Porter's Troubles

Dan Dunphey Mr ED HARRIGAN
Rodger McGuire Mr. TONY HART
William Wilkins Mr. JOHN WILD
Sarah Wilkins Mr JAMES BRADLEY
James Boggs Mr. J A. GRAVER
Christopher Skien Mr. J F. CROSSEN
Keeper of a Lunatic Asylum Mr. G. STOUT

TIME OF PLAYING — EIGHTEEN MINUTES.

SCENERY .

SCENE — Plain Chamber in 3d Grooves; Bay Window C., Door in R. and L Flat.

COSTUMES .

DAN DUNPHEY — Black pants tight, long white vest, stock and standing collar, an old style dress coat.

RODGER MCGUIRE — Any odd old style garments.

WILLIAM WILKINS — Light colored pants and gaiters, short cut coat, fancy necktie.

SARAH WILKINS — Light calico materials; fancy bonnet, little extravagant all.

JAMES BOGGS — Short red wig, with any eccentric costume, modern or otherwise.

CHRISTOPHER SKIEN — Dark clothes; rather shabby genteel.

KEEPER — Plain modern clothes, any style.

PROPERTIES .

Desk, with Ledger and Writing Materials; Safe, Table, Candles and Candlestick, Newspaper, Book to read, Satchel, Pair of Overhauls, Night Gown; Pillow, Fork, Bedstead and Curtains; Slat made to come out of Bedstead, Lunch to set on Table .

STAGE DIRECTIONS .

R. means Right of Stage, facing the Audience; L. Left; C. Centre; R. C. Right of Centre; L. C. Left of Centre. D. F. Door in the Flat; or Scene running across the back of the Stage; C. D. F. Centre Door in the Flat; R. D. F. Right Door in the Flat; L. D. F. Left Door in the Flat; R. D. Right Door; L. D. Left Door; 1 E. First Entrance; 2 E. Second Entrance; U. E. Upper Entrance; 1, 2 or 3 G. First, Second or Third Grooves.

R. R. C. C. L. C. L.

The reader is supposed to be upon the stage, facing the audience.

SCENE. — Plain Chamber in 3d Grooves; Bay Window C.; Door in R. and L. Flat; Desk on R., with Ledger and writing materials, Safe at the end of Desk; Table and Chair, with lighted Candle, Newspaper and Book, Satchel; pair of Overhauls; Night Gown; Lunch on Table, Pillow and Fork L. 1 E.; Bedstead and Curtains L.; Slat made to come out of Bedstead .

DAN. DUNPHEY

( discovered ).

Note: Contains 201 words in 16 sentences using 1035 chars.

Enter RODGER MCGUIRE, L. D. F.

RODGER MCGUIRE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 170 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

DAN.

( aside ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

RODGER

( starts to go ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

RODGER

( angry ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

DAN.

( takes money from DARBY).

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

RODGER.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

Enter CHRISTOPHER SKIEN with a satchel; walks tragically across the stage and stares at DAN.

DAN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

CHRISTOPHER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars.

CHRISTOPHER

( very loud ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

CHRISTOPHER.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

DAN.

( holding pen ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

CHRISTOPHER.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

CHRISTOPHER.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

DAN.

( with a lighted candle ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

CHRISTOPHER.

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 128 chars.

Enter SARAH and WILLIAM, R. D. F.

SARAH.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

WILLIAM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

WILLIAM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

SARAH.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

WILLIAM.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

SARAH.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

WILLIAM

( gives him money ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

DAN.

( with pen ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

WILLIAM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

DAN.

( gives lighted candle ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

WILLIAM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

WILLIAM.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 214 chars.

Enter RODGER in nightgown, snoring, walks around stage .

DAN.

( puts his head out ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

RODGER, snoring, reads paper .

DAN.

Note: Contains 101 words in 12 sentences using 475 chars.

CHRISTOPHER

( heard from within ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

DAN.

( jumps in bed again ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

Enter CHRISTOPHER with pillow and fork .

DAN.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

CHRISTOPHER.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars.

Enter RODGER, snoring .

CHRISTOPHER

( strikes attitude ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

DAN.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

Enter WILLIAM and WIFE.

SARAH.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 114 chars.

WILLIAM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

DAN.

( looking out ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

SARAH.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars.

WILLIAM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Enter MR. JAMES BOGGS, R. 1 E.

MR. JAMES BOGGS.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

SARAH.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Enter KEEPER.

KEEPER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

DAN.

( pointing to RODGER).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

Enter CHRISTOPHER and RODGER.

(CHRISTOPHER seizes RODGER, and the KEEPER wrestles with both to secure his man; tumult with all .)

CURTAIN, OR CLOSE IN.

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