Sue Harte, Bret Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Bret Harte, 1836 – 1902 T. Edgar (Thomas Edgar) Pemberton, 1849 – 1905 Sue: A Play in Three Acts by Bret Harte and T. Edgar Pemberton: Adapted from Bret Harte's Story The Judgment of Bolinas Plain London Greening & Co. xi, [5], 168 p. Annie Olber Will Olber Jack Miller Silas Prescott Parson Davies Jim Wynd Judge Lynch Sue Jurymen Sheriff of Bolinas Constable Saleratus Bill The Softy From 'Frisco Napoleon Hopkins All No 22 Ira Beasley Comedy Prose data extraction from source 1902 First performed: 15 September, 1896
First produced at Hoyt's Theatre, New York, Tuesday Evening, 15th September 1896 First Production on any Stage of a Comedy in Three Acts, entitled "SUE" By Bret Harte and T. Edgar Pemberton Mr Joseph Haworth Mr Horace Lewis Mr Louis Massen Mr Guy Standing Mr Theodore Roberts Mr William Bonelli Mr James Kearney Mr Sam Reed Mr Charles Bagshaw Mr Collin Sadiston Mr W. H. Post Mr W. C. Masson Mr G. A. Nichols Mr Thomas Waller Miss Anita Rothe Miss Annie Russell Act I. The Cloud Gathers (A. Voegtlin) ( Three months elapse ) Act II. The Cloud Bursts (E. G. Unitt) ( Three months later ) Act III. The Clear Sky (A. Voegtlin)
Subsequently produced at The Garrick Theatre , London, Friday, 10th June 1898 . Mr Charles Frohman (by arrangement with Mr H. T. Brickwell ) presents MISS ANNIE RUSSELL In a Play in Three Acts, entitled "SUE" Mr Edward Morgan Mr William Sampson Mr Lionel Adams Mr Joseph Brennan Mr Joseph Francoeur Mr Frank Mills Mr. W. B. Smith Mr Samuel Reed Mr Joseph A. Weber Mr William White Mr Herbert Bostwick Mr Ernest Wallace Mr Walter Belasco Miss Annie Russell Miss Ida Waterman Negro Servants, Lynching Committee, etc. Act I. The Cloud Gathers Act II. The Cloud Bursts Act III. The Clear Sky
ACT I The Cloud Gathers ACT II The Cloud Bursts ACT III The Clear Sky
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ Ira Beasley Of Lone Farm, Bolinas Plain Silas Prescott Sue's Father Parson Davies John Scott Sheriff of Bolinas Jeff Bragg His Constable Jim Wynd An Acrobat Will Olber Judge Lynch Of the Vigilance Committee No. 22 Secretary to Committee Saleratus Bill , Member of the Vigilance Committee, with power to add to their number The Softy From 'Frisco , Member of the Vigilance Committee, with power to add to their number Jack Miller , Member of the Vigilance Committee, with power to add to their number Napoleon Hopkins , Member of the Vigilance Committee, with power to add to their number Sue Annie Olber Negro Servants, Lynching Committee, etc.
ACT I Scene : — Interior of Lone Farm See Stage Plan ( Silas Prescott discovered. He has pencil and paper in his hand, and is feebly trying to make some calculations .) Silas ( Looking at his figures; seated at L. of table C. His hat is on table .)

Contains 88 words in 6 sentences using 437 chars .

( Sound of footsteps heard without .)

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars .

( Enter Parson Davies R.C., carrying stick and travelling bag. Sets down bag and stick without observing Silas and goes to window .) Parson ( Looking off .)

Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 233 chars .

Contains 105 words in 5 sentences using 558 chars .

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Parson

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Parson ( At window .)

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Parson ( In a surprised tone .)

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Parson ( Evading this .)

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Silas

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Parson ( At table .)

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Silas

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Parson ( Sympathetically .)

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Parson

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Parson ( Laughing .)

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Parson ( Quietly .)

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Parson ( Warmly .)

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Parson

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Silas ( Delighted, and rising .)

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Parson ( In consternation .)

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Silas ( Leaning on table .)

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Parson ( In remonstrance .)

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Silas

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Parson ( At door R.C. going off, and speaking with suppressed indignation. At table and taking hat .)

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Silas

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Parson

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( Exit Parson Davies R.C. ) Silas ( C. )

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( Sue without, laughing .) Silas

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Sue ( Without .)

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( Noise of chains, etc., heard outside R. ) Silas

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( Enter Sue R.C., laughing, yet shyly. She holds behind her back a wisp of straw .) Silas

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Silas ( L.C. )

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Sue ( Laughing .)

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Silas ( Sharply .)

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Sue ( Folding her apron demurely, yet with a half-childish, half-thoughtful coquetry .)

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Silas ( Correcting himself .)

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Sue ( Thoughtfully .)

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Silas ( C. )

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Sue ( Looking dreamily through window over plain .)

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Silas ( Aside .)

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Sue ( Crosses to table, laughing .)

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Sue ( Simply .)

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Silas ( Aside .)

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Sue ( Simply .)

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Silas ( Taking her hand with simulated playfulness .)

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Sue ( In utter astonishment .)

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Silas ( Impatiently and aside .)

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Sue ( C. )

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Sue ( Laughing .)

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Silas ( C. rather angrily .)

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Sue ( Crosses to L.C. after a little pause .)

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Sue ( Rather scornfully .)

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Silas ( Angrily .)

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Sue ( At table, with a sigh .)

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( Exit Sue R. ) Silas ( Contemptuously. Rises .)

