Eveleen Wilson, the Flower of Erin (1858) Pilgrim, James Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag James Pilgrim, d. 1879 Eveleen Wilson, The Flower of Erin. An Original Drama, in Three Acts. With Casts, Costumes, and All the Stage Business Boston William V. Spencer 32 p. Sharkey Pat Flanders Barney O'Slashem Omnes Haviland Bernard Canary Will Amy Gray Capt. Sharkey Nelly Blossom Norah Burns Both Sharp Slocum Mr. Collins unclear Eveleen Wilson Ben Robert Wilson Bernard. and Bill Stark Biddy Ryan Bill Stark Widow Jackson Drama Prose data extraction from source 1858 First performed: 1853
CAST OF CHARACTERS. St. Charles, N. Y., 1853. Original. Albany, N. Y., 1853. Williamsburg, L.I. 1853. Howard Atheneum, 1853. National, Boston, 1857. National, Boston, 1858. Barney O'Slasher, Mr. J. Pilgrim, Mr. J. Pilgrim, Mr. J. Pilgrim, Mr. J. Pilgrim, Mr. J. Pilgrim, Mr. J. Pilgrim, Canary, Mr. J. H. Robinson, Mr. J. Sefton, Mr. J. H. Robinson, Mr. J. H. Robinson, Mr. Hampton, Mr. T. Hampton. Bernard, Mr. P. C. Byrne, Mr. Warwick, Mr. W. W. Burgess, Mr. E. Thompson, Mr. C. J. Bohiface, Mr. E. L. Wise. Bill Stark, Mr. W. R. Floyd, Mr. Lacey, Mr. Weaver, Mr. C. J. Boniface, Mr. H. F. Stone, Mr. M. H. Parker. Wilson, Mr. France, Mr. H. Owen, Mr. Eloise, Mr. Woodward, Mr. Beattie, Mr. J. P. Sutton. Haviland, Mr. Fannin, Mr. Ponisi, Mr. Chaplin, Mr. Blake, Mr. C. M. Davis, Mr. G. D. Chaplin. Pat Flanders, Mr. Callandine, Mr. F. Drew, Mr. Wm. Burke, Mr. W. R. Floyd, Mr. Palmer, Mr. S. H. Varney. Slocum, Mr. Simmonds, Mr. Hall, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Riqgold, Mr. Savage, Mr. Brown. Sharkey, Mr. E. Wise, Mr. C. Kain, Mr. Wise, Mr. Lemoyne, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Taylor. Mr. Collins, Mr. Widdicomb, Mr. Williams, Mr. Cloudsley, Mr. Warwick, Mr. Hall, Mr. Ringnald. Ben, Mr. T. Knight, Mr. Cantor, Mr. Payne, Mr. O'Neal, Mr. Farwell, Mr. Graham. Jack, Mr. Chaplin, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Knight, Mr. Shord, Mr. Richards. Eveleen Wilson, Miss Maggie Mitchell, Mrs. F. Drew, Miss Newton, Miss Devlin, Miss Lucille, Miss Maggie Mitchell. Norah Burns, Mrs. Nason, Mrs. Muzzey, Mrs. Myers, Miss Le Brun, Mrs. W. B. English, Mrs. McVicker. Diddy Ryan, Mrs. Monell, Mrs. H. Muzzey, Miss May, Mrs E. Thompson, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Monell. Annie Gray, Miss Peveril, Miss Gray, Miss Stevens, Mrs. Evein, Miss Carter, Miss Hampton. Nelly Blossom, Miss O'Neal, Miss Thompson, Miss C'Neal, Mad'lle Sophie, Mrs. Hampton, Miss A. Bacon. Widow Jackson, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Taylor, Miss Francis, Mrs. C. M. Davis, Miss Adeline. Countrymen, Pie, Corner-Boys, Sailors, Policemen , &c. &c.
COSTUMES.

BARNEY. First Dress . — Frieze coat, red vest, corduroy knee-breeches, blue stockings, and shoes. Second Dress . — Corduroy trousers; other as before, in Act III.

