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      DRAMATIS PERSONÆ .
    • BARTON CATHCART — A son of New England.
    • DOCTOR WENTWORTH — The first gentleman in Norwood.
    • DEACON MARBLE — Who can be good and merry too.
    • HIRAM BEERS — The Norwood teamster and village oracle.
    • TOMMY TAFT — An old salt who never laid up for repairs.
    • TOM HEYWOOD — The Southerner who was liked in Norwood.
    • FRANK ESEL — The Boston artist who turned his brush into a sword.
    • MR. TURFMOULD — The first-class Undertaker of Norwood.
    • JUDGE BACON — Who hoped the North wouldn't go too far.
    • THE BOY FROM HARDSCRABBLE — A case.
    • PETE SAWMILL — The gentlest heart and the most useless darkey that ever lived.
    • LIEUTENANT BANKS — At Fort Sumter.
    • O'MULLIGAN — The substitute for one of the richest men, sir, up North.
    • WILLIE — A little drummer boy.
    • CHERUB.
    • ROSE WENTWORTH — The Rose of Norwood.
    • ALICE CATHCART — The divided heart.
    • AGATE BISSELL — The best Old Maid in New England.
    • POLLY MARBLE — The Deacon's wife.
    • MOTHER TAFT — The first person the Norwood babies see.
    • MOTHER BLAKELY — Who sent Cephas to the war with his trunk.
    • Children in Norwood who loved Tommy Taft. Neighbors at Home in Norwood. Soldiers recruited in the village for the war. Soldiers at Gettysburg. The Band of the Snow Hill Company. Officers, sentinels, teamsters, wounded soldiers, hospital nurses, &c., &c.
THE SCENES.
  • ACT I. — Love that was not spoken . SCENE 1. Home in Norwood. Who loves, who is loved, and who does not love. The Grammar of Affection. How to decline. No way to Conjugate. Tableau — The Nutting Party.
  • ACT II. — The First Boom of the Gun . SCENE 1. A lover returns, and hopeless. Tableau — The President's Proclamation. SCENE 2. Drumming up Recruits, The Quota from Hardscrabble. SCENE 3. The first men for the field. An adieu to the soldier lover. Tableau — Departure of the Volunteers.
  • ACT III. — The Angel of the Battle Field SCENE 1. What was done the night after Gettysburg. Things that were told us of the war. The love that was spoken at last. Tableau — Died on the Field of Battle.
  • ACT IV. — Home . SCENE 1. What comes at last for the hopeful, the loving and the brave. A Wedding in Norwood. Tableau — The Return of the Vererans.

ACT I.

SCENE I.

— The grounds in front of, and about DR. WENTWORTH'S house. A brook rippling beside a chestnut tree on the L. Pathway leading from L. U. E. A rustic bridge crosses the brook from L. 1 E. to C. of stage, where it meets a pathway leading up to the gateway of the house on an eminence R. 4 E. The road from the woods comes in at R. 1 E. An unfinished paling partly surrounds the tree on L. Rustic seat by tree R. 1 E. Mound by the chestnut C.

At the rise of the curtain, to the music of birds, a number of children are discovered at play. One, lying on the bridge, is dabbling in the water . CHERUB, ( a black child )., and a white child, are bringing one of the wooden rails down the pathway to throw into the water. Two other youngsters are leaning against the gateway at R. U. E., one carrying a broken hoop, and aghast at the temerity of the two former .

TOMMY TAFT, with a rail and hammer in hand, enters from L. U. E. He has a wooden leg .

TAFT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars.

CHERUB.

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TAFT.

Note: Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 267 chars.

ALL THE CHILDREN.

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TAFT.

Note: Contains 81 words in 11 sentences using 391 chars.

CHILDREN.

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TAFT.

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PETE.
( Outside ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars.

GIRL.

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

CHILDREN.
( Running down to him ).

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PETE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 8 sentences using 107 chars.

TAFT.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

TAFT.
( Turning to him ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

PETE.

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

TAFT.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 303 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars.

PETE.

