The Beau Metamorphized (1800) Murdock, John Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag John Murdock, 1748 – 1834 The Beau Metamorphized, or The Generous Maid: An After-Piece, in Two Acts. By an American Citizen of Philadelphia. First Edition Philadelphia Joseph C. Charless 52 p. Polly Finikin unclear Servant Omnes Boastly Miss Prankish Miss Prankish, Miss Sprightly Stublee Realworth Puff Miss Sprightly Vainly Charles Realworth Thimble Comedy Prose data extraction from source 1800

[Rejected by the Managers of the New Theatre, when offered to them for performance.]

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. MEN. Realworth , guardian to Miss Sophia Prankish. Charles Realworth. Vainly , a young foreigner on his travels, carried away by national prejudices, but naturally of a good heart. Boastly , a superficial character. Bob Stublee , a young countryman, and servant to Boastly. Finikin , a servant to Vainly. Thimble , a taylor. Puff , a hair-dresser. WOMEN. Miss Prankish , an heiress, secretly engaged to Charles Realworth. Miss Sprightly , niece to Realworth. Polly , maid to Miss Prankish.
ACT. I.
— SCENE I. Enter Miss Prankish and Miss Sprightly veiled. Miss Prankish.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Miss Prankish rings the bell — Enter Polly. Miss Prankish.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Polly.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

(Exit.) Re-enter Polly, with hats, puts on Miss Prankish's, who looks at the glass. Miss Prankish.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Polly pulls a squirrel out of her pocket

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 171 words in 4 sentences using 927 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 88 words in 1 sentence using 450 chars .

(sings)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 71 words in 2 sentences using 382 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 84 words in 3 sentences using 407 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Enter Finikin with a note. Finikin.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Finikin.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

(offers the note at arm's lengh, still retiring.) Miss Prankish.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

(goes closer to him, he runs, she after him.) Finikin.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

(puts the squirrel on his back.) Finikin.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

(falls down, tumbles over and over, gets up and runs off.) Miss Sprightly

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 226 words in 8 sentences using 1077 chars .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 285 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Enter Vainly, making bows as he approaches. Vainly.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(aside) Vainly.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

(aside) Vainly.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars .

Miss Prankish

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Vainly

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 173 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 76 words in 2 sentences using 402 chars .

Vainly. ( contemptuously )

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 235 chars .

Enter Realworth, sen. Realworth.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Realworth.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars .

Realworth.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Enter a servant with a packet, gives it to Mr. Real worth, who opens it. Realworth.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars .

( they all open their letters eagerly, and read, apparently pleased with the contents. ) Realworth.

Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 370 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 78 words in 2 sentences using 438 chars .

Realworth.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Enter servant who speaks to Realworth. Servant.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Realworth.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

( Exeunt. ) Miss Sprightly

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

Miss Prankish, Miss Sprightly.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

( Exeunt. )
Scene changes to another apartment. Enter Bob Stubble. Stub.

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 227 chars .

Enter Polly, who starts back. Polly.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

( aside. ) Stub. ( stands and looks at her, and speaks )

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

( runs about the stage with her. ) Polly.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Stub. ( kisses her )

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Polly.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

Stub.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Polly.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Stub.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Polly.

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 223 chars .

Stub.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Polly.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Stub.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

Polly.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

Stub.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

Polly.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Stub.

Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 316 chars .

Polly.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Stub.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Polly.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Stub.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Polly.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Stub.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

Polly.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Stub.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Polly.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

Stub.

Contains 68 words in 2 sentences using 346 chars .

Polly.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Stub.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars .

Polly.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

Stub.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Polly.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Stub.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Polly.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 251 chars .

Stub.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Polly.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Stub.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Polly.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Stub.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Polly.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Stub.

Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 309 chars .

Polly.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Stub.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Polly.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Stub.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Polly.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

Stub. — (sings) — Song on St. Tammany's Day.

Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 206 chars .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 275 chars .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 191 chars .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 193 chars .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 209 chars .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Enter Finikin, who runs and takes Polly by the hand. Finikin.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

( Kisses her hand. ) Stub. (to Polly, sneeringly)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Finikin. (with contempt)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Stub.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Polly.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

(aside.) Finikin.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Stub.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Finikin. (starts back)

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

Stub.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars .

bell rings. Finikin.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars .

(exit.) Stub.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

(exit.)
Scene changes to another room. Enter Miss Prankish and Miss Sprightly. Miss Sprightly

Contains 56 words in 2 sentences using 301 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 64 words in 2 sentences using 319 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Miss Prankish.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars .

Enter Polly. Polly.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

(Exeunt.)
Scene changes to Boastly's house. Enter Boastly and Stubble. Boast.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Stub.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

Boast.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Stub.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

(aside.) Boast.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Stub. (scratching his head)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Boast.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

(Stub. searches his pockets, turns them inside out, takes out his pocket book, looks into it, scratches his head) Boast.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Stub.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

( takes Boastly by the collar. ) Boast.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

Stub.

Contains 61 words in 2 sentences using 273 chars .

