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UNDER THE GASLIGHT.
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Snorkey. That won't be long if I can help it (Peach blushes.) Beg pardon. I suppose we'd better be going! The ladies must be tired Cap'n at this time of night.

Ray. Yes, it is night! It is night always for me. (Moving towards door L.)

Laura. (Placing one hand on his shoulder, taking his hand.) But there is a to-morrow. You see it cannot be dark forever.

Pearl. Hope for to-morrow, Ray.

Laura. We shall have cause to bless it, for it will bring the long sought sunlight of our lives.


Curtain.




R. Snorkey. Laura. Ray. Pearl. Peachblossom. L. H.