Fiesty Nina, a poor peasant girl, has attracted the attentions of Crispino and Coronato. Her brother Moracchio holds the authority to select the man she shall marry. He favors the innkeeper Coronato due to his stable income and secure lifestyle, rather than the poor shoemaker Crispino, who has won the true affection of the sharp-tongued damsel. Other lovers emerge as the play progresses: Baron del Cedro is in love with the elegant daughter of the wealthy widow Senora Geltrude, whose favor is an advantage to all who obtain it. Count Rocca Marina, a wealthy aristocrat, shares his power and pride with two other noblemen, both of whom are in love with sweet Candida. The Baron's rival for the love of Candida is Signor Evarist. As the story goes, an aristocrat decides to purchase a fan from the shopkeeper Susanna with the intention of making it a gift for Candida. Suzanna, though educated and clever, has the misfortune of giving the fan to a fellow who loses it before it is given to the lady. It falls into the hands of several people. This classic comedy by Carlo Goldoni has been adapted for modern theater audiences by Rolf McEwen. This edition served as the script for high school stage productions. No royalty fees apply. The script has been created with an attractive format to allow for easy reading.