Digital Manuscript ProjectFootfalls / Pas

[0004] Pacing: starting with right foot (r) from right (R) to left (L), with left [0005] Turn: rightabout at L, leftabout at R. [0006] Steps: clearly audible rhythmic pad. [0007] Lighting: dim, strongest at floor level, less on body, least on head. [0008] Voices: both low throughout.
foot (l) from L to R.
V: [0025] Deep asleep. [0026] (Pause.) [0027] I heard you in my deep sleep. [0028] (Pause.)
[0029] There is no sleep so deep I would not hear you there.
[0030] (Pause. [0031] M resumes pacing. [0032] Four lengths. [0033] After first length,
synchronous with steps.) [0034] One two three four five six seven
wheel one two three four five six seven wheel. [0035] (Free.) [0036] Will
you not try to snatch a little sleep?
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Editors: James Little and Vincent Neyt