CHAPTER XXII.. The Dramatic Society.

THE DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

The proposition--how it was met--they undertake it--how the theatre creates love of such amusement--the nephew who became an actor by hearing--playing Macbeth--make their own scenery--Nat wrote constitution--evening of the organization--evening of the first play--a success--remarks of Mr Graves adverse to such performances--talk in the village--remarks of old Mrs. Lane--why Nat does it--conversation with Charlie--Nat opposed to being an actor--desire to be a statesman 226-234