A King's Daughter Gale, Rachel E. (Baker) Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Rachel Baker Gale A King's Daughter: A Comedy in Three Acts for Female Characters Only by Rachel E. Baker ... Boston Walter H. Baker 59 p. GIRLS. POLLY. NAN. Aunt Clarissa RUTH. FLORENCE. SALLIE. HELEN. REBECCA. Mrs. Graham SALLY MABEL BETH. KITTY. MRS G. Comedy Prose data extraction from source 1893
CHARACTERS. MRS. GRAHAM. AUNT CLARISSA. REBECCA SPENCER, who thinks herself "one of the girls ." HELEN GRAHAM, Mrs. Graham's daughter.The King's Daughter . FLORENCE BALDWIN. The King's Daughter . KITTY GREENE. The King's Daughter . SALLIE BROWNING, a "Kodak friend."The King's Daughter . RUTH ADAMS. The King's Daughter . MABEL MORRIS, whose genius burns.The King's Daughter . POLLY GRAHAM, who would like to be a King's daughter . NAN GRAHAM, Mrs. Graham's niece .

Time, the present. Costumes, modern.

Time in representation, two hours.

Act I. The King's Daughters.

Act II. "In His Name."

Act III. The Fairy Godmother.
ACT I. SCENE. — MRS. GRAHAM'S drawing-room. Usual furniture. Entrances C., R., and L. in flat. Window , R. C.; fireplace , R. in flat; tea-table, with chair R. of it, by fireplace; large table , R. C.; chair down L. Curtain raised, discovers HELEN GRAHAM standing behind table , R. C., cutting flannel; KITTY GREENE at R., seated, sewing; FLORENCE at L., sewing. Girls laughing and talking . KITTY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

FLORENCE.

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KITTY.

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HELEN.

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KITTY.

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FLORENCE.

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KITTY.

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(REBECCA SPENCER appears at door , C., dressed in the extreme of fashion .) REBECCA.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

HELEN ( offers chair ).

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REBECCA.

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FLORENCE.

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REBECCA.

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KITTY.

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REBECCA ( coquettishly ).

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KITTY.

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REBECCA.

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FLORENCE.

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REBECCA ( seated ).

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HELEN ( exchanges glances with the girls ).

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REBECCA ( sighs ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

REBECCA ( sighs ).

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KITTY ( rises ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

FLORENCE.

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KITTY ( looks at her with meaning; taps forehead ).

Contains 92 words in 16 sentences using 496 chars .

REBECCA ( eagerly ).

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KITTY.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

REBECCA ( rises ).

Contains 49 words in 6 sentences using 248 chars .

HELEN ( crosses to her ).

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars .

KITTY ( same business ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

REBECCA ( rises ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

KITTY.

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HELEN.

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REBECCA ( retreats toward door , C.).

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GIRLS ( bring her forward ).

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REBECCA ( retreats ).

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GIRLS ( same business ).

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KITTY.

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FLORENCE.

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REBECCA ( at door ).

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HELEN.

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REBECCA ( with dignity ).

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FLORENCE ( laughing ).

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HELEN.

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KITTY.

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FLORENCE.

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KITTY.

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FLORENCE.

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HELEN.

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KITTY.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

HELEN ( carelessly ).

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( Enter NAN.) HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

NAN ( quietly ).

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HELEN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

( Exeunt FLORENCE and HELEN.) KITTY ( who is still at work ).

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

NAN ( at work behind table ).

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

KITTY ( rises ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

NAN.

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KITTY ( folding work and laying it upon table ).

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NAN.

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( Enter POLLY jumping rope; sees NAN; stands upon chair behind her and covers NAN'S eyes with her hands .) POLLY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

NAN ( laughing, takes POLLY'S hands from her eyes ).

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

POLLY ( bringing NAN down front ).

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NAN.

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POLLY.

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NAN.

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POLLY.

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NAN.

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POLLY.

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NAN ( goes back to her work ).

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 150 chars .

POLLY.

