Larcom?

Tom (sulkily). I believe you did: but I ain't particular.

Kitty. But I am.

Nat. Kitty, dance with me.

Kitty. I shall do just as Mr. Larcom says; if he does not wish me, why—

Tom. Oh, Kitty, you know I do, you know I do! (Takes her arm, and whirls her up stage. Nat goes over to l., and leans against wing watching them.)

Harry. Now, boys, take your partners for Hull's Victory.—Come, mother. (Gives Mrs. Maynard his arm, and goes to door, taking the lead. Tom and Kitty, Thornton and Jessie next, others form in front of them. Stub goes to l. Dance Hull's Victory. When Tom and Kitty come in front, Tom talks with Mr. Maynard, who stands r., and Kitty makes signs to Nat: he comes over, takes her arm, and they go up and off, l. u. e., appearing soon after in the loft at back; they sit on the hay, and watch the dancing. The dance is continued some time, Stub dancing by himself, l. When it is Tom's turn to dance, Stub slips into set, and gives his hand. Tom dances a little while before finding his mistake; then pushes Stub back, looks round and up, descries Kitty and Nat. Goes off l. u. e. Dance goes on. Enter Capt. Bragg, r., with a chicken-bone in one hand, and a piece of pie in the other; stands watching the dancers. Tom appears in loft, behind Nat. Nat puts his arm round Kitty, and is about to kiss her; Tom pulls him back upon the hay, and pummels him.)

Nat. Help! Murder! Murder! (Dance stops.)

Capt. Hallo! Thieves! Burglars! (Seizes the other gun, raises it, and fires. Fowl drops from l. Stub picks it up; Mr. Maynard seizes Captain's arm.)

Stub. Dere's anoder rooster dead shot.

Capt. Fact, by jingo!

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