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TAFT.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 118 words in 11 sentences using 582 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

TAFT.

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AGATE appears at house gate , R. U. E).
AGATE.

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PETE.

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AGATE.

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PETE.

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AGATE.
( Standing in gateway ).

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TAFT.

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AGATE.

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TAFT.

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AGATE.

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TAFT.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

AGATE.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

TAFT.
( Giving a silent chuckle ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars.

(BARTON enters R. 1 E., with game bag slung, and gun ).
BARTON.

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TAFT.

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BAR.

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TAFT.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

HEY.
( Clasping his hand ).

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TAFT.

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BAR.

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TAFT.

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BAR.

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TAFT.

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BAR.

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TAFT.

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BAR.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

BAR.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 59 words in 4 sentences using 288 chars.

HEY.
( Silent a moment ).

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

TAFT.

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BAR.

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TAFT.

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BAR.

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

TAFT.
( Straightening up, and touching BARTON on the breast with his outstretched hand ).

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BAR.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars.

TAFT.

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BAR.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 193 chars.

TAFT.

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BAR.

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TAFT.

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

BAR.
( Laying his gun aside ).

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 249 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars.

BAR.

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

TAFT.

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 196 chars.

( Music . TAFT goes up L., passing ALICE, who enters there ).
ALICE.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

( Exit L. U. E.)
ALICE.

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

BAR.
( Taking up his gun ).

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ALICE.

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

BAR.
( Taking her hand ).

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ALICE.

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BAR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 200 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

ALICE.
( Faintly ).

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

ALICE.
( Taking both his hands, and gazing into his face .)

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

BAR.

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

ALICE.

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

( Goes up into house . R. U. E.)
BAR.

Note: Contains 111 words in 13 sentences using 527 chars.

( Wait till music is done. Noise of wagon heard .)
HARDSCRABBLE BOY.
( Outside L. U. E.).

Note: Contains 7 words in 5 sentences using 34 chars.

POLLY MARBLE.
( Entering L. U. E.).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

BOY.
( Outside ).

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

ALICE.
( Entering from house ).

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

(POLLY AND ALICE embrace, enter Deacon MARBLE L. U. E.)
DEACON.

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

ALICE.

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

DEACON.

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

POLLY.

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

BOY.
( Outside ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

POLLY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars.

BOY.
( Entering with band-box L. U. E.).

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

POLLY.

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

BOY.

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

POLLY.
( To Alice ).

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars.

DEACON.
( Wiping his head with handkerchief ).

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 194 chars.

BOY.
( Who keeps his hands constantly in his pockets, carrying an immense whip under his arm ).

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars.

POLLY.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

( All going into house ).
HIRAM.

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

DEACON.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

HIRAM.

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

BOY.
( Who has listened sharply, but without turning to look at HIRAM or the DEACON).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

DEACON.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars.

( Flicking his whip ).
DEACON.

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

(POLLY and ALICE go into house , DEACON is about to follow ).
HIRAM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

DEACON.

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

HIRAM.
( Coming down to boy ).

Note: Contains 39 words in 1 sentence using 193 chars.

BOY.

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

HIRAM.
( Trying to be cool, but provoked at the boy's coolness ).

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars.

BOY.
( Perching on fence at back R., and still whittling ).

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

HIRAM.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

( Enter ROSE and ESEL together , R. 1 E., HEYWOOD following leisurely with her parasol ).
ROSE.

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

ESEL.

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

ROSE.

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

ESEL.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars.

ROSE.

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

( Then sit by tree R. 1 E. HEYWOOD saunters in with parasol, over bridge. Sunset glow over scene ).
HEYWOOD.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

ROSE.

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

HEY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

HEY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars.

HEY.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 199 chars.

HEY.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

HEY.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

HEY.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars.

HEY.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

HIRAM.

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

ESEL.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

ESEL.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

ROSE.

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

ESEL.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 206 chars.

ESEL.

Note: Contains 72 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars.

(BARTON and DR. WENTWORTH appear from home at back, talking, the latter without his hat. The boy goes to L. BARTON sees the group below and starts jealously . HEYWOOD comes in from L. U. E.).
HEYWOOD.

