The first play by Cowley, this was premiered at Drury Lane by actor-manager David Garrick, to whom it is dedicated, in 1776. It was successful and so she wrote two more plays by the year's end.
George Hargrave wants to marry Emily, a runaway who is now the ward of his godfather. However, his father wants George to marry the rich but much older Lady Dinah. Will true love win out? - Summary by ToddHW
Cast list:
Mr. Hargrave: Larry Wilson
George Hargrave, his son: Greg Giordano
Mr. Drummond: ToddHW
Sir Charles Seymour: Alan Mapstone
Mr. Morley: redrun
Justice: Rémi
Jarvis: HelloCentral
Lady Dinah: WendyKatzHiller
Bella: Sonia
Emily: Matea Bracic
Harriet Hargrave: Jacqueline Tyler.
Susan: Rita Boutros
First Hunter/First Gentleman: redrun
Second Hunter/Second Gentleman: John Kennard
Third Gentleman: Tomas Peter
Servant: Beeswaxcandle
Clerk: David Purdy
Stage Directions: Wayne Cooke
Editing: ToddHW
Chapters
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