CANARY. First Dress . — Very ragged knee-breeches, &c. Second Dress . — New York loafer.

ROBERT WILSON. Plain old man's suit.

BERNARD. First Dress . — Sportsman's frock-coat, Buckskin knee-breeches, buff vest, top-boots, hat, &c. Second Dress , in Act III. — Fashionable American suit.

HAVILAND. First Dress . — Neat farmer's suit: white vest, knee-breeches, shoes, straw hat. Second Dress , in Act III. — American dress of the present day.

STARK. First Dress . — Irish rustic suit. Second Dress , in Act III. — New York loafer.

FLANDERS. Same style of dress as Stark's.

SLOCUM. Fashionable fop dress.

COLLINS. Plain black suit.

SHARHEY. Blue pea-jacket, trousers, shoes, tarpauling hat, &c.

EVELEEN. First Dress . — Plain white dress, green sash, straw hat with green ribbons, shoes, &c. Second Dress , in Act III. — Neat merino dress, bonnet and shawl.

NORAH. Neat drab dress of the present day.

BIDDY. Quilted petticoat, blue short gown, check apron, cap, shoes, &c.

NELLY. Red quilted petticoat, short gown, apron, very full cap, shoes, &c.

AMY. Very fashionable dress of present day.

WIDOW. Black silk dress, white handkerchief, and widows' cap.
ACT I.
SCENE I. — Interior of Nelly Blossom's Whiskey Store, Dublin. — A bar built out. L. U. E. — Show-glasses, bottles, candles, &c., on shelves round it. — Potatoes and beef on dish, — Pots for porter. — A small table, R. H. — Bill and Pat seated at a table, L. H. — A jug and glasses on L. H. table. — Men of the same character seated at table, R. H. , drinking. — Nelly inside of bar. — Music, to raise curtain. — A. loud laugh at opening. Bill.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

Pat.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

Bill.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars .

Pat.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Bill.

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars .

Pat.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

( Whistle without — Omnes start. ) Nelly ( rising ).

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Enter Canary , door C., with a large bundle. Omnes ( shouting ).

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

( Nelly comes from bar. ) Canary.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

Nel.

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Can.

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 255 chars .

Omnes.

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Can.

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Omnes.

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Can.

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Omnes.

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Can.

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Omnes.

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Can.

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Omnes.

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Nel.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

Can.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Nel.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Can.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

Bill ( laughing ).

Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 61 chars .

Can.

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Bill.

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Can.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

( Loud knock without , c . — all start. ) Can. ( frightened ).

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Enter Bernard , C. D. Nel.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Bernard ( to Pat and Bill ).

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Bill.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Pat.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Ber.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Bill.

Contains 21 words in 7 sentences using 119 chars .

Ber.

Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 192 chars .

Bill.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

Ber.

Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 264 chars .

Bill.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Ber.

Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars .

Bill.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

Ber.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars .

Bill.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

( Goes to Nelly , and whispers to her. ) Ber.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

( Gives money. ) Nel.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

Omnes ( shout ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Nel.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

( Goes to bar. ) Omnes.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

( Nelly gets whiskey in bar, and hands a noggin of it to each, they all crowding around bar to receive it. — Bill converses in pantomime with Canary. — Bernard retires back. — All drink and shout , "A dance! a dance!" — A jig is danced by two of the party. — During dance , Bernard, Bill and Pat , exit with Canary . — The rest keep shouting to the dancers, "Go it , Nancy! Go it, Tim!" — Tim slips down, jumps up, and declares that he was knocked down, and that he will fight somebody. — A general fight. Closed in. )
SCENE II. — Village. — Cottage, in flat. Music , "Last Rose of Summer." Enter Eveleen , L. H , with flowers in hand. Eveleen.

Contains 185 words in 17 sentences using 947 chars .

Enter Biddy , from Cottage. Biddy. ( starting, and looking at Eveleen with astonishment ).