Note: Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 41 chars.

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

HEY.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

HEY.
( Coldly ).

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

DOCTOR

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

ROSE.
( With reserve ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars.

(ROSE and BARTON exeunt into house . ESEL saunters up as Doctor and HEYWOOD turn to go in ).
ESEL.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

HEYWOOD.

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

PETE.
( Outside L.).

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

DOCTOR.

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

All laugh and go into home , R. U. E.
PETE.
( Entering L. U. E.).

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

PETE.
( Gazing fondly and proudly at tree ).

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

PETE.

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

BOY.
( Jumping off fence .)

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

[PETE goes behind and climbs up. Sunset glow disappears .
BOY.

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

AGATE.
( Inside ).

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

BOY.

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

PETE.
( Up tree ).

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

BOY.

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

AGATE.
( At door ).

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Runs off across bridge , L. 1 E. Music
PETE.

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

(DEACON, POLLY, AGATE, BARTON and HEYWOOD rush out . DEACON and DOCTOR release PETE.
POLLY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

PETE.
( Rubbing torn spot behind ).

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

POLLY.

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

ROSE.
( Entering from house ).

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

BAR.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

ROSE.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

ROSE.
( Coming down C. with BARTON).

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 194 chars.

BAR.

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

ROSE.

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

BAR.
( Turning away ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

ROSE.
( With frank simplicity leading him to seat ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

( Moonlight shows on trees, etc ).
BAR.
( With painful effort ).

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

ROSE.

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 280 chars.

ROSE.
( Taking his hands ).

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

DOCTOR.
( At the door , R. U. E.)

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

ROSE.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

( Exit into house ).
BAR.
( Gazes after her fondly ).

Note: Contains 107 words in 10 sentences using 538 chars.

( Moonlight fuller and lower. He plucks a bunch of flowers and wraps their stems with the note ).
BAR.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

PETE
( Without , 2 E. L.)

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars.

PETE.
( Tipsily ).

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

BAR.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

PETE.

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

BAR.

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

(ROSE runs from the house down C., DOCTOR next , ALICE and DEACON, POLLY and HEYWOOD.)
ROSE.
(C.)

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

ROSE.

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

POLLY.

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

HIRAM.
( Outside ).

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

HEY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

ROSE.

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

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

PETE

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

ROSE.

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

PETE.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 51 words in 10 sentences using 248 chars.

POLLY.
( Last ).

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

QUICK CURTAIN.

ACT II.

SCENE I.

— Interior of TOMMY TAFT'S, house. The room is supposed to be on the second story, and to be reached by stairs at back from below. Old chairs, broken and mended. A rough cot , L. H., in angle. One chair is made out of half a barrel, sawed in two, with a back made of staves, Shavings, etc., at back, in corner. Old saws, etc., on wall; a couple of old ship engravings, and a map also. Rack with old books on wall at back; table under it. At R. H. a long wide mantle over a capacious fire-place: a log fire in it. Medicine bottles of all sizes on mantle. Window at back, over stair-case. Clock on wall over bed .

At rise of curtain TOMMY is discovered on bed, and MOTHER TAFT sewing in chair by the fire .

TAFT.
( Waking up ).

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

MOTHER T.
( Going to him ).

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

TAFT.
( Helped to a sitting posture ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars.

MOTHER T.
( Sits by cot ).

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 261 chars.

MO.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

TAFT.
( Sharply ).

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

MO.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

TOM.
( Crossly ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

MO.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

HIRAM.
( Below ).

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

MO.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

HIRAM.
( Appearing ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

HIRAM.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

HIRAM.
( To Mrs. TAFT, R. H.).

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 100 words in 11 sentences using 487 chars.

HIRAM.
( To MO. T.)

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

MO.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

( Noise of some one falling over barrels heard below. Hardsrcabble boy calls out "Hi.")
TAFT.

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

MO.

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

BOY.
( Below ).

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

MO.

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

TAFT.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

HIRAM.

