A Midnight Bell

CAST OF CHARACTERS

The cast of A Midnight Bell for its New York opening on March 5, 1889, was as follows:

The Clergyman, Rev. John Bradbury Richard J. Dillon The Deacon, Lemuel Tidd Thos. A. Seabrooke The City Lawyer, Napier Keene W. H. Currie The Bank Cashier, Stephen Labaree W. J. Humphreys The Bank Teller, Ned Olcott Hart Conway The Bank President, Squire Olcott T. J. Herndon The Country Boy, Martin Tripp Eugene Canfield The Village Doctor, Hiram Wing Jesse Jenkins The Village Fiddler, Ezekial Slover Percy Gaunt The Schoolma'am, Nora Fairford Isabelle Coe The Minister's Sister, Dot Bradbury Maude Adams The Old Maid, Miss Lizzie Grout Annie Adams The Widow, Abigail Grey Marie Uart The Soprano of the Choir, Nellie Bowen Elvia Croix The Village Maiden, Annie Grey Beth Bedford The Village Help, Hannah Bessie Weyl School Children and Villagers

Act I: Dining room at Squire Olcott's house . Act II: Tthe school . Act III: Tthe parlor at Miss Lizzie's . Act IV: The meeting house .

ACT I. Property List : Ground cloth down. Large rug. Snow cloth seen through window and door; back to snow drop. Old-fashioned bookcase or table and bookshelf. Haircloth sofa R.C. Plain white window for curtain R.C. Grandfather's clock up R. Old-fashioned clothesrack L. of window. Dresser L. of door. Dining-room table for five persons. One old-fashioned painting. Two or three old-fashioned engravings. Mirror over mantel. Mantel fireplace, old brass andirons, poker, etc. Mantel ornaments. Seven or eight chairs to match scene. Large rocker at fire. Knob both sides door in flat. Folding pieces crossed over mantel. One shaker chair. File newspapers hung near bookshelf R. Two candles lighted. Two plain kerosene lamps. Cloth on table L.C. spread and breakfast ready for five. Five plates. Five cups. Five saucers. Syrup pitcher. Coffeepot stand. Sugar bowl. Six forks. Five knives. Five spoons. Napkins. Blue delf displayed on dresser. Scalloped paper for dresser. Newspaper on chair by fire. Dictionary on table R. or on stand. Pen, ink, and paper on table R. Squire's hat and muffler on rack. Cloud on rack, or hood, for Nora. Butter dish for Hannah to carry on L.1.E. Snow on Labaree shoes up R. Papers for Labaree. Snow on Martin's shoes up L. Things for Martin's pockets. Yellow dime novel for Martin's pocket. School key for Nora R.2.E. Schoolbook for Nora. Snow for shoes, Squire up L. Ox goad for Deacon up R. Snow on shoes, Deacon up R. Snow on shoes, Lizzie up L. Worsted shawl work for Lizzie. Snow on Lizzie, Squire, Nora up R. Pancakes and coffee-pot L.1.E. for Hannah. Snow on back of Dot's jacket up L. Snow for shoes, Labaree and Deacon up R. Warrant for Deacon . Music : At rise . Scene : Dining-room at Squire Olcott's house. Large old-fashioned room: fireplace and andirons; tall clock; old-fashioned bookcase; dining-room table and two chairs; large rocker at fireplace below it; hat-rack C. Lights down for candlelight; bunches ready up R. and L.; on when curtains at window are drawn . Discovered : Squire stirring fire; Hannah laying cloth; Ned ready L.2.E.; Labaree ready up L.; Nora ready up R.2.E. Squire .

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Squire . Looks at Labaree; puzzled at his fright. Opens door; discovers Martin

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Mar. L. of table; takes out of pocket a knife, string, nails, coppers, and apples, and a vast quantity of things including a dime novel

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Nora . Leans over Squire's chair

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Deacon . Outside

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Deac. Crosses to Lizzie and stretches shawl she is knitting. This makes Lizzie nervous

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Deac. Examines the shawl again

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Mar. Laughs

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Keene . Civilly

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Mar. Outside with Dot

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Dot . Bursts in L.C., breathless and flushed. Comes down L.C.