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( Enter Ira Beasley L. He is very shabbily dressed, untidy and slovenly in person and uncouth in manner. He is rather lame. He comes in awkwardly, and with an embarrassed and discontented expression. He looks round the room, and seeing only Silas, is making his may to go off R. when Silas speaks .) Silas ( Insinuatingly .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

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Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

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Ira ( Crosses to door R. )

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Ira

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Silas ( Quietly. Rises .)

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

( Ira approaches him awkwardly, discontentedly, and half-sullenly, glancing at window for Sue. ) Ira ( C. )

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Silas ( L.C. )

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Ira ( Eagerly .)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

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Ira ( Uneasily .)

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Ira ( Distressed .)

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Ira ( Crosses to window .)

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Silas

Contains 57 words in 2 sentences using 269 chars .

( Exit Silas Prescott R. C. ) Ira ( At window, dazed .)

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( Goes out quickly R. as if acting on a sudden and irresistible impulse .) ( Enter Parson Davies R.C. ) Parson

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( He goes off R.C. ) ( Slight noise and Sue's laugh heard without .) ( Enter Ira R., dripping with water, dazed and disconcerted .) Ira ( C. )

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 185 chars .

( Enter Sue R., laughing .) Sue ( C. )

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Ira ( Rather sullenly, L.C. )

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Sue ( Throwing him her apron .)

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Ira ( Using the apron .)

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Sue ( Interrupting him with a little stamp of her foot .)

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Ira

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Sue ( R.C. )

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Ira

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Sue ( Retreating .)

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Ira ( With inspiration .)

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Sue ( Scornfully .)

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Ira ( R.C. )

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Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Ira

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 143 chars .

Sue

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Ira ( Awkwardly .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Sue

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

Ira

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Sue ( Musingly ).

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

Ira ( Very awkwardly .)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Sue ( Rising .)

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

( Exit Sue R., calling: "Bos — Bossy!" ) Ira ( C., wiping his forehead with Sue's apron .)

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

( Exit Ira mopping himself L. ) ( Enter Jim Wynd stealthily R.C. He looks cautiously round the room, and seeing he is alone, goes cautiously to window R. and looks out .) Jim

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 203 chars .

Parson ( Passionately .)

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Jim ( Impudently, though evidently somewhat disconcerted .)

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Parson ( Trying to suppress his anger .)

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Jim

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Parson

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Jim ( At table .)

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Parson ( Crosses to table, in hot indignation .)

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Jim ( With a sneer .)

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Parson ( Very firmly .)

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Jim ( Insolently .)

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Parson ( Startled .)

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Jim ( With an insolent laugh .)

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Parson ( With an effort .)

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Jim

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Parson

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Jim ( Maliciously .)

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Parson

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Jim

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Parson ( Interrupting him .)

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Jim

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Parson ( At table .)

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Jim ( Astonished .)

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Parson ( L. )

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Jim ( Coming to Parson bullyingly and threateningly .)

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Parson ( Significantly opening his coat and clenching his fist .)

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Jim

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Parson

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Jim ( Coolly .)

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Parson ( Making an angry movement towards him .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Jim ( Crossing to door R.C. )

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

( The Parson following him, Jim Wynd goes off rather quickly R.C., with an air showing he feels he has said enough .) ( By open door Parson watches him for a moment as he goes down the road. He then closes the door .) Parson

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 165 chars .

( Enter Ira Beasley L. ) Ira

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Parson ( Making an effort to recover himself .)

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Ira ( Crosses to L. )

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Parson

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Ira ( Simply. L.C. )

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Parson

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Ira

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Parson

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Ira

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Parson ( C. )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Ira

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Parson ( Startled .)

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Ira ( Gloomily .)

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Parson

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

Ira

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Parson

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Ira

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

Parson

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Ira

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Parson

Contains 37 words in 1 sentence using 195 chars .

Ira

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Parson

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Ira

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars .

Parson

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

( Takes hat. — Exit Parson Davies R.C. ) Ira ( Sitting on table .)

Contains 78 words in 4 sentences using 377 chars .

( Silas Prescott heard whistling without .) Ira

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

( Goes to door R.C. ) Ira

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

( Enter Silas Prescott R.C. ) Silas

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Ira ( C. )

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 146 chars .

Silas ( R.C. )

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

Ira

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Silas

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Ira ( Nervously .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Silas

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Ira

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Silas

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Ira

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Silas ( With intense satisfaction .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

( They sit each side of table .) Ira ( L. of table .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Silas ( R. of table, interrupting him .)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

Ira

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Silas ( Interrupting him .)

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Ira

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Silas

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Ira

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Silas

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

Ira

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Silas ( Rises .)

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( Going to door R. ). Ira ( C., nervously .)

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Silas ( R.C., indignantly .)

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Ira ( C. )

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( Exit Ira hastily L. ) Silas ( At door R., calling .)

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Sue ( Without .)

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( Enter Sue R. ) Silas ( L., seated in rocker .)

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Sue ( C. )

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Silas

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Sue ( Petulantly .)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Silas

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars .

Sue

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Silas

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

Sue ( Astonished .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Silas

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Sue ( Breathlessly .)

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Silas

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Sue ( With a sharp cry .)

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Silas

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars .

Sue

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Silas ( Exasperated .)

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

Sue

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Silas ( L.C. )

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Sue ( R.C. )

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Silas

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 238 chars .

Sue ( At table, with decision .)

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Silas ( In amazed anger .)

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Sue ( Very decidedly .)

