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EMILY:<br />

ACT ONE<br />

Oh, Mama, you never tell us the truth about anything.<br />

MRS. WEBB:<br />

I am telling you the truth.<br />

EMILY:<br />

Mama, were you pretty?<br />

MRS. WEBB:<br />

Yes, I was, if I do say<br />

it. I was the prettiest girl in town next to<br />

Mamie Cartwright.<br />

EMILY:<br />

But, Mama, you've got to say something about me. Am I pretty<br />

enough ... to get anybody ... to get people interested in me?<br />

MRS. WEBB:<br />

Emily, you make me Now tired. stop it. You're pretty enough<br />

for all normal purposes. Come along now and bring that bowl<br />

with you.<br />

EMILY:<br />

Oh, Mama, you're no help<br />

at all.<br />

STAGE MANAGER:<br />

Thank you. Thank you! That'll do. We'll have to interrupt again<br />

here. Thank you, Mrs. Webb; thank you, Emily.<br />

MRS. WEBB and EMILY e mthdra f w.<br />

There are some more things we want to explore about this town.<br />

He comes to the center of the stage. During the fottoiumg<br />

speech the lights gradually dim to darkness, leaving<br />

only a spot on him.<br />

I think this is a good time to tell you that the Cartwright interests<br />

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