 It is, of course the very crux of the play, and if it were either misunderstood or resented the rest could not possibly succeed.The spell itself and its consequences are certainly less easy to work out effectively than was the case with the famous spell in "The Sorcerer"... After this the fun soon becomes fast and furious — too furious to be in our judgment characteristic of the author's happiest manner.There is certainly a good deal of drollery in Foggerty's interview with Malvina de Vere, and their friendly steps towards an action for breach of promise.