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

BOY.

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

TAFT.

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

BOY.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

TAFT.
( Roaring ).

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars.

BOY.
( Incredulously, and coming up another step, his arms folded on the bannister ).

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

TAFT.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 130 chars.

MO. T.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

HIRAM.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

TURF.
( Below ).

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars.

(MO. TAFT. takes kettle from fire, goes to table, mixes tea for HIRAM).
BOY.
( Speaking to those inside ).

Note: Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 155 chars.

(TURF. shakes hands with MO. TAFT and HIRAM, solemnly. He is a solemn man, but unaffectedly so ).
TAFT.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

HIRAM.

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

TURF.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars.

TAFT.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 83 words in 6 sentences using 415 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

HIRAM.
( To MO. TAFT, who gives him the cup of tea; — pointing to TURF).

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

MO.

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

[DEACON and POLLY come up stairs . C.
POLLY.
( Shaking hands with MO. T., solemnly . MO. T. very humble ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

DEACON.

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

POLLY.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

TAFT.
( Shortly ).

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

POLLY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

DEACON.
( Who has been shaking hands with MO. TAFT and HIRAM.)

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

POLLY.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 203 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

POLLY.
( Silencing DEACON and HIRAM with a look ).

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

TAFT.

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

POLLY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

POLLY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 91 chars.

DEACON.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

DEACON.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars.

ROSE.
( Running to him ).

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

ALICE.

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

POLLY.

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars.

[HIRAM and DEACON help MO. TAFT to take things out of baskets; and POLLY and TURF go to window
TAFT.

Note: Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 270 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

TAFT.

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

ALICE.

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

Goes up to table with MO. TAFT; shows preserves and things in basket .
TAFT.

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

ROSE.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

ROSE.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 224 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 83 words in 3 sentences using 356 chars.

POLLY.
( Coming down ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 133 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

ALICE.
( Coming behind him ).

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 241 chars.

ROSE.

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

POLLY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

ALICE.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars.

The clock commences with a whirr to strike; TOMMY looks towards the stairway ].
BARTON.
( Below ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 4 chars.

(BARTON runs up stairs; ALICE runs to greet him; he kisses her; then runs and embraces TAFT. ROSE at left, shy. Rest on R. by fire-place and up .)
BAR.

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars.

(BARTON sees ROSE; advances, honestly takes her hand ).
BARTON.

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

TAFT.
( Throwing himself back on bed ).

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

ALICE.

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

BAR.
(C.)

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

ALICE.

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

HIRAM.

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

DEACON.

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

BAR.

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

ALICE.

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

TURF.

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

POLLY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

(BARTON goes up R. with the group, which is augmented by four or five neighbors, farmers, their wives and children, who enter and shake hands with him ).
ROSE.
( Going to TAFT, who now sits up in bed, admiring BARTON).

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

TAFT.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 163 chars.

BARTON.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

POLLY.
( Coming C.)

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

HIRAM
(R. C.)

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

TURF.
(L. C.)

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

BAR

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

TAFT.
( Tugging his sleeve, and aside ).

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

BAR.
( Smiles ).

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

ALL.
( In various tones ).

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars.

DEACON.
( Excited ).

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

POLLY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

POLLY.
( Catching DEACON'S coat-tail ).

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars.

TAFT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

( Murmurs without ROSE runs to the window, and looks out .)
ROSE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

HIRAM.
( At window also ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars.

HARDSCRABBLE BOY.
( Outside ).

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

( Bell continued till end of scene HIRAM watches stairs for him . ROSE goes to ALICE. BOY enters with "Herald" open .
BOY.

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

BAR.
(C.)

Note: Contains 102 words in 3 sentences using 566 chars.

ROSE.

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 286 chars.

( Tableau! Scene closes in ).

SCENE II.

— A Roadside Cottage near Norwood. Door in Cottage; Window above. Night falling .

PETE enters [R. L. E.] counting on his fingers .

PETE.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars.

HARDSCRDBBLE BOY.
( Without ).

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

PETE.

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

BOY.
( Entering ).