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Eve.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Bid.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Eve.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Bid.

Contains 70 words in 6 sentences using 322 chars .

Eve.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Bid.

Contains 85 words in 5 sentences using 440 chars .

Eve.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Bid.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 228 chars .

Eve. ( shuddering ).

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

Bid.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars .

Enter William Haviland , R. H. , with a basket. — He starts on seeing Eveleen. William ( confused ).

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

Bid.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

Wil.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Bid. ( pleased ).

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars .

Eve.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

Wil.

Contains 78 words in 4 sentences using 407 chars .

Bid. ( to Eveleen ).

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

Eve.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Wil.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

Eve.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

( William offers Eveleen his arm; they both exeunt R. H.) Bid. ( looking after them ).

Contains 41 words in 9 sentences using 236 chars .

( Music. — She kneels in prayer, rises, and goes slowly into cottage. ) Enter Bill Stark and Canary , L. H. Bill.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

Canary.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Bill.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Can.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Bill.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Can. ( aside ).

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Bill.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Can. ( trembling ).

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Bill.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Can. ( aside ).

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

Bill.

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars .

Can.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Bill.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Can.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

Bill ( laughing ).

Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 51 chars .

Can.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars .

Bill ( takes tin box from his pocket, shows a sponge, which he takes out of box, and holds at a distance from him ).

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Can.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Bill.

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 82 chars .

( Threateningly. ) Can.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

( Trembling. ) Bill.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Exit Bill , R. H. Can.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Exit R. H.
SCENE III. — Interior of a neat country Farm-house, — Two folding-doors open. C. , backed by landscaps. — A table, with writing materials on it, a ledger, &c. — Three chairs on. — Robert Wilson discovered writing in ledger. Robert ( closing ledger ).

Contains 102 words in 10 sentences using 520 chars .

( Barney sings, without. ) Barney ( entering C.)

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Rob.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Bar.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Rob.

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Bar.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Rob.

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Bar.

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Rob.

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Bar.

Contains 73 words in 4 sentences using 329 chars .

Rob.

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Bar.

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Rob.

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Bar.

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Rob.

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Bar.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars .

Rob.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Bar.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

( Imitates the kicking of pony. ) Rob.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Bar.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars .

Enter Eveleen and William Haviland , C. D. Eveleen.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

Rob.

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Wil.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

Rob.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars .

Eve.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Wil.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

Bar.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

Wil.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars .

Bar.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars .

Wil. ( laughing ).

Contains 16 words in 6 sentences using 84 chars .

Exit door C. Eve.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Bar.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Eve.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Bar.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

Rob.

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 197 chars .

Exit with Eveleen , R. Bar.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

Enter Canary , door C. Can.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Bar.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars .

Canary.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

Bar.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Can.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Bar.

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 308 chars .

( Going R.) Can.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Bar.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars .

Exit with Canary , R. H.
SCENE IV. — A Front Wood. — Dark Stage. — Music. Enter cautiously, Bernard and Pat , L. H. , with dark lanterns. Ber.

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 270 chars .

Pat ( pulls hat over his eyes ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Exit R. H. Ber.

Contains 96 words in 7 sentences using 495 chars .

Enter Bill , with bloody knife in his hand, L. H. Bill.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Ber.

Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 87 chars .

Bill.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Ber. ( starting ).

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars .

Bill ( struggling ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Ber. ( releasing him ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Bill.

Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars .

Ber.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 112 chars .

Bill.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

Ber.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

Both exit R. H. cautiously.
SCENE V. — Interior of a Farm-house, as before. — Dark. — Music. — Canary enters cautiously, L. H. Can.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars .

( Goes to door C. and opens it. — Enter Bernard, Bill and Pat. — Canary is going off through door — Pat drags him back, and threatens him with knife, if he attempts to leave. ) Ber. ( to Bill ).