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Silas

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( He is beginning in hot anger, when he is interrupted by the sudden entrance of Will and Anne Olber R.C. ) ( Will and Anne Olber are a good-looking, happy, and homely young couple. He is rather smartly dressed, evidently tries to make the most and best of himself, and seems amused as well as delighted with all his wife says to and of him ). ( Silas in rocking chair .) Will ( Drawing back .)

Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 150 chars .

Silas ( Rudely .)

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Will ( R.C., aside to his wife, who is regarding Sue kindly .)

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

Silas ( Grimly .)

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Anne ( R., turning from Silas to Sue kindly .)

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Silas ( Interrupting .)

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Sue ( L. of table, speaking kindly to Anne .)

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

( She is going out, but is stopped by the entrance of Parson Davies R.C. ) Parson ( Annoyed, yet delighted .)

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 101 chars .

Silas ( Impatiently .)

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Will ( Turning to Parson, C. )

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

Parson ( Crossing to C., starting, and aside .)

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Silas ( Aside, watching Parson .)

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Parson ( C., recovering himself, and cheerily to Will .)

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Silas

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Parson ( C., not heeding Silas .)

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Will ( With a grin, R.C. )

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Anne ( R. )

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Parson

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Anne

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Parson ( To Anne .)

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Anne

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Will

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Parson

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Sue ( L., to Anne .)

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Anne

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Anne

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Will ( With a chuckle .)

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Parson

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Anne

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 135 chars .

Parson ( Amused .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Will ( Laughing heartily and aside to Parson .)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Sue ( Simply, to Anne .)

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Anne

Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 348 chars .

Parson ( Quickly .)

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Will

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Sue

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Anne

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Parson

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Sue

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Anne

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars .

Sue ( With a sigh .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Anne ( Kindly .)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Sue ( Simply .)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Will ( In intense delight .)

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( Enter Ira Beasley very shyly L., clumsily dressed as the vacquero. He crosses down L. ) Anne

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

( Sue crosses round to R.C. ) Parson ( Aside .)

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Anne ( Aside to Sue .)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Parson ( Aside .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Ira ( Nervously, L. )

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

Anne

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Ira

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

( Will, at table, bursts out into peals of derisive laughter .) Sue ( R.C., hotly .)

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

Will ( Unable to control his mirth .)

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Anne ( Stopping him, and in tones of authority .)

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars .

Parson

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( Sue sits .) Ira ( Ignoring Anne, and speaking gratefully to Sue .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Will

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Anne

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars .

Sue ( Seated, who has been watching the kiss in wonder .)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Anne

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Sue

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Anne ( Crossing to Sue .)

Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 238 chars .

( Exeunt Anne, Will, Parson, and Ira, R.C. ) ( Silas, who during this scene has been sulking in the background, now comes forward .) Silas ( L.C. )

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

Sue ( R.C. )

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Silas ( Threateningly .)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Sue ( Firmly .)

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars .

Silas ( In a towering passion .)

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

( Ira enters quickly R.C., dashes at Silas, shakes him as if he mere a mere doll in his hands, and sends him reeling across the stage .) Ira ( C. )

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

( As he stands upright and panting in his anger, he seems to acquire a sort of rude dignity .) ( Sue, who has evidently been greatly frightened by Silas, looks at him in amazement .) ( A short pause .) Sue ( R.C., timidly .)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Ira ( C. )

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

( Parson Davies enters R.C., and pauses unperceived .) Sue

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Ira

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Sue

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Parson ( As if involuntarily .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Ira ( In high glee .)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Silas ( L.C. )

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Ira

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Sue ( To Ira .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Silas ( Triumphantly .)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Ira ( Simply .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Sue ( To Parson .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Parson ( R. )

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Silas

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

( Crosses L. and sits .) Sue ( R.C., to Ira .)

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

Curtain
ACT II Scene : — Exterior of Lone Farm See Stage Plan An interval of three years between 1st and 2nd Acts ( Sue discovered washing plates by home door. Wind moaning without. She has a weary and rather sad look, and is doing her work listlessly, when suddenly her attention is arrested as if she heard a noise, and putting down the plate she is washing, she goes stealthily to door, quietly opens small door, and listens .) ( Ira's coat hangs in porch, with gun caps and wad in pocket. Blanket hangs on barn door .) Sue ( With a sigh, closing door .)

Contains 106 words in 5 sentences using 479 chars .

Ira ( From within the house .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Sue ( Rising .)

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

( Ira enters from house L. ) ( He is shabbier, dirtier, and even less attractive than in 1st Act, having evidently allowed himself to "go back." He carries his gun, powder flask and graduated shot flask .) Ira

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Sue ( Wearily .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Ira ( Contentedly .)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Sue

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars .

Ira ( Evasively .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Sue

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Ira

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Sue

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Ira

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Sue

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Sue

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

Ira

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

( Sue sprinkles daisies with water from well, and leaves them on lower end of well .) Sue

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Ira

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Sue

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Ira

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

Sue

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

Ira

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Sue ( Dreamily .)

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 131 chars .

Ira ( Aside .)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

( Exit R.U. by door .) Sue ( Rise. With a sigh resumes plate washing .)

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 265 chars .

( Tap heard at small door .) Sue ( On the alert .)

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

( Through it, half-stealthily, half-hurriedly, Jim Wynd enters. He it covered with dust, and is panting for breath. He wears a long light buttoned-up linen dust-coat which reaches to his feet .) Jim ( In a broken, gasping voice .)

Contains 59 words in 9 sentences using 285 chars .

( He gives a half-apologetic, half-bitter laugh. Sue glances quickly towards house and makes a step in that direction .) Jim ( Breathlessly .)