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

PETE.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

PETE.

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 161 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

PETE.

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

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

BOY.

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

PETE,

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

PETE.

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 192 chars.

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 139 chars.

BOY.

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

PETE.

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 193 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

PETE.

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

BOY.
( Confidentially ).

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

PETE.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

PETE.

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 182 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 272 chars.

Exit . R. 1. E. Noise of whip heard. Pete knocks at door again; Dame BLAKELY appears at window ].
DAME.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

PETE.

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

DAME.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

DAME.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

DAME.
( Shouting inside )

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

VOICE.
( Within ).

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

DAME.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars.

Enter BARTON moodily , R].
BARTON.

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 238 chars.

Enter ALICE, B. 1 E.]
ALICE.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 257 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 68 words in 3 sentences using 339 chars.

ALICE.

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 250 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

BAR.

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

ALICE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

BAR.

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

ALICE.
( Dropping her head ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars.

( They go off together , L. 1 E.)

SCENE III.

— The Elms. A woody section with village scene in perspective. Large elm C., with spreading branches. Night. As scene opens a little group is discovered; farmers leaning on all varieties of guns . TURFMOULD, DEACON, and Judge BACON in C., conversing as if arguing. The farmers have their farm clothes on; some with blanket-coats, some with blankets. In this scene none of the recruits are uniformed. A pine-torch stuck by tree , C., lights the scene .
TURF.

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

HIRAM.
( Entering , L. 2 E.)

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars.

HIR.

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

JUDGE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

HIR.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

HIR.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 156 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

BOY.
(C.)

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

HIRAM.
(L. C.)

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 7 sentences using 124 chars.

BOY.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 123 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

HIRAM.

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

PETE.
( Entering with CATHCART'S sword, &c .)

Note: Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 101 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

BAR.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

DR. WENTWORTH
( Outside ).

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

DEACON.

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

(DR. WENTWORTH, ROSE, ALICE, POLLY, MARBLE and AGATE enter R. 2 E.)
POLLY.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

DEACON.

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

(ALICE, AGATE and HIRAM talk together. The DOCTOR and rest . ROSE comes C. to BARTON.)
ROSE.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars.

ROSE.
( Turning half aside ).

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 149 chars.

BAR.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 219 chars.

BAR.
( Coldly ).

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

BAR.
( Still reserved ).

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars.

BAR.
(C.)

Note: Contains 14 words in 6 sentences using 63 chars.

ALICE.

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

BAR.

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

POLLY MARBLE leads ALICE to R. DOCTOR goes beside ROSE. DEACON shakes hands with BARTON. BOY rolls the drum . PETE buckles on BARTON'S sword. Music Forte. The band passes at back from R. to L., headed by two men with pine torches, the BOY joins the ranks, and the recruits and other soldiers follow with flags, etc. AGATE, POLLY, DOCTOR, and DEACON keep running to shake hands with BARTON, while soldiers pass, and as curtain falls .
QUICK CURTAIN.

SCENE 1.

A portion of the field of Gettysburg before last day's battle. The hour is supposed to be about midnight. The curtain rises upon a Tableau. At the back in perspective is seen a disordered field, illuminated in a ghastly manner by the last rays of the moon, which is about setting. On mounds and hillocks are seen dismounted cannon, dead horses, broken wagons, wheels, &c. Tents here and there, from which faint lights are seen. Sentries are leaning on their guns .

On the stage , R. U. E., is the hospital tent, staff without flag. In a couple of shelter tents at L. are stretchers, upon which wounded soldiers lie . ROSE is standing by one , ALICE kneeling by the other as if in the act of tending sick or wounded. At back, a party of four are carrying a wounded man . HIRAM is directing them to a little shelter tent , R. 2 E., beside which AGATE BISSELL is standing holding open the canvass. A sentinel is leaning on his musket , R. C. Around a flickering camp-fire , C., a group of weary soldiers are sleeping . TURFMOULD is seated on a drum, his head resting in his hands, while the HARDSCRABBLE BOY is lying on the ground, his head resting on TURFMOULD'S knee. A stack of arms immediately behind the group , R. and L. 1 E., large ambulance wagons are seen .

