A New Wonder, a Woman Never Vexed

About the show

Stephen Foster, imprisoned for debt, is freed by his nephew Robert, then returns to gambling and marries a wealthy widow who hopes to find some trouble in her fortunate life. When a storm destroys the merchants’ ships, Stephen helps reform his brother and reconcile the family. In a subplot, Alderman Bruin’s daughter Jane prefers Robert to two foolish suitors, and the play ends with family reconciliation and a charitable foundation.