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Sue ( After a quick but steady look at him .)

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

( Sue opens loft door quickly .) Sue

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

( Noise of horse without .) ( He goes quickly into loft, and she as quickly closes door upon him. She, after a sharp and cautious look round, has begun to descend the steps when he opens the door and speaks hurriedly .) Jim

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Sue ( Interrupting him and impatiently .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

( Jim quickly disappears and closes door .) Sue ( Discontentedly, as she descends steps .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

( Goes down to house and resumes plate washing, but whereas she was before careless and listless, she now does it carefully and deliberately; and though she hums a time, is evidently on the alert for the least noise .) ( Sheriff heard speaking without .) Sheriff

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

( Sound of bits, chains, etc .) ( Large barn doors thrown noisily open, and the Sheriff and Constable enter .) ( At same moment Ira enters by shed door R .) ( Sue unconcernedly holds up a dish and examines it minutely for the cracks .) Sheriff ( C., to Ira, sharply .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Ira ( R.C .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Ira

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars .

Ira ( With a flash of recollection .)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars .

( Sue comes forward; her interest being strongly aroused, she looks bright and pretty. Sheriff and Constable take off their hats, and exchange glances of admiration, which are noticed both by Sue and Ira. Sue regards them coquettishly .) Ira ( R., aside and uneasily .)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Sue ( To Sheriff, pointing R .)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Sue

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

Sue

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Sue

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

( Sheriff and Constable exchange looks and laugh. Constable sits on steps C. ) Sheriff

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

Sue ( Innocently .)

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

Constable ( Stiffly, to Sheriff .)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Sheriff ( Rising, resuming his gravity .)

Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 254 chars .

( As the Sheriff and Constable go off through large barn doors, they give a parting glance of admiration at Sue. Ira closes door behind them .) ( Sound of bits, chains, etc., on their exit .) Ira ( Uneasily .)

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

Sue ( Disdainfully .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

( Noise of hoofs .) Ira ( Pleased .)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

( Sue puts pan on table back .) Sue ( Scornfully .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Ira ( Looking at her curiously .)

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

( Exit into house .) ( Sue complacently resumes plate washing. A short pause, during which Sue looks anxiously at loft door, and then, with a little start, at Ira's gun .) Sue ( At table .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Ira ( From within .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Sue

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Ira

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Sue

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Ira

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Sue

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Ira ( With a surly laugh .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Sue

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Ira

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Sue ( With a swift glance at loft door and with a little shudder .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Ira

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Sue

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Ira

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Sue

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Sue

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 132 chars .

Ira ( Interrupting her .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Sue ( Not heeding him .)

Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 152 chars .

Ira

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Sue

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Sue

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars .

Ira

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Sue ( With a sigh .)

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars .

Ira

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars .

Sue ( Commencing to load gun .)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Ira

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Sue

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Ira

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Sue ( Crosses and gets caps and wad, crosses back to stool, continuing to load gun .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Ira

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

Sue ( With shot flask in hand .)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Ira

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Sue ( With gun in one hand, flask in the other .)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Sue ( Eagerly .)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Ira

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Sue

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Ira

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Sue ( Aside, as she quietly puts down gun and puts flask in her pocket .)

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Sue ( Puts back caps .)

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Ira ( With a rough laugh .)

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars .

Sue ( Resuming plate washing .)

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 189 chars .

Ira ( Quickly appearing at door .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Sue

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Sue

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

Ira

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Sue

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Ira

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Sue

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Ira

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Sue ( R.C .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Ira ( Significantly .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

( Exit through small door in barn .) ( Sue closes door after him, listens for a moment to his retreating footsteps, and then comes quickly to loft steps and seems about to ascend them, when she suddenly changes her mind, and goes quickly into house. Immediately she reappears with a small hand-mirror, which she brings into the light, and, smiling at herself in it, runs her fingers through her hair. Then she puts the little mirror down and hastens up the loft steps. She seem to have forgotten all about the gun .) Sue ( At loft door, knocking .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Jim ( From within .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Sue ( Aside .)

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars .

Jim

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

( Jim Wynd appears at door and joins Sue on little platform. He has discarded the long coal in which he was concealed, and now appears in the fleshings and spangles of the circus-rider or acrobat. He is a well-made man, and his costume shows off his muscular, well-knit figure to the highest advantage. He has washed his face and hands, and his wet hair is plastered in curls on his low forehead .) Sue ( Regarding him with astonishment and admiration .)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Jim ( With a conceited laugh .)

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

Sue ( Almost awe-stricken .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Jim

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars .

Sue

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Jim

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

Sue

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Jim

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Sue

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Jim ( Nervously .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Sue

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Jim

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Sue

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Jim ( With a low laugh .)

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

Sue

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Jim

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

Sue ( Turning to go doom steps .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Jim ( Stopping her .)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Sue ( Half may damn steps, and disappointed .)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Jim

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Sue ( With alacrity .)

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Jim ( With a forced smile .)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Sue ( Rather troubled .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Jim

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Sue ( Quickly .)

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars .

Jim

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Sue

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Jim

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Sue

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 42 chars .

( Exit Sue into house .) Jim

Contains 76 words in 8 sentences using 317 chars .

( Enter Sue from house. She carries provisions and a flask of whisky. She is smiling and pulsating like a schoolgirl. She runs up steps and deposits her packages by the side of Jim .) Sue

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Jim ( Gloating over the provisions .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Sue

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

( Jim, as he continues eating, gives her a patronising wave of his hand, and Sue goes gaily into house .) Jim ( With his mouth half full .)

