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      CHARACTERS( In the order of their appearance )
    • BRIDGET, the janitor .
    • MRS. SPENCER, president .
    • MRS. ANTHONY, secretary .
    • MRS. SMITH, member .
    • MRS. BROWN, member .
    • MRS. BEADLE, member .
    • MRS. LUCE, member .
    • MRS. JENKINS, member .
    • MISS LUCRETIA BRIGGS, member .
    • MISS AMANDA SIMPKINS, member .
    • MRS. FIELDING, member .
    • ( And as many more members as are wanted, according to size of stage .)
    • SUSAN PEABODY, lawyer for the club .
    • PRISCILLA DANE, lawyer for the defense .
    • MRS. REDDING.
    • MELISSA JOHNSON.
    • ANITA SMITH.

SCENE — The club room of the Bartonville Woman's Club.

PLAYS FORTY MINUTES.

SCENE. — The club room of the Bartonville Woman's Club .

( Discovered , BRIDGET standing behind president's desk which is at back centre of room, slightly raised; she is reading addresses of letters .)

BRID.
( reading ).

Note: Contains 181 words in 17 sentences using 899 chars.

( Crosses to R., and arranges chairs on that side .)
Enter MRS. SPENCER up C., at right of desk, and goes to her desk .
MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

BRID.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

( Looks over her mail .)
BRID.

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

BRID.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

BRID.
( going up stage to exit ).

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

Enter MRS. ANTHONY.
MRS. A.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

BRID.

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

MRS. A.

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

( Stops before desk .)
MRS. SPEN.
( giving her several letters ).

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

MRS. A.
( who has crossed to desk or table at the left of president, sitting ).

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

MRS. SPEN.

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

MRS. A.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

Enter MRS. SMITH and MRS. BROWN. MRS. SMITH is a very strong-minded person , MRS. BROWN very gentle and modest .
MRS. SMITH
( as she enters ).

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

MRS. BROWN
( eagerly ).

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

( They have come down near front of stage .)
MRS. SMITH.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 173 chars.

MRS. BROWN
( speaking admiringly ).

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

MRS. SMITH
( tossing her head ).

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

( They go up stage and talk with MRS. A.; other members begin to arrive, two together and some alone. — They should not all come at once — take plenty of time for it. — Some speak to the president, others join those who are in front — they are all talking together, and their voices should be gradually raised — they do not pay any attention to MRS. SPEN., who uses gavel and tries to bring them to order — after the third attempt she succeeds — they separate, and stand either side, looking at president .)
MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 48 words in 6 sentences using 258 chars.

MRS. J.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

MRS. SMITH.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

MRS. J.

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

MRS. SMITH.

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

(MRS. J. still hesitates, and starts for one side and then the other .)
MRS. SPEN.

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

MRS. J.

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

MRS. SMITH.

Note: Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 56 chars.

( The ladies on the other side try to have her join them . MRS. SMITH stands and points to chair beside her, and finally MRS. J. takes it . MRS. SMITH shows her satisfaction .)
MRS. SPEN.
( bringing club to order ).

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

MRS. A.
( rising and reading report ).

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars.

MRS. BEADLE
( who sits on one of the front seats on the right, rising ).

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars.

( The two women glare at one another, and MRS. BEADLE shows her indignation as she sits .)
MRS. SPEN.
( with dignity ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

MRS. A.

Note: Contains 39 words in 7 sentences using 252 chars.

MRS. SPEN.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars.

MRS. BEADLE
( rising ).

Note: Contains 114 words in 7 sentences using 614 chars.

MISS LUCRETIA BRIGGS
( sitting on the same side, rising ).

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

MRS. BEADLE
( annoyed, glaring at LUCRETIA).

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

MRS. A.
( resuming report ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

MRS. LUCE
( on the left, rising ).

Note: Contains 67 words in 1 sentence using 424 chars.

MRS. BEADLE.

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

MRS. L.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

MEMBERS.

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

MRS. L.

Note: Contains 37 words in 1 sentence using 203 chars.

MRS. J.

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

( Bursts into tears .)
MRS. SPEN.
( severely ).

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

MRS. J.
( rising, still crying ).

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

MRS. SPEN.

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

MRS. J.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

( Sits still sobbing; gradually regains composure .)
MRS. SMITH.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

MISS AMANDA SIMPKINS
( a very prim old maid who sits on the left next to MRS. SMITH, rising ).

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars.

LUCRETIA
( rising ).

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 57 words in 6 sentences using 319 chars.

MISS S.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 213 chars.

