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      DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
    • Jacob Changeless , a man of multitudinous prejudices, and a mortal enemy of modern improvements; from the country.
    • John Progress — amongst his friends usually known as Jack O'Lantern — an infinite perfectibility man, and nephew of Jacob Changeless.
    • Elihu Go-ahead , a mighty projector of railroads and all internal improvements.
    • Dick Meadows , lover of Julia Progress.
    • Andrew Ball.
    • Nicholas Content.
    • Dr. Dreadnought.
    • Dr. Fearful.
    • Dr. Poz.
    • Mrs. Progress , wife of John Progress.
    • Julia Progress , their daughter .
    • Bridget , a cook.
The Scene is laid in New York.

ACT I.

SCENE I.

— A STREET IN NEW YORK. — NIGHT CLOUDY AND DARK — NO LAMPS LIT. — A HOLE WHERE PIPES ARE TO BE LAID.
( A voice proceeds from under ground. )
Changeless.

Note: Contains 66 words in 18 sentences using 399 chars.

( Enter Dick Meadows , and Andrew Ball , running. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Changeless.

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

Dick.

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

Change.
( makes desperate efforts to get out, and shows his head and hands ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Andrew.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Change.
( from under ground ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

( They help Changeless out. )
Change.
( trying to brush off the dirt from his clothes ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Dick
( aside to Andrew ).

Note: Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 357 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 208 chars.

Dick.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 87 words in 5 sentences using 482 chars.

Dick.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 198 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 268 chars.

Dick
( aside ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

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( solemnly ).

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 218 chars.

Dick.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 88 words in 5 sentences using 435 chars.

Dick.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 288 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 328 chars.

Dick.

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

( Enter John Progress. )
Progress.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 177 chars.

Progress.

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

( Comes up, and shakes hands with Changeless. )
Dick
( aside ).

Note: Contains 106 words in 8 sentences using 547 chars.

( Exeunt Bob and Andrew. )
Progress
( taking Changeless ' arm ).

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

Change.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars.

Progress.

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

Change.

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

Progress.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 181 chars.

Change.
( beginning to walk carefully ).

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 193 chars.

( Exeunt Changeless and Progress. )
( Enter Elihu Go-ahead with Nicholas Content. )
Elihu.

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

Content.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 408 chars.

Content.

Note: Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 308 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

Content.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 111 words in 8 sentences using 702 chars.

Content.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 73 words in 2 sentences using 418 chars.

Content.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars.

Content.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 333 chars.

Content
( aside ).

Note: Contains 86 words in 11 sentences using 427 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 273 chars.

( Exeunt Content and Go-ahead , in different directions. )

SCENE II.

— PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Mrs. Progress and Julia discovered. )
Mrs. Progress.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 326 chars.

Julia
( sighs ).

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 203 chars.

( Sinks into a chair. )
( Enter Progress and Changeless. )
Change.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

Julia.

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

Change.
( taking her hand ).

Note: Contains 89 words in 8 sentences using 468 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

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Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars.

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Progress.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars.

( Exeunt Mrs. P. and Julia. )
Change.
( to Julia as she goes out ).

Note: Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 325 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 208 chars.

Change.

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

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 382 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 164 words in 8 sentences using 954 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 247 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 87 words in 6 sentences using 478 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 146 words in 9 sentences using 800 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 205 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 83 words in 6 sentences using 475 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars.

Prog.
( lights a candle ).

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

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Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars.

Prog.

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

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Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars.

Prog.

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

( Exeunt Changeless and Progress. )

ACT II.

SCENE I.

— THE STREET BEFORE THE DOOR OF PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Enter Dick Meadows. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 159 words in 18 sentences using 785 chars.

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( opens his window and pokes out a long duck-gun ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

( Exit Dick Meadows in a hurry. )

SCENE II.

— PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Mr. and Mrs. P. and Julia assembled. Table laid for breakfast. Enter Changeless. )
Change.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 148 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Change.

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

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars.

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 142 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 296 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Change.

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

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 152 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

Change.

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

( Drinks his coffee, and turns his chair towards the fire. )
Mrs. P.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 139 chars.

Julia
( smiling ).

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

Change.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 52 chars.

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars.

Julia
( reproachfully ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars.

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Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Julia.

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

( Bursts into tears, and Mrs. P. leads her out. )
Change.

Note: Contains 95 words in 10 sentences using 499 chars.

( Reads newspaper. )
Progress
( aside ).

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 267 chars.

Change.
( reads aloud ).

Note: Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 248 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 255 chars.

Prog.

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

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( in a passion ).

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 229 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

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

Prog.

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

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Note: Contains 51 words in 8 sentences using 311 chars.