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NAN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

( Business of dragging NAN across stage; NAN, with both hands upon rope, resists; finally POLLY gains, and both are at door , L., laughing; do not see AUNT CLARISSA, who tries to enter at same time .) AUNT CLARISSA ( assumes harsh manner ).

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POLLY.

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AUNT C.

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POLLY.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

NAN.

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( Exeunt NAN and POLLY.) AUNT C.

Contains 130 words in 10 sentences using 644 chars .

( Enter MRS. GRAHAM and HELEN.) MRS. GRAHAM.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

AUNT C. ( resumes cross manner ).

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HELEN.

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MRS. GRAHAM ( seated at R. of table ).

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HELEN.

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MRS. GRAHAM.

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HELEN.

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POLLY.

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MRS. G.

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POLLY.

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HELEN.

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POLLY.

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HELEN.

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POLLY ( looks at HELEN).

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MRS. G.

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POLLY.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

HELEN.

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POLLY.

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MRS. G.

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POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

POLLY ( goes behind HELEN; while she is talking, takes ribbon from basket and ties HELEN to chair ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

HELEN ( laughing ).

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

POLLY.

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HELEN.

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POLLY ( runs to door , C.).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

HELEN.

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POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

HELEN ( discovers what POLLY has done ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

( Enter NAN.) HELEN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

NAN ( laughing; unties ribbon ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

HELEN.

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POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

HELEN ( sinks into chair ).

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NAN.

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HELEN.

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NAN ( bitterly ).

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

NAN ( looks at her ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

( Enter AUNT CLARISSA.) AUNT C.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

HELEN.

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AUNT C.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

NAN ( crosses to her ).

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AUNT C.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

HELEN ( shows annoyance ).

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AUNT C.

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HELEN.

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AUNT C.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

HELEN.

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AUNT C.

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HELEN.

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NAN ( at door C.).

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HELEN ( runs to door ).

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NAN ( comes down ).

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AUNT C.

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NAN.

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AUNT C.

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NAN.

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AUNT C.

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NAN.

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AUNT C.

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NAN.

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AUNT C.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

( Enter NAN, wearing old-fashioned bonnet; kneels beside AUNT C.) NAN.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars .

NAN ( eagerly ).

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

NAN ( after looking cautiously about; HELEN enters C. ; stops to listen ).

Contains 73 words in 7 sentences using 381 chars .

AUNT C. ( wipes her eyes ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

NAN ( looks at her in surprise ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

AUNT C. ( resumes sharp tone, and rises ).

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

NAN ( gives her arm to AUNT CLARISSA).

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 73 chars .

(HELEN and SALLIE BROWNING appear at door C., their backs turned to audience . SALLIE has a Kodak, and is taking some one's picture. Snaps Kodak .) SALLIE.

Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 102 chars .

HELEN.

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SALLIE.

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HELEN.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

SALLIE ( points Kodak at HELEN).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

HELEN ( moving out of range ).

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SALLIE ( places Kodak upon table ).

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

( Enter KITTY and RUTH.) KITTY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

( Enter NAN.) SALLIE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

KITTY ( noticing flower which NAN wears ).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

NAN ( laughing ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

NAN.

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KITTY.

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NAN ( shaking finger at KITTY).

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GIRLS.

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SALLIE.

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KITTY.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

NAN.

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RUTH.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

HELEN ( arm about RUTH).

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

SALLIE ( girls seated ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

HELEN ( distributing pieces of flannel to girls ).

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

KITTY ( looking in bag ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

HELEN.

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FLORENCE.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

GIRLS.

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FLORENCE ( sits ).

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

KITTY ( with sarcasm ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

GIRLS ( interested ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

( Enter NAN.) NAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

NAN.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

NAN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 349 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

HELEN ( reads another note ).

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 228 chars .

(GIRLS laugh .) KITTY.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

KITTY ( thinks a moment ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

( Enter NAN with basket of sewing materials .) NAN.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars .

FLORENCE ( sighs ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

NAN ( looks at SALLIE).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

SALLIE ( sighs ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

NAN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

NAN ( exchanges glances with HELEN).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

NAN ( with meaning ).

