An Irish Stew

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Dennis - Middle-aged, medium height and weight, dressed soberly and in keeping with the times. Irish make-up, brunette turning gray, with a bald pate; smooth-shaven face with lines and wrinkles to indicate a hard-working head of a non-productive household. Donald - A characteristic college boy, aged about 17, full of dash and loyal to his colors. In college regalia; coat sweater with large college letter or class numeral upon breast. When changing to street costume, his style is flashy and in keeping with the times. Patrick - Middle-aged and slight with characteristic Irish make-up, typical bald Irish red wig and side-burns. His dress is of the average Sunday-go-to-meeting type; can be a swallow-tailed or Prince Albert coat; flashy vest, gaiters, preferably white; tan derby hat, standing collar and an inflammable cravat. Gaston - An undersized, strutting foreigner with French characteristics. Exaggerated foreign dress; small black moustache; long flowing watch cord of silk ribbon or fine gold links, suspended from neck to watch pocket; patent leather pumps or shoes, with loud gaiters; eccentric hat, either straw or derby; a cane and a pair of chamois gloves. Aged 28. Tim - Middle-aged and sedate, with smooth face and the general appearance of the grasping type. Seldom smiles and delivers his lines satirically. Wears black. Jasper - A tall darky, aged 35, wears long Prince Albert coat and high silk hat, spats and gloves to match. Tortoise-rimmed glasses can be added. A white or yellow chrysanthemum can also be worn in the lapel of coat. Mary - A middle-aged motherly woman of medium height and weight, her face lined and hair turning white to denote care brought on by domestic activities. Her dress is of the usual housekeeping type and in keeping with the times.