Catharine Brown, the Converted Cherokee (1819) Anon., 1765-1830 (Dramas of the Revolutionary and Early American Period) Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Anon. Catharine Brown, the Converted Cherokee: A Missionary Drama, Founded on Fact. Written by a Lady New-Haven S. Converse 27 p. Second Girl Ninth Chief Mr Hoyt Caroline Fourth Chief Julia Catharine The Father of Catharine Brown All Second Woman Eighth Chief Loory Girls Mr Chamberlain Third Chief Mrs Hoyt Osage Captive Lyman Both Mr Thornton First Girl Second Chief Elias unclear John Seventh Chief Lucy Fifth Chief Susan Second Boy Mrs Chamberlain Mr Olmstead Eleventh Chief Tenth Chief Maria King First Boy First Chief Sixth Chief Mr Hicks Mammoo Sarah First Woman The Mother of Catharine Brown Catharine Brown Mr Elliott Drama Prose data extraction from source 1819
PERSONS REPRESENTED. Mr. Hoyt , a Missionary. Mr. Chamberlain , Instructor and Agriculturalist. Mr. Elliott , a visitor at Brainard. Mr. Thornton , a benevolent gentleman residing in New-England. Mr. Olmstead , a farmer. The Father of Catharine Brown. Mr. Hicks , an Indian Chief of piety and intelligence. Mrs. Hoyt. Mrs. Chamberlain. Susan , daughter of Mr. Hoyt. Catharine Brown , a converted Cherokee. The mother of Catharine Brown. Chiefs, Women and Children.
Scene — partly in New-England; — mostly at the Missionary station at Brainard.
SCENE FIRST. In New England. [Mr. Thornton is discovered reading a religious newspaper.] Enter Mr. Olmstead Mr. Olm.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm. Fic.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm.

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Mr. Tho.

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Mr. Olm.

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(Bows and goes out.)
SCENE SECOND. At the Mission-House at Brainard. [Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, are discovered sitting; Mr. C. reading and Mrs. C. sewing.] (Some one knocks.) Enter Brown, his wife and daughter Catharine. The daughter is dressed in all her fincry: Jewels, icampum, &c Mr. C.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Father.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Mother.

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 229 chars .

Father.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 155 chars .

Exeunt Brown and wife. Mrs. C.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Cath.

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(mincingly.) Mrs. C.

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Cath.

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(haughtily.) Exeunt Mrs. C. and Catharine. Mr. C. ( alone .)

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Enter two Indian women, named Loory and Mammoo Loory.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Mr. C.

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Mammoo.

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Mr. C.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Loory.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

Mammoo.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Exit Mr. C. Loory.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Mammoo.

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(They look round and view the curtains, &c.) Loory.

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(Looks at the carpet.) Mammoo. (Points to the curtains.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Enter Mr. C. and two boys — boys look sober Loory. (Looks sharp.)

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Boys hang their heads and go out very sober. The women drop a courtesy and Exeunt. Mr. C.

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Enter Susan and hands him a letter Susan.

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Mr. C.

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Re-enter boys — very joyfully Both.

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Susan. (Looks surprised and pleased.)

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John.

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Susan.

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Exeunt boys. Enter Sarah — highly delighted ( Mr. C. begins to read the letter .) Sarah.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars .

Susan.

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Sarah.

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Susan.

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Sarah.

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Susan.

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(Mr. C. hands her the letter.) Mr. C.

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Curtain drops.
SCENE THIRD. The followcing members of the Missionary family, are assembled. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt , Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain , and Susan. The gentlemen reading, the ladies knitting or sewing. Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Mrs. C.

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 291 chars .

Susan. (Looks out of the window.)

Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 146 chars .

(He knocks.) Mr. Hoyt.

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Mrs. Hoyt.

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Mr. E.

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Mrs. C. ( After taking his hat and whip )

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Exit Mrs. C. Mr. E. ( sits down .)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 238 chars .

