The southern cross : $b A play in four acts

"The Southern Cross" by Foxhall Daingerfield is a four-act play that takes place during the American Civil War in 1864, showing how families in the South were affected. It focuses on the Stuarts and their friends as they deal with love, death, and staying true to their beliefs during this tough time. The play starts in the Stuart family's worn-down home, which shows how much the war has hurt them physically and emotionally. Servants like Aunt Marthy and Cupid talk about being worried about the missing soldiers, while young family members, Bev and Fair, express that they want to unite with their loved ones who are battling, demonstrating their fear of losing them and hinting at developing romance.