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FLORENCE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

(POLLY appears at door C.) HELEN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

POLLY ( whistles ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 83 words in 8 sentences using 396 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

RUTH ( rises ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

POLLY ( waves her aside ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

(MABEL MORRIS and BETH HAMLIN run in C.) HELEN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

BETH.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

SALLIE ( takes up Kodak ).

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

MABEL ( starts to read ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MABEL ( reads ).

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 168 chars .

(GIRLS applaud .) KITTY.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

MABEL ( stands defiant with hands folded ).

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

( Enter POLLY.) HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MABEL ( seated ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

( Enter MRS. GRAHAM.) MRS. G.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 176 words in 22 sentences using 869 chars .

( Enter HELEN.) HELEN.

Contains 125 words in 16 sentences using 619 chars .

( Enter GIRLS.) HELEN.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

( Enter NAN.) NAN ( moves table to back of room while talking ).

Contains 100 words in 7 sentences using 505 chars .

( Enter POLLY, C.) POLLY.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

NAN ( wiping eyes ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

NAN ( rising quickly )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

NAN ( eagerly ).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

POLLY ( goes over same business ).

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

NAN.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

NAN ( indignantly ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 215 chars .

NAN.

Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 263 chars .

( Enter GIRLS dressed in white students' caps and gowns. They wear the silver cross and purple ribbon. They stand in line at back of stage . GIRL in C. sings solo; others join in refrain and chorus .)

Contains 53 words in 8 sentences using 308 chars .

(GIRLS join hands and walk to front of stage during chorus .) ( Chorus .)

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars .

( End GIRLS turn, separate, and march toward back of stage followed by the others, meeting in C., ready for second verse .)

Contains 49 words in 8 sentences using 340 chars .

( Chorus .)

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Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 331 chars .

( Chorus .)

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(GIRLS at back of stage take off caps and gowns, talking and laughing together .) (NAN enters .) KITTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

HELEN ( seated at tea-table, serving tea; NAN passes cups ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

NAN.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

POLLY ( appears at window ).

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 220 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

HELEN ( takes burnt paper from tea-table ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MABEL ( takes paper ).

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

MABEL ( rises ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars .

HELEN ( presents cup ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

HELEN ( laughing ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

( Enter NAN with plate of cakes; passes it to GIRLS.) HELEN.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

NAN ( picks up plate ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

NAN.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

NAN.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

( Enter POLLY.) POLLY.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

HELEN ( takes up envelope from table ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

AUNT C. ( comes down ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

HELEN ( taking money from envelope ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

HELEN ( laughs ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

(AUNT C. pained; turns away .) POLLY.

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 243 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

BETH.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

( During this conversation POLLY tries to get a piece of cake; HELEN will not give it to her .) ( Enter REBECCA SPENCER.) REBECCA.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

POLLY ( laughing ).

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 209 chars .

MABEL ( clasps hands ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

POLLY ( at window ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

REBECCA ( holds her back ).

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

REBECCA ( at door C.).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

AUNT C. ( aside ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

HELEN ( carelessly ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

( Enter NAN.) NAN.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

( Enter NAN leading POLLY, who is dressed in long black cloak, black bonnet with veil over face .) NAN.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

HELEN ( to POLLY).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

POLLY ( disguises voice ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

HELEN ( raising voice ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

POLLY ( nods head ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

(HELEN offers cake, which POLLY takes and eats .) POLLY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

FLORENCE ( taps forehead ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

( Enter MRS. GRAHAM.) MRS. G.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

MRS. G. ( comes down; looks at POLLY; puts on glasses ).