Mr. E.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Mr. Hoyt.

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Mr. E.

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Mrs. Hoyt.

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Mr. E.

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Mrs. Hoyt.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Exit Susan. Mr. E.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Mrs. Hoyt.

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 220 chars .

Enter Susan and Catharine, dressed neat and plain Susan. (To Mr. Elliott)

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

Mr. E.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Cath.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Mr. E.

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Cath.

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Mr. E.

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Cath.

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Mr. E.

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Cath.

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Mr. E.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Enter Mrs. Chamberlain Mrs. C. ( To Mr. E. )

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Mr. E. ( Rising .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Mrs C.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Cath

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

[Exeunt Mr E. & Cath. Mrs C.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Mr H.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Exit Mr. Hoyt Enter two Chiefs, each leading a boy, with their women, each leading a girl Mr. C.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

First Chief.

Contains 79 words in 6 sentences using 437 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

(They all advance and make obeisance.) Mrs. C.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

First Woman.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

Mr. C. ( Takes the boys by the hand .)

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First Boy

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(Bowing.) Second Boy.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

(Bowing.) Mrs. Hoyt.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

First Girl.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

(Courtesying.) Second Girl.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

(Courtesying.) Mrs. C.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

Second Woman.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

Mrs. Hoyt.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

Second Chief.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

(The Indians wipe their eyes.) First Chief.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

First Chief.

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Second Chief.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

First Woman.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Second Woman.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 186 chars .

First Chief.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

First Boy.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Second Chief.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

Second Boy.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

First Woman.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Girls.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

First Chief.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Second Chief.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Second Chief.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

First Chief.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

All.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Exeunt Chiefs and women — children remain. Mr. C.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

Exeunt Susan and children. Enter Mr. Elliott. conducted by Catharine Exit Catharine, to the school-room. Mr. C. ( To Mr. Elliott .)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Mr. E.

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 333 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Mrs. H.

Contains 79 words in 2 sentences using 457 chars .

Mrs. C.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Mr. E.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars .

(Blows the horn.) Enter Susan and Catharine, conducting the children Susan.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 226 chars .

Mr E.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

(They all look pleased and make obeisance again.) Mr. C.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

(They all take seats — the boys on the one side, the girls on the other side.) Mr. E.

Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 244 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Susan and Catharine (The children arise and sing the hymn through — are assisted by , &c.

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Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

Mr. E.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

(They all make obeisance and sit down.) Enter Mr. Hoyt, leading the little Osage Captive Mr. H.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Mrs. H. and Mr. C. ( take her by the hand, and with affectionate looks observe )

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Captive.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

(Courtesying.) ( Susan and Catharine kiss her; Catharine is affected and wipes her eyes .) Mr. H. ( Presents her to the children .)

Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 416 chars .

Lyman.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Mr. H.

Contains 84 words in 7 sentences using 415 chars .

Sarah.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Maria.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Julia.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Elias.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Mr. H.

Contains 85 words in 3 sentences using 391 chars .

(Lyman and Sarah lead her, and — Exeunt children.) Mr. E.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Mr. H.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 185 chars .

Susan.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars .

Exit Susan. Mrs. H. ( to Mrs. C. and Cath. )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Exeunt Ladies. Mr. H. ( to Mr. C. )

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 149 chars .

Scene closes — curtain drops.
SCENE FOURTH. Twelve Chiefs in Council at Mr. Hicks'. [The King is placed on a rug, at one side of the room, with his back supported with a roll of blankets; Mr. Hicks is by his side, on the same rug. The other Chiefs, are placed in chairs in front of the King. They are all deep in thought, when Mr. Hoyt enters. At length Mr. Hoyt is discovered by Mr. Hicks, who beckons to him. Mr. Hoyt advances. Mr. Hicks takes him by the hand, without rising.] Mr. Hicks , ( to the King .)

