DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.MEN.
    • Bob Jackanapes, ( A Dandy .)
    • Tim, ( His Companion .)
    • Old Worthy, ( Emily's Father .)
    • Truelove, ( Emily's lover .)
    • Taylor,
    • Constable,
    • Tinker, Servant, &c.
    • WOMEN.
    • Emily,
    • Miss Amanda Amelia Charlotta, — an old maid and aunt to Emily.
Scene lies in New-York.

ACT FIRST.

Scene 1.

A miserable apartment in the attic regions — a dormant window, with several panes of glass broken out, old hats and a bundle of rags supplying their place — A pair of corsets hanging over a cot in one corner of the room — an old broken chair — a table with three legs on which is seen a pair of eye brows, whiskers, false calves, and a small broken toilet glass.
BOB and TIM discovered — — The former dressing, and Tim stripping himself: after which, he leaps on the cot; and covers himself with an old rug.
Tim.

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

Bob.

Note: Contains 68 words in 5 sentences using 346 chars.

Exit.
Tim.
( Raising up on the cot )

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 173 chars.

( Eats his bread and cheese with voracity — Bob returns and looks in .)
Bob.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

( disappears .)
Tim.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

( puts the balance into his mouth .)
re-enter Bob
Bob.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Tim.
( in the act of swallowing )

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

Bob.
( enraged )

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars.

( advances timorously. Tim hides under the rug — Bob gathering courage attacks him — Tim springs from the cot, seiezes a bason of dirty water, and dashes it in Bob's face — Bob screams — they both stand still in turn.
Bob.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 79 chars.

Tim.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars.

Tim.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars.

Tim.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars.

Exeunt.

— Scene Second. Act First

A room in old Worthy's house — Enter Emily and Miss Amanda Amelia Charlotta.
Miss A.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

Emily.

Note: Contains 54 words in 2 sentences using 283 chars.

Miss A.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 192 chars.

Emily.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

Miss A.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Enter Servant
Servant.
( To Emily )

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Emily.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

Exit Servant.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

Miss A.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars.

Exit.

— Scene Third. Act First

Old Worthy's sitting-room — Worthy musing enter Emily.
Emily.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Worthy.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Emily.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Worthy.

Note: Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 361 chars.

Emily.

Note: Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 240 chars.

Worthy.

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 278 chars.

Exit.
Emily.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars.

Exit.

Act Second.

Secne 1.

Outside of old Worthy's house. enter Bob.
Bob.

Note: Contains 93 words in 7 sentences using 459 chars.

Exits into the house.

— Scene Second. Act Second

Inside of old Worthy's house — Miss Amanda Amelia Charlotta discovered sitting.
Miss A.
( calls )

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars.

( enter servant .)
Servant.

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

Miss A.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 55 chars.

( Enter Bob .)
Bob.
( bowing often )

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

Miss A.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars.

Miss. A.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

( aside .)
Bob.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

( Enter Emily .)
Emily.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

( aside .)
Miss A.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Bob.
( Advancing to Emily )

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars.

Emily.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

( aside .)
Bob.
( Turning to Miss A .)

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 177 chars.

( Looking at her tenderly — then glances at Emily to see the effect — Emily strives to conceal a laugh
Miss A.
( Simpering .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

( Gives her another tender look. Enter Trueloves who gives a scrutinizing look at Bob; who turns away .)
Truelove.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

( to Bob, who lows very low — then edges towards the door — Truelove, seats, himself by Emily and they discourse in low voices.
Bob.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars.

sneaks out.
Truelove.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars.

Emily.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Miss A.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Truelove,
( cooly .)

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Emily.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

( confusedly .)
Truelove.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

Exaunt Truelove & Emily.
Miss A.

Note: Contains 64 words in 6 sentences using 306 chars.

Exit.

— Scene Third. Act Second

Bob and Tim's Lodgings — Tim on the cot as before, & snoring — Enter Bob in great haste; langhing immoderately — Tim starts — sits up — yawns and rubs his eyes.
Bob.

Note: Contains 27 words in 10 sentences using 125 chars.

Tim.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 75 words in 5 sentences using 386 chars.

( laughs immoderately — Tim awakes and stares at him in amazement .)
Tim.

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

Bob.

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

Tim.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

Tim.
( Makes an effort to speak boldly )

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

raising himself on the cot
Bob.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars.

Tim.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 73 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 33 words in 7 sentences using 171 chars.

Tim.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

( aside )
Bob.
( Searching his pockets )

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

Tim.

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

Bob.

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

( while Tim is getting an old hat to toss up, Bob edges towards the door .)
Tim.
( heaves up the hat .)

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

Bob.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Tim.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Bob.
[ Opens the door slyly, and begins to unbutton his coat .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Tim.

Note: Contains 79 words in 7 sentences using 374 chars.

Act Third.

SCENE. 1.

( A room in old Worthy's house — Worthy, Truelove and Emily — a servant standing.
Worthy.
(To servant .)

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Servant.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Worthy.

Note: Contains 75 words in 6 sentences using 357 chars.

Truelove.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

( taking her hand )
Emily.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars.

( with gaiety )
Truelove.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Worthy.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 216 chars.

Exeunt.

Act Third — Scene Second.

A street — Enter, Taylor, Constable, and Tinker.
Taylor.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Constable.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Tinker.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars.

Taylor.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Constable.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars.

Exeunt.

Act Third — Scene Third.

Night — Outside of Worthy's house Miss Amanda Amelia Charlotta at the window, and veiled.
Enter Bob.
Bob.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Sings —

Note: Contains 38 words in 8 sentences using 197 chars.

AMANDA.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 192 chars.

BOB.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars.

going to kneel, pulls out his 'kerchief, and spreads it down. — Amanda disappears from the window
Bob.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 160 chars.

Taylor, Constable, and Tinker, peep in, on one side
Tinker.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Enter old Worthy. Truelove and Emily with a servant bearing a light from the opposite side
Worthy.
( to Amanda .)

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Miss A.
( shricks )

Note: Contains 9 words in 5 sentences using 51 chars.

Bob.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

( aside
Truelove
[To Bob

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Bob.
[ aside

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

runs — they stop him
Tinker.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Constable.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Taylor.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Truelove.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Tinker.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars.

Exeunt, Bob, Taylor, Constable and Tinker
Truelove.

Note: Contains 25 words in 8 sentences using 124 chars.

Worthy and Emily unite in the laugh
Worthy.
[To Amanda

Note: Contains 50 words in 1 sentence using 278 chars.

Exeunt into the house
Finis.
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