Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 24, 1890   By: Various

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOLUME 98.

MAY 24, 1890.

MR. PUNCH'S MORAL MUSIC HALL DRAMAS.

No. XI. THE RIVAL DOLLS.

"Miss JENNY and POLLY Had each a new dolly." Vide Poem.

CHARACTERS.

Miss Jenny } } By the Sisters LEAMAR. Miss Polly }

The Soldier Doll } } By the Two ARMSTRONGS. The Sailor Doll }

SCENE A Nursery. Enter Miss JENNY and Miss POLLY, who perform a blameless step dance with an improving chorus .

Oh, isn't it jolly! we've each a new dolly, And one is a Soldier, the other's a Tar! We're fully contented with what's been presented, Such good little children we both of us are!

[ They dance up to a cupboard, from which they bring out two large Dolls, which they place on chairs.

Miss J. Don't they look nice! Come, POLLY, let us strive To make ourselves believe that they're alive!

Miss P. (addressing Sailor D.). I'm glad you're mine. I dote on all that's nautical.

The Sailor D. (opening his eyes suddenly). Excuse me, Miss, your sister's more my sort o' gal!

[ Kisses his hand to Miss J., who shrinks back, shocked and alarmed .

Miss J. Oh, POLLY, did you hear? I feel so shy!