This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... INHERITORS ACT ONE Scene: Sitting-room of the Morton's farmhouse in the middle west--on the rolling prairie just back from the Mississippi. A room that has been long and conv fortably lived in, and showing that first-hand contact with materials which was pioneer life. The hospitable table was made on ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... INHERITORS ACT ONE Scene: Sitting-room of the Morton's farmhouse in the middle west--on the rolling prairie just back from the Mississippi. A room that has been long and conv fortably lived in, and showing that first-hand contact with materials which was pioneer life. The hospitable table was made on the place--well and strongly made; there are braided rugs, and the wooden chairs have patchwork cushions. There is a corner closet--left rear. A picture of Abraham Lincoln. On the floor a home-made toy boat. At rise of curtain there are on the stage an old woman and a young man. GrandMother Morton is in her rocking-chair near the open door, facing left. On both sides of door are windows, looking out on a generous land. She has a sewing basket and is patching a boy's pants. She is very old. Her hands tremble. Her spirit remembers the days of her strength. Smith has just come in and, hat in hand, is standing by the table. This was lived in the year 1879, afternoon of Fourth of July. Smith But the celebration was over two hours ago. Grandmother Oh, celebration, that's just the beginning of it. Might as well set down. When them boys that fought together all get in one square--they have to swap stories all over again. That's the worst of a war--you have to go on hearing about it so long. Here it is--1879--and we haven't taken Gettysburg yet. Well, it was the same way with the war of 1832. Smith [Who is now seated at the table.] The war of 1832? Grandmother News to you that we had a war with the Indians? Smith That's right--the Blackhawk war. I've heard of it. Grandmother Heard of it! Smith Were your men in that war? Grandmother I was in that war. I threw an Indian in the cellar and stood on the door. I was heavier then. Smith Those were stirring...
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