1847 DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. Jacob Changeless , a man of multitudinous prejudices, and a mortal enemy of modern improvements; from the country. John Progress — amongst his friends usually known as Jack O'Lantern — an infinite perfectibility man, and nephew of Jacob Changeless. Elihu Go-ahead , a mighty projector of railroads and all internal improvements. Dick Meadows , lover of Julia Progress. Andrew Ball. Nicholas Content. Dr. Dreadnought. Dr. Fearful. Dr. Poz. Mrs. Progress , wife of John Progress. Julia Progress , their daughter . Bridget , a cook. The Scene is laid in New York. ACT I. SCENE I. — A STREET IN NEW YORK. — NIGHT CLOUDY AND DARK — NO LAMPS LIT. — A HOLE WHERE PIPES ARE TO BE LAID. ( A voice proceeds from under ground. ) Contains 66 words in 18 sentences using 399 chars . ( Enter Dick Meadows , and Andrew Ball , running. ) Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars . ( makes desperate efforts to get out, and shows his head and hands ). Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . ( from under ground ). Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . ( They help Changeless out. ) ( trying to brush off the dirt from his clothes ). Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars . ( aside to Andrew ). Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 357 chars . Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 208 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 87 words in 5 sentences using 482 chars . ( aside ). Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 198 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars . Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 268 chars . ( aside ). Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars . ( solemnly ). Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 218 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 88 words in 5 sentences using 435 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars . Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 288 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars . Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 328 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . ( Enter John Progress. ) Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 177 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars . ( Comes up, and shakes hands with Changeless. ) ( aside ). Contains 106 words in 8 sentences using 547 chars . ( Exeunt Bob and Andrew. ) ( taking Changeless ' arm ). Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars . Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 181 chars . ( beginning to walk carefully ). Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 193 chars . ( Exeunt Changeless and Progress. ) ( Enter Elihu Go-ahead with Nicholas Content. ) Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars . Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 408 chars . Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 308 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 111 words in 8 sentences using 702 chars . Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 73 words in 2 sentences using 418 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 333 chars . ( aside ). Contains 86 words in 11 sentences using 427 chars . Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 273 chars . ( Exeunt Content and Go-ahead , in different directions. ) SCENE II. — PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Mrs. Progress and Julia discovered. ) Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars . Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars . Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 326 chars . ( sighs ). Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 203 chars . ( Sinks into a chair. ) ( Enter Progress and Changeless. ) Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . ( taking her hand ). Contains 89 words in 8 sentences using 468 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars . Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars . Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars . Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars . Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars . ( Exeunt Mrs. P. and Julia. ) ( to Julia as she goes out ). Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 325 chars . Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 208 chars . Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars . Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars . Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 382 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars . Contains 164 words in 8 sentences using 954 chars . Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 247 chars . Contains 87 words in 6 sentences using 478 chars . Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars . Contains 146 words in 9 sentences using 800 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 205 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars . Contains 83 words in 6 sentences using 475 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars . Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars . ( lights a candle ). Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars . Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . ( Exeunt Changeless and Progress. ) ACT II. SCENE I. — THE STREET BEFORE THE DOOR OF PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Enter Dick Meadows. ) Contains 159 words in 18 sentences using 785 chars . ( opens his window and pokes out a long duck-gun ). Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars . ( Exit Dick Meadows in a hurry. ) SCENE II. — PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Mr. and Mrs. P. and Julia assembled. Table laid for breakfast. Enter Changeless. ) Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 148 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars . Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars . Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars . Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 142 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars . Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 296 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 152 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . ( Drinks his coffee, and turns his chair towards the fire. ) Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 139 chars . ( smiling ). Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars . Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars . Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars . ( reproachfully ). Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . ( Bursts into tears, and Mrs. P. leads her out. ) Contains 95 words in 10 sentences using 499 chars . ( Reads newspaper. ) ( aside ). Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 267 chars . ( reads aloud ). Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 248 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars . Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 255 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars . ( in a passion ). Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 229 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars . Contains 51 words in 8 sentences using 311 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars . Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 253 chars . Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 227 chars . Contains 141 words in 10 sentences using 805 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars . Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 364 chars . ( aside ). Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 200 chars . Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 95 words in 7 sentences using 489 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars . Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 268 chars . Contains 4 words in 5 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 26 words in 7 sentences using 167 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . ( attempts to speak ). Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars . Contains 34 words in 7 sentences using 171 chars . ( Exit Changeless. ) Contains 70 words in 4 sentences using 382 chars . SCENE III. — STREET NEAR PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Changeless walking. ) Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars . ( Enter Dick Meadows. ) Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars . ( aside ). Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars . Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars . Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 234 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars . Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars . Contains 52 words in 8 sentences using 287 chars . ( seriously ). Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars . ( steps hastily backwards ). Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars . ( with curiosity ). Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 262 chars . ( aside ). Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 225 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . ( Begins to move off. ) Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 122 chars . Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 70 chars . ( stopping in amazement ). Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 55 chars . ( Hurries off. ) ( aside ). Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars . ( pretending to misunderstand him ). Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . ( Exit Dick Meadows. ) Contains 82 words in 13 sentences using 409 chars . ( Exit Changeless. ) SCENE IV. — PARLOR IN MR. PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Enter Dick Meadows and Julia. ) Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 340 chars . Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars . Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars . ( Enter Changeless unperceived ). Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars . ( aside ). Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . ( produces a pencil and book, and writes. ) Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 270 chars . ( aside ). Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars . Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars . ( aside ). Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars . Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 293 chars . ( aside ). Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 243 chars . ( laughing ). Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars . ( aside ). Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 229 chars . ( aside ). Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars . ( coming forward ). Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 159 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 170 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars . ( Turns to go ). Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 212 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 67 words in 9 sentences using 300 chars . ( mischievously ). Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars . Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 256 chars . ACT III. SCENE I. — ELIHU GO-AHEAD ALONE IN HIS ROOM. — MODELS OF LOCOMOTIVES, CHURNS, &c., STREWED ABOUT. Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 351 chars . Contains 141 words in 8 sentences using 831 chars . ( Exit Elihu Go-ahead. ) SCENE II. — PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE. — PROGRESS ALONE. ( Enter Changeless. ) Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars . Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars . Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 182 chars . ( Enter Julia. ) Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars . Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 294 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars . Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 246 chars . Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 192 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars . Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 216 chars . ( Enter Mrs. P. ) Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars . Contains 103 words in 7 sentences using 582 chars . Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars . Contains 125 words in 4 sentences using 691 chars . Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars . Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars . Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 378 chars . Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars . Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 326 chars . Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 169 chars . Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 317 chars . Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 268 chars . Contains 91 words in 11 sentences using 511 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . ( Smiles. ) Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars . Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars . Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 223 chars . ( Exeunt omnes. ) SCENE III. — DICK MEADOWS ALONE IN HIS ROOM. Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . ( Hands Dick a note, receives a shilling, and exit. ) ( reads to himself, then speaks ). Contains 111 words in 8 sentences using 601 chars . Contains 115 words in 6 sentences using 530 chars . ( Enter Andrew Ball. ) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 277 chars . Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars . Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars . Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars . Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars . Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars . Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars . Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 261 chars . ( Exeunt. ) SCENE IV. — CONTENT ALONE IN A PARLOR OF HIS HOUSE. Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 298 chars . Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars . ( Takes up his hat and gloves, and walks to the door, which is opened by Elihu. ) Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars . Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars . Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars . Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars . Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars . Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 166 chars . ( Exit Content. ) Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars . ( Exit Go-ahead. ) SCENE V. — MRS. PROGRESS ALONE IN HER BEDROOM. Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 196 chars . ( Rings the bell. ) ( Enter Bridget. ) Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars . Contains 80 words in 8 sentences using 407 chars . Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 81 words in 7 sentences using 419 chars . ( Exit Bridget. ) Contains 69 words in 7 sentences using 397 chars . ( Exit. ) SCENE VI. — STREET BEFORE PROGRESS' HOUSE. — NIGHT. ( Enter Dick Meadows with a small cigar box under his arm: knocks at the door, and seats himself on the steps of Progress ' house. ) Contains 211 words in 19 sentences using 1111 chars . ( A window is opened, and Changeless puts out his head. ) Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars . Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 65 chars . Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars . ( Disappears. ) ( aside. ) Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars . ( Other windows are opened. ) Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . ( peeping over his shoulder ). Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . ( aside ). Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . ( in a low tone ). Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars . ( appearing again at the window ). Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 198 chars . ( as he hurries off ). Contains 70 words in 9 sentences using 342 chars . ( Exit. ) END OF ACT THIRD. ACT IV. SCENE I. — A STREET. ( Enter Dick Meadows and Elihu Go-ahead , from opposite sides. ) Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 131 chars . Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars . Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars . ( Begins to move off. ) Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 191 chars . Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars . Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars . Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 112 chars . ( Exit Dick Meadows. ) Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars . ( Exit Elihu Go-ahead. ) SCENE II. — DICK MEADOWS' ROOM. ( Changeless alone. ) Contains 176 words in 29 sentences using 941 chars . ( Enter Dick Meadows. ) Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars . Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars . Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 75 words in 11 sentences using 396 chars . Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 228 chars . Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 212 chars . Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 222 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars . Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 119 words in 6 sentences using 679 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars . Contains 158 words in 14 sentences using 902 chars . ( aside ). Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 122 words in 9 sentences using 633 chars . Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 276 chars . Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 237 chars . Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 421 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars . ( aside ). Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars . Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 286 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars . ( aside ). Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars . ( Enter Andrew Ball. ) Contains 20 words in 6 sentences using 138 chars . Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 193 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars . Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars . Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 183 chars . Contains 66 words in 3 sentences using 338 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 238 chars . Contains 104 words in 8 sentences using 533 chars . ( Exit Changeless. ) Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 128 chars . ( Exit Dick Meadows. ) Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 141 chars . ( Exit. ) SCENE III. — PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Julia alone. ) Contains 129 words in 11 sentences using 675 chars . ( Enter Dick Meadows. ) Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars . Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars . Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 341 chars . Contains 116 words in 7 sentences using 591 chars . Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 284 chars . Contains 163 words in 4 sentences using 926 chars . Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 258 chars . ( Enter Mrs. Progress. ) Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . ( Exeunt Dick and Julia. ) Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 171 chars . ( Exit Mrs. Progress. ) SCENE IV. — A PANTRY. ( Mrs. Progress mixing a mince pie — Progress looking on. ) Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 78 words in 5 sentences using 449 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars . Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 232 chars . Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 395 chars . Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . ( Exit. ) Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 251 chars . ( Enter Bridget. ) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars . Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars . Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars . Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 259 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars . ( Beings to move off. ) ( following ). Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars . ( Exeunt. ) SCENE V. — DINING ROOM IN PROGRESS'S HOUSE. ( Dreadnaught, Fearful, Poz, Content, Dick Meadows, Changeless and Progress , discovered conversing after dinner. ) Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars . Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . ( aside to Prog. ) Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars . ( aside to Prog. ) Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars . ( aside to Change. ) Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars . ( aside to Prog. ) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars . ( aside to Change. ) Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars . ( aside ). Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars . Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars . Contains 17 words in 7 sentences using 99 chars . ( aside ). Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 170 chars . ( Pretends to faint away. All rise and surround him. ) Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars . ( Changeless distorts his face in attempting to hide a smile. ) Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars . ( appears to revive, and murmurs ) Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars . Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars . Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars . Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars . ( Progress runs out hastily. ) ( faintly. ) Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . ( Takes out a lancet. ) ( aside ). Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . ( aside. ) Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars . Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars . Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 210 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . ( aside. ) Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 177 chars . Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars . ( aside ). Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars . ( aside ). Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars . ( aside. ) Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars . ( Exit Dick. ) Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 232 chars . Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 117 chars . Contains 176 words in 7 sentences using 981 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars . Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 266 chars . ( Enter Progress with a basin, and Dick with a wet blanket. ) Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . ( Makes a motion as if to throw the blanket over Changeless. ) Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 283 chars . ( Exit Changeless , followed by Progress. The rest linger. ) Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars . ( aside ). Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars . Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 166 chars . ( aside ). Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars . ( Turns to Content. ) Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars . Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 207 chars . Contains 48 words in 8 sentences using 292 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . ( A hearty laugh is heard in the next room, and Progress' voice exclaiming , "But where are all the doctors?") Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . ( Exeunt all the doctors hastily. ) Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars . ( Exeunt Dick and Content. ) END OF ACT FOURTH. ACT V. SCENE I. — BACK PARLOR OF PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Julia and Dick Meadows discovered conversing. ) Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars . Contains 127 words in 5 sentences using 706 chars . Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars . Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars . ( smiling ). Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars . ( Enter Mrs. Progress. ) Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars . Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars . Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars . SCENE II. — FRONT PARLOR OF PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Content, Changeless and Progress discovered conversing. ) Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 180 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 347 chars . Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars . Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 231 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . ( Enter Dick Meadows. ) Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars . ( aside ). Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars . Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars . ( Progress motions him to go. ) Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars . Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars . ( Exit. ) Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars . Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 334 chars . ( Dick Meadows is announced by the Servant as Mr. Imitate. ) ( aside ). Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 180 chars . ( aside ). Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . ( without observing him particularly ). Contains 92 words in 7 sentences using 500 chars . ( modestly ). Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars . Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars . ( pretending to be horror-stricken ). Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars . ( aside ). Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars . ( aside ). Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars . Contains 88 words in 8 sentences using 483 chars . Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars . ( aside ). Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 153 words in 14 sentences using 842 chars . ( aside. ) Contains 27 words in 7 sentences using 155 chars . ( Exit Content. ) Contains 68 words in 5 sentences using 366 chars . ( Exit Changeless. ) SCENE III. — BACK PARLOR OF PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Dick Meadows, Julia, Mr. and Mrs. Progress discovered. ) Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars . Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 310 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars . Contains 72 words in 6 sentences using 388 chars . Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars . Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 331 chars . ( Throws herself into her father's arms. ) Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars . ( aside. ) Contains 127 words in 9 sentences using 644 chars . Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars . ( Walks quickly towards the door. ) ( lays his hand on Dick's arm. ) Contains 95 words in 13 sentences using 486 chars . ( Exeunt Mr. and Mrs. Progress. ) SCENE IV. — FRONT PARLOR IN PROGRESS' HOUSE. ( Changeless alone with a book in his hand. ) Contains 149 words in 5 sentences using 905 chars . Contains 298 words in 17 sentences using 1603 chars . ( Enter Servant-girl. ) Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars . ( Enter Elihu Go-ahead. ) Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars . ( sits ). Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . ( aside ). Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars . ( Rises and examines the doors. ) Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars . ( rises in agitation, and paces the room ). Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 266 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars . Contains 63 words in 3 sentences using 344 chars . ( stopping to look at it ). Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 280 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars . Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 367 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars . Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars . Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 340 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 159 words in 7 sentences using 952 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 105 words in 9 sentences using 589 chars . Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 363 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars . Contains 80 words in 6 sentences using 438 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars . Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 414 chars . Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars . Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 227 chars . ( Advances furiously upon Elihu. ) ( aside ). Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . ( Exit in dismay. ) ( Enter Progress. ) Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 255 chars . Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 199 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars . Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 274 chars . ( Enter Mrs. P.) Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 48 words in 8 sentences using 246 chars . Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars . Contains 75 words in 9 sentences using 388 chars . ( clinging round his neck ). Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . Contains 97 words in 6 sentences using 545 chars . ( gayly ). Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars . ( looking at Dick ). Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . ( taking her hand ). Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars . ( aside to Julia ). Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . ( rubbing his hands together ). Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 233 chars . ( aside ). Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars . Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 176 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars . Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 203 chars . THE END.