The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-16

cream is q popular literary deNlce
in Germany, and the inspiration for
CHARACTERIZATION" is undoubtedly to
be found In Gerard Hauptmann's
"D.ranele's Himmelfahrt" and SIM
3.,4 ventures of that order. Emil
Locha is the author.
A s~now-covered woodland. In it
stands a little chapel, open in front:
in the half-darkcned background a
statue of the Madonna with he Child;
to her right and left two saints, a man
and a oma all arVed very simply
out of wood. Their garments are a
compromise between ordinary style and
biblical tradition. A lamp hangs from
the ceiling. At the entrance to the
chapel stand two bushes of wild roses,
whose stems shine red. 1t is showing.
Late afternoon.
a wounded soldier is led along by a
comrade. He has not strength enough
to drag himself farther.
The Soldier-Shall we be nome oon
Brother?
The Comrade-Here is a dry place.
Come, I will take you il. You can lie
down a little while. l will get help n
bring a litter. Then we will carry You
to the relief station.
The Soldier-Yes. / will lie down.
The Comrade-See therei a COM
Portable bench! Gle places his KNAPP
sack on the bench as a pillow, spreads
Out MS blanket. HSIpS llS WOulUSQ IuAl
to lie down and covers lin with his
coat.)
The soldier-Is there anything to
drink?
The Comrade-stil tea enough in
the canteen, Gle gives him a drink
Will you stay with me?
The Comrade-I am going to the re-
lief station. I cannot carry you by
myself. And there-don't you sect
leave my canteen near your hand.
There is more tea in it. And here are
bacon II bread if you want to eat.
The Soldier-You will not leave me
aloneo
The Comrade-In half an hour I
shall be back. Have you any pain?
The Soldier-Not very much.
The Comrade-Now, keep as quiet as
you can. (He gives him his hand: the
soldier clings to IT'D
The Soldier don't like to be left
alone. 1t is dark and cold. And it will
Don be night.
The C~omrade--But, see here. Toni.
isn't it better for me to bring some
body, so that you a be properly ban
daged? We will have covering for you.
ard you will oon be in a soft, warm
bed.
The Soldier tstiu holding the others
hand)-Brother, feel in my pocket.
The ~Conrade-In this one?
The Soldier-No; on the other side.
The Comrade-Here?
The Soldier-Yes. Is my notebook
there? Or nay / lost it?
Beautiful. Soft Hair.
The Comrade-No. it is there.
The Soidier-open it. please Do
you see the hair Inside it? In a little
piece of silk?
The Comrade-Yes. here.
The Soldier-Put it in my hand. Do
you notice how sweet it smells2 1t is
my child's.
The Conrade-Beautiful. scft hair.
The Soidier-Isn't it? 1t must be q
beautiful child. But l have never seen
it.
The Comrade-when was it born?
The Soldier-Let me think 1t is .
months and 8 weeks cid. 1 had already
left home.
The CSmrade-A boy or a girl?
The Soldier boy. His name is
Gottlieb.
The Comrade-You will soon see him.
Perhaps you win be home within a
few days.
The SoIdier-But if I have to die?
The Comrade-Don't talk about such
a thing. You will get int a bed and
in two weeks you will be well again.
It is nothing dangerous.
The Soldier-In two weeks, do you
Think But If / get better so soon they
may not sen6 me home.
The Comrade-Certainly you will get
home. Every wounded mar has leave.
Well. I'll go now Shall not?
The Soldier-Thank you. Brother.
Gle lets SO the comrades handy
The Comrade-In be back soon. Gle
starts.)
The Soidier-Brother!
The Comrade Cunning back)-What
is it?
The sole,er-Must / stay here-an
The Comrade-Iu come right hack
Are you cold?
The Soldier-A little.
The Comrade-Wait! TIL wrap you
up In two coats-yours and mine. Now
bring yon either wine Or coffee.
The SDldier-Thank you, Brother!
But you'll be cold.
The Comrade-I1l run fast. That
makes one warm. And at the relief
station they will give me something to
the bacon.
The Soldier thank you. Come back
soon. won't youi
The comrade-Certainly. God be
with youl Gle goes.)
Cine comrade r%eturns.)
Inc Soldier-Don't be angryi
The Comrade-Why, certainly not.
The Soldier-Teu me-you know my
lie lnrdde-YeS IS.
The Soldier-Doesn't she look like
the 2 up there holding the child?
to h madonna).
The Conrade-Very much. DO you
want anything else? (The soldier
shakes his head.)
the Comrade-Then I'll GO. brother.
Tile disappears in the wood.)
Inc Soldier@Good luck to you:
The soldier is lost in contemplation
OF the statue and makes no motion. II
gets dark. Suddenly the chapel turns
into a comfortable room; the chapel
light into q brilliant lamp. hanging
a table already set. -Four chairs
are placed around the table. In the
corner a fire burns in the stove. The
~background where the statues were be-
ome obscure.
The Madonna With the Child.