The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts

A blustery, comical five-act stage play follows an obstinate country deacon whose fondness for lemonade and self-importance trigger a chain of domestic confusions, petty theft, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements. A botched robbery and recovered jewels entangle several young men and a falsely accused husband, while a scheming impostor and a meddling servant deepen misunderstandings. Comic set pieces include a haunted-treasure expedition, domestic farce with disguises, and an interrupted wedding that reveals forgeries and secrets. Order is restored by arrests and reconciliations, culminating in exposed villains, forgiven mistakes, and the deacon's stubborn contentment.