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

POLLY ( holds up cake ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

( Tableau: POLLY in C. of stage, eating cake and laughing at HELEN; NAN at her L., offering cup of coffee; AUNT CLARISSA standing by tea-table, hands raised in astonishment; GIRLS grouped about POLLY laughing; SALLIE takes POLLY'S picture .) QUICK CURTAIN.
ACT II. "IN HIS NAME." SCENE. — Same as in. Act I. Time, two days later. Tables on either side of the room with framework of wood above them. Flower-booth at back , C. of stage. Framework of tables draped. The King's Daughter's cross made of silver paper above each table . HELEN discovered sitting upon top of steps, arranging drapery and cross of table down R.; KITTY standing upon chair before table down L., hanging fancy articles upon wire above table ; GIRLS moving about, arranging tables. As curtain is raised, all singing chorus, "Gayly we laugh and sing," etc. KITTY.

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 127 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 229 chars .

BETH ( comes down with toy horses ).

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 182 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

( Enter POLLY, C., with large piece of cardboard, upon which is partially printed "The King's Daughters." POLLY wears long-sleeved apron, which is covered with black paint; paint upon hands and face .) POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

POLLY ( shaking steps upon which HELEN is seated ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

KITTY ( arm about POLLY).

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

POLLY ( holds out apron ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars .

( Enter MABEL and RUTH, laughing .) RUTH.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MABEL ( reads ).

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

MABEL ( reads ).

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 241 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

MABEL ( reads ).

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 137 chars .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 119 words in 11 sentences using 609 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

(FLORENCE brings small table to front of stage; one of the girls brings writing-materials .) MABEL ( seated writing ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

SALLIE ( looking over her shoulder ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

( Rises; GIRLS remove tables; enter NAN with box with compartments for letter box .) NAN.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

SALLIE ( at table back of stage ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

NAN ( coming down to table L).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

FLORENCE ( who is winding cheese-cloth around legs of table, which is afterward to be covered by falling drapery ).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

NAN.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

NAN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

(POLLY enters .) HELEN.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars .

NAN ( puts her gently aside, takes up steps ).

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 136 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

HELEN ( interrupts her; aside ).

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

( Enter KITTY; wears apron covered with flour .) KITTY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

FLORENCE ( touches her apron ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

(MABEL runs on .) MABEL.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

( Enter MRS. GRAHAM.) MRS. G.

Contains 70 words in 10 sentences using 368 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

HELEN ( puts finger to lips and looks cautiously about; does not see POLLY who is hidden by the drapery ).

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

MRS. G. ( catches her by arm ).

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 76 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 78 words in 5 sentences using 397 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

POLLY ( after making several unsuccessful attempts, unwinds the drapery ).

Contains 131 words in 16 sentences using 613 chars .

( Enter BETH HAMLIN with vases and flowers, which she arranges upon flower table; SALLIE and KITTY bring in plates of candy .) SALLY.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars .

( Enter MABEL with numerous envelopes .) MABEL.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA.) REBECCA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

REBECCA ( at table R. ; uses lorgnette ).

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars .

REBECCA ( very much pleased ).

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 143 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

KITTY ( with meaning ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

SALLY ( draws MISS REBECCA to opposite table ).

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

REBECCA ( hesitates ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

REBECCA ( takes pillow quickly ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

SALLIE ( laughing ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars .

( Enter FLORENCE.) KITTY.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars .

(FLORENCE and MISS REBECCA rush on followed by HELEN; all laughing, their faces covered with foam .) FLORENCE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

HELEN ( at door L.).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

( Enter NAN with towels; helps them to remove the foam .) KITTY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

( Enter RUTH.) RUTH.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

NAN.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

NAN ( astonished ).

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

NAN ( clasps her hands eagerly ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 142 chars .

NAN ( takes MISS R.'S hand ).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

( Enter the GIRLS.) HELEN.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

KITTY ( at box ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

REBECCA ( takes money from purse ).

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 132 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

MABEL ( takes letter from box ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

REBECCA ( aside ).

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

REBECCA ( rises ).

Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 296 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

RUTH ( makes deep courtesy ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

( Enter POLLY.) SALLIE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

POLLY ( looks at HELEN with meaning ).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

POLLY ( throwing off HELEN'S hand ).

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

HELEN ( aside ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 237 chars .

HELEN ( aside to POLLY).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 110 chars .