Prog.

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

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Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Prog.

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

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Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 253 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 227 chars.

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Note: Contains 141 words in 10 sentences using 805 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 364 chars.

Prog.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

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Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 200 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 110 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 95 words in 7 sentences using 489 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

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Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

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Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 268 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 4 words in 5 sentences using 30 chars.

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Note: Contains 26 words in 7 sentences using 167 chars.

Prog.

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

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

Prog.
( attempts to speak ).

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

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Note: Contains 34 words in 7 sentences using 171 chars.

( Exit Changeless. )
Prog.

Note: Contains 70 words in 4 sentences using 382 chars.

SCENE III.

— STREET NEAR PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Changeless walking. )
Change.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

( Enter Dick Meadows. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 234 chars.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars.

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Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

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Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 52 words in 8 sentences using 287 chars.

Changeless
( seriously ).

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

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( steps hastily backwards ).

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

Dick.

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

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( with curiosity ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

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Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars.

Dick.

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

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Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 262 chars.

Dick
( aside ).

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

Change.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 225 chars.

Dick.

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

( Begins to move off. )
Change.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 122 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 70 chars.

Dick
( stopping in amazement ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 55 chars.

( Hurries off. )
Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars.

Dick
( pretending to misunderstand him ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

( Exit Dick Meadows. )
Change.

Note: Contains 82 words in 13 sentences using 409 chars.

( Exit Changeless. )

SCENE IV.

— PARLOR IN MR. PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Enter Dick Meadows and Julia. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 340 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 107 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars.

( Enter Changeless unperceived ).
Dick.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

( produces a pencil and book, and writes. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 270 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 293 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 243 chars.

Julia
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 229 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

Change.
( coming forward ).

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 159 chars.

Dick.

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

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 170 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

Julia.

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

Dick.

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

( Turns to go ).
Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 212 chars.

Julia.

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

Change.

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

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 67 words in 9 sentences using 300 chars.

Julia
( mischievously ).

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

Change.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 256 chars.

ACT III.

SCENE I.

— ELIHU GO-AHEAD ALONE IN HIS ROOM. — MODELS OF LOCOMOTIVES, CHURNS, &c., STREWED ABOUT.
Elihu.

Note: Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 351 chars.

Note: Contains 141 words in 8 sentences using 831 chars.

( Exit Elihu Go-ahead. )

SCENE II.

— PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE. — PROGRESS ALONE.
( Enter Changeless. )
Change.

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

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 182 chars.

( Enter Julia. )

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 294 chars.

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 246 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 192 chars.

Change.

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

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 216 chars.

( Enter Mrs. P. )

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 103 words in 7 sentences using 582 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 125 words in 4 sentences using 691 chars.

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Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 378 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars.

Prog.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 326 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 169 chars.

Prog.

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

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 317 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

Prog.

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

Mrs. P.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 268 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 91 words in 11 sentences using 511 chars.

Julia.

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

( Smiles. )
Change.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars.

Julia.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 223 chars.

( Exeunt omnes. )

SCENE III.

— DICK MEADOWS ALONE IN HIS ROOM.
Dick.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

Boy.

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

( Hands Dick a note, receives a shilling, and exit. )
Dick.
( reads to himself, then speaks ).

Note: Contains 111 words in 8 sentences using 601 chars.

Note: Contains 115 words in 6 sentences using 530 chars.

( Enter Andrew Ball. )

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

Andrew.

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

Dick.

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

Andrew.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 277 chars.

Andrew.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars.

Andrew.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Andrew.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

Andrew.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Andrew.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Andrew.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

Andrew.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

Andrew.

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

Dick.

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

Andrew.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Andrew.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Andrew.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Andrew.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 261 chars.

( Exeunt. )

SCENE IV.

— CONTENT ALONE IN A PARLOR OF HIS HOUSE.
Content.

Note: Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 298 chars.

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

Cont.

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

( Takes up his hat and gloves, and walks to the door, which is opened by Elihu. )
Elihu.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars.

Content.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars.

Cont.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars.

Cont.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Cont.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars.

Cont.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars.

Elihu.

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

Cont.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 166 chars.

( Exit Content. )
Elihu.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

( Exit Go-ahead. )

SCENE V.

— MRS. PROGRESS ALONE IN HER BEDROOM.
Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 196 chars.

( Rings the bell. )
( Enter Bridget. )

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

Bridg.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars.

Bridg.

Note: Contains 80 words in 8 sentences using 407 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars.

Bridge.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Bridg.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars.

Bridg.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 81 words in 7 sentences using 419 chars.

( Exit Bridget. )
Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 69 words in 7 sentences using 397 chars.

