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    • HAROLD BRUCE, on one side of the fence .
    • BOBBY HUNT, over the fence and out .
    • MIKE, an Irish humorist .
    • UNCLE NAT, a colored gardener .
    • KATHERINE ERSKINE, on the other side of the fence .
    • MADGE TRENT, on the fence .
    • ZINA OLSON, a Swedish maid .
COSTUMES, MODERN

ACT I

SCENE. — Garden at the Erskines'. At the rear a weather-beaten board fence, seven or eight feet high, partially covered by withered vines which show signs of having been lately touched by the frost. Close to the fence, on one side, is a small hot-bed covered with glass, and further along, also under the fence, stand a rustic table and bench. Dry leaves, with here and there dead branches and decaying apples, litter the ground. Near a garden-bed, prepared as for planting bulbs, are seen wheelbarrow, rake and other garden implements . UNCLE NAT, a white-headed old negro of great respectability, is kneeling before the bed, a bulb in his hand .
UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars.

Enter ZINA in the conventional black dress and white apron of the waitress, carrying an empty sardine box in her hand .
ZINA.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

ZINA.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

( She throws the sardine box on the ground .)
UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

ZINA.

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

( She picks up the box and throws it over the fence. A hollow groan is heard .)
UNCLE NAT
( starting ).

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

ZINA.

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

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars.

(ZINA shudders .)
KATHERINE
( outside ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars.

ZINA.

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

( She runs off . UNCLE NAT rises stiffly and brushes his knees .)
UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 88 words in 7 sentences using 454 chars.

Enter BRUCE and HUNT; BRUCE carrying a gay bunch of chrysanthemums , HUNT laden with a grip . BRUCE is a romantic-looking fellow, carefully dressed, while HUNT, with his round, rosy, somewhat surprised-looking eyebrows and stubbly flaxen hair, has something irresistibly humorous about him. When he removes his hat a pronounced cow-lick is apparent on the crown of his head, and as he talks he has the habit of every now and then partially lifting his hat with one hand and making ineffective efforts to smooth down the offending member .
BRUCE.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

( He lays his bunch of flowers on the garden bench .)
HUNT
( setting down his grip and automatically lifting his hat to stroke his hair ).

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

BRUCE
( drawing a deep breath ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars.

HUNT.

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

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

HUNT
( measuring the fence with his eye ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 58 words in 1 sentence using 286 chars.

HUNT.

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

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 72 words in 3 sentences using 353 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

HUNT.

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

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 247 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

BRUCE.

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

HUNT.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

BRUCE
( turning away disgusted ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

HUNT
( dismally ).

Note: Contains 36 words in 1 sentence using 161 chars.

BRUCE.

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

HUNT
( ruefully ).

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

BRUCE.

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

HUNT.

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

( He takes off his hat, disclosing the objectionable cow-lick in a particularly rampant condition .)
BRUCE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

BRUCE.

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

HUNT.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

( He assists HUNT over, and mounting the table after him, throws the grip over and then vaults lightly over himself .)

Enter KATH. and MADGE.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

MADGE
( seizing a rake ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars.

( She rolls up her sleeves and kneels down by the bed .)
MADGE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

KATH.

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

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

MADGE
( suddenly perceiving the chrysanthemums ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

KATH.
( looking over her shoulder ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

MADGE
( throwing them down, disappointed ).

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

KATH.

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

MADGE
( raking vigorously ).

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 148 chars.

KATH.
( jumping to her feet and running up to MADGE, whose lips she covers with her hand ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

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

MADGE.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars.

( She throws herself down again on her knees by the bed .)
MADGE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

KATH.

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

MADGE
( raking again ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

( She lifts a rakeful of leaves and drops them over the fence, then goes for another .)
KATH.

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

MADGE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

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

MADGE.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Enter UNCLE NAT.
UNCLE NAT
( giving a box to KATH.).

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

( She pours some candy into his hand .)
UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

KATH.
( waving her hand ).

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

UNCLE NAT
( hurrying to the fence ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

UNCLE NAT
( kneeling down ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

KATH.
( rushing to the cucumber frame and spreading her arms over it protectingly ).

