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    • ELIZABETH RAWLEY, Girl Bachelor .
    • ISABELLE GRANGER, Girl Bachelor .
    • PRYNNELLA ABERCROMBIE, their maid .
Costumes modern .

SCENE. — Living-room of the girl bachelors. Entrances R., L., and C. A small table C. laid for two. Up stage R., dressing-table with chairs. Screen around it. The same up stage L. Large chair down R. Small couch down L., with small table in front of it, upon which is desk telephone .

( Discovered at door C., PRYNNELLA with two boxes, which she holds in front of face as she enters; coming down to table drops them in chair .)

PRYNNELLA.

Note: Contains 172 words in 16 sentences using 849 chars.

ISABELLE
( enters cautiously; looks about; goes to door C. and calls softly ).

Note: Contains 61 words in 8 sentences using 320 chars.

PRYN.
( enters C.).

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

ISA.

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

PRYN.
( excitedly ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

ISA.

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

ISA.

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

PRYN.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

ISA.

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

PRYN.

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

ISA.

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

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars.

PRYN.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

ELIZABETH
( enters cautiously; listens at door L., then at door C.; calls ).

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 179 chars.

ISA.
( enters reading letter; sees ELIZABETH).

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

ELIZA.
( severely ).

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

ISA.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars.

ELIZA.
( same business ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

ELIZA.
( aside ).

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

ELIZA.
( aside ).

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

ISA.
( to ELIZABETH).

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

ISA.
( through telephone ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

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

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 84 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 46 words in 7 sentences using 230 chars.

PRYN.
( hides box behind her and looks in at door C.).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

PRYN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

ELIZA.

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

PRYN.
( aside; crossing to dressing-table ).

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

ELIZA.
( bringing PRYNNELLA down front ).

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

ELIZA.
( mysteriously ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

PRYNNELLA exits .
ISA.

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

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

ISA.
( seated at R. of table ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

PRYNNELLA enters with teakettle and plate of toast .
ISA.
( aside to PRYNNELLA).

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

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars.

ELIZA.
( seated at table ).

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

ISA.

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

ELIZA.

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

ISA.
( comes down and sits at table ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

ISA.

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

ELIZA.

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

PRYN.
( busies herself at table ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

ISA.
( behind screen, looking at hat-box ).

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

ELIZA.
( crosses to table and sits ).

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

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

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

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

PRYN.
( astonished ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

ISA.
( giving her a look ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

ISA.

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

PRYN.
( enters with two boxes; aside ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

ELIZA.
( opening box; aside ).

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

ISA.
( same business ).

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

TOGETHER.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

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

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

ISA.

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

ELIZA.
( with an exaggerated limp up and down stage ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

ELIZA.
( limping to couch ).

Note: Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 214 chars.

PRYN.
( astonished .).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

ELIZA.
( pushes her away and looks at her ).

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

ISA.
( leans head back in chair ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

ELIZA.

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

ISA.

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

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 197 chars.

PRYN.
( enters and puts the room in order while talking ).

Note: Contains 174 words in 22 sentences using 852 chars.

ISA.
( enters cautiously; crosses to door up L., listens and comes down ).

Note: Contains 64 words in 10 sentences using 313 chars.

ELIZA.
( opens door; crosses to door R., listens and then comes down ).

Note: Contains 36 words in 7 sentences using 205 chars.

ISA.
( enters wearing hat ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

ELIZA.
( enters C.).

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

ISA.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

ELIZA.
( limping ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

ISA.
( same business ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

ELIZA.
( limping to door ).

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 118 chars.

PRYN.
( enters very much out of breath, hat all awry ).

Note: Contains 112 words in 12 sentences using 535 chars.

ISA.
( enters ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars.

PRYN.
( pointing to box ).

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

ISA.
( laughs ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

PRYN.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

ELIZA.
( enters ).

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

PRYN.

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

ELIZA.
( laughs ).

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

PRYN.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

ELIZA.

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

ELIZA.
( at door C.).

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

PRYN.
( hands her violets ).

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

ELIZA.

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 96 words in 10 sentences using 481 chars.

ISA.
( outside ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

PRYN.
( waking; springs to her feet ).

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

ISA.

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

PRYN.

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

ISA.
( with head on PRYNNELLA'S shoulder ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.
( crying ).

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

PRYN.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars.

ELIZA.
( runs on; does not see ISABELLA; goes to other side of PRYNNELLA; same business ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 85 chars.

ISA.
( sees ELIZABETH).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

ELIZA.
( looking up ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

ISA.
( same business ).

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

ELIZA.
( limping to couch ).

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

ISA.
( crossing to large chair ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

ELIZA.
( giving coat to PRYNNELLA, who exits with it ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

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

ELIZA

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

PRYN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

PRYN.

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

ELIZA.

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

PRYN.

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

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars.

PRYN.
( crying ).

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

PRYN.

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

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

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

ELIZA.

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

PRYN.

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

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

ELIZA.
( looks at her ).

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

PRYN.
( enters with two notes; holds up notes; aside ).

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

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

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

ELIZA.
( shyly ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

ISA.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

ELIZA.
( have exchanged notes ).

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars.

ISA.

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

TOGETHER.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

ISA.

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

PRYNNELLA enters, looking very unhappy .
ELIZA.

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

ISA.

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

PRYN.
( looks first at one and then at the other ).

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

PRYN.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 174 chars.

TOGETHER.

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

PRYN.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

ELIZA.

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

PRYN.

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

ELIZA.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

PRYN.
( enters ).

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

ISA.

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

PRYN.

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

ISA.

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

PRYN.
( innocently ).

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

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

PRYN.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

ELIZA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

PRYN.

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

ISA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

TOGETHER.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

ISA.
( slapping fingers ).

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

PRYN.
( imitates her ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 6 sentences using 50 chars.

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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. No Men Wanted. No Men Wanted. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A52C-F