Act I
“As a boy, Master Dove in response to queries as to his future ideas in life, gravely told his Father he would be a dancer or a burglar.
Act II.
In a dancing contest, one night young Dove “flew the coop” and hiked away to the town hall while the family were in dreamland; Johnny won the coveted prize, a silver set of 24 pieces; sneaked home, and placed his winnings on the table; thence to bed.