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BERNICE HALSTEAD — A young lady of eighteen, with an affection of the heart, a love of fun and a hatred of arithmetic.
AMY HALSTEAD — Her sister, two years younger. Fond of frolic
INEZ GRAY — A young lady visitor, willing to share in the fun.
MRS. HALSTEAD — A widow, and stepmother to the Halstead girls.
HANNAH MARY BARNES, or "Sis" — A maiden lady who keeps house for her brother.
DWIGHT BRADLEY — A fortune-hunter, and Mrs Halstead's son by a former marriage.
DR. BURTON — A young physician.
SAMMY — The darky bell-boy in the Halstead house.
ABRAHAM BARNES, or "Bub" — A Yankee farmer still unmarried at forty. A diamond in the rough.
ATTORNEY; SHERIFF

Plays two hours.

ACT I.

SCENE. — A pleasant parlor in the city home of the Halsteads. Enter Bernice, R., who is suffering from an attack of ennui. She crosses to C., where she picks up a book from table, glances at its pages, yawns, throws it down (and seats herself at piano ,) L. C. Sings a stanza of "Pass Under the Rod') with feeling, then suddenly switches off into a most absurd accompaniment and sings:

Bernice.

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Inez.

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Bernice.

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Amy.

Breathlessly

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Inez.

Breathlessly

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Bernice.

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Amy.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Bernice.

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Inez.

Gasping

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Bernice.

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Inez.

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Bernice.

Rushing to dog, which she catches up

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Inez.

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Amy.

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Bernice.

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Inez.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars.

Inez.

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

Bernice.

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Inez.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Inez.

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

Bernice.

Slowly

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Amy.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars.

Bernice.

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Amy.

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

Inez.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars.

Amy.

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

Inez.

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

Bernice.

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

Amy.

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

Bernice.

Note: Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 247 chars.

Inez.

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

Amy.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

Bernice.

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Amy.

With hesitation

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Inez.

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

Bernice.

Going to the mantelpiece, brings back three toothpicks

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Inez.

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

Bernice.

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Inez and Amy.

Dancing about and clapping their hands

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Inez.

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Amy.

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Bernice.

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Sammy.

Grinning

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Bernice.

Shaking him, playfully

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Sammy.

Grinning

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Bernice.

Impressively

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Sammy.

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Bernice.

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Sammy.

Starting to run

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Bernice.

Catching Sammy before he gets through the door

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Sammy.

From the distance

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Inez.

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Bernice.

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Amy.

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Bernice.

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Inez.

Looking out the window

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Bernice.

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Amy.

Still beating time

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Bernice.

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Amy.

With a little shriek

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Bernice.

Breathless, but decisive

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Sammy.

Outside , L. 2 E.]

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Inez.

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Dr. Burton.

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Bernice.

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Dr. B.

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Bernice.

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Dr. B.

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Bernice.

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Inez.

Coming forward

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Dr. B.

Deliberately

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Inez.

Aside

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Bernice.

Groaning

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Inez.

Rushing to Bernice

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Bernice.

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Dr. B.

Note: Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 303 chars.

Inez.

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

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 113 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

Inez.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars.

Amy.

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

Bernice.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

Inez.

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Bernice.

Singing:

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This stanza is repeated , Amy and Inez joining in. Then Bernice sings the next verse

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Bernice and Amy join in third stanza

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Bernice.

Picking up the prescription

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Girls.

In chorus

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Bernice.

] Throwing the prescription on the floor and stamping on it

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Inez.

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Amy.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Amy.

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

Bernice.

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

Inez.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Dwight.

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

Mrs. H.

Sinking into chair

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

Aside

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Mrs. H.

With decision

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Dwight.

With a sigh

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

Going to mother, puts his arms around her

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Mrs. H.

Partially pleased

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

Impressively

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

Bewildered

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

Rising, paces floor restlessly . Dwight throws himself into the chair she has vacated, and watches her furtively

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight ,

Rising, places both hands on his mother's shoulders

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

Drawing a long sigh, throws her son's hands from her shoulders

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

Thoughtfully

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

After several seconds spent in deep thought

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Dwight.

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Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

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Sammy.

Entering L. 2 E., holding a large piece of pie to his mouth with both hands. When he sees Mrs. H. he looks frightened, and immediately puts the pie in his pocket

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Mrs. H.

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Sammy.

Bobbing his head and wretchedly embarrassed

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Mrs. H.

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Sammy.

Digging his toes into the carpet

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Mrs. H.

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Sammy.

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Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

Sammy.

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

Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 67 words in 8 sentences using 309 chars.

Bernice.

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Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

Bernice.

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Mrs. H.

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Bernice.

In a tone of disgust

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Mrs. H.

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Bernice.

Rising and standing before Mrs. H.

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Mrs. H.

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Bernice.

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Mrs. H.

With exaggerated calmness

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Bernice.

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Mrs. H.

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Bernice.

Faintly

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Mrs. H.

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Bernice.

Holding herself very erect

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Mrs. H.

Frigidly

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Inez.

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

Amy.

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

Inez.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 245 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars.

Inez.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 86 chars.

Bernice.

