OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Winifred M. Letts 

• Setting

  A crumbling North Dublin residence, 1890.

• Synopsis

  Charles Caulfield, a gentleman of advanced years, tells his butler about a long-dead sweetheart whose diary has just come into his possession. The conversation is interrupted by the sudden appearance of an old acquaintance. A heated argument ensues as Caulfield accuses Buchanan of having once harboured feelings for the author of the diary and kissing her. Buchanan admits it and eventually has to reach for his pistol to defend himself. Before the two men can finish their duel, Caulfield drops dead from a heart attack.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  One Act

• Cast Size Male

  3

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  14 September 1909

• Producer

  Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach

• Original Venue

  Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
  

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from Ireland's Abbey Theatre: A History 1899-1951 by Lennox Robinson.