The Faith Healer Moody, William Vaughn Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag William Vaughn Moody, 1869 – 1910 John Matthews Manly, 1865 – 1940 The Faith Healer [in, The Poems and Plays of William Vaughn Moody: With an introduction by John M. Manly: Vol. II] Boston New York Houghton Mifflin Company 336 p. A Negro Mrs. Beeler Uncle Abe Mary Beeler Beeler and Martha Littlefield Michaelis Annie Beeler A Woman A Voice Rhoda Williams The Young Mother Voices in the Crowd Matthew Beeler Mother Martha Beeler , his sister Rev. John Culpepper Frontier Drama Romance Prose data extraction from source 1912 First performed: March 15, 1909
PERSONS OF THE PLAY Ulrich Michaelis Matthew Beeler Mary Beeler , his wife Martha Beeler , his sister Annie Beeler , his daughter Rhoda Williams , Mrs. Beeler's niece Dr. George Littlefield Rev. John Culpepper Uncle Abe , an old negro An Indian Boy A Young Mother with her Baby Various Sick People and Others Attendant upon Them
ACT I A large old-fashioned room in Matthew Beeler's farm-house, near a small town in the Middle West. The room is used for dining and for general living purposes. It suggests, in architecture and furnishings, a past of considerable prosperity, which has now given place to more humble living. The house is, in fact, the ancestral home of Mr. Beeler's wife, Mary, born Beardsley, a family of the local farming aristocracy, now decayed. At the rear is a large double window, set in a broad alcove. To the right of the window is the entrance door, which opens upon the side yard, showing bushes, trees, and farm buildings . In the right wall of the room a door and covered stairway lead to the upper story. Farther forward is a wall cupboard, and a door leading into the kitchen. Opposite this cupboard, in the left-hand wall of the room, is a mantelpiece and grate; farther back a double door, leading to a hall. Off the hall open two bedrooms (not seen), one belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Beeler, the other to Rhoda Williams, a niece of Mrs. Beeler, child of her dead sister . The room contains, among other articles of furniture, a dining table ( with detachable leaves to reduce its bulk when not in use for eating purposes ), an invalid's wheel-chair, a low sofa of generous size, and a book-shelf, upon which are arranged the scientific books which Mr. Beeler takes a somewhat untutored but genuine delight in. Tacked upon the wall near by are portraits of scientific men, Darwin and Spencer conspicuous among them, cut from periodicals. Other pictures, including family daguerreotypes and photographs, are variously distributed about the walls. Over the mantel shelf hangs a large map of the United States and Mexico, faded and fly-specked . As the curtain rises, the room is dark, except for a dull fire in the grate. The ticking of the clock is heard; it strikes six. Martha Beeler, a woman of forty-five, enters from the kitchen, carrying a lighted lamp. She wears a shawl over her shoulders, a print dress, and a kitchen apron. She places the lamp on the table, which is set for breakfast, and puts coal on the grate, which soon flames more brightly . She goes into the hall and is heard knocking and calling . Martha .

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Matthew Beeler, a man of fifty, enters. He is not quite dressed, but finishes as he comes in. Martha follows him .

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Martha . Significantly .

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Beeler . Evasively .

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Points to the ceiling .

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They listen, as to the tread of some one on the floor above .

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Beeler . Shrugs .

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At window, rolls up curtain .

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Comes nearer and speaks mysteriously .

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Beeler . Looking at her, astonished .

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She flounces out without answering. He lights lantern, with dubious head-shaking, and holds it up before the print portraits .

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Grunts as he turns down his lantern, which is smoking .

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The hall door again opens, and Rhoda Williams, a girl of twenty, enters, with Annie Beeler, a child of ten. Rhoda is running, with Annie in laughing pursuit . Rhoda . Taking refuge behind the table .

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Annie . Catching her .

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Rhoda . Turning Annie about, and beginning to button the child's long slip .

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Beeler . At the outer door .

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Rhoda . Sobered .

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Beeler . With sarcasm .

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Beeler . As he puts on an old fur cap .

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Exit by outer door, with inarticulate grumblings, among which can be distinguished .

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Rhoda does not answer .

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Rhoda . Humoring her .

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Rhoda shakes her head in portentous negation . Steps are heard descending the stairs. The child fidgets nervously . Annie .

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Annie . In a panic .

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She breaks away and retreats to the hall door, watching the stair door open, and Ulrich Michaelis enter. Thereupon, with a glance of frightened curiosity, she flees. Michaelis is a man of twenty-eight or thirty, and his dark, emaciated face, wrinkled by sun and wind, looks older. His abundant hair is worn longer than common. His frame, though slight, is powerful, and his way of handling himself has the freedom and largeness which come from much open-air life. There is nevertheless something nervous and restless in his movements. He has a trick of handling things, putting them down only to take them up again immediately, before renouncing them for good. His face shows the effect of sleeplessness, and his gray flannel shirt and dark, coarse clothing are rumpled and neglected . Rhoda . As he enters .

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Michaelis . Watching Annie's retreat .

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Rhoda . As she adds the finishing touches to the breakfast table .

