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      Dramatis Personæ .
    • Mrs. Middleton , a widow lady, President of a Sewing Society .
    • Miss Middleton , Daughter of Mrs. Middleton .
    • Miss Alicia , Daughter of Mrs. Middleton .
    • Miss Delia , Daughter of Mrs. Middleton .
    • Mrs. Belmont , an aged lady, Mrs. Middleton's mother .
    • Mrs. Slocum , Lady of the Society .
    • Mrs. Flifferty , Lady of the Society .
    • Mrs. Moreland , Lady of the Society .
    • Miss Sharp , Lady of the Society .
    • Miss Belinda Sharp , her sister, Lady of the Society .
    • Miss Lovegood , Lady of the Society .
    • Kitty , Mrs. Middleton's servant .

SCENE I.

The sewing-room .
Miss Middletonand her sisterDelia, Mrs. Slocum, Mrs. Flifferty, Miss Sharp, Miss Belinda Sharp, Mrs. Moreland , all sewing round a table .
Mrs. Moreland .

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars.

Miss Belinda .

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

All the ladies, except Mrs. Moreland and the Miss Middletons , drop their work, and fix their eyes on Mrs. Slocum
Mrs. Flifferty .

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

Mrs. Slocum
lowering her voice ].

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

All .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 169 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 126 chars.

Miss Sharp
in a low voice to her sister ].

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 53 words in 9 sentences using 305 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Miss Belinda Sharp
affectedly ].

Note: Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 149 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 43 words in 9 sentences using 222 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty
in an ironical tone ].

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars.

Mrs. Moreland
compassionately ].

Note: Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 307 chars.

The ladies appear shocked, and a short silence follows, all working busily
Miss Middleton
to her sister ].

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

The two sisters put away their work, and exit
Mrs. Slocum
in a low voice to Miss Sharp ].

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

Miss Sharp
in the same tone ].

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty
laying down her work with a yawn ].

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

Mrs. Moreland
looking at her watch ].

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Miss Sharp
to her sister, in an undertone ].

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

Exit Miss Flifferty .
Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 257 chars.

Mrs. Moreland .

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 276 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Mrs. Moreland
smiling and putting away her work ].

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars.

Exit Mrs. Moreland .
The remaining ladies laugh ironically, and Miss Belinda Sharp walks to the door mimicking Mrs. Moreland
Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 152 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Miss Belinda .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 68 words in 9 sentences using 360 chars.

Exeunt all .

SCENE II.

mrs. middleton's parlour .
Mrs. Belmont, Mrs. Middleton, Miss Middleton . The elder lady in an arm-chair, with her feet on a hassock .
Mrs. Middleton
to her daughter ].

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

Miss Middleton
smiling ].

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
also smiling ].

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars.

Mrs. Belmont
who is somewhat deaf, speaking rather loud ].

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

Mrs. Belmont .

Note: Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 279 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Mrs. Belmont .

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars.

Miss Middleton .

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

Mrs. Belmont .

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

Mrs. Belmont .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

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

Mrs. Belmont .

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

EnterAliciaandDelia .
Mrs. Middleton .

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

Alicia .

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 130 chars.

Delia .

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 137 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Delia .

Note: Contains 35 words in 1 sentence using 166 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 239 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 267 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars.

EnterKitty .
Kitty .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Delia .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Mrs. Belmont
straightening herself up ].

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

Delia .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
shaking her head

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Exeunt all .
EnterKitty , alone .
Kitty .

Note: Contains 118 words in 9 sentences using 546 chars.

Exit, laughing .

SCENE III.

Mrs. Middleton , her three daughters , Miss Lovegood .
Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
smiling ].

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Miss Lovegood .

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

Mrs. Middleton .

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

Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 158 chars.

Miss Middleton
laughing ].

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 228 chars.

Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars.

Delia .

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

Miss Middleton .

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

Delia
laughing ].

Note: Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars.

Miss Lovegood .

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

Delia .

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

Delia
smiling ].

Note: Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 287 chars.

Exit .
Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars.

Miss Middleton .

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

Exit Miss Lovegood .
Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Exeunt both .

SCENE IV.

the sewing-room .
Mrs. Flifferty, Mrs. Slocum, Miss Sharp, Miss Belinda Sharp .
Miss Slocum .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Miss Sharp
ironically ].

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Belinda .

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Belinda .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

All .

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

Belinda .