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Liz. Looks indignant and rises

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Squire . Goes to window just as Lizzie passes

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Keene . To table

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Nora . Calls from upstairs R.

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Dot . Moves to door. Seriously

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Curtain Music continued for second curtain Second curtain Labaree Keene Squire Deacon Ned Dot Nora

ACT II. Property List : Snow cloth outside school and back. Practical snow on roof to slide off. Snow balls; one to break. Sleds L. (rubber wheels), three to show wear. Watering can up back of schoolhouse. Two handfuls of snow for Martin, ready by doorstep. Teacher's desk on small platform R.C. Three chairs for visitors. Desks and stools for children. Maps, blackboards, vowel chart (cover walls with these as much as possible). Rack for caps and coats up L.C. Nora's shawl and hat hanging behind desk. Small gong bell on teacher's desk. Larger school bell on teacher's desk. Pens, pencils, ink, and paper on teacher's desk. Schoolbooks on teacher's desk. Chalk at blackboard. Snow on Ned's shoes up R. Schoolbooks for children to carry on. Six slates. Clock to strike nine off R. Big apple for Martin L. "Back-hair" ready up R. Card for Ned. Train whistle ready up R. Ready to cut shade cord up R. for end of act . Music : At rise . Scene : The school and the cast. The scene shows the exterior and the interior of the schoolhouse. There is snow and a landscape drop at back. At R. of stage is a schoolhouse set showing interior and all appurtenances of a country school. The L. of the stage shows a schoolhouse yard. The stage should be built up from the schoolhouse so that the third or fourth groove is three or four feet above level. Here should be set a steel groove or track hidden by the elevation on which sleds can be made to pass across from L. to R. There is practical snow on roof to slide off. Another track for Deacon to come down, steep and aimed to hit the schoolhouse and pass through a break-away fence. Snow wings L. Fallen log L.1.E. Scene as realistic as possible. Lights all up through the act. See that schoolhouse is not dark. Martin ready at top of slide. Children ready L. entrances. Shouts ready. Deacon ready up R. Labaree ready L.2.E. Discovered : At rise, children are sledding, playing in the snow, shouting, etc. Business of a boy taking a bellywhopper. All run off L.2.E. after pelting the sliders with snowballs. Nora in school room with Annie Grey, who is crying. Martin rushes on from behind house . Mar.

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Nora . Writes at desk

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Mar. Enters schoolhouse

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John .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Nora .

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 113 chars .

John .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Nora .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

John . Alone outside the building

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

Deac. Head appears over fence L.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Liz.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Deac.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars .

Nora .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Keene .

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars .

Nora .

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

Keene . Aside to Deacon

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Deac.

Contains 107 words in 6 sentences using 562 chars .

Keene .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Nora .

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

Dot .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

Deac.

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 235 chars .

Nora . Indignant

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Nora .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Keene . Aside to Deacon

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Mar.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Deac.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Keene . Aside to Deacon

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Deac.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Mar.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Deac.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

Keene . Aside to Deacon

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Dot .

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Deac.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Keene .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Deac. Aside to Keene

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Keene .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Deac. Pause

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Keene . Prompting

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Deac.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Mar.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Deac.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Dot .

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Keene .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Dot .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Deac.

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars .

Liz.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Keene .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Dot . Slight hesitation

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Deac.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

Dot .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

Deac.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

Dot . To Nora

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Nora .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Keene . Crosses over L. above desk

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Nora .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Deac.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Keene .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Liz.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Nora .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Mar.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Dot . Aside to Martin

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Nora .

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Mar.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Deac.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Mar. Sulkily

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Keene . Crosses back R. Aside to Deacon

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Mar. Bows awkwardly

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars .

Nora . Prompting him

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Mar. Stumbling

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Deac.

Contains 129 words in 14 sentences using 651 chars .

John . Amused

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Nora .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Deac.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Keene . To Deacon

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Deac.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Keene .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Nora .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Liz.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Nora . Strikes bell

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

John .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Liz. Sidles up to John, who avoids her and gets over L. She follows him

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Keene .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Mar. Comes on with sled

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Liz.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

Mar.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Keene .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Liz.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Keene .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Liz.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Dot . She has come out of the schoolhouse

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Deac.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Mar.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Deac.

Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 201 chars .

Mar. Keene and Dot come downstage

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

Keene .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

John . To Keene

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars .

Keene .

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars .

John . Crosses

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Keene . Aside to Dot

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Dot .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

John .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Nora . Looks up from desk

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

John .

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

Nora . L.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

John . R.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Nora .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

John .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Nora .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

John .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Nora .

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

Keene .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Dot .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Keene .

Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 304 chars .

Dot .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Keene .

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

Dot .

Contains 73 words in 11 sentences using 357 chars .

Mar. Runs on R.U.E. with back hair and hat

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars .

Keene .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Mar.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

Dot . Comes from schoolhouse; has just looked at clock

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

Keene .

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 43 chars .

John .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Nora .

Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 135 chars .

Ned . Outside

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Nora . Opens the window. Ned climbs in

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Ned .

Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 251 chars .

Nora .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Ned .

Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 286 chars .

Nora .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

Ned .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

Nora .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Ned .

Contains 76 words in 7 sentences using 339 chars .

Nora .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Ned .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Nora .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Ned .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Nora .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Ned .

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 225 chars .

Nora .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Ned .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

Nora .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

John . Crosses to L.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Ned .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Nora .

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

John .

Contains 50 words in 9 sentences using 244 chars .

Ned .

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars .

Nora .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Ned .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

Nora .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Ned .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Nora .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Ned .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Nora .

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

Ned .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Keene .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Keene .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Deac.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

Keene .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Deac.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Nora .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Lab. Peers through the window

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Deac.

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 91 chars .

Nora .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Keene .

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

John .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Nora .

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 124 chars .

John .

Contains 11 words in 8 sentences using 62 chars .

Mar. On the slide

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Keene .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Mar.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Keene . As Ned goes down the slide

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

Curtain Second Curtain

ACT III. Property List : A Yankee old maid's "best room." Ground cloth down. Small plain rugs or rag carpet. Small table with cover R.1.E. Old-fashioned wax flowers on table. Horsehair sofa R. Tidy on sofa. Mantel, fireplace, etc. R. Coal fire. Shaker chair at fireplace. Rush-bottom chairs for eight people. One rush-bottom rocking-chair. Plain white curtain for window (closed). Old-fashioned clock on mantel. Candelabra with prisms on mantel. Center entrance (no doors) opening on hall, draped with old-fashioned, large-patterned stuff. Stand with plain pot of geraniums seen in hall. Table up L.C. (covered) with books, album, etc. Second sofa down L.C. Small table to L. of this sofa. Two kerosene lamps. Old-fashioned portrait. Crayon portrait. Knitting and sewing materials for women. Peacock feathers or bunch of dried grasses over picture. Motto, "Welcome, Stranger," in hall. Sampler. Tapestry picture (queer). Doorbell to ring off L.3.E. Plates for twelve people. Slice of pie on each plate. Twelve forks — one on each plate with napkin. Pan of doughnuts for Martin to carry on. Chrysanthemum for Keene . Music : At rise . Scene : The parlor at Miss Lizzie's. The Sewing Society: stage filled with women. Doors, R.U.E., L.C., and L.2.E. Fireplace R.2.E. Window R.C. Old-fashioned clock, etc. Rocker R.C. Fiddler. Sofa L.E. Discovered : All the women seated in groups. Lizzie C. Widow L.C. Martin ready L.4.E. Slover ready L.4.E. Doorbell ready up L. As curtain rises, the speeches are something like the following, delivered all together: "I knew that boy would turn out badly." "I always predicted he'd end his days in prison." "I always mistrusted that Nora Fairford. She's one of the demure, sly kind." "I never could bear her." Etc. Liz. Comes out from up R.C.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

All .

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Liz. C.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars .

All .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Mar.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Liz.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Mar.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Liz.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Mar.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars .

Liz.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Wid. On sofa L.C.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Liz. Sits beside Widow to her R. Woman on Widow's L. gets up

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

Wid.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

Liz.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

Wid.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

Liz.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

Wid. Resumes seat, quickly. Those to L. and R. of Widow sniff at her

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars .

Liz.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

All .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Wid.

Contains 45 words in 7 sentences using 214 chars .

Liz.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars .

Wid.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Liz.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars .

