Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The London Theatre, Vol. 12: A Collection of the Most Celebrated Dramatic Pieces; Correctly Given, From Copies Used in the Theatres
The part of the Housekeeper was originally written as a Scotchwoman, to suit the talents of a very respected actress, whose appearance was unexpectedly prevented by a most serious domes tic calamity: Mrs. Harlowe, at a very short notice, undertook the character; and has, in its present state, made it of consequence to the piece.
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