A little troubled

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Inez.

Critically

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Bernice.

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ACT II.

[SCENE I.

— Kitchen in the old Barnes farmhouse . Hannah Mary is busy getting supper, singing an old-fashioned hymn as she works . Abraham enters R., with a pail of milk in one hand, and a small basket of corn in the other

Abraham.

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Hannah.

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Ab.

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Han.

Suddenly stopping her song in the middle of a line

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Ab.

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Bernice.

Appearing at open door , L.]

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Han.

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

Ab.

Walking up to Bernice, shakes hands with old-fashioned pumping motion that surprises her

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Bernice.

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

Ab.

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Bernice.

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Han.

Laughing

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Ab.

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

Han.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Han.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 220 chars.

Bernice.

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

Han.

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

Ab.

Passing her a well-loaded plate

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Bernice.

Taking plate, which she regards dubiously

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Ab.

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Han.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 182 words in 9 sentences using 884 chars.

Han.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars.

Han.

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

Ab.

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

Han.

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

Ab.

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Han.

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

Ab.

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Han.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars.

Han.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Han.

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

Bernice.

Aside

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

Han.

Proudly

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Ab.

Proudly

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Han.

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

Ab.

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

Han.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

Ab.

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

Han.

Passing a pie

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Ab.

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Han.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

Ab.

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

Han.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Bernice.

Rising

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Han.

Rising

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

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Ab.

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Han.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

Ab.

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Dr. B.

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Han.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

Dr. B.

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

Bernice.

Nervously

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Dr. B.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 208 chars.

Bernice.

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

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Han.

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

Ab.

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

Dr. B.

Going towards table

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Bernice.

In a low voice, intended only for him

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Dr. B.

Mischievously

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

Han.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars.

Bernice.

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

Han.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars.

Ab.

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Dr. B.

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

Ab.

Goes to wood-box, finds a stick to whittle, then opens his jack-knife deliberately and whittles while he talks

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Dr. B.

Thoughtfully

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Ab.

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Dr. B.

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Ab.

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Dr. B.

With a long whistle

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Ab.

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Ab.

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Hannah.

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[SCENE II.

— Same as preceding scene, but two weeks later . Bernice is sitting beside a table, with book and slate before her

Bernice.

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Dr. B.

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Bernice.

Looking up, dries eyes, quickly

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Dr. B.

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Bernice.

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Dr. B.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

Bernice.

Archly

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Dr. B.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars.

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Bernice.

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

Dr. B.

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

Bernice.

Doubtfully

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Dr. B.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars.

Bernice.

Snatching hand away

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Dr. B.

Hastily

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Bernice.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Dr. B.

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

Bernice.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 212 chars.

Dr. B.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Bernice.

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Dr. B.

Intercepting her

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Bernice.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Dr. B.

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

Bernice.

Pretending to be in deep thought

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

Dr. B.

Eagerly

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

Bernice.

Rising and taking a step away from him

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Ab.

Aside, with a bright smile

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Bernice.

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Ab.

Coming nearer, and still speaking in an aside

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Bernice.

Stretching up her arms and yawning

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Ab.

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Bernice.

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

Ab.

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Bernice.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Ab.

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Bernice.

Holding both hands over her ears and stepping farther away from him

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Ab.

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Bernice.

Note: Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 293 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 92 words in 3 sentences using 399 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 154 chars.

Han.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Ab.

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

Han.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 184 chars.

Ab.

Raising his head, draws his sister to a seat beside him, and awkwardly strokes her hair

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Han.

Sobbing

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Ab.

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Han.

Wipes her eyes, and endeavors to act as if nothing unusual had taken place

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Bernice enters the room , L., followed by an officer

Bernice.

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Sheriff.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Bernice.

Running to Dr. Burton.

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Sher.

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Ab.

Who has been taking off his coat and rolling up his sleeves

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Dr. B.

With his arms around Bernice.

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Sher.

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Dr. B.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

Sher.

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Dr. B.

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 165 chars.

Sher.

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Bernice.

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

ACT III.

[SCENE. — Same as Act I . Dwight Bradley is restlessly pacing the floor, talking to himself

Dwight.

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Enter Mrs. Halstead, R.]

Mrs. H.

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Dwight.

Starting guiltily

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Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 246 chars.

Dwight.

Catching his mother fiercely by the arm

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars.

Mrs. H.

Falteringly

Note: Contains 83 words in 9 sentences using 382 chars.

Dwight.

Note: Contains 70 words in 7 sentences using 354 chars.

Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Dwight.

In a softer tone

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Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Dwight.

Note: Contains 64 words in 4 sentences using 321 chars.

Mrs. H.

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 257 chars.

Bernice.

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 147 chars.

Dwight.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 162 chars.

Bernice.

Fiercely

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

Dwight.

Seating himself beside her and throwing his arm across back of the sofa . Bernice draws away

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

Bernice.

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

Bernice.

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 217 chars.

Bernice.

Faintly

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Dwight.

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 181 chars.

Bernice.

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

Bernice.

Looking him steadily in the face

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

Dwight.

Throwing his arms around her

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

Bernice.

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

Dwight.

