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Miss Angelina Browne .
Miss Arabella Browne .
Note . — The parcel must be made of brown paper only, with a bottom of wire netting. The hat and bonnet must have a weight sewn into each to insure immediate sinking. Cut a hole in top in order that the parcel may be more easily torn open.
Scene . — A sitting-room in London lodgings .
EnterAngelina, l. , carrying a band-box wrapped in brown paper, and a travelling bag. Places parcel on small table c.
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Enter Arabella, l.
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EnterAngelina .
( bowing stiffly )
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( seizing upon the parcel and speaking in a proud tone of voice )
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( taking it from her and replacing it on table )
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( angrily )
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( stamping her foot slightly )
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( crosses to door )
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( takes it from her )
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( springing forward to stop her )
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( making for the parcel )
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( again stopping her )
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( again making for the parcel )
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( springing forward to stop her )
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( retreating to back of stage, and speaking in an awestruck voice )
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( clinging to her and repeating her words )
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( breathlessly )
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( hesitatingly )
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( going )
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( detaining her and speaking with much agitation )
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( pointing to parcel )
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( decisively )
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( piteously )
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( despairingly )
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( authoritatively )
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( recovering herself )
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( scornfully )
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( wringing her hands )
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( sharply )
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( angrily )
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( offering her hand )
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( giving hers )
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( goes to door )
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( taking it )
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( taking it back )
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