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 239 chars .

( Re-enter Sue from house. She carries the vacquero costume, and, ascending steps, lays it at Jim's feet .) Sue

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Jim

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Sue ( Looking at him admiringly .)

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

Jim ( Still eating .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Sue

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Jim

Contains 76 words in 8 sentences using 317 chars .

( Enter Sue from house. She carries provisions and a flask of whisky. She is smiling and pulsating like a schoolgirl She runs up steps and deposits her packages by the side of Jim .) Sue

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Jim ( Gloating over the provisions .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Sue

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

( Jim, as he continues eating, gives her a patronising wave of his hand, and Sue goes gaily into house .) Jim ( With his month half full .)

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 239 chars .

( Re-enter Sue from house. She carries the vacquero costume, and, ascending steps, lays it at Jim's feet .) Sue

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Jim

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Sue ( Looking at him admiringly .)

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

Jim ( Still eating .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Sue

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Jim

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Sue ( Clasping her hands and delighted .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Jim

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Sue

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Jim

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Sue

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Jim

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Sue

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Jim

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Sue ( Innocently .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Jim

Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 290 chars .

Sue

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars .

Jim ( Contemptuously .)

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

Sue ( Enthusiastically .)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Jim

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Sue

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 273 chars .

Jim ( Doubtfully .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Sue

Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 146 chars .

Jim ( Taking her hand tenderly in his .)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Sue ( Suddenly interrupting him and very quickly with-drawing her hand .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Jim ( Amazed .)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Sue ( Quickly .)

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Jim ( Frightened .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Sue

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars .

Jim

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Sue

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

( Jim makes an ignominious exit into loft. Sue, speaking very quietly, and in a hushed voice, throws things after him .) Sue

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars .

Jim ( In a muffled voice from within .)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Sue

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Jim ( As before .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Sue ( To herself, at the descends steps .)

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars .

( When the reaches bottom of steps she turns and kisses her hand to loft door, and then goes into house. In meantime voices of Ira, Sheriff, and Constable are heard outside barn doors .) ( The large doors are thrown open and Ira, the Sheriff and Constable enter .) Sheriff ( R.C .)

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

Ira ( R .)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

( Exit Constable through barn doors, with guns .) Ira

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 193 chars .

Ira ( Vaguely repeating himself .)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Ira

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 220 chars .

Ira ( Indignantly .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Sheriff ( Interrupting him, and drawlingly .)

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars .

( Crosses to L. ) Ira ( With a gasp .)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

( Enter Constable through barn doors. Stands L., near Sheriff .) Sheriff ( With a good-natured laugh, taking a seat L. on chair, and lighting a cigar .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

( Sue enters from the house. She has taken some pains with her dress, has changed her cuffs and collar, taken off her apron, and re-dressed her hair .) Sue ( Aside, C ).

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

Ira ( Looking at her in amazement .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Sue ( Turning upon him sharply .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Ira ( R .)

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Sue ( Saucily, and looking very graciously at Sheriff .)

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Ira ( Aside, very uneasily .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars .

Ira ( Sulkily .)

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Sue ( C., quickly stopping him .)

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars .

( Exit Sue into house. Sheriff end Constable laugh heartily .) Sheriff ( To Ira .)

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 128 chars .

Constable

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Ira ( At well, troubled .)

Contains 35 words in 1 sentence using 181 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Constable

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Ira ( Distressed .)

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

( Sue enters from house, carrying tray bearing cakes and steaming coffee. Places tray on table .) Sheriff ( Coming down C. )

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Sue

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars .

Sue

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Constable

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

Sue ( Saucily to Ira .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Ira ( Distressed .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Ira ( Quickly yet hesitatingly, C .)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Sheriff ( Lazily .)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

Sue

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Ira ( Glancing suspiciously from Sheriff to Sue and from Sue to Sheriff .)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

Sue

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

Sheriff ( To Ira .)

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

( Exit Constable through barn door .) Sheriff ( To Ira .)

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

Ira ( With sudden determination .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Sue ( Interrupting him, and speaking sharply .)

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

Sheriff ( Rising, and with a laugh .)

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

( Crosses up .) Ira

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

Ira ( Decidedly .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Sue

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Sheriff ( Gallantly .)

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars .

Ira ( R.U .)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Sue

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Sheriff ( Pointing to loft .)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Sue

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Ira ( At door .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Sheriff ( To Sue .)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Sue

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Sue

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

( Sue laughs merrily, and Ira and Sheriff go off through barn doors. Then she listens intently for a moment, and bolts the doors upon them .) ( Noise of horses without .) ( Sue ascends steps to loft .) Sue ( Tapping at loft door .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Jim ( Opening door and appearing at it .)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

( Steps out .) Sue ( Laughing .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Jim ( With a movement towards loft door .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Sue

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

Jim ( Bitterly .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Sue

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Jim

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Sue

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Jim

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Sue

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Jim

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Sue

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

( About to descend steps .) Jim

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Sue ( Excitedly .)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Jim ( Nervously .)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Sue ( Firmly .)

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars .

( Her eyes flash .) Jim ( Looking at her approvingly .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Sue

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

( They sit together on top of steps .) Jim ( Boastfully .)

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

Sue

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Jim ( Looking at her curiously .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Sue

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Jim

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Sue

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Jim

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Sue ( Dreamily .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Jim

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Sue ( Innocently .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Jim ( Awkwardly .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Sue

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars .

Jim ( Arrogantly .)

Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 224 chars .

Sue ( Quickly .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Jim

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Sue

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Jim ( Bumptiously .)

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 181 chars .

Sue

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Jim

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Sue ( With a little cry of delight .)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Jim ( Pressing her more closely to him .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Sue ( Suddenly .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Jim

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Sue ( Having warmly returned his kiss, and after a moment in his arms .)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Jim

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Sue

Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 296 chars .

( Rattling heard outside barn doors as of people trying to get in .) ( Sue about to descend steps .) Jim ( Stopping her .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

( Sue hesitates, then raises his hand suddenly to her lips and as quickly disengaging it, comes down steps .) ( Jim Wynd goes back into loft .) ( Rattling of doors heard again, and Ira's voice without .) Ira

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Sue

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

( Sue unbolts doors, and Ira, Sheriff, and Constable enter .) Ira

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Sue ( Cross down .)

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars .

Ira

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Sue ( L.C., audaciously .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Sheriff ( R.C. )

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Sue ( Mockingly .)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Sheriff ( To Constable .)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Sue ( Quickly .)

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars .

Ira ( With decision .)

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

Sheriff ( C., surlily .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Constable ( L. )

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Sue ( L.C., to Constable .)

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

( Exit Sue into house .) Sheriff

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Ira ( Hovering about nervously .)

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

Sheriff ( Interrupting him .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

( Constable puts gun back of porch .) Constable

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Ira ( At is continuing .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Sheriff ( Impatiently .)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

( Re-enter Sue from house folk rugs and blankets .) Sue ( Throwing these down .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

Sue

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

Sue ( C. )

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

( Exit into house .) Ira ( R. )

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Sheriff ( Crossly .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Constable

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Ira ( In an altered tone and almost cheerily .)

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

( Enter Sue from house .) ( She carries a full bottle of whisky, glasses, etc., and places them on table by house door .) Sue

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

( Exit into house .) Sheriff

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Ira

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Sheriff ( Looking at Sue in admiration .)

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Sue ( Putting lamp on table .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Ira ( R.C. )

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Sue

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Sheriff ( With a laugh .)

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

Sue

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Sheriff ( Gallantly .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Sue

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

Sheriff ( Delighted and laughing .)

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

Constable

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Ira ( In great trouble .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Sue ( Handing glass to Sheriff .)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

( Sue laughs, and raises glass to her mouth .) Ira ( With a pained cry, and raising hit hand at if to stop her .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Sue ( Silencing him with a motion of her hand and sipping from glass .)

Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 53 chars .

Sheriff ( Taking glass .)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Sue

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Sheriff ( Tossing off his glass .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Constable ( After drinking .)

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Sheriff ( Rising .)

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

Ira ( R.C., with suppressed passion .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 265 chars .

Sue

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Sue

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Ira ( Crossing to table, taking great gulp of whisky; looking at Sue in a dazed fashion, aside .)

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Sue ( Mixing two more drinks, and handing them to Sheriff and Constable .)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Sheriff ( Seated .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Sue

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 215 chars .

Note — The moon has now risen and lights the stage. ( Shortly after Sue's departure light appears in window above doorway .) Sheriff ( Surlily to Ira .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Ira

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Ira ( Decidedly ).

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Sheriff ( Helping himself to whisky .)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

( Light seen in Sue's room .) Constable ( Mischievously ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Sheriff ( Very angrily .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Constable

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

( Throwing his rugs over his arm, Constable goes off into barn .) Ira ( Crossing down, filling first the Sheriff's glass, then his own .)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Ira

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

Ira

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Ira

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Ira

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Ira

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Ira ( Alone, sits with his head sunk on his chest, at well .)

Contains 237 words in 27 sentences using 1101 chars .

( After a brief pause he appears at the window above doorway and partly opens it .) ( A short pause; then the shed door at R. is opened and the Sheriff comes out .) Sheriff

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

( Approaching well .) Ira

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 87 words in 22 sentences using 427 chars .

( Sue, draped and hooded, enters from house .) ( At sound of door opening, Sheriff, half way up steps, crouches and listens .) Sue ( Aside .)

Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 155 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Sue

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

( Jim Wynd, revolver in hand, appears at top of steps .) ( Sheriff is about to come down steps to Sue, when Jim Wynd shoots at him from the back. Immediately Ira fires from window. Sheriff rolls over side of steps on to stage and lies there apparently dead .) ( Sue, with a quick cry, dashes by steps and hides herself by the door below the loft. ) Sue ( Frantically to Wynd, and showing that she thinks only of saving him .)

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 71 chars .

Jim ( In the vacquero's dress he has dropped from the loft, and is by her side .) ( Frightened and agitated .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Sue ( Despairingly .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

( Exeunt into shed R. ) Sheriff ( On the ground, incoherently .)

Contains 108 words in 15 sentences using 538 chars .

( Exit through barn doors .) ( Enter Ira .) Ira ( Breathlessly .)

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 128 chars .

( Horses' hoofs heard loudly without .)

Contains 43 words in 12 sentences using 216 chars .

( Sound of hoofs fade away in distance .) Ira finds the daisies Sue has left on the well and, pressing them to his lips, fails sobbing on the stage crying —

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Curtain
ACT III Scene : — Bar-room at Lowville See Stage Plan An interval of three months between Acts II. and III . ( Entrances C., R. and L. Rough furniture, tables, chairs, etc. Large window R. ) ( Silas Prescott and the Constable discovered, seated. Silas has a half-filled glass before him, from which he sips while he lazily smokes. The Constable is very eagerly talking to him .) Silas ( Calling off .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

( Enter negro servant .) Silas ( Handing his glass .)

Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 202 chars .

( Exit servant .) Constable ( Looking up across table .)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Silas

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Constable

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Silas

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Constable

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Silas

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Constable

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Silas

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Constable

Contains 101 words in 4 sentences using 523 chars .

Silas

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Constable

Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 284 chars .

Silas

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

Constable ( Impatiently .)

Contains 95 words in 3 sentences using 475 chars .

Silas

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

Constable ( Rising excitedly from table .)

Contains 95 words in 7 sentences using 458 chars .

Silas

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Constable

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Silas ( With lazy interest .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Constable

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Silas ( Lastly .)

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars .

Constable

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Silas ( Sipping his liquor .)

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Constable

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

Silas ( Scornfully .)

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 260 chars .

Constable

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Silas

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

Constable

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

Silas

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

Constable ( Aside, starting .)

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars .

Silas

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

( Enter Saleratus Bill and the Softy from 'Frisco, L. ) Bill ( L.C., to Silas and Constable .)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Constable

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Bill

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Softy ( L. )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Silas ( Aside .)

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 229 chars .

Bill ( Scornfully .)

Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 360 chars .

Softy ( L., politely .)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

( Constable and Silas hurriedly retreat to door R. ) Softy

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Silas ( Eagerly .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Softy ( Carelessly .)

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

( Exeunt Constable and Silas hurriedly L., as door in centre opens to Judge Lynch, Members of Committee, Jack Miller, and Napoleon Hopkins. They are dressed with trousers tucked in high boots and gaily-coloured silk handkerchiefs loosely hung about their necks. Judge Lynch alone wears a black frock coat, buttoned up to the chin. He is clean-shaven except for the American chin or "goatee" beard. He is not comic or grotesque. Members sit in wooden arm-chairs, brought in by negro attendants on one side. Judge sits in rocking-chair at R. of table R., facing Committee. Witnesses, etc., come in at door C., where they stand. All action takes place there, or in cleared space between Judge and Committee. Jim Wynd is led in and put in chair at L. No. 22 (the secretary.) closes and locks door C. and takes list from his pocket. Saleratus Bill places three chairs to represent witness-box, well back L. Softy places three chairs to represent prisoner's box well down L. ) No. 22 ( C. )

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Miller

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

No. 22

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Hopkins

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Saleratus Bill ( R., rising and speaking to Judge .)

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Judge

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars .

Saleratus Bill ( Rising and interrupting .)

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Judge

Contains 86 words in 5 sentences using 449 chars .

All

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Judge

Contains 102 words in 3 sentences using 534 chars .

( Sits .) All

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Judge

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 315 chars .

Hopkins ( Rising .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Judge

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Hopkins

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Jim ( L., eagerly? .)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Judge ( Sternly .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Jim ( Excitedly .)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Judge

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Hopkins

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Judge

Contains 88 words in 5 sentences using 479 chars .

Jim ( Eagerly .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Judge

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Saleratus Bill

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

Judge ( To Softy .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Saleratus Bill ( To Softy .)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

( Exit Sofly L., quickly re-entering with Constable and Silas .)

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Silas ( C., obsequiously to Judge .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Judge ( Sternly interrupting .)

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Sofly ( L.C. )

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

Judge

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

Silas ( Protesting .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Judge

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Silas

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Judge ( Interrupting him .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

( Silas is thrust ignominiously into chair beside Jim Wynd .) ( Constable goes to witness bench. Softy sits .) Judge ( To Constable .)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Constable

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Judge

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Constable

Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 275 chars .

All ( Rising and drawing pistols .) ( Excitedly and angrily .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Jim ( Appealingly .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

( During this excitement and its suppression by the Judge, Ira slips in through door C. ) Judge ( To Constable .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Constable

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

( Ira Beasley comes forward. He limps painfully and seems exhausted, but is better dressed than in the last Act; his hair has been cut and his beard cropped, and an evident effort made to "smarten himself up." .) ( Ira arrests the attention of everyone .) Ira

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Judge ( To Ira, and having quelled the buzz of excitement that his appearance has elicited .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Ira ( C., faintly, and as if tired out .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Judge

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Ira

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

( Renewed excitement on part of bystanders .) Judge ( To crowd .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Ira ( Looking at Jim Wynd and shaking his head .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Judge ( Sternly .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Ira ( Collecting himself with an evident effort .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

( Manifest "sensation" on part of all present, which "silences" itself in the evident eager excitement of everyone to hear more .) Ira ( With outstretched hand, and gaining strength, and even dignity, as he speaks and turns his head slowly around the circle of eager listeners .)

Contains 76 words in 7 sentences using 331 chars .

Judge ( To Ira .)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Ira ( With a tremor in his voice and bearing .)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Judge ( To Ira .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Ira ( Slowly .)

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars .

Jim

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Judge

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

( All sit .) Jim ( Audaciously and confidentially .)

Contains 124 words in 7 sentences using 566 chars .

( Murmurs of approbation from all present .) Ira ( Limping across the room and extending his hand to Jim .)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

( Renewed murmurs of approbation .) Judge ( To Constable .)

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars .

( Auditors await Constable's reply in intense excitement. Constable hesitates .) Judge

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

( All lean forward .) ( Constable seems about to speak, and then resumes his awkward silence .) Judge ( Turns to Constable and exposes pistol from his hip pocket .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Constable ( After a pause; slowly and half defiantly .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

( Everyone laughs violently and unrestrainedly .) ( Violent knocking heard at door C. Everybody starts. Witness and spectators edge away from door, and whole assembly rises with revolvers drawn in their hands .) Judge ( Standing with a certain calm dignity, addressing Saleratus Bill .)

