghast; Mrs. Tiffany, R., with her hands lifted in surprise and anger; Trueman, R. C., clutching his stick; Howard, L. C., looking with an expression of bewildered horror from the Count to Gertrude.) ”

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ ACT IV Scene I (Ball Room splendidly illuminated. A curtain hung at the further end. Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany, Seraphina, Gertrude, Fogg, Twinkle, Count, Snobson, Colonel Howard, a number of guests--some seated, some standing. As the curtain rises, a cotillion is danced; Gertrude dancing with Howard, Seraphina with Count.) ”

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ Gertrude
(advancing R.) I was just coming to look for you, Mr. Trueman. I began to fancy that you were paying a visit to dream-land. Adam Trueman
So I was child--so I was--and I saw a face--like yours--but brighter!--even brighter. (to Tiffany) There's a smile for you, man! It makes one feel that the world has something worth living for in it yet! Do you remember a smile like that, Anthony? Ah! I see you don't--but I do--I do! (much moved) Colonel Howard
(advancing c.) Good evening, Mr. ”

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Anna Cora Mowatt, Fashion — Act IV

“ Howard remains looking after them.)
Colonel Howard
Going to dance with him too! A few days ago she would hardly bow to him civilly--could old Trueman have had reasons for what he said? (retires up.) (Dance, the polka; Seraphina, after having distributed her bouquet, vinaigrette and fan amongst the gentlemen, dances with Snobson.)
Prudence
(peeping in L., as dance concludes) I don't like dancing on Friday; something strange is always sure to happen! I'll be on the look out. (remains peeping and concealing herself when any of the company approach.) ”

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