The Tyranny of Tears

A COMEDY
IN FOUR ACTS

By C. HADDON CHAMBERS

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BOSTON: WALTER H. BAKER & CO.

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THE TYRANNY OF TEARS

Copyright, 1902, by Walter H. Baker & Co.

All Rights Reserved.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

The acting rights of this play are reserved by the author. Performance is strictly forbidden unless his express consent, or that of his representatives, has first been obtained, and attention is called to the penalties provided by law for any infringements of his rights, as follows:—

“Sec. 4966:—Any person publicly performing or representing any dramatic or musical composition for which copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the proprietor of said dramatic or musical composition, or his heirs and assigns, shall be liable for damages therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the court shall appear to be just. If the unlawful performance and representation be wilful and for profit, such person or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one year.”—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap. 3.

TO

MY MOTHER