02478cam a22003133u 4500 49478 UtSlPG 20260610134134.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Baker, George M. (George Melville), 1832-1890 A Mysterious Disappearance: A Farce Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-07-18 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Mysterious Disappearance: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written during the late 19th century. This light-hearted work is centered around the themes of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and the whimsical nature of life, showcasing the humorous events that unfold from a series of misunderstandings and secrets. The narrative reveals the absurdity of love and deception, typical of Baker's playful writing style. The play unfolds in a rural setting, where the central character, Captain Boliver Bobstay, is embroiled in a comedic tale of mistaken identities and romantic deceptions. The story revolves around Bobstay's sudden marriage to a widow he believes is free, only to discover that her previous husband, Sylvester Spanker, has not actually died and is mysteriously reappearing in their lives. Alongside Bobstay, other characters, such as his friend Charles Cleverly and the lovestruck Mr. Dixon Dolby, complicate matters further with their own romantic pursuits. A series of humorous exchanges ensues as the characters navigate their relationships, leading to unexpected twists, mistaken correspondences, and ultimately to resolutions that reveal how absurd and mischievous love can be. The farce culminates joyfully, with all misunderstandings resolved, leaving the characters in a state of collective happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Comedy plays American drama -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49478 90316 90316