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      [CAST OF CHARACTERS
    • Gustave
    • Mr. Prettyman , Master of a boys' school
    • Jacko , Factotum of the Widow Wantmore
    • Carte-and-Tierce , Fencing master
    • Pirouette , Dancing master
    • Schoolboys
    • Pauline
    • The Widow Wantmore , Mistress of a girls' school
    • Prudence Hornbrook , Factotum of Mr. Prettyman
    • Charlotte
    • Schoolgirls
The action takes place in London

ACT I.

Scene :] The stage, divided by a wall down the middle, through which there is a well half on one side and half on the other, represents at the right the garden of the boys' school, and at the left the garden of the girls' school. Each garden is backed by a wall with a rail gate opening on the country; over each of which gates there is a sign, on one side "Boarding School for Young Gentlemen," and on the other "Boarding School for Young Ladies." Near the well at the left stands a tree whose foliage rises over the wall. On each side, first wing, there is a bower. As the curtain rises, all the children are at play. The little girls are dancing, hands round, the little boys are playing .
Jack.

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Pru.
To the boys

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Jack.

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars.

Pru.
To the boys

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 274 chars.

Pru.
Seeing the boys eating something, snatches the cake and pockets it

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Jack.

Note: Contains 147 words in 8 sentences using 826 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 318 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

Jack.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 129 words in 5 sentences using 664 chars.

Jack.
Aside

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Gus.
To the boys

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Jack.
Aside

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Gus.
Seizing Prudence

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Pru.
Angrily

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Gus.
Taking off the handkerchief

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Boys

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< Gus. >

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Pru.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars.

Gus.
Aside

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Pru.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars.

Gus.

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

Pru.

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< Boys .>

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Pru.

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

Gus.

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Pru.
Aside, going

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< Boys .>
Conducting her

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Pru.

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Gus.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

< Boys .>

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Gus.

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1 st < Boy .>

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Gus.

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1 st < Boy .>

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Gus.

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1 st < Boy .>

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Gus.

Note: Contains 113 words in 8 sentences using 541 chars.

<1 st Boy .>

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Gus.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars.

<1 st Boy .>

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Gus.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 104 chars.

Girls .

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Char.

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Girls .
Getting round her

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Char.

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Paul.

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Char.

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Paul.

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Char.

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Girls .

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Paul.

Note: Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 54 chars.

Gus.
On the wall

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Paul.
Astonished

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Gus.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Paul.

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

Gus.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

Paul.

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

Gus.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 115 words in 5 sentences using 580 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 127 words in 8 sentences using 622 chars.

Gus.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars.

Paul.

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

Gus.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Paul.

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

Gus.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 180 chars.

Paul.
In the same tone

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Gus.

Note: Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 289 chars.

Paul.

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

Gus.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

Gus.

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

Paul.

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

Gus.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 80 words in 11 sentences using 394 chars.

< Pret. >
Thinking himself alone

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Gus.
Apart

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

Gus.
Aside

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars.

Gus.
Apart

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

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars.

Gus.
Apart

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

< Pret. >

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

Gus.
Apart

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

< Pret. >

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

Gus.
Apart

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Gus.
Apart

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Gus.
Seeing the ladder

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< Pret. >
Alone

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Paul.

Note: Contains 36 words in 7 sentences using 180 chars.

< Wid. W.>
Thinking herself alone

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Paul.
In the bower

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

Paul.

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

< Wid. W.>

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

Paul.

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

< Wid. W.>

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

< Wid. W.>

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars.

< Pret. >
Leaning over

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< Wid. W.>
Surprised

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 215 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars.

< Pret. >
Grasping the wall

Note: Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 277 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 134 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 229 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 15 words in 6 sentences using 103 chars.

Paul.
Alone

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Note: Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars.

Enter Gustave from the other side with two of his schoolfellows
Gus.
To the boys, who seem afraid to approach

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

Paul.
After having listened

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars.

Gus.
To the schoolfellows

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Paul.
Continuing

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 211 chars.

Gus.
To the schoolfellows

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Note: Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 247 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars.

Paul.

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

Gus.
Throwing the parcel over the wall

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Paul.
The same

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

Paul.
Aside

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 157 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

< Boy .>

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

Gus.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

Gus.
Finding a little parcel in his robe

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 41 chars.