Liz.

Contains 20 words in 6 sentences using 97 chars .

Lab.

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 131 chars .

Liz.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Lab.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

Wid.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Liz.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Lab. Aside to Mrs. Grey. Others talk in dumb show

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Wid.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars .

Lab.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Deac. Outside

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

Liz.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Deac. Very jolly and beaming

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars .

Wid.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Deac.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Wid. To Lizzie

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Liz.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

All .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Deac.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Liz.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Wid.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Deac.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

Liz.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Deac.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Wid.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Liz.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

All . Coax him and chuck him under the chin

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Deac. Looks about, tickled

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 150 chars .

Wid.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Deac.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 169 chars .

Liz. Does not see Keene. Tosses her head and crosses R.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Keene .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Liz.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Keene .

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 137 chars .

John .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Liz.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Mar. Enters L.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Liz.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Mar.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Liz.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Mar.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Deac.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

John .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Deac. Enters with large plate which he brings down to Widow. All the other men follow and help the ladies

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Wid. Snappishly. Puts plate on chair L. of her

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Deac.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Wid.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Deac.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Mar.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

Deac.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Mar.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Deac.

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 274 chars .

Keene .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Deac.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Keene .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Deac. Aside

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 187 chars .

Dot .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Deac.

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars .

Dot . Indignantly; crosses to Martin C.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Deac.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Dot .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Dot .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

Deac.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Dot . R. of Deacon

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

Deac.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Liz.

Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 119 chars .

Mar. Back of sofa L.C.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Keene .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Mar.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Keene .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Mar.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Keene . Aside to Deacon

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Deac. Jumps up

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Wid.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

All .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

John .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Deac.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Keene .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Deac.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Liz.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Deac.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars .

Mar.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

John . Comes up to them

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

Keene .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Deac.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

Keene .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Deac.

Contains 59 words in 2 sentences using 347 chars .

Keene .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Deac.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 89 chars .

dance Deac. In midst of dance stops all of them

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

Keene . To Labaree, who falls in chair R.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Lab.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Keene . R.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Deac. L.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars .

Liz.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars .

Lab.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

John .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Deac.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars .

John .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

John .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Mar.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

All .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Liz.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Mar.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Wid.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Mar.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Deac.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Mar.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

All .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Mar.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Keene .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Mar.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Keene .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Mar.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Deac.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars .

John .

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

Keene .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

John .

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Keene .

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars .

Dot . Pauses at door L.C.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Keene .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Dot . Comes down C.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

Keene .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Dot .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

Keene .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

Dot .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Keene .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Dot .

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars .

Keene .

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Dot .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Keene . Turns

Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 197 chars .

Dot .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Keene .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Dot .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Keene .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Dot .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Keene .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars .

Dot .

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars .

Keene .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Dot .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Keene .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Dot .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Keene .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Dot .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Keene .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Dot .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Keene .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Dot .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Keene .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Dot .

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

Keene .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Dot .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Keene .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Dot .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Keene .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

Dot .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Keene .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Dot . Agitated

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Keene .

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Dot .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Keene . Rises; looks at Dot before speaking

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

Dot . Nervously

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Keene .

Contains 31 words in 9 sentences using 133 chars .

Dot .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Keene .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Dot .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Keene .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Dot .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Keene .

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 77 chars .

John .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Keene .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Dot . Turns on him

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Keene .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Dot . Crosses to back of sofa

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Keene .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

John .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Dot .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

John .

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 162 chars .

Dot .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

John .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Dot .

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Keene .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Dot .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

John .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Keene .

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 73 chars .

John .

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 215 chars .

Keene .

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

John .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Keene .

Contains 73 words in 5 sentences using 342 chars .

John . Rises excitedly

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Keene .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

John .

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 243 chars .

Keene .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

John .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Keene .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

John .

Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 285 chars .

Keene .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

John .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Keene .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Nora .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Keene .

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars .

John . L. of Nora

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Nora .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

John .

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars .

Nora .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

John .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

Nora .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

John .

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 179 chars .

Nora .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

John .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Nora .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

John . At door

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Nora . Goes R. Surprised somewhat at his leaving her

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Wid. R. aside to Deacon

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Deac. C.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Liz. L.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

All .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Deac.