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

( Bill goes off R. U. E. — Bernard exits R. 1 E. — Canary is sneaking off through door, but is again dragged back by Pat , who threatens him with knife. — They both exit L. H., Canary very much frightened. ) Reënter Bernard , R. 1 E. , with papers and bag of money. Ber.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Exit door C. Reënter Bill , R. U. E . — Reënter Pat and Canary with bundles, L. H. Pat ( to Bill ).

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Bill.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

Can.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Bill.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars .

Exit R. U. E. Can.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Pat.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Can.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

( Music. — Hurry. — A loud scream , R. U. E. — Barney runs on without coat, from R. H., with stick. — He attacks Pat and Canary. — Bill reënters, with Eveleen in his arms, and rushes off through C. door . — Robert Wilson rushes on without coat . — Barney knocks Canary and Pat down, one after the other, as fast as they get up, until Curtain Falls.
END OF ACT I.
ACT II.
SCENE I. — Interior of Robert Wilson's Farm, as before. — Morning. — Robert discovered seated, weeping. Robert.

Contains 65 words in 11 sentences using 343 chars .

Enter Mr. Collins , door C. Collins.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

( Shaking hands. ) Rob.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Collins.

Contains 102 words in 6 sentences using 542 chars .

Rob.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Col.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

Barney ( without ).

Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 22 chars .

( Barney runs on at door C., and jumps about, shouting "Hurra!" — Robert and Collins ask him if he has news of Eveleen ; but he keeps jumping and shouting "Hurra!" till they force him into chair. ) Col.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Bar. ( puffing ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Rob.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Bar.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Col.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Rob.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Bar.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Both.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Bar.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Both.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Bar.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Both.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Bar.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars .

Col.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Bar.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Rob.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Bar.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Rob. ( aside. )

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Col.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Bar.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Col.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

( Shouts without . — Barney capers about. ) Bar.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Enter William, Eveleen , and Villagers, door C . — Eveleen rushes into Robert's arms. Rob.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

Eve.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Rob. ( to William ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Wil.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Bar. ( Sings. )

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Eve.

Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 252 chars .

( Music . — Eveleen kisses cross, and kneels in prayer. — All kneel, and follow her example. — Tableau. — Closed in. )
SCENE II. — A Front Wood. Enter Canary and Pat , both limping, L. H. Can.

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 71 chars .

Pat.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Can.

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars .

Pat.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

Can.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Pat.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Can.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Pat.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

Enter Bernard and Bill Stark , R. H. Ber.

Contains 81 words in 8 sentences using 402 chars .

Bill.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

Ber. ( bitterly ).

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 262 chars .

Bill.

Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 84 chars .

Ber.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Bill.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars .

Can. ( advancing ).

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Ber.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

Can.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Ber.

Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 202 chars .

( Shows dagger in his belt. ) Can.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars .

Pat.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

Ber.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Pat.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

Can.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Exit with Pat , L. H. Bill.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Ber.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

Bill.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Ber.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Exit with Bill , R. H.
SCENE III. — A Room in Haviland's House. — Window and door in flat. — Table, with flowers on it. — Chairs. — William discovered seated, in great grief, his head buried in his hands, his elbows leaning on the table, the widow, Jackson standing by his side, a letter upon table. Widow.

Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 259 chars .

Wil. ( rising ).

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 199 chars .

Wid.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Wil.

Contains 133 words in 15 sentences using 686 chars .

Wid.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Wil. ( starting ).

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 128 chars .

( Eveleen rushés wildly in at door F.) Eveleen.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 32 chars .

Wid.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

Exit R. H. Wil. ( kissing her ).

Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 308 chars .

Reënter Widow , with water, which she sprinkles in Eveleen's face. Widow.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Eve. ( reviving, and gazing round wildly ).

Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 111 chars .

Wil.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

Eve. ( screams ).

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

( Falls in his arms. ) Wil.

Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 336 chars .

Eve. ( recovering ).

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 343 chars .

Wil.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

Eve.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Wil.

Contains 126 words in 6 sentences using 744 chars .