Music as curtain rises, and the scene becomes alive. Under the direction of HIRAM, the men carry the litter into tent , R. H. AGATE tends the soldier . HIRAM goes off L. after seeing the action done . ROSE leaving the tent L., sees Irish soldier seated on broken box at door of tent, with his leg and head bandaged, smoking a pipe .

ROSE.

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

IRISH SOLDIER.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

IRISH SOLDIER

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars.

ALICE
( Leading out poor soldier who uses a crutch ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

WOUNDED MAN.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

IRISH SOLDIER.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

( The soldiers who carried the wounded soldier to AGATE'S tent and who have stopped outside, now, in going off, halt a moment by the Camp-fire. One of them speaks to TURFMOULD):
SOLDIER.

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

TURF.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars.

H. BOY.

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

ALL THE SOLDIERS.

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

AGATE
( Coming forward ).

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

ALL THE SOLDIERS

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

HIRAM
( Entering from L. with little drummer boy in his arms, wounded ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

WILLIE.

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

HIRAM.

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

AGATE.

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

IRISH SOLDIER.

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

TURF.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars.

BOY.
(HIRAM re-enters ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

IRISH SOLDIER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

(ALICE comes down R., meets AGATE, and both come C. to fire as the men all withdraw quietly up the stage . ROSE comes forward from L).
AGATE.

Note: Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 115 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 249 chars.

ALICE.

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

AGATE.
( With a quiet sniff ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

ROSE and ALICE.

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

ALICE

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 133 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars.

ALICE.

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

ROSE and ALICE.

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 141 chars.

(ROSE and ALICE sing; after which they put their arms around AGATE. She kisses them both fondly. Soldiers appear at back with wounded soldier .
HIRAM.
( Who leads them ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

( Pointing to tent , R. U. E)
TURF.

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 114 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars.

( The soldier is taken into tent, and ALICE follows. The group at back continue to comment on it, in motion ).
AGATE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 217 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

ROSE.

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars.

(PETE enters with mail bag from back, distributing letters to soldiers who crowd around him ).
PETE.

Note: Contains 49 words in 10 sentences using 236 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

PETE.

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

ROSE
(R. C.)

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

PETE
(C).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

ALICE
(L. C).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

PETE.

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

ROSE and ALICE.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

ROSE and ALICE.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

AGATE.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars.

AGATE, ROSE and ALICE.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars.

ALICE.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

AGATE
( Taking ALICE to her arms and patting her head kindly ).

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars.

ALICE.
( Thoughtfully ).

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

HIRAM.
( Coming down with others ).

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 44 words in 6 sentences using 217 chars.

TURF.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

HIRAM.

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

[ROSE sits in tent, her hand leaning against opening; ALICE rests her head in ROSE'S lap; they sleep . AGATE enters her tent
TURF.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars.

BOY.
( Up stage .)

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

TURF.
( Looking off , L.)

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

BARTON.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

[PETE, grinning, points to ROSE and ALICE sleeping , R.]
BARTON.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

BARTON.
( Lifting his hat ).

Note: Contains 85 words in 6 sentences using 475 chars.

ALICE.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 117 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

BAR.

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

ALICE.

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

[ROSE comes forward timidly, puts out her hand shyly at first, and then, with a burst of feeling, places both hands in BARTON'S, and looks at him with a frank smile ].
BAR.
( Pressing her hands with delight ).

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

ROSE.
( Hastily and warmly ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

BAR.
(ALICE goes to AGATE'S tent ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

HIRAM
( Coming down , L.)

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars.

ALL the SOLDIERS.

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

ALICE.
( Running out to him with AGATE).

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars.

BARTON.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 107 words in 7 sentences using 516 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

ROSE.

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

ESEL.
( At back ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

( Exit L. U. E.)
BAR.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

BAR.
( Whispering ).

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

ROSE.
( Tenderly ).

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

BAR.