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars .

Dot . Rises

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 4 chars .

Nora .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Deac.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Liz.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Wid.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Liz. Points to door L.C.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Nora .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

John . Down C.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

curtain second curtain Liz.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Deac.

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ACT IV. Property List : Ground cloth. Three pews each side of the organ. Cushions (to be handled and taken up). Bonds in cushion, second pew R. Hymn books. Windows draped. Dime novel for Martin. Stool for Martin. Curtain for choir rail. Hymn books for Dot to carry on R. Two kerosene lamps for organ. Trap (steel) back of organ. Jug of cider back of organ. Lantern (lighted) for Deacon. Large oil can for Deacon. Jack knife for Deacon. Rope in belfry to connect with bell. Clock in front of gallery rail . Music : Organ and singing . Scene : The Meetinghouse. Lights down. Special border ready up above belfry. Calcium ready L. window. The balcony and lower section of the tower of the Meetinghouse. In center small organ; pews on each side; lamp hung C.; tower L.; ladder from tower to belfry; bell above and rope coming down through section of the tower showing; hymn books, etc., about gallery. The roof is covered with snow and moonlight, the effect giving contrasts with the interior when dark. High old windows with small panes at each side of organ at back. There is an entrance behind the organ and into the belfry . Discovered : At rise of curtain the choir, including Deacon, Labaree, Lizzie, Nellie and others are singing "There is a Land that is Fairer than Day." Dot is playing the organ, Martin pumping it and reading a dime novel; as he grows more and more interested in what he is reading he pumps slower and slower, gradually stops, still reading. The choir stops singing, one by one, leaving the Deacon singing alone. He turns finally and sees Martin reading the novel; stops singing, chagrined and angry . Deac.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

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Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

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Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Nellie .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Deac.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Nellie .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

Deac.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Nellie .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Wid.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Dot . Comes C.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

All .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Liz.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Wid.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Liz.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Dot .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Deac.

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars .

Dot .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Deac.

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 190 chars .

Dot .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Liz.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Dot .

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

Wid.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Liz.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars .

Deac.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Liz.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Deac.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Wid. Crosses L.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Lab. Goes to C.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Liz.

Contains 34 words in 7 sentences using 158 chars .

Lab. Agitated. Deacon rises

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Liz.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

Deac.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Liz.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Keene . Sharply

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Liz. Guiltily

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Keene .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

Deac. L.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Lab.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

John .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Liz.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

John .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Liz.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

John .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Liz. Aside to Deacon

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Deac. Crosses Lizzie

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

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Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Deac.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

John .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

John .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Deac.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

Liz.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Deac.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

Dot .

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 4 chars .

John .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Liz.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

John .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Dot .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

John .

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 13 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

John .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Deac.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

John . Indignant for a moment

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars .

Deac.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

John .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

Deac. Last to go. Keene back to Dot at organ

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars .

John .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Deac.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Dot . Comes down to John

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

John .

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars .

Keene . Dot sits L.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Dot .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Keene .

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars .

Dot . Half tearfully

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

John . Enters L.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Dot .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Deac.

Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 223 chars .

John .

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

Deac. In tower

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 37 chars .

All .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Deac.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Keene . Takes off trap

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Deac.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Keene .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Dot .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Deac.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

John . To Dot and Keene

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

John . Returns R. Puts out light. Music

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars .

Deac. Comes up trapdoor into tower

Contains 181 words in 24 sentences using 812 chars .

Mar. Outside

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Deac.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

Mar.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Deac.

Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 102 chars .

Mar.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Deac.

Contains 86 words in 8 sentences using 384 chars .

Lab. Steals in C.

Contains 16 words in 6 sentences using 70 chars .

Deac.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Lab.

Contains 92 words in 10 sentences using 479 chars .

Deac.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Lab.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 31 chars .

John .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Mar.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Keene .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Deac. Behind organ; comes down

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars .

Keene .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars .

All .

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Deac.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars .

All .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Liz.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Keene .

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 104 chars .

Nora . Down R.C.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Wid.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

John . To Nora

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

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Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Deac.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars .

John .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Nora . Crosses to Deacon

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Deac.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Nora .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

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