The Office Boy

The Office Boy: A Comedy Opera In Two Acts is a humorous and entertaining play written by Harry Bache Smith and first published in 1903. The story revolves around the character of Billy Baxter, an office boy who dreams of becoming a successful businessman. However, his dreams are constantly thwarted by his boss, Mr. Brown, who is more interested in making money than in nurturing Billy's ambitions.The play is set in a bustling office environment, where Billy is constantly running errands and trying to impress his superiors. He is often the butt of jokes and pranks, but he remains determined to succeed. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a flirtatious secretary, a scheming salesman, and a bumbling detective.As the plot unfolds, Billy finds himself caught up in a series of misadventures and misunderstandings, leading to a hilarious climax that will leave audiences in stitches. The Office Boy is a classic comedy opera that captures the spirit of the early 20th century, with its fast-paced dialogue, catchy songs, and larger-than-life characters. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a fun-filled romp through the world of business and office politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.