A Case of Suspension

DOROTHY Young lady of the Seminary
ALICE Young lady of the Seminary
MILDRED Young lady of the Seminary
HAROLD Undergraduate of a College near by
TOM Undergraduate of a College near by
JACK Undergraduate of a College near by
MISS OPHELIA JUDKINS Of the Faculty
PROFESSOR EMILIUS EDGERTON Of the Faculty
KATHLEEN A Celtic maiden
JONAS The Seminary "man"

COSTUMES AS DESIRED.

TIME OF PLAYING — One Hour

SCENE. — A young ladies' sitting-room, entrance R., window L., sofa and piano at back of stage, chairs and other things as desired .

( Enter KATHLEEN, duster in hand .)

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 183 words in 14 sentences using 910 chars.

( Hastily hides behind sofa as DOROTHY enters; DOROTHY carries two bottles of olives, and some fruit .)

DOROTHY

( breathlessly ).

Note: Contains 107 words in 10 sentences using 542 chars.

( Enter ALICE.)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 39 words in 1 sentence using 188 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 343 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

(KATHLEEN carelessly raises head, so that hat comes just above edge of sofa .)

ALICE

( looking across ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

( She attempts to seize it — hat suddenly disappears .)

DOROTHY

( screams ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

( Wildly paces up and down the floor .)

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

( Steps heard; girls in fear and trembling fly to door; open it a crack .)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

( Enter MILDRED, carrying box of crackers, etc. )

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

MILDRED

( screams ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

( Exit DOROTHY.)

( A movement from behind sofa; girls scream; presently JONAS enters, with a large pitchfork in one hand, and a piece of rope in the other . DOROTHY follows him .)

JONAS.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

(JONAS very cautiously moves sofa and discloses KATHLEEN.)

JONAS.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

(KATHLEEN sobs .)

JONAS.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars.

KATHLEEN

( sobbing ).

Note: Contains 91 words in 4 sentences using 436 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

KATHLEEN

( drying tears ).

Note: Contains 72 words in 2 sentences using 357 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

( All look blank .)

JONAS

( chuckling ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 257 chars.

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

KATHLEEN exits .)

MILDRED

( calling ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

KATHLEEN

( from outside ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

(JONAS picks up pitchfork and rope; moves toward door .)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

JONAS

( grinning ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

ALL.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 222 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars.

( Exit JONAS.)

DOROTHY

( examining rope ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

( Enter KATHLEEN, with basket .)

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 86 words in 4 sentences using 430 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 94 words in 4 sentences using 455 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars.

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

( Exit KATHLEEN.)

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 225 chars.

(KATHLEEN coughs, outside .)

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 171 chars.

( All exit .)

( Enter PROFESSOR EDGERTON.)

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 183 words in 16 sentences using 1002 chars.

( Steps to one side of window, careful not to be seen from outside. Low whistle heard again .)

PROFESSOR.

( Whistles same way .)

MAN OUTSIDE.

( Two short whistles .)

PROFESSOR.

( Two short whistles .)

MAN OUTSIDE.

( One long, two short .)

PROFESSOR.

( One long, two short .)

MAN OUTSIDE.

( Three prolonged .)

PROFESSOR.

( Three prolonged .)

MAN

( in low voice ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

PROFESSOR.

( Whistles .)

MAN.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

PROFESSOR

( silently shakes fists, unobserved. Then leans toward window ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

MAN.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

PROFESSOR.

( Whistles .)

MAN

( voice still lower ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars.

PROFESSOR.

( Whistles .)

MAN.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars.

PROFESSOR

( turning from window ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

( Cautiously exits .)

( Enter ALICE, DOROTHY, MILDRED.)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

( While they are busy at preparations, low whistle is heard .)

DOROTHY

( jumping up ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

( Basket is softly let down through window — then girls pull very hard, and HAROLD climbs in over sill .)

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 182 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

( Low whistle heard outside .)

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

( Basket is hastily let down — they pull him in .)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

(TOM climbs in over sill .)

TOM.

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 247 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 135 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 86 words in 6 sentences using 402 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

( Another low whistle outside .)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

( Basket let down, rope drawn half way up .)

MILDRED

( leaning over sill ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

OTHERS

( amazed ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

MILDRED

( catching rope ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

OTHERS.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

OTHERS.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

OTHERS.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 323 chars.

DOROTHY

( sweetly ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

MILDRED

( mockingly ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

PROFESSOR

( groans ).

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

PROFESSOR

( with the energy of despair ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

( Basket is pulled in .)

PROFESSOR

( climbing over sill ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 241 chars.

( Seats PROFESSOR in chair. Low whistle heard outside .)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

(JACK tumbles in .)

JACK.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

JACK.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

JACK

( blankly ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

( They whisper in corner; JACK seems greatly amused .)

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars.

JACK.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars.

( Seats herself at piano and plays lively jig .)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

( They force PROFESSOR to circle awkwardly with them .)

PROFESSOR

( circling ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 133 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

(DOROTHY plays "We won't go home till morning." All join in the song. Door opens and MISS JUDKINS stands in view. Sudden stoppage .)

DOROTHY

( from piano ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars.

( Wheels around, sees MISS JUDKINS, hides head and screams .)

MISS JUDKINS.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

DOROTHY

( seriously ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

MISS JUDKINS.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 234 chars.

( Whistle heard outside . DOROTHY answers with similar whistle .)

VOICE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

DOROTHY

( smothering a laugh ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

MISS JUDKINS.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

VOICE

( from doorway ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 140 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

MISS JUDKINS.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

MISS JUDKINS.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 213 chars.

( Shrieks of laughter .)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 198 chars.

MISS JUDKINS.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 67 words in 4 sentences using 335 chars.

MISS JUDKINS.

Note: Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 174 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 249 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

MISS JUDKINS.

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 162 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

( They seat themselves. Enter KATHLEEN, breathless .)

KATHLEEN.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

( Stares in open-mouthed astonishment .)

JONAS

( entering ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

MILDRED

( sings ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

MISS JUDKINS

( dryly ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

JONAS.

Note: Contains 72 words in 2 sentences using 351 chars.

JACK.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

PROFESSOR.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

( Tuning of guitars is heard; then a college song is sung by a male quartet .)

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 156 chars.

(DOROTHY plays .)

ALICE.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

PROFESSOR

( breathlessly ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars.

MILDRED.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

ALICE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

HAROLD.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

JACK.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars.

DOROTHY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

ALL.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

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