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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:37:37 GMT -5
THe AdveNtures oF ToM SawyEr
HUCK SAVES THE WIDOW
Characters:
Huckleberry Finn
Injun Joe
The Stranger
Old Man
Ext. Town Streets- Late Evening
Huck subtly walks through the streets, staying out of the weak light from the windows of the buildings. He stops when a sharp noise is made, as the creaking of an opened door. Turning to his left, he sees two men entering the stage, one holding a small box underneath his arm. As if conflicted, Huck, staying in the shadows, gazes at the box and back at Tom’s house down the street. Eventually, he decides to follow the men through the streets subtly and slyly, making no sound whatsoever. Eventually, they come on the grounds of Widow Douglas. The sounds of night can be heard all about the stage, crickets chirping, owls hooting, frogs croaking. Huck seems to have lost the two men as they have melted into the shadows, when suddenly the clearing of a throat is heard, and Huck steps back. Still silent, he eavesdrops as the two men begin to speak, both staring at the house of the widow.
Injun Joe
The old hag, she must got company – there’s lights in her house, late as it is.
Stranger
I don’t see nothin’.
Injun Joe
Cause the bush is in yer way, you idiot.
Joe removes the bush out of the eye path of the mysterious second man.
Injun Joe
Now you see, don’t you?
Stranger
Yeah… well, there is company there, I reckon. Best to give it up.
Injun Joe
Give it up, and I just leaving this country! Give it up and maybe never have another chance. I tell you, as I’ve told you before, I don’t care for her swag – you can have it. It’s her husband that was rough on me… many, many times. He had me horsewhipped in the middle of town, like a dog, with everyone looking on! Horsewhipped, you fool! But I reckon you don’t know what that’s like. Anyhow, the feller’s dead now… but I’ll take it out on her.
Stranger
Oh, don’t kill her! The poor old woman!
Injun Joe
Kill? What you talkin’ about? I’d kill him myself were he here, but he ain’t now is he? When you want revenge on a woman you don’t kill her! You go for her looks. Notch her ears, slit her nostrils like a sow!
Stranger
Joe, are you-
Injun Joe
You best not be callin me anything. Keep your opinion and your mouth shut. It’s safest for you, I reckon. Now I’ll tie her up, and if she bleeds to death, that ain’t my fault. For my sake, you’ll be helping me, and if you flinch, by God, I’ll kill you in a second. Understand? And if I kill you, you’ll bet she’ll be dead for sure.
Stranger
Well… well if it’s got to be done, we’d best get it over with. Quicker, the better, I say.
Injun Joe
Do it now? You idiot! With company there? Look here, we’ll wait til the lights are out – there ain’t no hurry.
A silence of dialogue ensues as the sounds of night take over. We see Huck once more… he is dreadfully terrified, struggling to stay silent as he begins to make his escape, when suddenly he steps over a twig, and SNAP! Then… silence. Huck can’t help but grin for a moment as quietly he begins to step away, and rushes back towards town when he is far enough away. He comes to the nearest house he can find, the Welshman’s and bangs at the door until a lantern is lit and out pop two men from the window of the building.
Old Man
What – what’s going on at this hour of the night? Who’s banging, and what’s yer business?
Huck
Let me in – quick! I’ll tell you all! It’s Huck Finn, sir!
Old Man
Huckleberry Finn indeed; ain’t a name open to many, I judge. What you want, boy?
Huck
Please don’t tell anybody – I’d be killed for sure – but the widow’s a nice old lady, and I’ll tell if you swear you won’t ever say it was me.
Old Man
Well, by George, he has something to tell, or he wouldn’t act like it! Let him in, son!
Huck
I heard two fellers outside of Widow Dougla’s property talking about murdering her not but five minutes ago!
Old Man
You heard what?! Boys, get the guns! Now, where’d you say you heard these men, son?
The two sons of the man can be heard gathering some sort of equipment.
Huck
They were just outside the gate in front of the house, sir. You’d best hurry!
Old Man
Well, don’t you worry, son. We’ll get rid of these two for sure. Come on! We ain’t got no time to waste!
Off back towards the grounds of Widow Douglas they go. About halfway to the point, Huck stops… and waits. All is dark, and save for the sounds of night all is silent. Huck waits… waits… waits… BAM! A bullet is heard racing through the woods, and another, and another, and finally a cry. Huck leaps off stage and runs for his life.
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Post by Phoenix on Mar 2, 2006 22:38:09 GMT -5
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Post by DDL on Mar 2, 2006 22:40:03 GMT -5
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Post by RaditzSoldier on Mar 2, 2006 22:41:21 GMT -5
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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:41:55 GMT -5
Liar. |
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Post by RaditzSoldier on Mar 2, 2006 22:42:23 GMT -5
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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:43:07 GMT -5
Stop lying. |
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Post by RaditzSoldier on Mar 2, 2006 22:43:38 GMT -5
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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:43:57 GMT -5
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Post by FrostBite on Mar 2, 2006 22:44:03 GMT -5
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Post by RaditzSoldier on Mar 2, 2006 22:44:48 GMT -5
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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:45:39 GMT -5
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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:48:28 GMT -5
AUNT POLLY!!!!!!!!
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Post by RaditzSoldier on Mar 2, 2006 22:48:51 GMT -5
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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:49:12 GMT -5
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Post by FrostBite on Mar 2, 2006 22:50:51 GMT -5
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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:51:57 GMT -5
Whoops, accidentally made this an announcement...
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Post by RaditzSoldier on Mar 2, 2006 22:54:45 GMT -5
Brilliant.
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Post by bacon on Mar 2, 2006 22:55:37 GMT -5
Request granted!
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Post by RaditzSoldier on Mar 2, 2006 22:55:50 GMT -5
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