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CAST OF CHARACTERS.
BERNICE HALSTEAD — A young lady of eighteen, with an affection of the heart, a love of fun and a hatred of arithmetic.
AMY HALSTEAD — Her sister, two years younger. Fond of frolic
INEZ GRAY — A young lady visitor, willing to share in the fun.
MRS. HALSTEAD — A widow, and stepmother to the Halstead girls.
HANNAH MARY BARNES, or "Sis" — A maiden lady who keeps house for her brother.
DWIGHT BRADLEY — A fortune-hunter, and Mrs Halstead's son by a former marriage.
DR. BURTON — A young physician.
SAMMY — The darky bell-boy in the Halstead house.
ABRAHAM BARNES, or "Bub" — A Yankee farmer still unmarried at forty. A diamond in the rough.
ATTORNEY; SHERIFF
Plays two hours.
ACT I.
SCENE. — A pleasant parlor in the city home of the Halsteads. Enter Bernice, R., who is suffering from an attack of ennui. She crosses to C., where she picks up a book from table, glances at its pages, yawns, throws it down (and seats herself at piano ,) L. C. Sings a stanza of "Pass Under the Rod') with feeling, then suddenly switches off into a most absurd accompaniment and sings:
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Looking out the window
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Still beating time
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With a little shriek
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Breathless, but decisive
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Singing:
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This stanza is repeated , Amy and Inez joining in. Then Bernice sings the next verse
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Rising, paces floor restlessly . Dwight throws himself into the chair she has vacated, and watches her furtively
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Rising, places both hands on his mother's shoulders
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Drawing a long sigh, throws her son's hands from her shoulders
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After several seconds spent in deep thought
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Entering L. 2 E., holding a large piece of pie to his mouth with both hands. When he sees Mrs. H. he looks frightened, and immediately puts the pie in his pocket
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Rising and standing before Mrs. H.
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ACT II.
[SCENE I.
— Kitchen in the old Barnes farmhouse . Hannah Mary is busy getting supper, singing an old-fashioned hymn as she works . Abraham enters R., with a pail of milk in one hand, and a small basket of corn in the other
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Appearing at open door , L.]
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Walking up to Bernice, shakes hands with old-fashioned pumping motion that surprises her
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[SCENE II.
— Same as preceding scene, but two weeks later . Bernice is sitting beside a table, with book and slate before her
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Rising and taking a step away from him
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86 words
in
12 sentences
using
414 chars
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Aside, with a bright smile
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11 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
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35 words
in
2 sentences
using
150 chars
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Coming nearer, and still speaking in an aside
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90 words
in
8 sentences
using
401 chars
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Stretching up her arms and yawning
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21 words
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5 sentences
using
102 chars
.
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21 words
in
3 sentences
using
98 chars
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
.
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63 words
in
6 sentences
using
272 chars
.
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15 words
in
3 sentences
using
78 chars
.
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75 words
in
5 sentences
using
341 chars
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Holding both hands over her ears and stepping farther away from him
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6 words
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1 sentence
using
20 chars
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16 words
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2 sentences
using
79 chars
.
Contains
62 words
in
4 sentences
using
293 chars
.
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92 words
in
3 sentences
using
399 chars
.
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29 words
in
4 sentences
using
133 chars
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17 words
in
1 sentence
using
80 chars
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36 words
in
5 sentences
using
154 chars
.
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
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13 words
in
1 sentence
using
61 chars
.
Contains
43 words
in
4 sentences
using
184 chars
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Raising his head, draws his sister to a seat beside him, and awkwardly strokes her hair
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52 words
in
4 sentences
using
227 chars
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Sobbing
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71 words
in
4 sentences
using
328 chars
.
Contains
72 words
in
6 sentences
using
323 chars
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Wipes her eyes, and endeavors to act as if nothing unusual had taken place
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29 words
in
5 sentences
using
131 chars
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Bernice enters the room , L., followed by an officer
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10 words
in
2 sentences
using
52 chars
.
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22 words
in
3 sentences
using
111 chars
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Running to Dr. Burton.
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7 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
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44 words
in
4 sentences
using
259 chars
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Who has been taking off his coat and rolling up his sleeves
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33 words
in
3 sentences
using
159 chars
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With his arms around Bernice.
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43 words
in
5 sentences
using
237 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
3 sentences
using
167 chars
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33 words
in
4 sentences
using
173 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
5 sentences
using
165 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
48 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
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ACT III.
[SCENE. — Same as Act I . Dwight Bradley is restlessly pacing the floor, talking to himself
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110 words
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10 sentences
using
582 chars
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Enter Mrs. Halstead, R.]
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35 words
in
3 sentences
using
164 chars
.
Starting guiltily
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9 words
in
3 sentences
using
42 chars
.
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45 words
in
2 sentences
using
246 chars
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Catching his mother fiercely by the arm
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36 words
in
3 sentences
using
174 chars
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Falteringly
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83 words
in
9 sentences
using
382 chars
.
