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Betsy Baker! or, Too Attentive by Half is a lively farce by John Maddison Morton that explores the comedic consequences of overzealous attention and mistaken intentions. The plot centers around Betsy Baker, a well-meaning but overly attentive young woman, whose eagerness to help causes a series of humorous misunderstandings.Betsy’s attempts to be helpful lead to confusion and chaos, especially when she misinterprets the intentions of those around her. As her well-meaning actions spiral out of control, the characters find themselves caught in a web of comic situations. The farce’s quick pacing, witty dialogue, and slapstick moments are hallmarks of Morton’s style, culminating in a humorous resolution where everything is set right.