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

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Belinda
speaking in a low, cautious tone ].

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars.

All .

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

Belinda .

Note: Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 165 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

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

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars.

Belinda .

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

Mrs. Flifferty .

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

Miss Sharp
affectedly ].

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

Mrs. Slocum
aside ].

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

EnterMiss Lovegood .
Miss Lovegood .

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

Ladies .

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

Miss Lovegood .

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

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

Miss Lovegood
very coolly ].

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

The other ladies exchange looks
Mrs. Flifferty .

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

EnterMrs. MiddletonandMiss Alicia .
Mrs. Middleton .

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

All .

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

Mrs. Middleton
seating herself at the end of the table ].

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 179 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

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

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

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

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
looking at Miss Lovegood and Alicia , smiling ].

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

Miss Sharp
tossing her head ].

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 249 chars.

Alicia .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

They work in silence for a while
EnterMiss Middleton .
Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 157 chars.

Miss Middleton
smiling ].

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

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

Mrs. Slocum
very demurely ].

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Miss Sharp
in a soft, simpering tone ].

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
a little annoyed, but trying not to let it appear ].

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Miss Sharp .

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

After working a little while , Mrs. Middleton looks at her watch, and stands up
Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty and Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
smiling ].

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Exit Mrs. Middleton and daughters, and Miss Lovegood . The other ladies look at each other, then burst out laughing
Miss Sharp .

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

Mrs. Flifferty .

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

Miss Belinda .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 267 chars.

All .

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

Exeunt all .

SCENE V.

Mrs. Middleton, Kitty .
Kitty .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

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

Kitty .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
good-naturedly ].

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Kitty .

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

Kitty .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
smiling ].

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

Kitty .

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Kitty .

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

Exit Kitty .
Mrs. Middleton
alone ].

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 345 chars.

Exit .

SCENE VI.

Miss Middleton, Alicia, Delia, Kitty .
Kitty .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Miss Middleton .

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

Kitty .

Note: Contains 73 words in 3 sentences using 351 chars.

Delia
laughing ].

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

Kitty .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

Alicia .

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Kitty .

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Kitty .

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

Miss Middleton
smiling ].

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

Kitty .

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars.

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

Kitty .

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars.

Delia
looking amused ].

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

Kitty
much pleased ].

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

Exit Kitty .
Alicia .

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

Miss Middleton .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Exeunt all .

SCENE VII.

Mrs. Slocum, Mrs. Flifferty, Miss Sharp, Miss Belinda Sharp .
Mrs. Slocum
appearing much excited, and in high spirits ].

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

All
with great eagerness ].

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

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars.

Miss Sharp
exultingly ].

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

Belinda
clapping her hands ].

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 276 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars.

Belinda .

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

EnterMiss Lovegood .
Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Miss Lovegood
appearing surprised ].

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Miss Sharp
with affected compassion ].

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

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

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

Miss Lovegood
smiling ].

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars.

Mrs. Slocum
superciliously ].

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

Miss Belinda .

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

EnterMrs. Middleton, Alicia , and Delia .
Mrs. Middleton .

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

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 292 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
looking from one to the other, and smiling ].

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

Miss Lovegood
laughing ].

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

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

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
still smiling ].

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

Alicia .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Mrs. Middleton .

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

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
with dignity ].

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty looks at Mrs. Slocum
Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
making a sign to her daughter not to speak ].

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars.

Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars.

Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars.

Miss Lovegood
somewhat angrily ].

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

Miss Belinda .

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

Mrs. Flifferty .

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars.

Mrs. Middleton smiles, her daughters and Miss Lovegood burst out laughing. The other ladies look at each other, as if wondering what it meant
Mrs. Slocum .

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

Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Miss Sharp .

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

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Mrs. Slocum
a little disconcerted ].

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

Alicia
to Delia ].

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

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 42 words in 1 sentence using 211 chars.

Mrs. Slocum
confusedly ].

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

Mrs. Middleton
smiling ].

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

Mrs. Flifferty .

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

Mrs. Middleton .

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

Miss Sharp .

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

Mrs. Middleton
still smiling ].

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

Miss Belinda .

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

Mrs. Middleton .

Note: Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 329 chars.

Exit Mrs. Middleton and her daughters .
Miss Lovegood .

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars.

Exit .
Mrs. Slocum .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

Miss Sharp
maliciously ].

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars.

Exeunt all .
The End .
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