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

King. ( Takes him by the hand without rising .)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

( Each Chief in his turn, takes Mr. Hoyt by the hand without rising .) Mr. Hicks.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

( Sits a chair and Mr. Hoyt sits down .) ( The Council is then opened by the King .) King.

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 277 chars .

Second Chief.

Contains 137 words in 8 sentences using 711 chars .

Third Chief.

Contains 98 words in 5 sentences using 534 chars .

Fourth Chief.

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 288 chars .

Fifth Chief.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 252 chars .

Sixth Chief.

Contains 99 words in 3 sentences using 521 chars .

Seventh Chief.

Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 351 chars .

Eighth Chief.

Contains 55 words in 2 sentences using 324 chars .

Ninth Chief.

Contains 76 words in 3 sentences using 399 chars .

Tenth Chief.

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 255 chars .

Eleventh Chief.

Contains 105 words in 4 sentences using 526 chars .

Mr. Hicks.

Contains 113 words in 9 sentences using 628 chars .

King. (Arises and makes a bow to Mr. Hoyt.)

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

(Sits down.) Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 324 words in 12 sentences using 1855 chars .

(The King then arises, and gives him the friendly hand.) King.

Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 384 chars .

( Each chief then arises, and advances to Mr. Hoyt, and gives him the friendly hand .) Exit Mr. Hoyt — Chiefs take seats. Enter a company of Indian women, singing the following hymn, which it is supposed they have learnt of Mr. Hicks.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars .

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The scene ends — curtain drops.
SCENE SIXTH. [The missionary family (children excepted) are assembled for reading, at the time when Mr. Hoyt returns from the talk.] Enter Mr. Hoyt. Susan arises and takes his hat, &c. and sits a chair. Mrs. Hoyt.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 334 chars .

Fath.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

Father. ( Catches hold of her hand very joyfully.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Mother.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Cath.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

( They advance — Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt go to meet them, and pass the usual compliments .) Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

( Mrs. H. hands a chair — they sit down .) Father.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Mother.

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 237 chars .

Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars .

Father.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

( The family all look surprised .) Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Mother.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Mr. C.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Father.

Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 160 chars .

Mrs. C.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Father.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Enter Catharine with a pitcher of beer, which she hands to her parents — They drink — She sits down the pitcher, &c Mrs. H.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Cath.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars .

Mr. H.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Cath. (Looks surprised.)

Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 101 chars .

Father.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Cath.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Mother.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Cath.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Father.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

Cath (Sees they are in earnest — begins to weep.)

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Mother.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Cath.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars .

Mother.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Cath.

Contains 91 words in 5 sentences using 488 chars .

Father. (Grows impatient.)

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 155 chars .

Cath.

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 145 chars .

( Father. ( is somewhat smoothed. )

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 244 chars .

Cath.

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 209 chars .

Exit Catharine. Father.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Mrs. H.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars .

Mother.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars .

Father.

Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 295 chars .

Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Mother.

Contains 64 words in 2 sentences using 293 chars .

Enter Catharine with a composed countenance Mr. Hoyt.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

Cath.

Contains 191 words in 13 sentences using 986 chars .

Mrs. H.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Cath.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Mrs. H.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Cath.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars .

Exeunt Catharine and Susan. Father.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Mother.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Mrs. H.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Mr. H.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Mrs. C.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Father.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Mother.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

Father.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Enter Catharine, with Bonnet, Shawl, and Gloves, accompanied by Susan Mother.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Cath.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars .

Mr. H.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

Exit Susan. Susan with the children Enter (They all unite in singing the parting hymn.)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Mr. Hoyt. ( Takes her hand .)

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars .

Cath.

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 256 chars .

(She puts her handkerchief to her face, and hastens out.) Father.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Exeunt Father and Mother. Mr. H.

Contains 70 words in 2 sentences using 392 chars .

[DRAMA ENDS.]