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434 know it's the most curious thing, you would think they would love to tell their adventures.

No, they just won't talk.

It's the strangest thing.

(seeing them out the door). Isn't it the strangest thing? (She turns, walks back a step or two, faces the audience. Looks at the broken gun that she is still holding in her hands. Repeats:) The strangest thing! (Looks up with a puzzled frown.)

THE CROWNING OF PEACE

A Pageant

BY NORA ARCHIBALD SMITH

Characters and Costumes

—Traditional costume: white flowing robe (cheesecloth or two large sheets), draped over shoulder with American flag; helmet, shield, and spear. (Helmets and shields may be made of tin or cardboard covered with silver paper.) Hair hanging loose over shoulders; sandaled feet.

She sits in richly carved or gilded chair at rear center of stage with on either side.