LUCRETIA.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

MISS S.
( rising ).

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

LUCRETIA
( rising ).

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

MISS S.

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

LUCRETIA
( they have come together in centre of stage facing one another ).

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

MISS S.

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

MRS. SPEN.
( using gavel ).

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 239 chars.

MRS. SMITH.

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 194 chars.

MRS. FIELDING
( entering hurriedly and tripping over rug ).

Note: Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 251 chars.

MRS. BEADLE
( who speaks with a high voice ).

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

MRS. F.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

( Speaks with contempt .)
MRS. SMITH.

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

MRS. F.
( looking about ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 136 chars.

MRS. F.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars.

( Takes seat at right. There should be two rows of chairs . MRS. BEADLE up stage; MRS. F., chair left for MELISSA JOHNSON, and LUCRETIA on the end .)
MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars.

BRID.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

MRS. SMITH
( rising ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars.

MRS. SPEN.
( with sarcasm ).

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

MRS. SMITH.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

(BRID. throws open door and SUSAN PEABODY enters. She is a strong-minded young woman, dressed in mannish fashion and wears spectacles; carries lawyer's green cloth bag filled with papers .)
MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 352 chars.

SUSAN
( rising ).

Note: Contains 88 words in 6 sentences using 467 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

MRS. A.
( rising and reading from book ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 141 chars.

SUSAN
( nodding her head — very important ).

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

MRS. A.
( continuing ).

Note: Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 314 chars.

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

PRIS.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 111 chars.

BRID.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

MRS. R.
( holding her head very high ).

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 278 chars.

MRS. R.

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 281 chars.

MRS. R.

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

MRS. SMITH
( rising and pointing ).

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

MRS. R.
( with spirit ).

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

SUSAN
( rising ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars.

MRS. R.

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

SUSAN.

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

MRS. R.

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

SUSAN.

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

MRS. R.

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

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

PRIS.
( rising quickly ).

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

SUSAN.

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

PRIS.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

SUSAN.

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

MRS. R.

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

SUSAN.

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

MRS. R.

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

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

MRS. R.

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

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

MRS. R.

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

SUSAN.

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

MRS. R.

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

SUSAN.

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

(BRID. and MELISSA heard outside .)
BRID.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

MEL.

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

BRID.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

MEL.
( throwing open door and entering, followed by BRID., who tries to hold her back . MEL. wears print dress, kerchief, bandanna on head; uses cane; slightly lame ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

BRID.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

MEL.
( indignantly ).

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

MRS. SPEN.

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

BRID.
( coaxingly ).

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

MEL.
( pushing her away ).

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

(PRIS. and MRS. R. talk together .)
PRIS.
( rising ).

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

SUSAN
( rising ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

PRIS.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

MEL.
( exultantly, to BRID.).

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

( Takes her seat in front row, on R.)
BRID.

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

SUSAN
( rising ).

Note: Contains 73 words in 7 sentences using 405 chars.

MRS. SMITH.

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

SUSAN
( taking up shirt ).

Note: Contains 150 words in 12 sentences using 811 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

(MRS. R. motions for MEL. to rise .)
MEL.

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

MRS. R.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars.

(MRS. R. nods assent; MEL. stands .)
SUSAN.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

SUSAN.

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

MEL.
( with dignity ).

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

SUSAN.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars.

( Members laugh .)
SUSAN.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

( Members laugh .)
SUSAN.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 61 words in 8 sentences using 276 chars.

SUSAN
( holding up cap ).

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

MEL.

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

SUSAN
( holding up shirt ).

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 31 words in 6 sentences using 142 chars.

SUSAN.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 240 chars.

SUSAN
( holding up bread ).

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

SUSAN.

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

(MEL. sits .)
PRIS.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

MEL.

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

PRIS.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

MRS. SMITH.

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

MRS. R.
( rising ).

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

( Members try to pull her down .)
MRS. SPEN.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

MRS. SPEN.
( sternly ).

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

MEL.

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

MRS. SPEN.

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

MEL.

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

Enter BRID.
BRID.

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

SUSAN
( rising ).

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

PRIS.
( rising quickly ).

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 238 chars.

MEL.
( rising ).

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

( Members pull her down .)
SUSAN.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 129 chars.

MRS. SMITH.

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

PRIS.
( rising quickly ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

MRS. SMITH.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

MRS. L.

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

MRS. SPEN.
( using gavel ).

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

Enter BRID.
BRID.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars.

MEL.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

BRID.

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

MEL.
( contemptuously ).

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

MRS. SPEN.

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

BRID.