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

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

( A giant sunflower stalk hits KATH., who screams .)
MADGE
( seizing her by the arm ).

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

( The girls fly off . UNCLE NAT arms himself with the rake and approaches the fence .)
UNCLE NAT.

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

MIKE
( on the other side of the fence ).

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

( The upper part of a ladder is placed against the fence and MIKE'S belligerent face appears, one of his eyes bound about with a red bandanna handkerchief. He is laden with a bushel basket, which he deposits on the top of the fence . UNCLE NAT rushes for him with the rake . MIKE defends himself with the basket .)
UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

UNCLE NAT
( contemptuously ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

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

MIKE
( raising his voice ).

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 204 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

MIKE
( at a motion of UNCLE NAT to throw another apple over ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

MIKE.

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

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 64 words in 5 sentences using 294 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

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

( He hobbles off chuckling . MIKE prepares to get over the fence in pursuit, but glancing in the other direction appears to change his mind .)
MIKE.

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

( He disappears down the ladder. Enter ZINA carrying a tray, on which is a plate of sandwiches and a silver tea service. She sets the tray on the table by the fence .)
ZINA.

Note: Contains 121 words in 17 sentences using 598 chars.

( The top of the ladder is seen to shake and MIKE'S head appears. He rests the rake handle against the fence, and pushes it further along so that the silver dangles near the cucumber frame; then, with his red handkerchief well over his eye, bends half his body over the rail and kisses the struggling maid. Then, without a word, he rights himself and descends the ladder, which he then evidently shoulders as it is borne off .)
MIKE
( over the fence ).

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

( He begins whistling, and is heard to tramp off, the whistling growing fainter and fainter . ZINA screams again. A hand is seen on the top of the fence, and BRUCE vaults over, crashing down into the cucumber frame. He wears white flannel trousers and a white negligee shirt open at the neck and without a cravat. His hair is picturesquely disordered, and while the careless effect of an evidently hastily interrupted toilette is extremely becoming, it gives him a rakish, devil-may-care look .)
BRUCE
( in the midst of the splintered glass ).

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

ZINA.

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

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars.

ZINA.

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

BRUCE.

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

ZINA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

BRUCE
( still struggling to extract his feet ).

Note: Contains 84 words in 8 sentences using 402 chars.

KATH.

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

(ZINA, with a shriek, tears herself loose, leaving her strings sticking in the fence, and rushes to KATH., cowering down behind her .)
BRUCE
( terribly taken aback ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 127 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

ZINA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

KATH.

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

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

KATH.
( to ZINA).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

ZINA.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

BRUCE.

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

ZINA.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 184 chars.

KATH.

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

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 234 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

BRUCE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 43 words in 1 sentence using 226 chars.

( Exeunt KATH. and ZINA. HUNT'S head appears cautiously over the fence .)
HUNT
( excitedly ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars.

CURTAIN

ACT II

SCENE. — The same. The table and bench have been moved to one side. The top of the ladder is seen over the fence and MIKE, mounting it, seats himself, first looking cautiously round, and then drawing a wild-looking bow , ZINA'S apron strings, from his pocket .
MIKE
( regarding the bow tenderly ).

Note: Contains 131 words in 8 sentences using 636 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

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

MIKE
( pocketing his apron ends ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

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

MIKE
( watching UNCLE NAT take a rose-bush from the basket ).

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

( He descends the ladder .)
UNCLE NAT.

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

( He begins digging . MIKE appears over the top of the fence again, holding a shrub .)
MIKE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

UNCLE NAT
( becoming a little less irascible ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

MIKE.

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

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 257 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 46 words in 1 sentence using 210 chars.

UNCLE NAT
( completely mollified ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

( He hands the rake to MIKE, who, still on the fence, watches his retreating form and then jumping down, rakes a little and stooping, picks up a dead branch and throws it over the fence, just missing HUNT'S head, which is appearing over the top .)
HUNT.

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

MIKE
( aside ).

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

HUNT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

MIKE
( approaching the fence confidentially ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars.

HUNT
( struck with admiration of MIKE'S good feeling ).