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

All ( Raising revolvers .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Saleratus Bill ( Goes to door, revolver in hand, and peers out; then returns quickly, in amazement and, gasping .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

All

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Saleratus Bill

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Judge ( Sternly .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

( Bill exits, and returns immediately .) Saleratus Bill

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Judge ( Hurriedly buttoning his frock coat and pulling up his collar .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

( All put pistols away .) ( Bill opens door C. and admits Sue .) Ira ( L. )

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

Judge ( R. )

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Ira ( Dropping his head between his hands .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

( Sensation. Every man passes his hand through his hair, pulls his moustache and straightens himself .) Judge ( Solemnly to Jury .)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

( Murmurs of assent from the Jury .) Judge ( Placing chair. To Sue .)

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

( Slight pause. Sue seems to be agitated .) Judge ( Very blandly .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Sue ( Excitedly .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Judge ( Stepping down .)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Sue ( In evident agitation .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Judge ( Going back to table .)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Sue ( With a shamefaced glance at Ira .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Ira ( Seated L., addressing Judge .)

Contains 44 words in 1 sentence using 190 chars .

Sue ( To Judge .)

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

Ira ( Doggedly .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

( All rise, and draw revolvers levelled at Ira, with cries of "Quit that!" .) Judge ( Sharply .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Saleratus Bill

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

( All sit down again. Pause .) Sue ( Still addressing Judge .)

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

Judge

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Sue ( Excitedly .)

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 266 chars .

Ira

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

Judge ( At table .)

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars .

Jim ( L., vehemently .)

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Ira ( Simply .)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Jim

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 202 chars .

Sue ( Defiantly .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Jim ( With scorn .)

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Judge ( To Ira .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Ira ( Simply .)

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

Sue ( To Judge .)

Contains 77 words in 5 sentences using 361 chars .

( During this, the Jury have become greatly interested, and at the conclusion, Saleratus Bill, listening eagerly, lets his revolver slip accidentally to the floor .) Judge

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Saleratus Bill ( Rebelliously .)

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

Chorus of Jurymen

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Judge

Contains 77 words in 6 sentences using 424 chars .

( Enter C. No. 22, who has gone off .) No. 22 ( Excitedly .)

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars .

Saleratus Bill ( Furiously, and pointing to Silas and Constable .)

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

( Great excitement. Silas and Constable are seized. Their first joy at the news it changed to terror. Jim Wynd slinks behind them. Ira and Judge alone remain calm. Patrol bolts door C. ) Judge ( With dignity and determination .)

Contains 136 words in 7 sentences using 765 chars .

Jim

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars .

Judge

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Jim

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

Judge ( Continuing, inflexibly .)

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

Jim

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Judge

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Jim ( Straightening himself, and with pride .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Judge

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars .

Jim ( Trembling .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Judge

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 280 chars .

Jim ( Hesitatingly .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

( Cries of "Good!" "Bully!" and great excitement, as men make a lane across the stage and Jim retires for his start. Chairs placed in oblique line .) Hopkins

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Saleratus Bill

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Softy

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Judge

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 31 chars .

( Jim runs to window and clears it with a flying bound. All run eagerly to window .) Saleratus Bill ( At window .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

( Cries and shouts of "Bully for the acrobat!" — "Beautiful!" .) Sue ( Excitedly .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Ira ( Who has watched and applauded Jim's feat — glancing at Sue .)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

( Noise and shouts without. All turn to door C. and draw .) Sue ( Anxiously .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Judge

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars .

( The stage is cleared at once, the men passing out R. and L. Door at C. remains closed .) ( Save for Ira and Sue the stage it empty .) Ira ( C., approaching Sue awkwardly .)

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 249 chars .

( Turns and is going .) Sue ( R.C., passionately .)

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

Ira ( L.C., slowly .)

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars .

Sue ( C. )

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Ira

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars .

Sue

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Ira

Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 260 chars .

( Turns to go .) ( Knocking heard at door .) ( Sheriff's voice without .) Sheriff

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Ira

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Ira

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Sue

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

( Ira opens door C. and Sheriff enters .) Sheriff ( Looking round stage .)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Sue

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Sheriff

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars .

( Crosses R. ) Ira ( Uneasily .)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Sheriff ( To Ira .)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

( Enter Parson .) Sheriff

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars .

( Exit Sheriff C. ) Sue ( R.C., to Ira .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Ira ( L.C., doggedly .)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Sue ( To Parson, in acute distress .)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Parson

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Sue

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Parson

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Sue

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Parson ( To Ira .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Ira ( Indifferently ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Parson

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars .

( Sue sits on chair L. of table R., covers her face with her hands, and sobs .) Ira ( With a sudden burst of intense passion .)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Ira ( Lowering his hand and turning away as if in intense shame .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Parson ( Speaking very kindly .)

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

Ira ( With a cry of pain .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Parson ( C. )

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Ira ( Breathlessly .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Parson

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Ira ( L. )

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Parson

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Ira ( In agony .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Parson

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars .

Ira

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Parson

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 256 chars .

Sue ( Crosses to Ira .)

Contains 86 words in 5 sentences using 415 chars .

Ira

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Sue

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Ira ( To Parson .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Parson

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 293 chars .

Ira ( With outstretched arms .)

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

( Sue, with a little cry of joy, goes to him and kisses him .) Parson

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Ira

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Curtain