( Exit. )

SCENE VI.

— STREET BEFORE PROGRESS' HOUSE. — NIGHT.
( Enter Dick Meadows with a small cigar box under his arm: knocks at the door, and seats himself on the steps of Progress ' house. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 211 words in 19 sentences using 1111 chars.

( A window is opened, and Changeless puts out his head. )
Change.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 65 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

( Disappears. )
Dick.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

( Other windows are opened. )
Prog.

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

Mrs. P.
( peeping over his shoulder ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Prog.

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

Dick.
( aside ).

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

Julia.
( in a low tone ).

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

Dick.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars.

Change.
( appearing again at the window ).

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 198 chars.

Dick
( as he hurries off ).

Note: Contains 70 words in 9 sentences using 342 chars.

( Exit. )
END OF ACT THIRD.

ACT IV.

SCENE I.

— A STREET.
( Enter Dick Meadows and Elihu Go-ahead , from opposite sides. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 131 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars.

( Begins to move off. )
Elihu.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 191 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars.

Dick.

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

Elihu.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

Dick.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 112 chars.

( Exit Dick Meadows. )
Elihu.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

( Exit Elihu Go-ahead. )

SCENE II.

— DICK MEADOWS' ROOM.
( Changeless alone. )
Change.

Note: Contains 176 words in 29 sentences using 941 chars.

( Enter Dick Meadows. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars.

Dick.

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

Change.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 75 words in 11 sentences using 396 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 228 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 212 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 222 chars.

Change.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 119 words in 6 sentences using 679 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 158 words in 14 sentences using 902 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 122 words in 9 sentences using 633 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 276 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 237 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 421 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 286 chars.

Dick.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

Dick.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Dick.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

( Enter Andrew Ball. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 20 words in 6 sentences using 138 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 193 chars.

Andrew.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars.

Andrew.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 183 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 66 words in 3 sentences using 338 chars.

Change.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 238 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 104 words in 8 sentences using 533 chars.

( Exit Changeless. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 128 chars.

( Exit Dick Meadows. )
Andrew.

Note: Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 141 chars.

( Exit. )

SCENE III.

— PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Julia alone. )
Julia.

Note: Contains 129 words in 11 sentences using 675 chars.

( Enter Dick Meadows. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

Juli.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars.

Julia.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 341 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 116 words in 7 sentences using 591 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 284 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 163 words in 4 sentences using 926 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 258 chars.

( Enter Mrs. Progress. )
Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

( Exeunt Dick and Julia. )
Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 171 chars.

( Exit Mrs. Progress. )

SCENE IV.

— A PANTRY.
( Mrs. Progress mixing a mince pie — Progress looking on. )
Mr. Prog.

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

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 78 words in 5 sentences using 449 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 232 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 395 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars.

Prog.

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

( Exit. )
Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 251 chars.

( Enter Bridget. )

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

Bridg.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars.

Bridg.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Bridg.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars.

Bridg.

Note: Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 259 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

( Beings to move off. )
Bridge.
( following ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

( Exeunt. )

SCENE V.

— DINING ROOM IN PROGRESS'S HOUSE.
( Dreadnaught, Fearful, Poz, Content, Dick Meadows, Changeless and Progress , discovered conversing after dinner. )
Dread.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars.

Fear.

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

Poz.

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

Dread.

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

Fear.

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

Poz.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Change.
( aside to Prog. )

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars.

Prog.

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

Change.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Cont.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Dread.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Poz.

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

Change.
( aside to Prog. )

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

Prog.
( aside to Change. )

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

Change.
( aside to Prog. )

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

Prog.
( aside to Change. )

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

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

Dread.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Fear.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 17 words in 7 sentences using 99 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 170 chars.

( Pretends to faint away. All rise and surround him. )
Dread.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Fear.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Dread.

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

( Changeless distorts his face in attempting to hide a smile. )
Prog.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Cont.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

Change.
( appears to revive, and murmurs )

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Poz.

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

Prog.

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

Change.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Dread.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars.

( Progress runs out hastily. )
Change.
( faintly. )

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

Dread.

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

( Takes out a lancet. )
Cont.
( aside ).

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

Fear.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

Dick.

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

Change.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars.

Fear.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 210 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Change.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 177 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Change.
( aside ).

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Cont.

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

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

Dick.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars.

( Exit Dick. )
Change.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Poz.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 232 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 117 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 176 words in 7 sentences using 981 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 266 chars.

( Enter Progress with a basin, and Dick with a wet blanket. )
Prog.

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

Dick.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Dick.

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

( Makes a motion as if to throw the blanket over Changeless. )
Change.

