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A lively vaudeville-style farce about a red-haired mare and a colorful cast, packed with quick dialogue and comic misunderstandings.
In a kitchen-set scene, a bargain for a red-haired mare spirals into a comic clash of pretenses, schemes, and slapstick misreads. The piece centers on a fast-talking seller, a shy would‑be suitor, and a host of bantering neighbors who turn a simple sale into a lively, theatrical farce. The humor comes from dialect-rich exchanges, mistaken identities, and playful verbal twists that keep the momentum high while characters reveal sharper, gentler cores beneath the fuss.
Readers will enjoy brisk back-and-forth dialogue, character quirks that play off each other, and a sense of old-time stage entertainment that feels bright and approachable. The material leans into performance energy—ideal for audience-friendly comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
- Snappy, dialect-driven dialogue that fuels the humor and pacing.
- A cast of colorful figures whose rivalries and affections drive the plot.
- A setup built around a humorous misunderstanding that escalates to a playful finale.
- Formal stage cues and a light, vaudeville-spirited tone that feels timeless.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic comic sketches, lively character interaction, and theater-style storytelling.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a humorous drama that tells the story of a deaf farmer, Kennison Keene, who lives with his red-haired daughter, Nellie, on a farm in the countryside. When a city slicker named Mcullis Pepperill comes to town to court Nellie, he is met with hilarious resistance from her father. Mcullis is told that Nellie is a handful, with a vicious temper and several physical ailments, including rotten teeth and a spavined leg. Meanwhile, a second suitor, the wealthy Bob Pease, shows up to ask for Nellie's hand in marriage. Kennison, learning that Bob is rich, decides to encourage his suit. Of course, the truth about Nellie's character and health must come out eventually, but will Mcullis and Bob still be interested in her when they find out? This charming play provides an entertaining look at love, marriage, and the importance of being yourself. The author's witty dialogue and well-developed characters will keep readers laughing from beginning to end. The play also offers a valuable lesson about the importance of being honest and upfront with those we love. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331069720_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331069720
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