Contains
70 words
in
7 sentences
using
354 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
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In a softer tone
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18 words
in
2 sentences
using
77 chars
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20 words
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2 sentences
using
108 chars
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Contains
64 words
in
4 sentences
using
321 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
78 chars
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48 words
in
5 sentences
using
257 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
6 sentences
using
147 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
162 chars
.
Fiercely
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11 words
in
1 sentence
using
58 chars
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Seating himself beside her and throwing his arm across back of the sofa . Bernice draws away
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19 words
in
3 sentences
using
96 chars
.
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14 words
in
2 sentences
using
62 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
2 sentences
using
127 chars
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Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
38 chars
.
Contains
46 words
in
5 sentences
using
217 chars
.
Faintly
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18 words
in
2 sentences
using
76 chars
.
Contains
38 words
in
5 sentences
using
181 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
49 chars
.
Looking him steadily in the face
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12 words
in
1 sentence
using
62 chars
.
Throwing his arms around her
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10 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
58 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
117 chars
.
Frees herself and walks to the mantel , L., where she stands with her head resting against it
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18 words
in
2 sentences
using
80 chars
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Aside
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
77 chars
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Soliloquizing
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41 words
in
5 sentences
using
196 chars
.
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7 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
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4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
5 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
2 sentences
using
173 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
5 sentences
using
179 chars
.
Contains
51 words
in
6 sentences
using
261 chars
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Outside , L.]
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6 words
in
3 sentences
using
34 chars
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Outside L.]
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7 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
4 sentences
using
86 chars
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Appearing at door , L.]
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18 words
in
4 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
1 sentence
using
80 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
118 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
53 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Aside
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
63 words
in
7 sentences
using
301 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
4 sentences
using
170 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
40 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
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Catching Sammy by the shoulder
Contains
36 words
in
4 sentences
using
185 chars
.
Cowering
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2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
.
Clutching Sammy by the collar
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8 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Putting one hand over Sammy's mouth
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
40 chars
.
Jerking his thumb toward Abraham.
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12 words
in
2 sentences
using
60 chars
.
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5 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
84 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
5 sentences
using
108 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
9 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
84 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
3 sentences
using
221 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Looking at her in astonishment
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Impulsively ,[
Contains
21 words
in
2 sentences
using
104 chars
.
Contains
52 words
in
4 sentences
using
218 chars
.
Aside, to Amy.
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10 words
in
1 sentence
using
49 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
1 sentence
using
66 chars
.
To Ab.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Hesitating
Contains
18 words
in
1 sentence
using
73 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
5 sentences
using
111 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
1 sentence
using
123 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
4 sentences
using
126 chars
.
Contains
117 words
in
3 sentences
using
527 chars
.
Excitedly
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
6 sentences
using
178 chars
.
Contains
67 words
in
4 sentences
using
331 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
59 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
69 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Sarcastically
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
79 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
1 sentence
using
119 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Forgetting himself
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6 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
62 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
36 chars
.
Severely
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
39 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
5 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
1 sentence
using
123 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
56 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
In astonishment
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14 words
in
3 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
4 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
9 chars
.
Stopping beside Amy.
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8 words
in
3 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Impressively
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
40 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Rushing to him, gives him a little shake
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Also shaking him
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
55 chars
.
Coaxingly
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Patting his face
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
45 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
45 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
33 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Chucking him under the chin
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11 words
in
2 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
5 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
53 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
124 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
4 sentences
using
162 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
9 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
3 sentences
using
170 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
4 sentences
using
84 chars
.
Enter Mrs. Halstead and Dwight with their attorney , L.]
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11 words
in
1 sentence
using
55 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
2 sentences
using
175 chars
.
In a whisper
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
15 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Nodding
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
143 words
in
7 sentences
using
775 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
54 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
30 words
in
2 sentences
using
167 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
34 chars
.
Contains
106 words
in
4 sentences
using
566 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
68 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
65 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
42 chars
.
Stepping from behind screen
Contains
23 words
in
4 sentences
using
119 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
4 sentences
using
113 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
5 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Stepping before him
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Screaming
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
Contains
30 words
in
4 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Coldly
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Entering R., closely followed by Dr. Burton and Sammy, the latter eating a piece of pie
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10 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
34 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
79 chars
.
Excitedly
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
62 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Pointing to Mrs. H.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Firmly
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
58 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
50 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
1 sentence
using
170 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
33 chars
.
Dancing around
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
3 sentences
using
149 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
69 chars
.
Proudly
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
59 chars
.
Laying his hand on Dwight's shoulder
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Putting his arm around her
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
54 chars
.
Opening mouth and eyes in astonishment, and speaking to the audience
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Who has been unwrapping her parcel, now brings forward some useful kitchen utensils, which she hands to Bernice.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
Taking them
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
45 words
in
2 sentences
using
202 chars
.
Giving a hand to each
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
Who had taken the gifts from Bernice to examine them
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
54 chars
.
Springing to her feet
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
64 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Entering into the excitement
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
38 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
8 chars
.
CURTAIN.