Eve.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Wil. ( takes letter from table, and gives it her. )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Eve. ( glancing at letter. )

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Wid.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Eve. ( takes a note from her bosom ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Wil. ( taking note ).

Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 101 chars .

Bar. ( without. )

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 68 chars .

Enter Barney , with whip, door F.

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 248 chars .

Eve.

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars .

Wil.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Bar.

Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 241 chars .

Eve.

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 246 chars .

Wil.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Eve.

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 31 chars .

Bar. ( going )

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 200 chars .

( As they all go up, and about to depart, scene closes. )
SCENE IV. — A Front Wood. — Dark. Can. ( without R.)

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Enter Canary , R. H. , followed by Pat , who is drunk. Pat has a good overcoat and hat on.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

Pat. ( staggering ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Can.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars .

Pat.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

( Staggers. ) Can.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars .

Pat.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Can.

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 274 chars .

Pat. ( staggering ).

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Can.

Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars .

Pat.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

( Hiccups. ) Can.

Contains 13 words in 6 sentences using 60 chars .

Pat.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

( Hiccups. ) Can.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Pat. ( losing his temper, and staggering ).

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

( Sparring. ) Can. ( retreating ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Pat. ( following ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Can. ( retreating ).

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars .

( Runs off , R. H. — Pat staggers after him, showing fight. ) Music. Enter Bernard and Bill Stark , cautiously, L. H. Bernard.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars .

Bill.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Ber.

Contains 80 words in 7 sentences using 406 chars .

( Goes off cautiously , R. H.) Bill.

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 277 chars .

Reënter Bernard , cautiously, R. H. Ber.

Contains 31 words in 6 sentences using 165 chars .

( Canary runs on , R.) Can.

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 75 chars .

Ber. and Bill.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Can.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Ber.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Can.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

( Bernard and Bill examine body. ) Bill.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Ber. ( seizing Canary ).

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

Can. ( trembling ).

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

Ber. ( releasing him ).

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

Can.

Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 287 chars .

Ber.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

Bill.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Ber.

Contains 123 words in 10 sentences using 648 chars .

Exit L. H.
SCENE V. — A Chamber in Wilson's Farm-House. — Thunder. — EnterEveleen , R. Eve.

Contains 98 words in 13 sentences using 509 chars .

( Weeps. ) EnterWilliam , R. H. Wil.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars .

Eve.

Contains 44 words in 6 sentences using 246 chars .

Will.

Contains 65 words in 8 sentences using 342 chars .

Eve.

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars .

Wil.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

Eve.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Exit with William , R. H. Enter Barney , L. H. , drunk. Bar. ( staggers ).

Contains 115 words in 13 sentences using 542 chars .

Exit singing , R.
SCENE VI. — Wilson's Farm-Yard, backed with landscape, — A barn, L. C. , with doors. — Set House, with window, through which a light is seen, R. 2 E . — Stage dark. — Thunder, lightning, and rain. Enter Bernard , cautiously, followed by Bill Stark , R. U. E. Ber.

Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 320 chars .

Bill.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Ber.

Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars .

( Thunder, rain, &c. ) Bill.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars .

( Voices are heard in house, singing a hymn. — Both start, and listen. — Bernard beckons to Bill ; they exit R. 1 E. — Enter Canary , alarmed , R. U. E. — Goes to door of house and listens till human is ended ) Can.

Contains 121 words in 11 sentences using 549 chars .

Reënter Bernard and Bill , R. H. Ber. ( looking through door ).

Contains 60 words in 11 sentences using 303 chars .

( Fires pistol through door. — A loud scream within, — Music. — Bill, Canary , and boys, rush in , R. U. E. — Doors of barn open. — A police force rush out and attack Bernard's party. — Fire-arms are discharged. — Barn is set on fire. — During the confusion and fight , Bernard rushes into house, reënters, and escapes with Eveleen. — Barney O'Slashem rushes out of house, and fights through crowd with stick William Haviland enters from house, blood on his face. — He sinks on stage exhausted. ) Tableau. — Act Drop.
END OF ACT II.
ACT III.
SCENE I. — A street in New York. — Newsboys cross stage, crying the various papers. — Enter Canary , a tray before him, tied with a piece of cord around his neck; on it small toys, paper, &c., the usual ingredients of a four-cent board. — He enters L. H. — He is very ragged. Canary.

