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    • PAUL BENTON
    • BILL LEWIS
    • EDITHA, a child of eight .
SCENE: Sitting room in BENTON'S home .

SCENE: Sitting room. Single doors with portieres, Left 1 and Left 3, a desk between them. Back flat holds a bay window with French doors, curtained, looking apparently onto balcony. At Right 2 fireplace with fire giving red glow. At R. upper corner a buffet trimmed with silver and a decanter holding whiskey. The drawers contain spoons, etc., of silver. A large armchair is before the fire. A white fur rug is in front of it, over floor rug. Single chairs are at R.C. and at desk. Small table up Centre. Large photograph in frame on desk .

DISCOVERED: PAUL BENTON.

PAUL.
(Sits at desk)

Note: Contains 90 words in 7 sentences using 506 chars.

EDITHA.
(Off L.1)

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PAUL.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

EDITHA.

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

PAUL.

Note: Contains 394 words in 27 sentences using 2097 chars.

EDITHA.

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

PAUL.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars.

EDITHA.

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

PAUL.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 201 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars.

EDITHA.

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

PAUL.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

PAUL.

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

ELITHA.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

EDITA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

PAUL.

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

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

EDITHA.

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

PAUL.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

EDITHA.

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

PAUL.

Note: Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 244 chars.

EDITHA.

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

PAUL.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

PAUL.

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

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars.

(The song originally sung here was "He Was A Little Tin Soldier," but as this may not be obtainable, the author suggests R. L. Stevenson's "My Bed Is Like A Little Boat." Music by Cecelia Loftus. The song is not essential, but its singing is valuable in giving an impression of the lapse of time.)
PAUL.

Note: Contains 72 words in 13 sentences using 375 chars.

(Slow MUSIC. LIGHTS down but not out. RED LIGHT through fireplace.)
EDITHA.
(Re-enters L.1)

Note: Contains 52 words in 7 sentences using 258 chars.

(More "sneak" MUSIC . BILL appears on portico outside of C. window, opens window cautiously and steps in. Looks about stage; goes to fireplace.)
BILL.

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EDITHA.

Note: Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 260 chars.

BILL.
(Goes Left suddenly)

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

EDITHA.

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

BILL.

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

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 180 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 226 chars.

BILL.
(Starts up)

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EDITHA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

BILL.

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

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

BILL.
(Starts impatiently after pause of regard)

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

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars.

BILL.

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

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars.

BILL.

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

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 63 words in 3 sentences using 291 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars.

EDITHA.

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

BILL.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

EDITHA.

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

BILL.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

BILL.
(Brings plates. Kneels, wrapping them)

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

EDITHA.

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

BILL.

Note: Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 303 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars.

BILL.
(Pause)

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

BILL.
(Rises, replacing jimmy in pocket. Slowly drinks)

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 143 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 167 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 62 words in 2 sentences using 294 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 153 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

BILL.
(Feels in pocket; starts)

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EDITHA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

BILL.
(Pause)

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EDITHA.

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

BILL.

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

EDITHA.

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

BILL.
(Pause. Thoughtful)

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EDITHA.

Note: Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 266 chars.

BILL.
(Astonished. Wheezy laugh)

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EDITHA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 198 words in 29 sentences using 953 chars.

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

PAUL.
(Watches BILL and extends hand to EDITHA )

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

BILL.
(Puts revolver on table. Pause as men regard each other)

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

PAUL.

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

BILL.

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

PAUL.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

PAUL.

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

BILL.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

PAUL.
(Locks door L.1; points to window)

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

BILL.
(Hesitates; goes up; returns)

Note: Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 255 chars.

PAUL.

Note: Contains 87 words in 7 sentences using 439 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 106 words in 7 sentences using 485 chars.

PAUL.
( L.C. Hesitates)

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars.

BILL.
(Kneels. Extends hand)

Note: Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 164 chars.

(WARN Curtain.)
EDITHA.

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

BILL.
(Pause . PAUL extends hand . BILL nods)

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

EDITHA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

BILL.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

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Mathias Göbel
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. Editha's Burglar. Editha's Burglar. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A178-D