Editha's Burglar Thomas, Augustus Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Augustus Thomas, 1857 – 1934 Editha's Burglar: A Dramatic Sketch in One Act by Augustus Thomas New York Samuel French 18 p. BILL. PAUL. ELITHA. EDITA. EDITHA. Sketch One-act Prose data extraction from source 1932
CHARACTERS PAUL BENTON BILL LEWIS EDITHA, a child of eight .
SCENE: Sitting room in BENTON'S home .

SCENE: Sitting room. Single doors with portieres, Left 1 and Left 3, a desk between them. Back flat holds a bay window with French doors, curtained, looking apparently onto balcony. At Right 2 fireplace with fire giving red glow. At R. upper corner a buffet trimmed with silver and a decanter holding whiskey. The drawers contain spoons, etc., of silver. A large armchair is before the fire. A white fur rug is in front of it, over floor rug. Single chairs are at R.C. and at desk. Small table up Centre. Large photograph in frame on desk .

DISCOVERED: PAUL BENTON.

 PAUL. (Sits at desk)

Contains 90 words in 7 sentences using 506 chars .

EDITHA. (Off L.1)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 394 words in 27 sentences using 2097 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 201 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

ELITHA.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

EDITA.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 244 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars .

(The song originally sung here was "He Was A Little Tin Soldier," but as this may not be obtainable, the author suggests R. L. Stevenson's "My Bed Is Like A Little Boat." Music by Cecelia Loftus. The song is not essential, but its singing is valuable in giving an impression of the lapse of time.) PAUL.

Contains 72 words in 13 sentences using 375 chars .

(Slow MUSIC. LIGHTS down but not out. RED LIGHT through fireplace.) EDITHA. (Re-enters L.1)

Contains 52 words in 7 sentences using 258 chars .

(More "sneak" MUSIC . BILL appears on portico outside of C. window, opens window cautiously and steps in. Looks about stage; goes to fireplace.) BILL.

Contains 163 words in 18 sentences using 781 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 260 chars .

BILL. (Goes Left suddenly)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

BILL.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

BILL.

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 180 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 226 chars .

BILL. (Starts up)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

BILL.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars .

BILL.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

BILL. (Starts impatiently after pause of regard)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

BILL.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars .

BILL.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

BILL.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 63 words in 3 sentences using 291 chars .

BILL.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

BILL.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

BILL.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

BILL.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

BILL.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

BILL. (Brings plates. Kneels, wrapping them)

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

BILL.

Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 303 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

BILL.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

BILL.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars .

BILL. (Pause)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars .

BILL.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

BILL. (Rises, replacing jimmy in pocket. Slowly drinks)

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 143 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 167 chars .

BILL.

Contains 62 words in 2 sentences using 294 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 153 chars .

BILL.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

BILL. (Feels in pocket; starts)

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

BILL. (Pause)

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

BILL.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

BILL. (Pause. Thoughtful)

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 266 chars .

BILL. (Astonished. Wheezy laugh)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

BILL.

Contains 198 words in 29 sentences using 953 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

BILL.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

PAUL. (Watches BILL and extends hand to EDITHA )

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

BILL. (Puts revolver on table. Pause as men regard each other)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

BILL.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

BILL.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

BILL.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

BILL.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

BILL.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

PAUL. (Locks door L.1; points to window)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

BILL. (Hesitates; goes up; returns)

Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 255 chars .

PAUL.

Contains 87 words in 7 sentences using 439 chars .

BILL.

Contains 106 words in 7 sentences using 485 chars .

PAUL. ( L.C. Hesitates)

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars .

BILL. (Kneels. Extends hand)

Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 164 chars .

(WARN Curtain.) EDITHA.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

BILL. (Pause . PAUL extends hand . BILL nods)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

EDITHA.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

BILL.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

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