Each is basically attracted to the other but because of their divergent attitudes toward life, each over the course of years is driven away from the other. Not until toward the end does the doctor realize that the girl's high idealism is basically right, and while she is still in love with him, it turns out that neither time nor circumstances will allow the two ultimately to come together. "

    The main body of the work consists of an alphabetical glossary of all words and phrases used in a sexual or scatological sense, with full explanations and cross-references.

    The complete CAMBRIDGE TEXT of each play is clear and understandable. The story of each play is summed up briefly by J. Walker McSpadden. A glossary at the end of the book explains all unusual words and terms. The casts of characters are illustrated by Frederick E. Banbery.Each play is prefaced with an introduction by Mark Van Doren. This noted critic's comments will add immeasurably to the reader's enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of William Shakespeare and his humor.

    French without Tears; The Winslow Boy; The Browning Version; Harlequinade