Honesty is the best Policy

A drama in two acts by Mark Lemon (1809-1870).

Adapted to the English stage from ** Published in 1800 by Davidson in London .

1854: Originally scheduled for production on 5 June 1854, and finally performed in Cape Town's Garrison Theatre by the Garrison Players on 18 September 1854 as part of a benefit performance for the comedian Mr. Kirton, along with The Spitalfields Weaver (Bayly) and Middle Temple.

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F.C.L. Bosman, 1928: pp 407-9,