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      CHARACTERS.
    • Godolphus Gout (an invalid).
    • Hiram Orcutt (a Yankee).
    • What's-his-name Thingamy (a man of memory).
    • Byron Bobolink (a budding poet).
    • Mike McShane (an Emerald-Isle man).
    • Stammering Steve (a professor of elocution).
    • Robert (Gout's nephew).
    • Jenny[End note: 1kb ]This character can be made male or female, to suit the convenience of the performers. When male, it should be called Sam , and the lines so altered as to conform, which can be easily done. In Gout's lines substituting Rascal for Jade , &c. (Gout's servant).
    • Costumes, modern and appropriate.

STAGE-DIRECTIONS.

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

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

Scene . — Room in Gout's House. Table , c. , with candles burning. Easy-chair , r. of table. Entrances , r. and l.
EnterRobert, r. , and Jenny, l. Meeting .
Robert .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Jenny .

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 134 chars.

Robert .

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 202 chars.

Note: Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 317 chars.

Jenny .

Note: Contains 42 words in 1 sentence using 216 chars.

Robert
( reading ).

Note: Contains 66 words in 5 sentences using 352 chars.

Jenny .

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 147 chars.

Robert .

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

Jenny .

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

Robert .

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Gout
( without , r. ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

Jenny .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Robert .

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

Gout
( outside ).

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

Jenny .

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 68 chars.

Robert .

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars.

Gout
( outside ).

Note: Contains 41 words in 8 sentences using 218 chars.

Jenny .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars.

Jenny .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Jenny .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 204 chars.

Jenny .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 86 words in 6 sentences using 448 chars.

Jenny
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars.

Gout .

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

Jenny .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Gout .

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

Jenny .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 131 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Byron
( slowly turning his head, looks at Mr. Gout, then resumes his former position ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 65 chars.

( Sighs .)
Gout .

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

Jenny .

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

Gout .

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

Byron
( with same movements as before ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

( Sighs .)
Jenny .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

Byron
( as before ).

Note: Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 258 chars.

( Sighs .)
Jenny .

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars.

Byron
( business as before ).

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

( Sighs .)
Gout .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Byron
( as before ).

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

( Sighs .)
Gout .

Note: Contains 53 words in 7 sentences using 263 chars.

Byron
( as before ).

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 157 chars.

Jenny .

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

Byron .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Byron
( turns and looks at Gout ).

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

Gout .

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

Byron .

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars.

Gout
( bawling ).

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 169 chars.

Byron
( as Jenny appears ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

( Exit , l. )
Jenny .

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars.

Jenny .

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars.

Hiram .

Note: Contains 89 words in 8 sentences using 478 chars.

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

Note: Contains 30 words in 7 sentences using 160 chars.

Gout .
( savagely ).

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

Hiram .

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars.

Hiram .

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars.

Gout .
( savagely ).

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Gout .

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

Hiram .

Note: Contains 122 words in 6 sentences using 637 chars.

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars.

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

Note: Contains 0 words in 1 sentence using 1 chars.

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

Hiram .

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 287 chars.

Gout .

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

Hiram .
( resuming his vest and coat ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Gout .

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

Hiram .

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

Gout .
( seizing his cane, throws it at him ).

Note: Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 137 chars.

Jenny .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 100 chars.

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

W. T.

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

Jenny .

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

W. T.

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

Jenny .

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

W. T.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

Gout .
( aside ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

W. T.

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

Jenny .

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

( During this delivery of the soliloquy , Gout is getting into a passion, shaking his fist at Jenny as she interrupts .)
W. T.

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

Jenny .

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

W. T.

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

Jenny .

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

W. T.

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

Jenny .

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

W. T.

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

Jenny .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

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

W. T.

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

W. T.

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

W. T.

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars.

Jenny .

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

Gout .

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

Steve .

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

Gout .

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

Steve .

Note: Contains 39 words in 1 sentence using 131 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

Steve .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Steve .

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

Gout .

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

Steve .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

Gout .

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

Steve .

Note: Contains 84 words in 3 sentences using 271 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

Steve .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Gout .

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

Steve .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Gout .

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

Steve .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

Gout .

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

Steve .

Note: Contains 109 words in 3 sentences using 365 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Orcutt .

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

Gout .

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

Hiram .

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars.

Gout .

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

Orcutt .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Orcutt .

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

Gout .

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

Orcutt .
( aside ).

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 198 chars.

Gout .

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

Orcutt .

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

Gout .

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

Jenny .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Gout .

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

Jenny .

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

Gout .

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

Jenny .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Mike .

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

Gout .

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

Mike .

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

Gout .

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

Mike .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Mike .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

Mike .

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Gout .

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

Mike .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Gout .

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

Mike .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Mike .

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

Mike .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

Mike .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Gout .

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

Mike .

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

Gout .

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

Mike .

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars.

Gout .

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

Mike .

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Gout .

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

Mike .
( dancing and flourishing his fists ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.

Gout .

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

Mike .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

Mike .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Jenny
( c. ).

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

Mike .

Note: Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 286 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Mike .

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

Gout .

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

Mike .

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 182 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Mike .

Note: Contains 40 words in 1 sentence using 187 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Mike .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

Orcutt .

Note: Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 275 chars.

Gout .

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

Orcutt .

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars.

Gout .
( flourishing his arms ).

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

Orcutt .

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

Gout .

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

Orcutt .

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

Gout .

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

Robert .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

Orcutt .

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

Robert .

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

Orcutt .

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars.

Gout .
( starting up ).

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

Jenny .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

Gout .

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 203 chars.

Robert .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars.

Gout .

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

Robert .

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

Gout .

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

Bobolink .

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

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

( Sighs .)
Hiram .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

W. T.

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

Jenny .

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

W. T.

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

Sam .

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Mike .

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

Gout .

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars.

R. Situations. L.
Mike, Sam , W. T., Robert, Gout, Jenny, Hiram, Bobolink .
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Mathias Göbel
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