Comediettas and Farces

"Comediettas and Farces" by John Maddison Morton is a compilation of amusing plays perfect for those who enjoy a good laugh and maybe even like to put on their own shows. These plays, dating back to the late 1800s, are filled with funny conversations and ridiculous scenarios that were meant to be acted out in smaller settings. The collection starts with a play called "Box and Cox," a funny story about two men, a printer and a hatter, who don't realize they're sharing the same room. Their landlady, Mrs. Bouncer, has cleverly rented the place to both of them, and the play shows what happens as they try to navigate their lives, each thinking he's the only one living there, leading to comical mix-ups and a battle of wills.