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      The Wreck of Stebbins PrideDRAMATIS PERSONÆ
    • EPHRAIM STEBBINS Pater Familias
    • ARNOLD PARKER Adorer of Ruth
    • ROBERT GREY Adorer of Ruth
    • MR. SMITHSON Adorer of Ruth
    • RUTH Ephraim's daughter
    • AUNT AGATHA Ephraim's sister

COSTUMES — In accordance with characters.

TIME IN REPRESENTATION — One hour and fifteen minutes.

ACT I

SCENE. — The family "settin'-room" in EPHRAIM STEBBINS' house. Entrances R. and L. Window R. Furniture as desired. Curtain rises disclosing empty stage. Great racket is heard outside — blowing of horns, yelling of students, etc.

( Enter AGATHA, R. hurriedly, with dish towel in hand .)

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 75 words in 12 sentences using 375 chars.

EPHRAIM
( heard from outside window ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars.

EPHRAIM
( still outside ).

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 36 words in 7 sentences using 169 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

EPHRAIM
( unheedingly ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 226 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

EPHRAIM
( entering R.).

Note: Contains 51 words in 9 sentences using 253 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 332 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 292 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 63 words in 7 sentences using 304 chars.

( Exit AGATHA, L. Enter RUTH, R.)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

( She seizes EPHRAIM and spins around room; then both sink down on sofa, laughing .)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 69 words in 2 sentences using 317 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 185 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 170 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 104 words in 8 sentences using 477 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

PARKER
( entering R.).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars.

( Exit EPHRAIM, L.)
PARKER.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 281 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

RUTH
( comes a bit nearer ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

RUTH
( a bit nearer ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

(PARKER reaches out to seize her hand; she escapes; he follows; he finally corners her .)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 138 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

( They sit side by side on sofa .)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 228 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

( Footsteps heard .)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 39 words in 7 sentences using 199 chars.

( Enter GREY.)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars.

RUTH
( aside ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 151 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

( Footsteps heard .)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 45 words in 7 sentences using 230 chars.

( Enter AUNT AGATHA.)
AGATHA.

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 205 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 216 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 186 chars.

( Chorus of loud whispers breaks on the air. Both men whisper at once, making it impossible to understand either .)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

( Whispering starts up again, still louder .)
RUTH
( frantically ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

( Whispers still more excited .)
RUTH
( desperately ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

( Exit AGATHA, L.)
GREY
( steps from behind chair ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

PARKER
( rising majestically from behind sofa ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

(GREY is thunderstruck .)
GREY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 54 words in 12 sentences using 261 chars.

( Each retreats again to hiding place .)
VOICE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 57 words in 12 sentences using 279 chars.

(RUTH exits L., as SMITHSON enters R.)
SMITHSON
( who lisps a bit, and leaves off his r's ).

Note: Contains 114 words in 12 sentences using 544 chars.

( Enter EPHRAIM, L.)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

( Conversation seems to languish .)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 199 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 77 words in 7 sentences using 363 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 243 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

(SMITHSON braces .)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

SMITHSON.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars.

SMITHSON
( warmly ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 211 chars.

( Exit EPHRAIM, L.)
(PARKER and GREY come from hiding places, and have lots of fun in pantomime; dance around SMITHSON, make faces, etc., but do not utter a word. Footsteps are heard, and they quickly hide again .)
( Enter RUTH, L.)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

(SMITHSON can only smile .)
RUTH.

Note: Contains 54 words in 10 sentences using 264 chars.

EPHRAIM
( looks carefully at SMITHSON.)

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

( Exit RUTH.)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 114 words in 15 sentences using 543 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 223 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 37 words in 1 sentence using 199 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars.

GREY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

( Exit GREY, R.)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 56 words in 2 sentences using 290 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

( Exit PARKER, R.)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

( Exit EPHRAIM, L.)

( Enter RUTH, L., humming song .)

RUTH.

Note: Contains 35 words in 9 sentences using 163 chars.

( Enter PARKER, softly , R.)
PARKER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 69 words in 6 sentences using 323 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Note: Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars.

Note: Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars.

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars.

(RUTH sinks upon sofa; buries head in cushions. Singers, very softly .)

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

CURTAIN

ACT II

SCENE. — Same as Act I, but some months later. Decorations of flowers and evergreens about room .

( Curtain rises, discovering AGATHA seated one side of a table darning . EPHRAIM, in carpet slippers, reads paper on other side. They sit silently for a while, and AGATHA'S jerky darning betrays her mental perturbation .)

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

EPHRAIM
( mildly ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

( Silence .)
AGATHA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

( Prolonged silence .)
AGATHA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 70 words in 6 sentences using 356 chars.

EPHRAIM
( martyr-like ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 279 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 132 words in 7 sentences using 617 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars.

EPHRAIM
( starts from chair ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

AGATHA
( rises, slowly points ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

EPHRAIM
( vaguely, after a pause ).

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 199 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 76 words in 5 sentences using 343 chars.

( Exit AGATHA, R.)
EPHRAIM
( thinks slowly ).

Note: Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 240 chars.

( Enter RUTH, L., she is quite pale, utterly lacks energy, and her answers are given at first in a weary uninterested way .)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 253 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 321 words in 25 sentences using 1612 chars.

RUTH
( raises head, dashes away tears ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

RUTH
( hiding again ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

RUTH
( raises her head ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 211 chars.

EPHRAIM
( shakes head, sighs ).

Note: Contains 395 words in 40 sentences using 1867 chars.

( Several seconds must elapse before AGATHA calls .)
AGATHA
( calling from L. entrance ).

Note: Contains 90 words in 13 sentences using 451 chars.

RUTH
( entering L.).

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 142 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

( Takes up heavy shawl from sofa and wraps it around her .)
AGATHA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 255 chars.

AGATHA.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

( Steps to R. entrance, starts back with little scream of surprise . EPHRAIM and PARKER are just entering .)
AGATHA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 268 chars.

( Exit EPHRAIM and AGATHA, L.)
PARKER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

RUTH
( coldly ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 317 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 200 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 169 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 191 chars.

PARKER
( biting lips ).

Note: Contains 75 words in 4 sentences using 351 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

Enter EPHRAIM, L.)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 182 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 265 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

PARKER.

Note: Contains 66 words in 7 sentences using 310 chars.

RUTH.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars.

(PARKER takes both her hands .)
EPHRAIM.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 260 chars.

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Mathias Göbel
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. The Wreck of Stebbins Pride. The Wreck of Stebbins Pride. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A11E-3