Walter and the automaton are never upon the stage together, so that throughout the play Walter takes the figure’s place by entering the cupboard “off.” A super is required, however, to play “dummy,” but when this happens the figure is seated in the cupboard with its back to audience.
COSTUME for Walter and for the automaton: Walter wears a brown coat or jacket and trousers of the same, with a white waistcoat. The automaton is dressed exactly the same as to trousers and waistcoat, etc., but wears a black frock coat, and as they both usually keep the coat buttoned, the waistcoat is seldom seen.
“Funeral March of a Marionette” to accompany the automaton’s scenes. The automaton walks very stiffly and jerkily, and moves his arms like a doll.
PLAN OF SET.
D in F indicates the opening leading to hall.
R the entry to drawing-room.
There are curtains at each side of the window recess,
And a Grandfather’s clock against wall, front of china cupboard.]
