Priscilla Monologue from Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People

From Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People by Constance D'Arcy Mackay

female · joyful · 54 sec

I thank you. Will you come for me when the shadows o' the pines grow long across my doorway? (The Pilgrim lads nod, and exeunt, left background. PRISCILLA. Well, and have you no word of greeting? Why, they are dumb with astonishment! And is it so strange a thing to bring one's wheel outdoors? 'Twas out of doors that this wood first grew! All day I have longed to be out in these wide spaces--and yet there was work to do. But see--now I weld heart's desire and work together! (She begins to spin. Meantime Pilgrim maidens group about her. Tableau.

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