Note: Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 283 chars.

( Exit Changeless , followed by Progress. The rest linger. )
Dread.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

Fear.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Poz.

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

Dread.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Fear.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Poz.

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

Dick.

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

Poz.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Dread.

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

Poz.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

Dick.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 166 chars.

Dick.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

( Turns to Content. )
Dread.

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

Cont.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 207 chars.

Dread.

Note: Contains 48 words in 8 sentences using 292 chars.

Poz.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

( A hearty laugh is heard in the next room, and Progress' voice exclaiming , "But where are all the doctors?")
Dread.

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

Poz.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Fear.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

( Exeunt all the doctors hastily. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars.

( Exeunt Dick and Content. )
END OF ACT FOURTH.

ACT V.

SCENE I.

— BACK PARLOR OF PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Julia and Dick Meadows discovered conversing. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars.

Julia.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 127 words in 5 sentences using 706 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

Julia
( smiling ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

( Enter Mrs. Progress. )
Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Dick.

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

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Dick.

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

SCENE II.

— FRONT PARLOR OF PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Content, Changeless and Progress discovered conversing. )
Change.

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

Cont.

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

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Cont.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Change.

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

Prog.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 180 chars.

Cont.

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

Change.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Change.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 347 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars.

Cont.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars.

Change.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 231 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

( Enter Dick Meadows. )

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars.

Cont.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

Dick.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars.

( Progress motions him to go. )
Dick.

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

Change.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars.

( Exit. )
Cont.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Cont.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 334 chars.

( Dick Meadows is announced by the Servant as Mr. Imitate. )
Prog.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 180 chars.

Cont.
( aside ).

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

Change.
( without observing him particularly ).

Note: Contains 92 words in 7 sentences using 500 chars.

Dick.
( modestly ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 28 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Dick.
( pretending to be horror-stricken ).

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

Prog.
( aside ).

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

Change.

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

Dick.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Cont.
( aside ).

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

Change.

Note: Contains 88 words in 8 sentences using 483 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

Prog.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 153 words in 14 sentences using 842 chars.

Cont.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 27 words in 7 sentences using 155 chars.

( Exit Content. )
Change.

Note: Contains 68 words in 5 sentences using 366 chars.

( Exit Changeless. )

SCENE III.

— BACK PARLOR OF PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Dick Meadows, Julia, Mr. and Mrs. Progress discovered. )
Dick.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 310 chars.

Dick.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 72 words in 6 sentences using 388 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars.

Dick.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 331 chars.

( Throws herself into her father's arms. )
Dick.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Mrs. P.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 127 words in 9 sentences using 644 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars.

( Walks quickly towards the door. )
Prog.
( lays his hand on Dick's arm. )

Note: Contains 95 words in 13 sentences using 486 chars.

( Exeunt Mr. and Mrs. Progress. )

SCENE IV.

— FRONT PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE.
( Changeless alone with a book in his hand. )
Change.

Note: Contains 149 words in 5 sentences using 905 chars.

Note: Contains 298 words in 17 sentences using 1603 chars.

( Enter Servant-girl. )
Girl.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

( Enter Elihu Go-ahead. )

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

Elihu.
( sits ).

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

Change.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars.

Change.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

Change.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

( Rises and examines the doors. )
Change.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars.

Change.
( rises in agitation, and paces the room ).

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 266 chars.

Elihu.

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

Change.

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

Elihu.

Note: Contains 63 words in 3 sentences using 344 chars.

Change.
( stopping to look at it ).

Note: Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 280 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 367 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 340 chars.

Elihu.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 159 words in 7 sentences using 952 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 105 words in 9 sentences using 589 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 363 chars.

Elihu.

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

Change.

Note: Contains 80 words in 6 sentences using 438 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 414 chars.

Elihu.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 227 chars.

( Advances furiously upon Elihu. )
Elihu
( aside ).

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

( Exit in dismay. )
( Enter Progress. )
Change.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 255 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 199 chars.

Change.

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

Prog.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 274 chars.

( Enter Mrs. P.)

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

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Change.

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

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 48 words in 8 sentences using 246 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 75 words in 9 sentences using 388 chars.

Julia
( clinging round his neck ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 97 words in 6 sentences using 545 chars.

Dick
( gayly ).

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Julia
( looking at Dick ).

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

Dick
( taking her hand ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars.

Prog.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Mrs. P.
( aside to Julia ).

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

Change.
( rubbing his hands together ).

Note: Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 233 chars.

Dick
( aside ).

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

Change.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 176 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars.

Change.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 203 chars.

THE END.
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Mathias Göbel
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. Antipathies. Antipathies (1847). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A802-A