02214cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500410016526400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250800980042352012510052153400450177265300170181765300350183485600430186952665UtSlPG20260610134220.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBaker, George M.q(George Melville),d1832-189014aThe Boston Dip: A Comedy, in One Act 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-07-28  aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Boston Dip: A Comedy, in One Act" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written during the early 1870s. This book falls into the category of theatrical plays, specifically a one-act comedy, and it explores themes of social class, romance, and misunderstanding through its humorous dialogue and scenarios. The play reflects the societal context of the early 19th century, illustrating the dynamics surrounding social status, marriage, and the pursuit of elegance.  The storyline revolves around the Mulligrub family, particularly the antics of Mrs. Hannah Mulligrub, who, while her husband is obliviously spying on her, engages a dancing master, Monsieur Adonis, to teach her the latest dance craze—the "Boston Dip." Meanwhile, the two daughters, Ida and Eva, navigate the romantic pursuits of two young men who show interest in them, adding layers of comedic confusion as mistaken identities and intentions unfold. The tension peaks when Mr. Mulligrub discovers a note that he misinterprets as a romantic liaison, leading to a series of humorous confrontations. Ultimately, the misunderstanding is cleared up, but not before a raucous display of farcical comedy leaves the audience entertained. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aComedy plays  aAmerican drama -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52665