Note: Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 250 chars.

MRS. A.

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

BRID.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

PRIS.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 91 chars.

MRS. SMITH
( reluctantly ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PRIS.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars.

MRS. SMITH.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PRIS.

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

MRS. SMITH.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PRIS.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars.

SUSAN
( rising quickly ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

PRIS.

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

SUSAN.

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

PRIS.

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

MRS. SMITH.

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

PRIS.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

SUSAN.

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

PRIS.

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 149 chars.

( Women on right applaud. Knock on wall .)
BRID.

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

PRIS.

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

MRS. R.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

( Members pull her down .)
PRIS.

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

MRS. SMITH
( with a sweeping gesture ).

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

( Knocks off hat of MISS S., who sits beside her .)
MISS S.
( furious, after she has picked up the hat, jamming it down on her head ).

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

PRIS.

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

MRS. SMITH.

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

( Knock at door — BRID. opens it and ANITA SMITH, a small girl of twelve, enters. She looks neglected .)
ANITA
( to BRID.).

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

BRID.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

ANITA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

BRID.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

ANITA
( running down and looking at the members — finally discovering MRS. SMITH and running over to her ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

MRS. SMITH
( shaking her ).

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

ANITA.

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

MRS. SMITH.

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

ANITA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

MRS. SMITH
( still shaking her ).

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

ANITA.

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

MRS. SMITH
( rising and pushing ANITA up stage ).

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

PRIS.
( detaining her ).

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

MRS. SMITH
( who is up stage near door with ANITA).

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

PRIS.
( taking hold of ANITA).

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

MRS. SMITH.

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

PRIS.

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

ANITA.

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

PRIS.
( holding up cap ).

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

ANITA.

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

PRIS.

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

ANITA.

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

PRIS.
( holding up shirt ).

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

ANITA
( grasping shirt eagerly ).

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

PRIS.

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

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

PRIS.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

LUCRETIA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

LUCRETIA.

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

MRS. SMITH
( defiantly ).

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

LUCRETIA.

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

MRS. SMITH
( coming down front ).

Note: Contains 95 words in 7 sentences using 451 chars.

PRIS.

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

MRS. SMITH.

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

ANITA
( crying ).

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

MRS. SMITH.

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

ANITA
( as they exeunt ).

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

MRS. BEADLE
( rising ).

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

LUCRETIA.

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

MRS. R.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 324 chars.

MEMBERS.

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

MRS. R.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

MRS. J.
( bursting into tears ).

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

SUSAN
( contemptuously ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

MRS. R.
( with spirit ).

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

( Members on the right applaud .)
SUSAN.

Note: Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 330 chars.

PRIS.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PRIS.

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

SUSAN.

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

PRIS.

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

SUSAN.

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

PRIS.

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

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

PRIS.

Note: Contains 231 words in 16 sentences using 1200 chars.

( Applause .)
SUSAN.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

PRIS.

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

( Members laugh .)
SUSAN.

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

BRID.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

BRID.

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

MRS. SPEN.

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

MRS. BEADLE
( rising ).

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

WOMEN
( on right, standing ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

SUSAN.

Note: Contains 76 words in 8 sentences using 409 chars.

( Applause from MEMBERS, on the left .)
PRIS.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 197 words in 11 sentences using 1077 chars.

( Applause .)
MEL.
( rising ).

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

MRS. SPEN.

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

MEL.

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

MRS. R.

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

MEL.

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

MRS. R.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

PRIS.

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

MEL.

Note: Contains 60 words in 2 sentences using 283 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

MEL.

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

MRS. SPEN.

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

MEL.

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

MRS. R.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 183 chars.

( Applause .)
MRS. BEADLE
( rising ).

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

MISS S.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 127 chars.

MRS. R.

Note: Contains 42 words in 1 sentence using 224 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

MRS. R.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

MEL.
( rising and going up stage, turning before exit ).

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

BRID.

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

LUCRETIA.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 234 chars.

MRS. BEADLE.

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

MRS. J.
( wistfully ).

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

LUCRETIA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

MISS S.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

MRS. L.

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars.

( All rise .)
LUCRETIA.

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 64 words in 5 sentences using 345 chars.

BRID.
( entering, very excited ).

Note: Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 274 chars.

MRS. SPEN.

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

(PRIS. gives shirt to BRID.)
BRID.
( holding up shirt ).

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

MRS. SPEN.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

SUSAN
( rising, acknowledging it; has her papers in her hands ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

PRIS.
( who is also gathering up her papers ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. The Clinging Vine. The Clinging Vine. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A859-9