CHARACTERS.
    • Mr. Jedediah Maple (a Vermont farmer).
    • Jirah Maple , (his son.)
    • Hezekiah Maple , (his son.)
    • Tom Townbred .
    • Mrs. Maple .
    • Hulda Maple .
COSTUMES.
  • Mr. Maple . — Farmer's rough working dress, slouch hat, pants tucked into heavy boots, long blue frock.
  • Jirah . — Overalls and white shirt, one suspender, and very rough black wig.
  • Hezekiah . — Jacket buttoned, slit in the arm, short pants, cap; has the appearance of a boy who has outgrown his clothes.
  • Mrs. Maple . — Faded calico gown, white kerchief crossed on the bosom, apron, white cap, and spectacles.
  • Hulda . — Handsome calico gown, hair arranged like country girl, large ear-rings, very neat and very pretty .
  • Tom Townbred . — Modern costume of a city gentleman, very fashionable.

STAGE-DIRECTIONS.

R means Right; L, Left; C, Centre.

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

Scene . — Sitting-room in the House of Mr. Maple. Table , c. Chairs , r. and l. Entrances , r. and l. ( When convenient, old-fashioned furniture, a churn, spinning-wheel, &c., &c., will add interest to the scene .)
EnterMr. Maple , followed by Mrs. Maple, l.
Mr. Maple .

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Mrs. Maple .

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 256 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 279 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars.

Hulda Maple .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

Mr. M.
( looking off , l. ).

Note: Contains 76 words in 10 sentences using 357 chars.

Tom Townbred .

Note: Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 372 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

Mrs. M.
( outside ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Tom
( crosses to Hulda ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Hulda
( very much confused: first offers an apple, then the knife; and, finally, gives him her hand ).

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

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 262 chars.

Mrs. M. and Hulda .

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Jirah
( outside ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Hezekiah
( outside ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

Hez.
( aside to Jirah ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Jirah
( aside to Hez. ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars.

Mr. M., Hulda, Jed., and Hez.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 123 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 169 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 289 chars.

Tom
( aside ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 217 chars.

Tom
( confused ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 79 words in 5 sentences using 387 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 96 chars.

Jirah .

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

Mrs. M.

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

Jirah .

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

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 100 chars.

Tom .

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Jirah .

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Tom .

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

Jirah .

Note: Contains 63 words in 3 sentences using 285 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 192 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars.

Tom .

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

Hez.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

Hez.

Note: Contains 35 words in 7 sentences using 166 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 250 chars.

Hulda
( sobbing ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

Tom .

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Hulda .

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars.

Tom
( aside ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 329 chars.

Hulda .

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

Tom .

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

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Mrs. M.

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

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Hez.

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

Hulda .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

Jirah .

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

Hez.

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Tom .

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Mr. M.
( sternly ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

Mrs. M.

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

All, except Hulda and Tom
( groan ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

Mrs. M.

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

Mr. M.

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

All
( groan ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

Jirah .

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

All
( groan ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

Mr. M.

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

Hez.

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

All
( groan ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

Tom
( pulling off the bandage and jumping up ).

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

All .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 142 words in 9 sentences using 707 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

Mrs. M.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

Hez. and Ji.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

Hulda .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 199 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 161 chars.

Mr. M.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

Tom .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars.

All .

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Situations .
L. Mr. and Mrs. Maple, Tom, Hulda, Hez., and Jirah. R.
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