Note: Contains 59 words in 7 sentences using 302 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

H. BOY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

TURF.

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

(IRISH SOLDIER gets violin; BOY bursts out in a noisy song, only sings a line or two, whereat soldiers clap their hands, when AGATE with ROSE and ALICE cross the stage as if to go their rounds, well muffled up ).
AGATE.

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

IRISH SOLDIER.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars.

TURF sings song, while lying on the ground, not too loudly. When he is done, the BOY jumps up in delight. While this scene goes on, the flush of sunrise creeps over the scene ).
BOY
( Dancing a step or two ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

HIRAM.

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

( Distant gun heard, and shower of shells . HIRAM exits L., followed by BOY, PETE, and other soldiers, who take their guns from the stack C. Music . ROSE, ALICE, and AGATE enter ).
ALICE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 222 chars.

( Three or four more guns heard at various distances ).
ROSE
( Looking of R).

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

ALICE
( Also looking R., anxiously ).

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

( Distant call to arms , R. and L, from the drum ).
ALICE
( Falling on her knees ).

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

( Whip heard outside ).
HIRAM
( Entering with whip ).

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

( Enter PETE, with letter , L).
PETE.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

ROSE.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

HIRAM.

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

ROSE
( Laying her hand on his arm ).

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

HIRAM

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

ROSE.
( Opening, then dropping letter ).

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

( Pause. — Firing, drum and shells. The girls look off in the direction and shrink away. Running up C. at back ).
HIRAM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

ROSE.
( Turning calmly to him ).

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

HIRAM.

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

( Booming of cannon continues, but grows fainter ).
ROSE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

(ROSE and ALICE go into hospital tent with AGATE).
HIRAM.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

( Very faint roll of drums heard from various directions, and distant booming of cannon ).
TURFMOULD.
( Grossing with soldiers from L. to R.)

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

( Exeunt as BOY, and IRISH SOLDIER enter R. 1. E. bearing HEYWOOD).
IRISH SOLDIER.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

HEYWOOD.
( Faintly, but smiling .)

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

BOY.

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

IRISH SOLDIER.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars.

BOY.
( Horrified, laying the corpse on earth , C.)

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars.

Sunrise glow suffuses the scene. They go up, and as they are about to exit , L., meet HIRAM; BOY stops him, and points to HEYWOOD; HIRAM about to go down when ALICE enters from tent; all pause above, watching her
ALICE.

Note: Contains 51 words in 10 sentences using 255 chars.

HIRAM
( comes down and touches her on the shoulder, she looks around vaguely ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 202 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

HIRAM.

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

ALICE.
( After spasm .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

HIRAM.

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

A shell rolls in within a foot of the group, the fuse burning furiously. All the men throw themselves to the earth . HIRAM shrinks bock . ALICE unmoved! ROSE rushes in . HIRAM utters an exclamation as ROSE picks up the shell and throws it off R.; the same instant a tremendous explosion is heard and bright flash seen, and the flag falls from the staff .
HIRAM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

BOY.
( Running out ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

HIRAM.

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

The flag at the same instant is nailed to the staff. A shower of shells burst on the scene, and
CURTAIN.

ACT IV.

SCENE. — DR. WENTWORTH'S in Norwood. Apartment adjoining the Conservatory — which is seen on the R. Through large doors on L. C. is seen the yard and country beyond. A door R. and L. Large old-fashioned fire-place , L. 2. E. Log fire. Old-fashioned furniture .

The scene opens a few months after the conclusion of the war. Early on the morning of the wedding day of BARTON and ROSE.

PETE is discovered at back gesticulating as if giving directions to Hardscrabble BOY, who is heard without .

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

[BOY enters with turkey, which escapes from him just as he gets to door
BOY.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

BOY.
( Pointing off ).

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars.

Enter AGATE beating up pan of eggs, her arms flour'd , R. 1. E.]
AGATE.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 206 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars.

BOY.
( Outside ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

AGATE.
( Going to opening ).

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

PETE.

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

(BOY enters with a prodigious turkey, and with his nose bleeding ).
BOY.
( Between crying and joy ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 39 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

BOY.