Jack.

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

Gus.
To his comrades

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

Jack.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

Gus.
To his comrades

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 156 chars.

Jack.
Feeling his pockets

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 205 chars.

Gus.
Eying the way

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Paul.
Who, dressing in the bower, has heard Jacko

Note: Contains 69 words in 7 sentences using 314 chars.

Gus.
To his two schoolfellows

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

< Boy .>

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

Gus.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 194 chars.

Paul.
After a moment's thought

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars.

Paul.
While he opens the gate

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Jack.
On the boys' side

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars.

Gus.
In the girls' school

Note: Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 241 chars.

Jack.

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

Gus.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars.

Gus.
Thinking himself alone

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

Jack.
Taking Gustave for a little girl

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

Gus.
Apart

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 158 chars.

Gus.
Laughing

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 24 chars.

Jack.
Embarrassed

Note: Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 194 chars.

Gus.
Aside

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

Jack.
[< Coughing >]

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars.

Paul.
Coming out of the basket

Note: Contains 60 words in 11 sentences using 316 chars.

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Paul.
Aside

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

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Paul.
Apart

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

< Pru. >

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

Paul.

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

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Paul.

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

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars.

Paul.

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

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

Jack.
To Gustave

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 233 chars.

< Pru. >
To the fencing master

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars.

Jack.
To the master

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

< Pru. >
To Pauline, who doesn't wish to take her lesson

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

Jack.
To Gustave

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

< Jack and Pru. >
[[ Sing ]]

Note: Contains 18 words in 7 sentences using 95 chars.

< Jack. >
[[ Sings ]]

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

< Pru. >
[[ Sings ]]

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< Jack. >
[[ Sings ]]

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

< Pru. >
[[ Sings ]]

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars.

< Jack. >
Regarding Gustave dancing

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< Pru. >
Continuing [ her song ]]

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< Jack and Pru. >

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< Jack. >
To the dancing master

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< Pru. >
[[ Simultaneously; to the fencing master ]]

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Jack.
Opening the little gate

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< Pru. >

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Jack.

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< Pru. >

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

Jack.

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< Pru. >

Note: Contains 9 words in 6 sentences using 58 chars.

Jack.

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< Pru. >

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

Jack.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 190 chars.

Pru.

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

Jack.

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

Pru.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

Paul.
Aside

Note: Contains 49 words in 6 sentences using 239 chars.

Jack.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Pru.

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

Jack.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Paul.
Apart

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Gus.
To Pauline

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars.

< Pru. >
To Jacko

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 20 words in 6 sentences using 97 chars.

Jack.
To < Prudence >]

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Paul.
Low

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Gus.

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Paul.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars.

< Pru. >
At table

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Jack.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars.

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

< Jack. >

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< Pru. >

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

< Jack. >

Note: Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 247 chars.

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

< Jack. >

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 242 chars.

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Jack.

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< Pru. >

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

Jack.

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

Pru.

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Jack.

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

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

< Pret. >

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

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

< Wid. W.>

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

< Jack. >

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

< Wid. W.>

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

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

< Wid. W.>

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

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

< Pret. >
Turning

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< Wid. W.>
The same

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< Pret. >

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

< Wid. W.>

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

Jack.
Astonished

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Paul.
Low to Jacko

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< Pru. >
Arriving

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Gus.
Low to < Prudence >]

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< Wid. W.>

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

< Pret. >

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

Paul.
Low to Jacko

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Gus.
Low to < Prudence >]

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

Jack.
To < Widow Wantmore >]

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

< Wid. W.>
Rapidly

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

< Pru. >
To < Mr. Prettyman >]

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars.

< Pret. >
Rapidly

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

< Wid. W.>

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

< Pret. >

Note: Contains 61 words in 8 sentences using 335 chars.

Gus.

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

Jack.
To Pauline

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 212 chars.

< Pru. >

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 146 chars.

Gus.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars.

< All together >
[[ Sing ]]

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

Paul.
[[ Sings ]]

Note: Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 276 chars.

All together
Sing ]]

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

Paul.
[[ Sings ]]

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 259 chars.

Paul [and] Gus.
[[ Sing ]]

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

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