The Actor and the Smart Set
A son learns acting from a tragic father and a loving mother. Fairies grant him talent and insight, helping him rise to fame and wealth. He faces the lure of the smart set, loses truth in performance, and discovers true art requires inner gifts kept by sacrifice and discipline.
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Papa
Ais
Lanclord
Actors’ Club
Ginal Op
Lady Augusta
Galatea
Lord Augustus Pygmalion
Richardson
Augustus
Do You Think For Yourself Or Copy Food From Others
A long, fragmented passage contrasts self reliance with blindly accepting medicine and advice. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and mentions endorsements, followed by a scene of socialite life and amateur theatricals where a failed actor faces charity and social judgment, ending with a wary remark about a familiar figure.
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Dr. Perce
Sr. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Prayer and Bedbound Warning in Sleep Timeout Tale
A terse warning tale urges caution before risky behavior and harsh words. The note warns against overt drunkenness and reckless actions and emphasizes seeking safety in rest. It frames prayer as a calming alternative to danger and vulgar speech.
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