( Enter NAN and AUNT CLARISSA.) AUNT C.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

NAN.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 173 chars .

AUNT C. ( takes purse from pocket ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

NAN.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

NAN.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

NAN ( kneels beside her ).

Contains 118 words in 11 sentences using 602 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

NAN ( both rise ).

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 189 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

POLLY ( comes down ).

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

NAN.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

NAN.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

NAN ( laughing ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

NAN ( kneeling beside her and feeling of hem of skirt ).

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars .

POLLY ( takes letter out ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

NAN ( taking it ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars .

NAN ( who has been reading letter ).

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

NAN.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

NAN.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

NAN.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

NAN.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

NAN.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

NAN.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

AUNT C. ( aside ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA.) REBECCA.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

REBECCA ( taps her playfully with lorgnette ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

NAN ( comes down ).

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

NAN.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

NAN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

REBECCA ( laughs coquettishly ).

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

NAN.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

KITTY ( from behind curtain ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

( Give six representations; the GIRLS each dressed to represent some well-known picture. Each one stands behind the frame in turn and the curtains are only drawn to the sides of the frame. All the GIRLS should be ready so that one can follow the other without waits. Soft music. After the sixth , FLORENCE puts her head out between the curtains. If difficult to do on account of change of costume, extra girls can be introduced for the pictures .) FLORENCE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

(SALLIE enters from behind curtain with Kodak .) SALLIE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

FLORENCE ( inside ).

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

HELEN ( applauds ).

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA.) REBECCA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

NAN ( takes it eagerly ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

NAN ( reads note ).

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 136 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

NAN.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

NAN ( comes down with note ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

NAN.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 259 chars .

NAN.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

NAN.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

HELEN ( steps forward and takes letter; holds it behind her ).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

NAN ( excited ).

Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 299 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

POLLY ( snatches letter ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

HELEN ( with sarcasm; makes mock courtesy ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 215 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 351 chars .

MRS. G. ( rises ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

AUNT C. ( rises ).

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 354 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

AUNT C. ( at door C.).

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

MRS. G. ( laughing ).

Contains 58 words in 7 sentences using 282 chars .

( Enter GIRLS.) KITTY.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

( Enter SALLIE with Kodak .) SALLIE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

( Enter POLLY.) POLLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

KITTY ( groans ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 83 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

SALLIE ( taps forehead ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA.) REBECCA.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

SALLIE ( takes her hand; GIRLS grouped about them ).

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

REBECCA ( sighs ).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

REBECCA ( eagerly ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 323 chars .

(GIRLS laugh .) KITTY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

REBECCA ( indignantly ).

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

( Enter RUTH wearing NAN'S old-fashioned bonnet .) RUTH.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

POLLY ( takes if from her head ).

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

HELEN ( takes bonnet from POLLY and holds it up ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

( Enter MRS. GRAHAM and NAN.) MRS. G.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

NAN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

( Enter AUNT CLARISSA.) NAN.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

NAN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

HELEN ( crosses to her mother ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

NAN.

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 192 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

AUNT C. ( crosses to NAN; arm about her ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 215 chars .

NAN.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

( Enter POLLY.) POLLY.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

NAN.

Contains 70 words in 6 sentences using 341 chars .

( Enter AUNT CLARISSA; crosses to NAN and lays her hand upon her shoulder .) AUNT C.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

NAN.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

NAN ( turns and looks at AUNT C.).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

NAN.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

AUNT C. ( sits in chair down R. and draws NAN to her, who kneels ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

NAN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

NAN ( clasps her hands eagerly ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

NAN.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

AUNT C. ( both rise ).

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

NAN.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

( Enter MRS. G. and HELEN.) MRS. G.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

NAN ( quietly ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

NAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

POLLY ( throws arms about NAN).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

NAN ( takes POLLY'S arms away ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

NAN ( arm about AUNT CLARISSA; both at door C.).