Contains 175 words in 17 sentences using 873 chars .

Sharkey.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Can.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

( Imitates being hanged. ) Shark. ( laughing ).

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 84 chars .

Can.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

Shark.

Contains 14 words in 6 sentences using 70 chars .

Can.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Shark.

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 259 chars .

Can.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Shark.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Can.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 98 chars .

Shark.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Can.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Shark.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

Can.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 197 chars .

Shark.

Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 222 chars .

Can. ( aside ).

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Shark.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

Can.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Sharp.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

Exit L. H. Can.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars .

Enter Barney O'Slashem.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars .

Barney ( looking at Canary ).

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Can. ( aside ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Bar.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Can. ( trembling ).

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Bar.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Can.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Bar.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

( Beats him with stick. ) Can.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars .

Bar.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 186 chars .

Can.

Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 221 chars .

Bar.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Can.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Bar.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Can.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Bar.

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 116 chars .

Exeunt.
SCENE II. — A parlor. — Folding doors, c. , backed by interior. — A set door, L. 2 E. ; a door, R. H. , in flat; a set chimney, R. 2 E. ; table and chains. Enter Dick Slocum and Amy Gray , door C. Amy.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Dick.

Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 322 chars .

Amy.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars .

Dick ( laughing ).

Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 66 chars .

Amy.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

Dick.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Amy ( curtseving ).

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Dick.

Contains 98 words in 6 sentences using 534 chars .

Amy.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Enter Bernard , C. D. , with letters. Ber.

Contains 107 words in 8 sentences using 547 chars .

Dick.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

Amy.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

Exit with Dick . L. H. Ber. ( glancing over letter ).

Contains 113 words in 17 sentences using 620 chars .

Enter Bill Stark , door C.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars .

Bill.

Contains 134 words in 6 sentences using 689 chars .

Ber.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Bill.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Ber. ( angrily ).

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

Bill.

Contains 65 words in 10 sentences using 351 chars .

Ber.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Bill.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Ber. ( sneeringly )

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars .

Bill.

Contains 24 words in 6 sentences using 126 chars .

Ber. ( aside. )

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

Bill.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Ber.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Bill.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Ber.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

Bill.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Ber.

Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars .

Bill.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Ber. ( smiling maliciously. )

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars .

( Takes pistol from pocket, and fires . — Bill falls ) Bill.

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars .

( Dies. ) Ber.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

( Music. — He goes to C. door, and beckons. — Two men come to him; he instructs them in pantomine. — The men open trap, and carry Bill down it . — Bernard closes trap after them. )

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars .

Exit Bernard , door R. in flat. ( Music. Enter Dick , a white neckcloth on black coat. &c., followed by Amy , plainly dressed. — They meet Sharkey and Eveleen at door , C.) Dick.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

( Taking her hand. ) Eveleen.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 99 chars .

Dick.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

Eve.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Amy.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Sharkey.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Amy.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

( Crosses to-captain and speaks to him aside. ) Dick ( to Eve. )

Contains 107 words in 5 sentences using 600 chars .

Eve.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

Capt. Shark.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars .

Exit door C. Amy.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

Eve.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Dick.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Exit Amy and Eveleen door L. H. Dick.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Exit door R. H. in flat. ( Canary and Barney come down chimney, and look cautiously around. ) Bar.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Can.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Bar.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Can.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

( Both run, and get up chimney. ) Reënter Dick , with Bernard , R. H. Dick.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Ber.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

Dick.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Exit door L. H. Ber.

Contains 109 words in 19 sentences using 557 chars .

