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Todhunter, John, 1839-1916

"The Black Cat A Play in Three Acts"


Yes--for God's sake, go! (_She moves towards the door._) But,
Blanche, don't leave the house. I can't bear this alone.
Mrs. Tremaine.
(_returns to him_) You know, dear, I am yours always. Oh, don't hate
me! I dare to say it in this presence. (_She kisses his hand. He
shrinks from her._) Now I can go. (_She goes to the door and looks
back as Denham kneels and clasps the body in his arms._) Will he
hate me now? (_Exit Mrs. Tremaine._)
Denham.
Constance! I meant to have kept you from all the thorns of life! It
was fate! It was fate!

CURTAIN.


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Printed by Hazell, Watson, and Viney, Ld., London and Aylesbury.


=THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE SERIES OF PLAYS.=
EDITED BY J.T. GREIN.
_Crown 8vo, 2s. 6d. net._
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The undermentioned are now ready:--
I.
=WIDOWERS' HOUSES=. By GEORGE BERNARD SHAW, with a Preface
by the Author, an Address to Dramatic Critics, and an Appendix
treating of the discussion raised by the performance.

II.
=ALAN'S WIFE=. Anonymous. With a Preface by WILLIAM ARCHER.

III.


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