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The stair door opens, and an Indian boy, about sixteen years old, enters. He is dressed in ordinary clothes; his dark skin, longish hair, and the noiseless tread of his moccasined feet, are the only suggestions of his race. He bows to Rhoda, who returns his salutation; then, with a glance at Michaelis, he goes out doors . Rhoda nods toward the closing door .

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Michaelis . Looks at her in an odd, startled way .

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Michaelis . Standing near the wall map, touches it .

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Rhoda . Comes nearer .

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Rhoda . She breaks out impulsively .

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Rhoda goes out by the hall door, wheeling the invalid chair. Martha enters from the kitchen, carrying a steaming coffee-pot and a platter of smoking meat, which she places on the table. Michaelis bows to her . Martha . Snappishly .

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She goes to the outer door, rings the breakfast bell loudly, and exit to kitchen. Rhoda enters, wheeling Mrs. Beeler in an invalid chair. Mrs. Beeler is a woman of forty, slight of body, with hair just beginning to silver. Her face has the curious refinement which physical suffering sometimes brings. Annie lingers at the door, looking timidly at Michaelis, as he approaches Mrs. Beeler and takes her hand from the arm of the chair . Michaelis .

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Mrs. Beeler . Speaks with low intensity .

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He puts her hand gently back on the chair arm. Martha enters with other dishes. She pours out coffee, putting a cup at each plate. Mr. Beeler has entered from the kitchen, and the boy from outside. Beeler, with a glance of annoyance at his wife and Michaelis, sits down at the head of the table. Rhoda pushes Mrs. Beeler's chair to the foot of the table and stands feeding her, eating her own breakfast meanwhile . Michaelis sits at Mrs. Beeler's right, Martha opposite. At Mr. Beeler's right is the Indian boy, at his left Annie's vacant chair. Martha beckons to Annie to come to the table, but the child, eyeing the strangers, refuses, taking a chair behind her mother by the mantelpiece. Mrs. Beeler speaks after the meal has progressed for some time in silence . Mrs. Beeler .

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Beeler . Gruffly .

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He helps himself to meat and passes it to the others; the plate goes round the table. There is a constrained silence. Annie tugs at Rhoda's skirt, and asks in dumb show to have her breakfast given her. Rhoda fills the child's plate, with which she retreats to her place by the mantel . Mrs. Beeler .

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She tries to look around. Rhoda whispers to Mrs. Beeler, who looks at her, puzzled .

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The child refuses, pouting, and gazing at Michaelis . Rhoda .

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Martha . Trenchantly .

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Mrs. Beeler . Gently reproving .

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Michaelis . Holding out his hand to Annie .

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Annie approaches slowly, as if hypnotized .

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Annie . Shyly .

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Michaelis . Puzzled .

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Rhoda raises the cup to Mrs. Beeler's lips . Beeler .

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With a resentful glance at Michaelis .

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Michaelis looks up from Annie, who has been whispering in his ear. Beeler nods at Martha in covert approval, as she takes up dishes and goes into the kitchen . Mrs. Beeler . Leans forward across the table to Michaelis .

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Beeler . Between gulps of coffee, as he finishes his meal .

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Mrs. Beeler . Beseechingly .

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Beeler . Throws down his napkin and rises .

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He puts on his cap and goes out through the kitchen . Annie . To Michaelis, continuing the whispered conversation .

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Mrs. Beeler . Leans over her plate. The others bow their heads .

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Rhoda . As they lift their heads .

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Michaelis, holding Annie's hand, rises, goes to the window, and rolls up the shades, while Rhoda extinguishes the lamp. The fog is still thick, and the light which enters is dull. Rhoda unpins the napkin from her aunt's breast, and wheels her back from the table. The boy crouches down by the grate, Indian fashion. Annie looks at him with shy, half-frightened interest . Mrs. Beeler . Gazing out, from where she sits reclining .

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Rhoda . Looks at her aunt, puzzled and alarmed .

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She breaks off, seeing Michaelis place his finger on his lips as a signal for her to be silent. Mrs. Beeler turns to Rhoda, puzzled . Mrs. Beeler .

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Rhoda pretends not to hear. Mrs. Beeler turns to Michaelis .

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Mrs. Beeler . Still puzzled .

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Mrs. Beeler . Looks again at Rhoda, then dismisses her wonderment, and looks out at the window dreamily .

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Annie .

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She leaves Michaelis and comes to her mother's side .

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Mrs. Beeler . With exultation in her voice .

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Annie . Fretfully .

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Annie . With sudden interest .

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Annie . Singsong, as she skips out .

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Rhoda has meanwhile fetched a large tray from the cupboard and has been piling the dishes noiselessly upon it . Rhoda .

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Mrs. Beeler .

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Rhoda wheels the chair toward the hall door, which Michaelis opens. Mrs. Beeler gazes at him as she passes .

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As they go out, Martha bustles in, gathers up the dish tray and is about to depart, with a vindictive look. At the door she turns, and jerks her head toward the boy . Martha .

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Michaelis . Abstractedly .

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Michaelis . To the boy .

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The boy follows Martha out. Michaelis stands by the window in thought. As Rhoda reënters, he looks up. He speaks significantly, with suppressed excitement .

