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    • Israel Gordon (an old Revolutionary soldier).
    • Harry Gordon (a "chip off the old block").
    • Arthur Gordon (Northern born with Southern principles).
    • Cupid (Arthur Gordon's slave).
    • Terrance (man of all work).

Costumes .

Modern , with the exception of the old soldier, who should wear the uniform of a private in the Revolutionary Army.

STAGE-DIRECTIONS.

R means Right; L, Left; C, Centre.

The performer is supposed to be upon the stage, facing the audience.

Scene . — Room in Israel Gordon's House. Table , r. Easy chair , l. with footstool. Entrances , r. and l.
Enter Terrance, r.

Note: Contains 200 words in 14 sentences using 1037 chars.

( Enter Harry, l. )

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

Harry .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

T.

Note: Contains 47 words in 1 sentence using 243 chars.

H.

Note: Contains 71 words in 6 sentences using 348 chars.

Cupid
( outside ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

( Enter. Hurriedly , r. )
Ter.

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

Harry .

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

Cupid .

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars.

Ter.

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

Cupid .

Note: Contains 70 words in 2 sentences using 333 chars.

Ter.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Cupid .

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

Arthur
( outside , l. ).

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

Cupid .

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 180 chars.

Ter.

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

Cupid .

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

Ter.

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

Cupid .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 125 chars.

Ter.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

Harry .
( Sits at table and takes up newspaper .)

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars.

( Enter Arthur, l. , followed by Cupid .)
Arthur .

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

Cupid .

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Arthur .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Cupid .

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

Arthur .

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

Cupid .

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

( Exit , r. Returns with boots, blacking, and brush, and goes to work at back of stage .)
Arthur .

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

Arthur .

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 219 chars.

Harry
( starting up ).

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 264 chars.

Arthur
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars.

Cupid
( interrupting ).

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

Arthur .

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

Cupid .

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

Arthur .

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

Cupid .

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

Arthur
( rising ).

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

Cupid
( starts for door ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Arthur
( to Harry ).

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

Cupid
( sticking his head in at door , l. ).

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

Arthur .

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

Harry .

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars.

Arthur .

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars.

Harry .

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

Arthur .

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Terrance
( without , l. ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Israel
( without , l. ).

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

Israel .

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Harry
(brings a chair and seats himself by side of Israel).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Israel .

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 162 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars.

Israel .

Note: Contains 36 words in 7 sentences using 170 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars.

Israel .

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars.

Harry .

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

Israel .

Note: Contains 450 words in 24 sentences using 2383 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

Israel .

Note: Contains 108 words in 7 sentences using 568 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars.

Israel .

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 159 chars.

Israel .

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

Harry .

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 224 chars.

Israel .

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Israel .

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars.

Terrance
( giving his arm as they move towards door , l. ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

Israel
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 145 chars.

( Enter Arthur, r. )
Arthur .

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

Harry .

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

Arthur .

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars.

Harry .

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

Arthur .

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

Harry .

Note: Contains 150 words in 10 sentences using 835 chars.

Arthur .

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars.

Harry .

Note: Contains 80 words in 3 sentences using 397 chars.

Arthur .

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

Terrance
( without ).

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

A. and H.

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

( Enter Cupid, l. , with frying-pan in his hand, which he places in chair, then rushes towards Arthur .)
Cupid .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Terrance
( quickly placing his foot before Cupid, which sends him down ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Cupid
( hopping up ).

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

Harry .

Note: Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 281 chars.

Arthur .

Note: Contains 57 words in 1 sentence using 276 chars.

Terrance .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Cupid .

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

Harry .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

Arthur
( giving his hand to Harry ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

Israel
( rushes in , l. ).

Note: Contains 68 words in 8 sentences using 328 chars.

Harry
( rushing to Israel ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Israel
( staggering to his feet, supported on either side by Harry and Arthur ).

Note: Contains 84 words in 18 sentences using 424 chars.

( Curtain falls .)
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