Exit door L. H. Reënter, Barney and Canary , door R. H. F. Bar.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Can.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

Bar.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

( Rushes off through door L. H.) Can.

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 163 chars .

( Runs in at door R. H.) ( Music. Another scream without. — Eveleen rushes on from door L. H., her hair in disorder — Bernard and Barney come on , L. H. D., struggling with each other; during which Canary enters, takes Eveleen by the hand, and goes off with her through door R. which he closes after him — Bernard throws Barney with great force to the ground, rushes to door R. H., which he forces with a crash, and darts through it . — Barney jumps up, and runs to door ; Bernard meets, and seizes him by the throat. ) Ber.

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars .

( Shaking him furiously. ) Bar.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Ber. ( throwing him over to L. H.)

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

( All rushes off at C. door. ) Bar. ( sit up ).

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

( Rush off through door R. H.)
SCENE III. — A Chamber in first grooves. — Door in flat. — A sel window, R. — A chair brought on. — Music, "My Heart's in Old Ireland." Enter Norah , sadly, L. H. Norah. ( weeping ).

Contains 195 words in 11 sentences using 1032 chars .

( Canary rushes through door in flat with Eveleen in his arms He places her in a chair in a fainting condition. ) Can. ( speaking hurriedly ).

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

( Jumps out of window. ) Norah.

Contains 50 words in 8 sentences using 269 chars .

Eve.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars .

Nor.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Eve.

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 300 chars .

Nor.

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 134 chars .

Ber. ( without ).

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

Eve.

Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars .

Ber. ( Without ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Nor.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Ber. ( without ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

( Shaking it. ) Eve.

Contains 55 words in 8 sentences using 273 chars .

Ber. ( without ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

( Shaking it violently. ) Nor.

Contains 33 words in 7 sentences using 181 chars .

Eve.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

( Rushes off L. H. — Bernard forces door, enters, and starts on seeing Norah. ) Ber.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Nor.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars .

Ber.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Nor.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

Ber.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

Nor.

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 132 chars .

Ber.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

Dashes her violently aside, and rushes off , L. H.) Nor.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

( Rushes out L. H.) Bar. ( without ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Can. ( without ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

( Barney comes through window, followed by Canary. ) Bar.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Can.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Bar.

Contains 24 words in 8 sentences using 139 chars .

Can.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Bar.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

Can.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

( Shouts without. ) Bar. ( jumps ).

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 42 chars .

( Rushes out , L. H.) Can.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

( About setting out of window , Barney runs on. ) Bar.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

( Beats him off , L. H., with stick. )
SCENE LAST. A dock upon the North River. — Across from R , to L. — Gas lamps, shipping, &c. — Night. — William Haviland discovered at back, C. — Slow, solemn music. — He appears to be surveying different objects on river. Wil.

Contains 141 words in 13 sentences using 774 chars .

( Sits on the dock , R.) Enter Eveleen , L. H. , dejectedly. Eve.

Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 350 chars .

( Weeps. ) Wil.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars .

Eve.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Wil. ( rising and advancing ).

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Eve. ( seeing him approach. )

Contains 25 words in 7 sentences using 133 chars .

( Rushes up stage, and jumps into river. ) Wil.

Contains 14 words in 7 sentences using 84 chars .

( Hurry, Music . — William plunges into river ; Ben , and other men rush on with ropes, which they throw into river. ) Ben.

Contains 18 words in 7 sentences using 86 chars .

( William comes upon dock with Eveleen in his arms. He brings her forward. ) Wil.

Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 66 chars .

Eve. ( screams ).

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

( They sink into each other arms. ) ( Gun fired without. — Voices heard without, "A man shot by a woman ?" — Bernard staggers on L. H. — Blood on his face. — Falls at feet of Eveleen and William . — Enter Norah with pistol in hand , L.) Ber. ( faintly ).

Contains 56 words in 10 sentences using 311 chars .

( Attempts to rise — falls dead. ) Slow music — Tableau.
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