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Rhoda . After an instant's silence, during which she ponders her reply .

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She removes the cloth from the table, and begins deftly to put the room in order. Michaelis watches her with a kind of vague intentness . Michaelis .

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Rhoda . Shakes her head .

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Michaelis . With intensity .

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Rhoda . Surprised at his tone .

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She goes on in a different tone, as if to escape from the embarrassment of her last speech .

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Rhoda . With hesitation .

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Michaelis nods assent .

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Rhoda . Startled .

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Pause . Rhoda .

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Michaelis . Vaguely, as he seats himself by the table .

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Michaelis . Gazing at her .

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Rhoda . With hesitation .

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He hesitates .

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Rhoda . Avoiding his gaze .

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Michaelis . Leans nearer .

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Rhoda . In a low and agitated voice .

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Pause. Rhoda speaks in a lighter tone, as if to relieve the tension of their last words . Rhoda .

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Michaelis . Becomes absorbed in his own mental pictures as he speaks .

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Rhoda . After a moment's hush .

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Michaelis . Hesitates .

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Rhoda . In a low tone .

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He sits absorbed in thought without answering. Rhoda continues, after a long pause .

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Rhoda . With hesitation .

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Michaelis . Takes a book from his coat pocket .

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His excitement increases .

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Michaelis . Slowly, groping for his words .

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He does not answer .

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He nods for yes .

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Michaelis . Rises, lifting his arms, a prey to uncontrollable excitement .

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Long pause . Rhoda . In a low tone .

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Michaelis . Shakes his head in negation .

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He turns away. She follows him, and speaks after a silence . Rhoda .

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Michaelis . Begins to talk slowly and reluctantly .

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Rhoda . Hesitating .

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He breaks off abruptly . Rhoda .

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Pause. Mrs. Beeler's bell rings. Michaelis starts, looks about him as if awakened from a dream, then slowly goes toward the hall door. Rhoda follows and detains him . Rhoda . In a low tone .

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Rhoda . With hesitation .

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Michaelis . Startled .

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He stands in deep thought .

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With bent head he goes out. Rhoda stands looking after him until the inner door closes, then sits before the fire in revery. Beeler comes in from the barn. He wears his old fur cap, and holds in one hand a bulky Sunday newspaper, in the other some battered harness, an awl, twine, and wax, which he deposits on the window seat. He lays the paper on the table, and unfolds from it a large colored print, which he holds up and looks at with relish . Beeler .

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Rhoda . Looks at it absently .

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Beeler . Reads .

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He pins up the print, which represents a palmer of crusading times surprised in the midst of a forest by the god Pan . Rhoda .

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He points to the figure of Pan, then to the Pilgrim, as he talks .

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Martha enters from the kitchen and potters about the room "redding up."

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Pause, as he takes off his cap and lights his pipe .

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He examines Rhoda quizzically .

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To Rhoda .

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Rhoda, plunged in thought, does not answer . Beeler .

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She goes out by the hall door . Rhoda .

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Beeler . As he takes off his coat, and hangs it up .

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Rhoda . Looks at him quickly .

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She turns away .

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Rhoda . Startled and pale .

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Beeler . Sits down to mend the harness .

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Beeler . Tries in vain to recall it .

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Martha comes in from the hall and fusses about, dusting, etc. She points in the direction of Mrs. Heeler's room . Martha .

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Beeler . Half to himself as he works .

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Martha . To Rhoda .

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Beeler . Looks up, angry .

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Martha . Points to his foot derisively .

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Beeler . Astonished .

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She flounces out into the kitchen, covering her retreat with her last speech . Beeler . Looking after her .

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Rhoda . Slowly, as she finishes with the lamp .

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Beeler . In angry challenge .

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Beeler . Hotly, as if a sore point has been touched upon .

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He points to a shelf of books .

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Rhoda .

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Beeler taps his forehead significantly .

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Beeler . Growls to himself .

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Rhoda replaces the lamp on the mantel. Martha opens the kitchen door and calls in . Martha .

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Beeler .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Uncle Abe enters. He is an old negro, with gray hair and thin, gray beard. He is somewhat bowed, and carries a stick, but he is not decrepit. His clothes are spattered with mud. Martha enters with him; she is stirring something in a bowl, and during the following continues to do so, though more and more interruptedly and absent-mindedly . Beeler .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Uncle Abe . Shakes his head reassuringly .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Beeler . Indicating Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Uncle Abe bows . Rhoda . Pushing forward a chair .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

He speaks with exaltation and restrained excitement .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

Rhoda and Martha look at him puzzled. Beeler, busy over his harness, has not been struck by the old negro's words . Beeler .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Beeler . Amused .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Uncle Abe . With a touch of regret .

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

Shakes his head in reminiscence .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Beeler . With lazy amusement .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Uncle Abe . Solemnly .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

His manner grows more and more mysterious; he half closes his eyes, as he goes on in a strange, mounting singsong .

Contains 44 words in 1 sentence using 235 chars .

Martha taps her forehead significantly, and goes back to her batter . Beeler .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Uncle Abe . Stares at each of them in turn .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Uncle Abe . With mounting indignation at Beeler's tone .

Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 249 chars .

Martha and Beeler look at each other in amazement. Rhoda sits looking at the old negro, white and tense with excitement . Beeler .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Recollecting .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Martha . To Beeler .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Uncle Abe . Solemn and threatening .

Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 236 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

More mysteriously .

Contains 71 words in 8 sentences using 329 chars .

Martha . Meeting Beeler's astonished look .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Rhoda . To Uncle Abe, in a low, agitated voice .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

Beeler . Rises, with a shrug .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

He crosses to the portraits of Darwin and Spencer .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Martha . In a voice strident with nervousness .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

The Indian boy enters from the kitchen, his shoes and trousers spattered with mud. Uncle Abe looks at him, then at the others, and whispers to Rhoda. Martha bustles forward, hiding her agitation in scolding speech . Martha .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Lazarus points, without speaking, to the kitchen . Beeler . To Martha .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Martha .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

The boy hesitates, then goes stolidly out by the stair door. Uncle Abe lifts his arm ecstatically . Uncle Abe .

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 204 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

He starts towards his wife's room . Rhoda . Stopping him .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Beeler . Peevishly .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Annie enters from the kitchen, dabbled with dye. She holds two colored eggs in her hands . Annie .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Martha .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Annie .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Annie, her eggs in her apron, opens the hall door. About to pass out, she stops, drops the eggs with a scream, and runs back, gazing towards the hall as she takes refuge behind Rhoda's skirts . Annie .

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Mrs. Beeler enters, walking uncertainly, her face full of intense exaltation. Michaelis comes just behind her, transfigured by spiritual excitement . Beeler and Martha . Starting forward .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Mrs. Beeler advances into the room, reaching out her hand to Annie, who takes it in speechless fright. She bends over and kisses the child's head, then stretches out her other hand to her husband . Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Looking at Michaelis .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Martha .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Outside, the shrill soprano of a woman is heard, taking up a hymn. At the sound Michaelis goes to the window. He stands rigid, listening to the hymn to the end of the verse, when other voices join in the chorus. The fog has partially cleared . Michaelis . Turning slowly to Rhoda .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Comes a step or two nearer Michaelis .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

He looks distractedly about. The light has faded from his face, giving place to strong nervous agitation, resembling fear. He speaks as if to himself . Michaelis .

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

He puts his hand over his eyes, as if to shut out some vision of dread . Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Michaelis looks at Mrs. Beeler, then for a long time at Rhoda. He gathers himself together, and gazes steadfastly before him, as at some unseen presence .

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 97 chars .

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ACT II Late afternoon of the same day . Mrs. Beeler sits in a low chair near the window. She has ceased reading the Testament, which lies open in her lap . Uncle Abe sits on the floor with Annie. They are playing with building blocks, piling up and tearing down various ambitious structures. Rhoda enters from outside, with hat and cloak, carrying a large bunch of Easter lilies . Rhoda . Kissing her aunt .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

She hands one to Mrs. Beeler. As she takes off her things, she sees the old Negro gazing at her .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

He turns again to the child, shaking his head as at some unspoken thought, while Rhoda arranges the flowers in a vase . Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Rhoda approaches. Mrs. Beeler speaks low, with suppressed excitement .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Martha enters from kitchen, with bonnet and shawl on, and a large basket in her hand . Martha .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

She takes off her bonnet and shawl, and deposits the basket .

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Martha . To Rhoda .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Exit by hall door. Rhoda continues the preparation of the basket, taking articles from the cupboard and packing them. Annie has climbed on a chair by the picture of Pan and the Pilgrim. She points at the figure of Pan . Annie .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Uncle Abe . Glancing at Mrs. Beeler and Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Annie .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

He tries to draw her away; she resists . Annie . Petulantly .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Uncle Abe . Whispers, makes big eyes .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Annie, terror-stricken, jumps down and retreats to her mother's chair. Mrs. Beeler rouses from her revery and strokes her child's head . Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Annie . Fidgeting .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 42 words in 1 sentence using 210 chars .

Annie .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

Annie retreats to Uncle Abe, who bends over the child and whispers in her ear. She grows amused, and begins to sway as to a tune, then chants . Annie .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars .

As she finishes the rhyme she runs out into the hall. Mrs. Beeler begins again to read her Testament. The old negro approaches Mrs. Beeler and Rhoda, and speaks mysteriously . Uncle Abe .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Uncle Abe . Shakes his head dubiously .

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars .

He leans closer and whispers .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Shocked and startled .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Uncle Abe . Pointing at the Pan and the Pilgrim .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars .

He leans nearer, more mysteriously .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

Chants in a high, trifling voice .

Contains 76 words in 5 sentences using 401 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Uncle Abe . Indignant .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Uncle Abe . Astounded .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Uncle Abe goes, with puzzled headshakings, towards the kitchen door. He stops to smell the Easter lilies, then raises his head and looks at her again, with puzzled scrutiny . Uncle Abe .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Touching her breast .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

The old negro stares at her and Rhoda, and goes into the kitchen, feeling his own breast and shaking his head dubiously. Mrs. Beeler looks at the picture .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

Rhoda unpins the picture from the wall, rolls it up, and lays it on the bookshelf. Her aunt goes on, hesitatingly .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

Rhoda . Avoiding her aunt's gaze .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars .

Rhoda comes to her aunt and stands a moment in silence . Rhoda .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Astonished .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Caressing her .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 157 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

She hesitates .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Rhoda avoids her aunt's gaze; Mrs. Beeler draws down the girl's face and gazes at it .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Rhoda . With passion .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 59 words in 4 sentences using 283 chars .

Rhoda breaks away from her aunt, and takes her hat and cloak. Mrs. Beeler rises with perturbation, and crosses to detain her .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Martha enters from the hall . Mrs. Beeler . Speaks lower .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Martha .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . To Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Rhoda bows her head as in assent . Martha .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

She walks unsteadily. The others try to help her, but she motions them back .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Martha .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Mr. Beeler enters from the kitchen and crosses to help his wife. The others give place to him .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Points at his books .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

He goes to the alcove, takes the books from the shelf, raises the lid of the window-seat, and throws them in . Mrs. Beeler points to the pictures of Darwin and Spencer .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

He unpins the pictures, lays them upon the heap of books, and returns to her .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

They go out by the hall door. Martha, as she lowers the lid of the window-seat, points derisively at the heap . Martha .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

She comes to the table and continues packing the basket .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

Rhoda fetches other articles from the cupboard .

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

Martha .

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars .

She takes the bread from Rhoda and scrapes the butter thin . Rhoda . As the clock strikes five .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Martha .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

As she flounces out, Annie enters from the hall. She points with one hand at the retreating Martha, with the other toward her mother's room . Annie . Sings with sly emphasis .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

She climbs upon a chair by the table, and fingers the contents of basket as she sings . Rhoda .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Annie . Brazenly .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Annie .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Rhoda . Startled .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Annie .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Rhoda . In a changed voice, as she takes the child by the shoulders .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Annie .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

Exhausted by her efforts at description .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

She sings as she climbs down, and goes out by the kitchen door .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Dr. Littlefield enters from Mrs. Beeler's room. He speaks back to Beeler on the threshold . Littlefield .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Looking for something, he approaches Rhoda, who has her back turned .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

She faces him. He starts back in surprise .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

He closes the hall door, returns to her, and stands somewhat disconcerted .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Littlefield . Amused at her solemnity .

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 200 chars .

He waves his hands expressively . Rhoda . Bursts out .

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 199 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

She breaks off, with a weary gesture .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars .

Rhoda . Looking at him steadily .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Littlefield . Returning her gaze, unabashed, chants with meaning and relish .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Rhoda takes up the basket and goes toward the outer door. He intercepts her . Rhoda .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

As he stares at her, his astonishment changes to amusement; he chuckles to himself, then bursts out laughing, as in humorous reminiscence . Littlefield .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

The stair door opens. Michaelis appears. His face is flushed, his hair disordered, and his whole person expresses a feverish and precarious exaltation . Michaelis . Looks at Littlefield with vague query, then at Rhoda .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Rhoda goes to the kitchen door, where she turns. The doctor puts on a pair of nose-glasses and scans Michaelis with interest. He holds out his hand, which Michaelis takes . Littlefield .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Exit Rhoda .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars .

He points out of the window .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

He points to the hall door . Michaelis . Vaguely .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Rhoda enters from the kitchen, with water, which he takes .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

He drinks thirstily. Mr. Beeler appears in the hall door; he looks at the group, taken aback . Beeler .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Littlefield . Following him out .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Door closes. Michaelis, who has followed Littlefield with his eyes, sets down the glass, and turns slowly to Rhoda . Michaelis .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

He turns away, lifting his hands, speaking half to himself .

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 166 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

He does not answer, but walks nervously about. Rhoda, watching him, speaks, after a silence .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

He has stopped before the map and stands gazing at it . Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

She comes closer .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Michaelis . Points at the map .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Michaelis . Points again, gazing fixedly .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 285 chars .

He points at the map, his manner transformed with excitement and exaltation .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

Rhoda . Following his gaze, then looking at him again, awed and bewildered .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

He places his finger at various points on the map; these points lie in two transverse lines, between the Mississippi and the Pacific; one line runs roughly north and south, the other east and west .

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

He begins again to pace the room .

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 142 chars .

Rhoda . In a steady voice .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

He comes nearer, and speaks in a quieter tone .

Contains 80 words in 7 sentences using 399 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Rhoda . Forcing herself to go on .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Michaelis . Wildly .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

He points out of the window, at the sky flushed with sunset color .

Contains 99 words in 6 sentences using 507 chars .

A song rises outside, loud and near at hand — Michaelis listens, his expression gradually changing from passionate excitement to brooding distress . Vaguely, as the music grows fainter and dies away .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

He grasps her arm in nervous apprehension .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Michaelis . Walks about .

