Coyne, J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) 1803-1868 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "How to Settle Accounts with your Laundress: An Original Farce, in One Act" by J. Stirling Coyne is a comedic play written in the mid-19th century, specifically for performance at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi, in 1847. As a farce, the book explores themes of love, jealousy, and mistaken identities through humorous dialogue and situations. The narrative centers on a tailor, Whittington Widgetts, who faces comedic chaos arising from both his romantic pursuits and his relationships with those around him, particularly his laundress. The storyline unfolds in a tailor's show-room, where Widgetts is preparing for a romantic supper with the fashionable Mademoiselle Cheri Bounce, while simultaneously trying to evade the earnest affections of the laundress Mary White. As miscommunications unravel, Mary concocts a scheme involving a dummy figure dressed as herself, which ultimately leads to a series of misunderstandings and slapstick moments when the villainy of Widgetts is revealed. With a blend of romance and humor, the farce culminates in a playful resolution where love triumphs amidst the chaos, with characters finding happiness despite their comedic antics and misunderstandings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-08-17 Produced by Paul Haxo with special thanks to Barter Books and the University of California, Davis. Original publication data not identified Comedy plays English drama -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49728 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49728 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134137.0 49728