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

AGATE.
( Beating up mixture ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

AGATE.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars.

AGATE.
( Dryly ).

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 233 chars.

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

(BOY and PETE are going off C. PETE tasting liquor slyly ).
PETE.
( To BOY.)

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

(ROSE and ALICE entering L. H. L. blithlely, detect PETE, who is very much ashamed ).
ALICE.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 301 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 81 words in 6 sentences using 390 chars.

(BOY and PETE exit C., and ROSE and ALICE come front ).
ROSE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

AGATE
( Kissing ALICE).

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 296 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars.

ALICE
( Kissing her ).

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 181 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

ALICE.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 76 words in 2 sentences using 441 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 280 chars.

Noise of wagon and sound of whip without , C.]
HIRAM.

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

ALICE.
( Going to C.)

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars.

ROSE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

ROSE.

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

[HIRAM appears at C., with an enormous Pumpkin
HIRAM.

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

[AGATE enters L. 1 E., with pan of apples and knife . BOY following with a large slice of bread
AGATE.

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

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 86 words in 10 sentences using 426 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

HIRAM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

DEACON.

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

HIRAM.
( Taking a chew ).

Note: Contains 116 words in 5 sentences using 576 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

HIRAM.

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

( Saunters off back with BOY. AGATE takes chair by fire, with apples, and begins peeling ).
DEACON.
( Aside ).

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars.

AGATE.
( Peeling apples ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

DEACON.

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

DEACON.
( Seating himself ).

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 150 chars.

AGATE.

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

DEACON.
( Playing with apples .)

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars.

AGATE.

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

DEACON.

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

AGATE.

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 161 chars.

AGATE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 54 words in 8 sentences using 246 chars.

AGATE.

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

BOY.
( On his knees after apples .)

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

DEACON.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

AGATE.

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

DEACON.

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

DEACON.

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

AGATE.

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

DEACON.
( Makes a step backwards and kicks an apple that the BOY had chased to his heel several yards further off. The BOY chases it in its new direction .)

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

AGATE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

DEACON.

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

BOY.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Enter PETE in a dejected state, followed at distance by HIRAM, C.]
PETE.

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

DEACON.

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

PETE.

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

DEACON.

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

HIRAM.
( Down R).

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 40 words in 1 sentence using 172 chars.

DEACON.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

DEACON.

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

Goes to table, takes a large sheet of paper, sits down, puts on his specs and commences to write . HIRAM puts on his specs, and he and PETE and BOY all look over DEACON].
HIRAM.

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

BOY.

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

PETE.

Note: Contains 35 words in 1 sentence using 180 chars.

DEACON.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 99 chars.

(PETE takes the paper reverentially, and gazes at it ).
BOY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars.

BOY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

PETE.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

BOY.

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

( Burst of laughter from HIRAM and all exit C. Distant music by band heard ).
HIRAM
( as his going ).

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

(ROSE and BARTON enter R. 1 E.)
BAR.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars.

BAR.

Note: Contains 55 words in 2 sentences using 274 chars.

ROSE.

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

BAR.

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

ROSE.

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

BAR.

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 63 words in 3 sentences using 314 chars.

BAR.

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

[ROSE runs to little shelf in the Conservatory and brings a box out. Opens it on table and takes the faded bouquet — tied with faded string, same as 1st Act. She brings it to BARTON.]
BAR.

Note: Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 285 chars.

Embrace, The village bells chime in distance. Sound of band heard nearer

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

ROSE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

HIRAM.
( Entering at back ).

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

( Enter from R. 1 E., WENTWORTH, DEACON, and friends. From L. 1 E., AGATE and ALICE. From C., PETE and BOY. Music louder ).
WENT.

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

( The wedding party take up positions on R. towards C. ROSE and BARTON lead by WENTWORTH. PETE and BOY stand by door on L. The soldiers with tattered flags, and knapsacks and the band of music pass C. opening .)
BAND, SOLDIERS, SOLDIERS, SOLDIERS.
CURTAIN.
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