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

He stops beside her .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Rhoda . Hesitates, then speaks with decision .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Michaelis . Continuing his walk .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

The hall door opens, Dr. Littlefield and a Clergyman, the Rev. John Culpepper, enter. The latter stares inquiringly from Michaelis to the Doctor, who nods affirmatively, and adjusts his glasses . Culpepper . Mutters to Littlefield .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Littlefield . Same tone .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Behind them comes Mrs. Beeler, supported by her Husband. At the same moment Martha enters from the kitchen, with tea; Uncle Abe and Annie follow . Beeler . On the threshold .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Mrs. Beeler, as if without hearing this protest, gazes at Michaelis, and advances into the room with a gesture of the arms which causes her supporter to loosen his hold, though he follows slightly behind, to render aid if necessary . Mrs. Beeler . To Michaelis .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Culpepper .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . To Michaelis, with a nervous, despairing gesture .

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

There is a sound of excited voices outside, near at hand, then a sudden trample of footsteps at the entrance door. As Beeler goes hurriedly to the door it bursts open and a young woman with a baby in her arms crowds past him, and stands looking wildly about the room . Beeler . As he forces the others back .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

The woman gazes from one to another of the men. The old negro points at Michaelis. She advances to him, holding out the child . Mother .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

He examines the child's face, touches the mother's head tenderly, and signs to Rhoda to take them into the inner room . Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Rhoda . With gentle urgency, to the woman .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

She leads the woman out through the hall door . Michaelis . To Mrs. Beeler, as he points outside .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Mr. and Mrs. Beeler move toward the entrance door; some of the others start after, some linger, curious to know what will happen to the child. Michaelis turns upon them with a commanding gesture .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

The room is cleared except for Littlefield, who goes last, stops in the doorway, closes the door, and approaches Michaelis. He speaks in a friendly and reasonable tone . Littlefield .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 337 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Michaelis . Raising his hands .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Touches his brain and heart .

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars .

Touches brain and heart .

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

He points to the hall door .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Michaelis . Moves as if to give place to him, with a challenging gesture toward the door .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Littlefield . Shrugs .

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars .

He points out and adds significantly .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Michaelis's gaze, as if in spite of himself, goes to the window. He rests his hand on the table, to stop its trembling. Littlefield goes on, watching him with interest .

Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 334 chars .

Rhoda opens the hall door and looks anxiously at the two. Michaelis approaches her with averted eyes. As he is about to pass out, she speaks timidly . Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Michaelis . In a toneless voice .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

She watches him until the inner door shuts. She and Littlefield confront each other in silence for a moment across the width of the room . Rhoda . Forcing herself to speak calmly .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Littlefield . Drops his professional tone for one of cynical badinage .

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 236 chars .

The outer door opens. Mrs. Beeler enters, supported by her husband, and accompanied by Martha and the Rev. Culpepper, with Uncle Abe following in the rear. Rhoda hastens to her aunts side . Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars .

She turns to the minister .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Culpepper .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

To Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Rhoda points in the direction of her own room .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Uncle Abe . Solemnly .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Culpepper . In a dry tone .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

They move to the hall door, where Beeler resigns his wife to Rhoda. The two pass out . Culpepper, Littlefield, and Beeler remain. During the following conversation, Martha lights the lamp, after directing Uncle Abe, by a gesture, to take the provision basket into the kitchen. He does so . Littlefield . Pointing through the window .

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

Beeler . With severity .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Martha goes out into the kitchen .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

Beeler . Astounded .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Moves his hands in a wide circle .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

Culpepper .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

Littlefield . Lights a cigarette, as he leans on the edge of the table .

Contains 130 words in 13 sentences using 695 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

He points outside .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars .

Culpepper . With severity .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Culpepper .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 99 chars .

With relish .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Culpepper . To Beeler, ignoring the gibe .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Beeler . Pointing to the invalid chair .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 125 chars .

Culpepper . Towers threateningly .

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 150 chars .

Beeler . With depreciating humor .

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 176 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 167 chars .

Sucks at his cigarette deliberately .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Culpepper . Takes his hat and goes toward the outer door .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Littlefield . Following .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Points towards the hall . Littlefield .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Beeler . To Culpepper .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Culpepper .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Beeler closes the door after them . Martha enters from the kitchen, with a pan of dough, which she sets before the fire to raise . Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Martha .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Martha .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Martha .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Beeler goes out by the kitchen. Martha takes up mechanically her eternal task of setting things to rights — gathering up Annie's toys and arranging the furniture in more precise order. Meanwhile, Rhoda enters from the hall with the mother of the sick child, a frail young woman of nervous type. She clings to Rhoda feverishly . Mother .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Rhoda sinks in a low easy chair before the fire, and the woman kneels beside her, her face hidden on the chair arm .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Mother .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

Mother . Bursts out .

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars .

Martha, who has been listening, shakes her head significantly . Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Mother .

Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 191 chars .

The woman rises. Rhoda kisses her . Rhoda .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

The mother goes out. Distant singing is heard. Martha comes to the mantelpiece with matches, which she arranges in the match tray. She looks at Rhoda, who sits with closed eyes . Martha .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Martha .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

The hall door opens, and Annie enters. She comes to Martha, and clings nervously to her skirts . Annie .

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

Martha .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Annie .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Martha .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Annie .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Martha .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Annie . Whining .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Martha .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Annie .

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 182 chars .