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

MIKE
( taking the coin ).

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

HUNT
( looking down enviously on the top of MIKE'S head ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

HUNT
( passing his hand over his head ruefully ).

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars.

MIKE
( with a superior wave of his rake ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 295 chars.

( He disappears, and MIKE begins raking vigorously .)

Enter UNCLE NAT.

UNCLE NAT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 64 words in 3 sentences using 291 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

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

MIKE.

Note: Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 278 chars.

UNCLE NAT.

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

MIKE.

Note: Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 261 chars.

( Exit, avoiding KATH. and MADGE, who enter .)
MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 151 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

KATH.

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

MADGE.

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars.

KATH.

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

MADGE.

Note: Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 176 chars.

KATH.
( with more indignation than the occasion seems to warrant ).

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 252 chars.

KATH.

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

MADGE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 215 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 59 words in 4 sentences using 277 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 235 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

KATH.
( hurriedly changing the subject ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

MADGE.

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

( They sit down at the table .)
KATH.

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

MADGE.

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 128 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

( They conceal themselves behind some shrubbery. Enter ZINA, carrying the tea-tray, and MIKE with his arm around her .)
ZINA.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

ZINA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

MIKE.

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

ZINA
( setting the tray down on the table ).

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

MIKE.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

ZINA.

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

MIKE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

ZINA.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

ZINA.

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

MIKE.

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

ZINA.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

MIKE.

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

ZINA.

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

MIKE.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

ZINA.

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

MIKE.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

ZINA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

MIKE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

ZINA
( springing up ).

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

MIKE
( taking the other end of the table ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

Enter KATH. and MADGE bursting with indignation . ZINA and MIKE spring apart .
KATH.

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

MIKE.

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

KATH.

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

MIKE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 216 chars.

ZINA.

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

MIKE
( seizing ZINA'S other arm ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

ZINA
( wringing her hands ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

KATH.

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

ZINA
( pulling the apron strings from MIKE'S pocket ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

KATH.
( hurrying to MADGE and turning her back on the servants ).

Note: Contains 89 words in 9 sentences using 420 chars.

MADGE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

(KATH. sinks down on the bench and covers her face with her hands .)
KATH.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

Enter BRUCE in an immaculate white flannel suit .
BRUCE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

KATH.
( jumping up ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 64 words in 2 sentences using 341 chars.

KATH.
( coldly ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

KATH.
( watching him while he bends down with a tape measure ).

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 161 chars.

BRUCE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars.

BRUCE
( coming forward impetuously ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

KATH.
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

( She points to the leaves and other litter, but BRUCE evidently understands her to mean the bunch of chrysanthemums, which he hastens to pick up from the basket .)
BRUCE
( embarrassed ).

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

BRUCE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

BRUCE.

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

( They start to stroll slowly off .)
KATH.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

BRUCE
( reproachfully ).

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

Enter MADGE, running .
MADGE.

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 152 chars.

HUNT
( slipping through the fence ).

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

MADGE
( dropping the rake ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

HUNT
( trying to smooth his hair down ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 37 words in 1 sentence using 175 chars.

( He sits down on the wheelbarrow, and MADGE perches on the end of the further handle .)
MADGE.

Note: Contains 38 words in 1 sentence using 170 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars.

HUNT.

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

MADGE
( moving a little closer ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

HUNT.

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

MADGE.

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

HUNT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

MADGE
( quite near now and touching his hair lightly ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

HUNT.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars.

MADGE.

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

( She lays her head on HUNT'S arm .)
HUNT
( putting his arm round her ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

( She keeps her head on his shoulder .)
HUNT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

MADGE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

HUNT.

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

MADGE.

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 191 chars.

Enter BRUCE and KATH.
BRUCE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 71 words in 3 sentences using 341 chars.

BRUCE.

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

KATH.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

BRUCE
( joyfully ).

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

( He throws his arm about her .)
KATH.

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

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

BRUCE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 128 chars.

KATH.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

HUNT
( still on his knees, but beaming from ear to ear ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

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Mathias Göbel
Citation Suggestion for this Object
TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. A Hole in the Fence. A Hole in the Fence. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A28C-5