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

( Tableau: NAN standing at entrance C., one arm around AUNT CLARISSA, the other, upon which bonnet is hanging, raised, hand pointing upward; POLLY leaning against table L., sobbing; MRS. G. and HELEN at R., looking at NAN.) QUICK CURTAIN.
ACT III. "THE FAIRY GODMOTHER." SCENE. — A hay-field. Drop of country scene at back of stage. Trees R. and L.; down extreme R. and L. on either side, a mound of hay . RUTH asleep on mound at R.; MABEL writing on mound at L.; KITTY, FLORENCE, SALLIE, and BETH raking hay. All wear milking-maid's costumes. As curtain is raised , GIRLS are laughing and throwing hay at one another . KITTY ( throws dawn rake ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

GIRLS ( throw down rakes and rush to mound ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 195 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 73 words in 3 sentences using 393 chars .

BETH.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

( Enter AUNT CLARISSA with basket .) KITTY.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

GIRLS ( rise ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 263 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

BETH.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

( Enter POLLY; she has two roses in her hand .) BETH.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

POLLY ( jumps upon, mound R. slides down, walking RUTH).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

RUTH ( jumping up ).

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 52 words in 8 sentences using 252 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA, L., in pink costume; carries pink parasol .) REBECCA.

Contains 130 words in 10 sentences using 685 chars .

( Enter FLORENCE and SALLIE running .) FLORENCE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

REBECCA ( agitated ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

REBECCA ( points ).

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

FLORENCE ( to SALLIE).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 138 chars .

REBECCA ( rises ).

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

REBECCA ( coquettishly ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

SALLIE ( with dignity ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 209 chars .

SALLIE ( at back of stage ).

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

FLORENCE ( who is at mound R. looking at hat and boots ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

REBECCA ( comes down again ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

SALLIE ( looking off ).

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

REBECCA ( makes for back of stage again ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

FLORENCE ( same business as before ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

REBECCA ( comes down again; hesitates; makes for back of stage again ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

FLORENCE ( goes to her ).

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars .

REBECCA ( takes FLORENCE'S hand; wipes eyes ).

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars .

SALLIE ( sitting beside her ).

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

FLORENCE ( rises and crosses to mound , R.).

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

FLORENCE ( writes ).

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

( Enter NAN, L.) NAN.

Contains 124 words in 8 sentences using 620 chars .

( Enter GIRLS, followed by POLLY.) KITTY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

NAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

NAN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

BETH.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars .

KITTY ( throws handful of hay at POLLY).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

POLLY ( makes bow; stumbles and slides from mound; GIRLS laugh ).

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

NAN ( takes them and throws arm around POLLY).

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

BETH.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

NAN.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

NAN ( both seated upon mound ).

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

NAN ( arm about POLLY).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

NAN.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 204 chars .

NAN ( rises ).

Contains 73 words in 5 sentences using 347 chars .

( Enter MRS. GRAHAM.) MRS. G.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

NAN ( turns and sees her ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

NAN.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

NAN.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

MRS G.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

NAN ( goes to her and takes her hand ).

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

( Enter AUNT CLARISSA.) NAN ( arm about AUNT C.).

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

NAN ( takes AUNT CLARISSA'S face in both hands; looks at her at moment; Kisses her ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 94 words in 5 sentences using 466 chars .

MRS. G. ( sinks upon mound at R; weeps ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

AUNT C. ( hand upon MRS. G'S shoulder ).

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars .

NAN.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars .

POLLY ( arm about MRS. G.).

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

MRS. G. ( Kisses her ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA.) REBECCA.

Contains 81 words in 10 sentences using 424 chars .

( Enter GIRLS laughing .) FLORENCE.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 234 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

BETH.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

(MISS REBECCA appears, very angry .) REBECCA.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

REBECCA ( throws off hand ).

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 244 chars .

BETH.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MABEL ( walks about with dignity ).

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 254 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 64 words in 2 sentences using 341 chars .

BETH.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

( Enter HELEN GRAHAM.) KITTY.

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

SALLIE ( arm about HELEN).

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 306 chars .