She bursts out crying and clings feverishly to Martha .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Martha .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

She looks at Rhoda, throws a cover over her knees, and draws Annie away, speaking low .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Exeunt. The singing grows louder and nearer. Michaelis enters from the hall. His hair is dishevelled, his collar open, his manner feverish and distraught. He looks closely at Rhoda, sees she is sleeping, then paces the floor nervously, gazing out of the window in the direction of the singing. At length he comes to Rhoda again, and bends over her, studying her face. She starts up, confused and terror-stricken, from her doze . Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Michaelis turns away without answering .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Rhoda . Collecting her thoughts with difficulty .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars .

Michaelis . Excitedly .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Michaelis . Grasps her arm, speaks low .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Rhoda . Helplessly .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Michaelis . Darkly .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Pause. She speaks with hesitation .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

He points at the map . Rhoda . Gazing at the map, with mystic conviction .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

He paces the room. She stops him, pointing toward the hall door .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

He hesitates. She repeats the words anxiously .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

He shakes his head gloomily for answer .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 232 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 249 chars .

Another song rises outside, distant . Rhoda . Comes closer to him .

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

Michaelis . Looking at her steadily .

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

He comes nearer .

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 141 chars .

Rhoda . Shrinking from him .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

He follows her, his passion mounting . Michaelis .

Contains 103 words in 6 sentences using 530 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

She makes another attempt to escape. He presses upon her until she stands at bay . Michaelis .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

He takes her, feebly resisting, into his arms .

Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 319 chars .

Rhoda . Yielding to his embrace, whispers .

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 72 chars .

The deep hush of their embrace is broken by a cry from within. The young mother opens the hall door, in a distraction of terror and grief . Mother .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Michaelis and Rhoda draw apart. He stares at the woman, as if not remembering who she is .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

She disappears. Rhoda follows, drawing Michaelis, dazed and half resisting, with her. The room remains vacant for a short time, the stage held by distant singing. Beeler enters from the kitchen. There is a knock at the outer door, which he opens. Littlefield, Culpepper, and Uncle Abe enter . Littlefield .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Beeler . Turns to the negro inquiringly .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Uncle Abe . Mumbles half to himself .

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Uncle Abe . Holds up his right hand, which he eyes with superstitious interest .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

Culpepper .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Culpepper .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Wickedly .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Mrs. Beeler enters, alone, from the hall. She is in a state of vague alarm. Her husband hastens to help her . Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

She breaks off, as a murmur of voices rises outside. There is a sound of stumbling and crowding on the outer steps, and violent knocking. The outer door is forced open, and a crowd of excited people is about to pour into the room. Beeler, the Doctor, and the Preacher are able to force the crowd back only after several have made an entrance . Beeler .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

As he pushes them roughly back, excited voices speak together . Voices in the Crowd .

Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 117 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Rhoda has entered from the hall, and Martha from the kitchen. The two women support Mrs. Beeler, who remains standing, the fear deepening in her face . A Voice . On the outskirts of the crowd .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars .

Michaelis appears in the hall door. There is a low murmur of excitement, expectation, and awe among the people crowded in the entrance. Beeler crosses to help his wife, and the other men step to one side, leaving Michaelis to confront the crowd alone. Confused, half-whispered exclamations: . Voices in the Crowd .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

A Negro .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

A Woman . Above the murmuring voices .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

A woman, obscurely seen in the crowd, lifts her hands and cries again, this time in a voice ecstatic and piercing . A Woman .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 79 words in 7 sentences using 405 chars .

He advances into the room, with a gesture backward through the open door .

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

At the news of the child's death, Mrs. Beeler has sunk with a low moan into a chair, where she lies white and motionless. Michaelis turns to her .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

He breaks off, raises his hand to her, and speaks in a voice of pleading .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

She makes a feeble gesture of the left hand .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

She attempts to rise, but falls back helpless . Beeler . Bending over her .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

She shakes her head . Michaelis . Turning to the people .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

He sinks down by the table, and gazes before him, muttering in a tragic whisper .

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

CURTAIN
ACT III The next morning, just before sunrise. Both door and windows are open, and a light breeze sways the curtains. Outside is a tree-shaded and vine-clad porch, with balustrade, beyond which is a tangle of flowering bushes and fruit trees in bloom. The effect is of a rich warm dawn — a sudden onset of summer weather after a bleak spring. Beeler, with Uncle Abe looking on, is busy putting up the pictures which he has taken down in the preceding act. Martha enters from the hall. Beeler . To Martha .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Martha .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

Pause .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Martha .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Martha .

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Martha .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Martha .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Beeler . Bursts out petulantly .

Contains 81 words in 9 sentences using 442 chars .

He points at the ceiling .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Martha . Looking up .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Martha .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Martha .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Martha .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

Uncle Abe has been hovering, with superstitious interest, near the picture of Pan and the Pilgrim. With side glances at it, he speaks, taking advantage of the lull in conversation which follows Beeler's outburst . Uncle Abe .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Uncle Abe .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

His tone rises to one of eager pleading .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Uncle Abe . As he unpins it with feverish eagerness .

Contains 95 words in 8 sentences using 443 chars .

