The art of amusing : being a collection of graceful arts, merry games, odd tricks, curious puzzles, and new charades : together with suggestions for private theatricals, tableaux, and all sorts of parlor and family amusements (1866)
Bellew, Frank, 1828-1888 · New York : Carleton ; London : S. Low · leaf 326
with glee, and pats dog on head. Dog frisks about. ACT II Ass. Dramatis Persona, Ass. RAG AND SOAP-FAT MAN. SERVANT GIRL.SCENE—Public Street. Enter rag and soap-fat man dragging donkeyafter him. Donkey dragging cart made of chair THE ART OF AMUSING. 295 with bandbox-lid wheels, cart filled with… … ends of tinware, old rags, etc. Donkey very obstinate ; driver beats him with roll of stiff paper.Servant hails soap-fat man and offers for sale several large jarsful of drippings, sheets, pillow-cases,etc., belonging to her mistress. They chaffer forsome time over the bargain, but finally agree…
Amusements · Tricks
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