NAN ( motions for GIRLS to leave the stage; all do so but POLLY, who remains at back; NAN comes down; soft music ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

HELEN ( raises head; rises ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

NAN.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 183 chars .

HELEN ( holds head down ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

NAN.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 200 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

NAN.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

POLLY ( comes down to NAN).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

NAN.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

NAN ( hesitates; finally slowly turns and holds out hands to HELEN).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

HELEN ( runs down to her ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

NAN.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

NAN.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

NAN.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

POLLY ( stands beside HELEN).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars .

NAN ( with amazement ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 203 chars .

NAN.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

POLLY ( arm about her ).

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

NAN ( kisses HELEN).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

POLLY ( wipes eyes ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

( Enter KITTY running .) KITTY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

HELEN ( holds out hands to NAN and POLLY).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

( Enter AUNT CLARISSA, R; looks off, watches GIRLS.) AUNT C.

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 284 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA; walks quickly across stage .) AUNT C.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

REBECCA ( with sarcasm ).

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

( Enter NAN and POLLY.) POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

NAN.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

( Music; GIRLS march on and give the "Dairy Maid March and Dance." It will be necessary to introduce others for this . GIRLS march off after dance .) POLLY.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

NAN.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

NAN.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

NAN.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

NAN.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

NAN.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

NAN.

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 130 chars .

AUNT C. ( both rise; GIRLS come on, during this conversation, and remain at back of stage ).

Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 287 chars .

( Enter POLLY; wears large apron, which is covered with cream .) POLLY.

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

NAN ( who through the first part of this act carries old fashioned bonnet on arm ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

KITTY ( picks up paper ).

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

NAN ( takes letter ).

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

AUNT C. ( after reading paper ).

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

NAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

HELEN ( crosses to NAN).

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

AUNT C. ( gives her hand ).

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

( Enter MRS. GRAHAM.) FLORENCE.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

MRS. G. ( gives hand to NAN).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

NAN.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 165 chars .

( Enter SALLIE and FLORENCE; SALLIE has Kodak pictures .) FLORENCE.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

SALLIE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

( Enter KITTY and BETH with table; place it in C. of stage .) KITTY.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

( Enter RUTH with table cover; spreads it over table .) RUTH.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

(MABEL enters with plates: others exeunt and bring in the rest of the dishes .) MABEL ( arranging tables; sings ):

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 216 chars .

( Enter POLLY, back to audience, bowing profoundly .) KITTY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

( Enter NAN, wears white gown, simple but elegant; wears POLLY'S roses .) RUTH.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

NAN.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 210 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

NAN.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

HELEN ( looks at envelope ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

NAN ( reads ).

Contains 76 words in 8 sentences using 391 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA.) NAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

NAN.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

REBECCA ( stops her ).

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

NAN.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

NAN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

REBECCA ( snatches paper from MABEL; tears it and throws it upon floor ).

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

NAN.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

NAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

NAN.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

NAN ( leads her to mound R.; both sit ).

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

NAN.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

NAN.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 177 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

NAN.

Contains 95 words in 5 sentences using 473 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

NAN.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars .

( Enter GIRLS.) KITTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

NAN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

FLORENCE ( takes hold of NAN'S dress ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

(POLLY enters running .) POLLY.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

POLLY ( looks off L.).

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

RUTH.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

FLORENCE.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

NAN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

( Enter MRS. GRAHAM.) POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

( Enter AUNT CLARISSA, richly dressed .) GIRLS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

NAN ( goes to her ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars .

NAN.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 73 words in 6 sentences using 399 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

HELEN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

AUNT C. ( laughing ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

NAN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

( Enter MISS REBECCA.) KITTY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

REBECCA.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

NAN.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

KITTY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

GIRLS.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

MABEL.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

MABEL ( To NAN).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

AUNT C.

Contains 56 words in 2 sentences using 296 chars .

( Tableau; All stand with glasses raised; AUNT CLARISSA, NAN, POLLY, and MRS. G., in C.; GIRLS and MISS REBECCA grouped on either side .
SLOW CURTAIN.