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in London with Lewis Walker in the lead role. However, it was so poorly received by the public and critics alike that it only last 13 performances. On 5 March 1898 Wilson
Barrett, Maud Jeffries along with their London company opened the play in
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before throwing herself into the harbour, attempting to end her shameful life. However, she is saved and immediately brought before the
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