Shakes his fist at the print, as he goes toward the kitchen .

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Exit . Beeler .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Martha .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Martha .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Martha .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Martha .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars .

Martha .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Martha .

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

Beeler .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Beeler goes out on the porch and disappears. Martha continues her task of tidying up the room. Michaelis enters from the stair, carrying his hat and a foot-traveller's knapsack. Martha regards him with curiosity, tempered now by feminine sympathy with the defeated . Martha .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Michaelis . Tonelessly .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Martha . Pointing at his hat and knapsack .

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Martha makes a disconsolate gesture, implying that there is little or no hope. Michaelis turns away with bent head. Annie enters from the kitchen. Michaelis holds out his hand to her, and she takes it with shy hesitation . Martha .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Martha .

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Michaelis sinks in a chair, drawing Annie to him . Mrs. Beeler's bell rings; Martha goes out by the hall door . Annie watches his bent head in silence for a moment . Annie .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Michaelis . Not remembering .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Annie .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Michaelis . Recollecting .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Annie .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Annie .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

Annie .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars .

Annie .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Michaelis nods for yes .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

She runs to the porch door to meet Rhoda, who appears outside .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Annie .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Annie . Runs out into the hall, balancing her arms above her head and gazing up laughingly .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Rhoda enters . Michaelis .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 45 words in 1 sentence using 223 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 140 words in 10 sentences using 681 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 348 chars .

Longpause . Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 107 words in 14 sentences using 520 chars .

Dr. Littlefield enters, carrying his hat and medicine case. He looks sharply at Rhoda, then turns to Michaelis. His manner towards him is politely contemptuous, toward Rhoda it is full of covert passion, modified by his habitual cynicism and satire . Littlefield . To Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

To Michaelis .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 186 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

He writes on his note pad, tears out a leaf, and lays it on the table .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

He puts the note pad in his pocket, and turns to Rhoda. He speaks in a tone which implies command, under the veil of request .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Rhoda . Pale and trembling .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Michaelis . Astonished at his tone .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Littlefield . Ignoring Michaelis .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Michaelis . To Rhoda .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Littlefield . Wheeling upon him angrily .

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars .

Michaelis . To Rhoda .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Rhoda . Steadily .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Littlefield . To Rhoda, as he eyes Michaelis with dislike .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

To Michaelis .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

To Rhoda .

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 282 chars .

To Michaelis .

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 159 chars .

Michaelis . Holding himself in stern restraint .

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

He turns to Rhoda, pointedly ignoring Michaelis .

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 181 chars .

Rhoda turns distractedly, as to escape; he intercepts her .

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Littlefield .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 119 words in 7 sentences using 636 chars .

He advances upon him threateningly .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

Littlefield . Backing toward the door, scared, but keeping his brazen tone .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

To Rhoda .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Littlefield . In the door .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

He goes out, slamming the door behind him. Long pause . Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Martha enters from the hall, wheeling Mrs. Beeler in the invalid chair. She lies lower than in the first act, her manner is weaker and more dejected. Rhoda, whose back is turned, goes on as the two women enter . Rhoda .

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars .

Michaelis goes to Mrs. Beeler; she gives him her left hand as at first . Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Martha, resigning the chair to Rhoda, goes out. Mrs. Beeler looks up at Rhoda anxiously .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

As Rhoda does not answer, she turns to Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Caressing her .

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 200 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

She kisses Rhoda. The girl goes into the porch, where she lingers a moment, then disappears. Mrs. Beeler sinks back in her chair again, overtaken by despondency .

Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 203 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Rousing from her dejection into vague excitement .

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 112 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Mrs. Beeler . Eagerly .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

She looks out at the open window, where the spring breeze lightly wafts the curtains . Michaelis .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

She looks toward the lilies and shakes her head .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

She draws him down and speaks mysteriously .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Song rises outside — faint and distant . Michaelis .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 253 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 135 chars .

The song, though still distant, grows louder . Mrs. Beeler turns to Michaelis and gazes intently into his face . Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 55 words in 9 sentences using 277 chars .

Mrs. Beeler rises and goes to meet Rhoda, entering from the porch . Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

She looks toward the outer door, and listens to the singing, now risen to a more joyful strain .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

She turns to Michaelis .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

To Rhoda, who starts to help her aunt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Mrs. Beeler .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

She takes a lily from the vase, and lifting it above her head, goes out through the porch, which is now flooded with sunshine . As she goes out she says:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

She crosses the porch and disappears . Rhoda .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 108 words in 7 sentences using 527 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 2 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 124 words in 8 sentences using 638 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Puts his hand on her head, and gazes into her face .

Contains 94 words in 5 sentences using 472 chars .

A song rises outside, nearer and louder than before . Rhoda .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Michaelis . As he kisses her .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

The song rises to a great hymn, of martial and joyous rhythm. They go together to the threshold. They look at each other in silence. Rhoda speaks, with suppressed meaning . Rhoda .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Rhoda .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Michaelis .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

He disappears. Rhoda stands looking after him. The young mother hurries in . The Young Mother . Ecstatic, breathless .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

She disappears . Rhoda . Following her .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

The music rises into a vast chorus of many mingled strains .
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