The Cooper

About the show

Martin, an elderly cooper, loves his ward Fanny, but she loves his assistant Colin. Martin tries to find a reason to dismiss Colin, who outwits him with help from his uncle Jarvis, to whom Martin owes money. Martin interrupts Fanny and Colin’s secret meeting at night and is frightened by Colin’s barrel hiding place. Jarvis demands repayment, so Martin allows the young couple to marry.