1870 CHARACTERS. Mr. Jedediah Maple (a Vermont farmer). Jirah Maple , (his son.) Hezekiah Maple , (his son.) Tom Townbred . Mrs. Maple . Hulda Maple . COSTUMES. Mr. Maple . — Farmer's rough working dress, slouch hat, pants tucked into heavy boots, long blue frock. Jirah . — Overalls and white shirt, one suspender, and very rough black wig. Hezekiah . — Jacket buttoned, slit in the arm, short pants, cap; has the appearance of a boy who has outgrown his clothes. Mrs. Maple . — Faded calico gown, white kerchief crossed on the bosom, apron, white cap, and spectacles. Hulda . — Handsome calico gown, hair arranged like country girl, large ear-rings, very neat and very pretty . Tom Townbred . — Modern costume of a city gentleman, very fashionable. STAGE-DIRECTIONS. R means Right; L, Left; C, Centre. The performer is supposed to be upon the stage, facing the audience. Scene . — Sitting-room in the House of Mr. Maple. Table , c. Chairs , r. and l. Entrances , r. and l. ( When convenient, old-fashioned furniture, a churn, spinning-wheel, &c., &c., will add interest to the scene .) EnterMr. Maple , followed by Mrs. Maple, l. Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 144 chars . Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 256 chars . Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 279 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars . Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars . ( looking off , l. ). Contains 76 words in 10 sentences using 357 chars . Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 372 chars . Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars . ( outside ). Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . ( crosses to Hulda ). Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars . ( very much confused: first offers an apple, then the knife; and, finally, gives him her hand ). 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