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

Bernice.

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Bernice.

Frees herself and walks to the mantel , L., where she stands with her head resting against it

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Dwight.

Aside

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

Bernice.

Soliloquizing

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 196 chars.

Dwight.

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

Bernice.

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

Dwight.

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

Bernice.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

Dwight.

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

Bernice.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 173 chars.

Dwight.

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

Bernice.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 179 chars.

Dwight.

Note: Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 261 chars.

Ab.

Outside , L.]

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Sammy.

Outside L.]

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars.

Sammy.

Appearing at door , L.]

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars.

Ab.

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

Sammy.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

Ab.

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

Sammy.

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

Ab.

Aside

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Sammy.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Sammy.

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

Ab.

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

Sammy.

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

Ab.

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

Sammy.

Note: Contains 63 words in 7 sentences using 301 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Sammy.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 170 chars.

Ab.

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

Sammy.

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

Ab.

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

Sammy.

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

Ab.

Catching Sammy by the shoulder

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars.

Sammy.

Cowering

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

Ab.

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

Inez.

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

Amy.

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

Ab.

Clutching Sammy by the collar

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

Sammy.

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

Amy.

Putting one hand over Sammy's mouth

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

Sammy.

Jerking his thumb toward Abraham.

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

Inez.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars.

Sammy.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

Inez.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 221 chars.

Amy.

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

Ab.

Looking at her in astonishment

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

Amy.

Impulsively ,[

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars.

Inez.

Aside, to Amy.

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

Amy.

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

Inez.

To Ab.

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

Ab.

Hesitating

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

Amy.

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

Ab.

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

Inez.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 111 chars.

Inez.

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

Amy.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 123 chars.

Inez.

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

Amy.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 117 words in 3 sentences using 527 chars.

Amy.

Excitedly

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

Inez.

Note: Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 178 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 67 words in 4 sentences using 331 chars.

Inez.

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

Amy.

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

Ab.

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

Inez.

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

Amy.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Inez.

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

Amy.

Sarcastically

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Inez.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars.

Amy.

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

Inez.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Inez.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

Sammy.

Forgetting himself

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

Inez.

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

Amy.

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

Sammy.

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

Amy.

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

Sammy.

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

Inez.

Severely

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

Sammy.

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars.

Amy.

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

Sammy.

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 123 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

Ab.

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

Inez.

In astonishment

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars.

Ab.

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

Inez.

Stopping beside Amy.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Ab.

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

Amy and Inez.

Impressively

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

Ab.

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

Inez.

Rushing to him, gives him a little shake

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

Amy.

Also shaking him

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Ab.

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

Inez.

Coaxingly

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

Amy.

Patting his face

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

Amy.

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

Ab.

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

Inez.

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

Amy.

Chucking him under the chin

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 89 chars.

Amy.

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

Inez.

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

Ab.

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

Inez.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Inez.

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

Amy.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars.

Amy.

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

Inez.

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

Sammy.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars.

Inez.

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

Sammy.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars.

Enter Mrs. Halstead and Dwight with their attorney , L.]

Attorney.

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars.

Ab.

In a whisper

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

Mrs. H.

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Atty.

Nodding

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 143 words in 7 sentences using 775 chars.

Atty.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

Dwight.

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

Atty.

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

Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars.

Atty.

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

Dwight.

Note: Contains 106 words in 4 sentences using 566 chars.

Atty.

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

Mrs. H.

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

Atty.

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

Dwight.

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

Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

Dwight.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

Ab.

Stepping from behind screen

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars.

Mrs. H.

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

Dwight.

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

Ab.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars.

Dwight.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars.

Ab.

Stepping before him

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

Mrs. H.

Screaming

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Atty.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars.

Mrs. H.

Coldly

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

Bernice.

Entering R., closely followed by Dr. Burton and Sammy, the latter eating a piece of pie

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

Dr. B.

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

Ab.

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

Dr. B.

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

Ab.

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

Han.

Excitedly

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

Ab.

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

Sheriff.

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

Mrs. H.

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

Ab.

Pointing to Mrs. H.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Dr. B.

Firmly

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

Han.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

Ab.

Note: Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 170 chars.

Han.

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

Sammy.

Dancing around

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

Dr. B.

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

Sammy.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars.

Mrs. H.

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

Dwight.

Proudly

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

Sheriff.

Laying his hand on Dwight's shoulder

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

Mrs. H.

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

Bernice.

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

Dr. B.

Putting his arm around her

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

Sammy.

Opening mouth and eyes in astonishment, and speaking to the audience

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

Han.

Who has been unwrapping her parcel, now brings forward some useful kitchen utensils, which she hands to Bernice.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

Inez.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

Bernice.

Taking them

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

Han.

Note: Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 202 chars.

Bernice.

Giving a hand to each

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

Inez.

Who had taken the gifts from Bernice to examine them

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

Amy.

Springing to her feet

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

Inez.

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

Bernice.

Entering into the excitement

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

Amy.

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

Sammy.

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

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Citation Suggestion for this Object: TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. Diamonds and Hearts. Diamonds and Hearts. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A2BC-F