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قراءة كتاب A Parody on Iolanthe
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A Parody on Iolanthe
BY
D. DALZIEL, Editor of the Chicago NEWS. LETTER.
The Whole Illustrated by H. W. McVickar.
Published by D. DALZIEL
The Halch Lithographic Co. New York.
MDCCCLXXXIII
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(Respectfully dedicated to the Conductors of the Chicago & Alton Railroad.)
(By D. Dalziel, Editor of the Chicago News-Letter.)
Scene.—A fairy glade on the Chicago & Alton Railway, at Holy Cross, Illinois. The country bears evidence of the utmost prosperity. It is early in June, yet the fields for miles in every direction are waving with already ripened grain that is going to take first prize at the next National Exhibition. The ensuing scene occurs in the brief interval allowed for purposes of safety between the trains on this road. Chorus of fairies, discovered dancing over the wheat stocks.
(Enter Rocky Mountain Fairies, led by Leila, Ceila, and Fleto.)
CHORUS
SOLO.
LEILA—
CEILA— That is extremely true and very pretty. Moreover, it is a very noble employment, this acting in behalf of the foremost railway of the world. Still, we are not altogether happy. Since our queen banished Iolanthe, our life has not been a transcendent one.
LEILA— Ah, Iolanthe was a whole team, and, like the Alton Road, she was the only one in the crowd who carried a proper train. But according to the laws of Fairydom, she committed an unpardonable sin. The fairy who marries a mortal must die.