Boast.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Stub.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

They shake each other, Boastly falls — Bob goes off. Boastly gets up and runs after him in a violent passion.
[END OF THE FIRST ACT.]
ACT. II.
— SCENE I. Vainly and Thimble, Thimble fitting the knees of Vainly's breeches. Thim.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 288 chars .

Thim.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars .

Thim. (with scorn)

Contains 73 words in 5 sentences using 377 chars .

(exit in a passion.) Vainly.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

(ironically.) Enter Puff. Vainly.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Puff.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Puff.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Puff.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

Puff.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Re-enter Finikin, who puts on his master's gown. Vainly.

Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 284 chars .

Puff.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

(aside.) Vainly.

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 234 chars .

Puff.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars .

Vainly. (sits down)

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars .

Puff.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Puff.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Vainly. ( gets up and looks in the glass )

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Puff.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

aside — exit. Vainly.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Finikin.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Re-enter Puff. Puff.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Exit. Finikin. ( goes up to Puff in a seeming passion )

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

( Puff takes out his puff and dashes in Finikin's eyes. ) Puff.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Exit. Finikin.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

( groupes after him, exit.
Scene in a room in Realworth's house. Enter Polly Polly.

Contains 254 words in 3 sentences using 1291 chars .

Enter Bob Stubble in soldier's dress. Stub.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Polly.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Stub.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Polly.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Stub.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Polly.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Stub.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Polly.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Stub.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars .

Polly. ( crying )

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

Stub.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Polly.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Stub.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Polly.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Stub.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

Polly.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Stub.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

( goes to salute her, she retires. ) Polly.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Stub.

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars .

( going ) Polly. ( crying )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Stub.

Contains 37 words in 1 sentence using 185 chars .

( sings ) —

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Enter Finikin. Finikin

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

Stub.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

( beats him. ) Finikin.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

( Stub. beats him off, Polly following crying. )
Scene changes to another apartment Miss Sprightly and Miss Prankish. Miss Prankish.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Enter Vainly, bowing. Vainly.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Vainly. ( sits down, jumps up suddenly. )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Miss Prankish. ( examines the chair )

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

( aside. ) Vainly.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Miss Sprightly. (goes towards him, starts back)

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 91 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

( aside. ) Miss Prankish.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Vainly. (walks up and down in a pet, views himself in the glass)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

( walks in a passion. ) Miss Prankish.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

Vainly. (walking in a passion)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars .

Miss Sprightly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

(aside.) Miss Prankish.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 179 chars .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars .

Miss Prankish. (seemingly serious)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Miss Sprightly. (affectedly)

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 200 chars .

exit. Omnes.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

exeunt. Enter Realworth, sen. Real.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Enter Polly, who goes to Realworth and kneels. Polly.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars .

Real.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Polly.

Contains 66 words in 2 sentences using 313 chars .

Real.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

Polly.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Realworth.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Polly.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Realworth.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

exeunt.
Scene, the skirt of a Wood. Enter Vainly and Boastly conversing. Vainly.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Boast.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Boast.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

(aside.) Vainly.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Boast.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Boast.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Boast.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Vainly. (speaking loud)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Boast.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

Boast.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Vainly. (speaking loud)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Boast.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Boast.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Boast.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

(aside — they turn, Vainly takes his distance with a slow step — Boastly runs off.)
Scene an apartment in Realworth's house. Enter Realworth, sen. and Polly. Polly.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Real.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars .

Polly.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Real.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars .

Polly.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

exeunt.
Scene changes to Vainly's lodgings. Enter Finikin. Fin.

Contains 152 words in 4 sentences using 720 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Fin.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

exeunt.
Scene at Realworth's, sen. Enter Miss Sprightly and Miss Prankish. Miss S.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Enter Vainly and Boastly. Vainly. (bowing reservedly to Miss Prankish)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Miss P.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

(aside.) Boast.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Miss P.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Vainly. (walking affectedly)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Miss P.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

Boast.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

(assuming a consequential air.) Miss P.

Contains 196 words in 8 sentences using 921 chars .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

(both look confused.) Boast.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

( aside ) Vainly.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

(aside.) Miss P.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars .

Miss S. (to Vainly)

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

Vainly. (looking foolish)

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

Miss P. (to Boastly)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

( they push them, they resist. ) Miss P.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Miss P.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

Re-enter Vainly. Vainly.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

aside. Miss S.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars .

Miss S. [ makes a law courtsey affectedly.

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 265 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 55 words in 1 sentence using 283 chars .

gives him a paper. Vainly.

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 158 chars .

subscribes and returns the paper. Miss S. [ reads

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

( takes off his neckcloth, takes out the pad and ties it on again; she pulls tight. Vainly.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

( pulls tighter. ) Vainly.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 114 chars .

( kisses her. ) Enter Mr. Realworth, sen. Real.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Real.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 225 chars .

Vainly.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Enter Charles Realworth and Miss Prankish. Charles. ( runs to his father and embraces him )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Real.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Charles.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

Real.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

Charles Realworth and Miss Prankish retire to one end of the stage, and then come forward. Charles.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Vainly bows, Miss Prankish courtseys. Miss S. ( aside )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Charles.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Real. ( agitated — pauses )

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 266 chars .

Charles.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Miss P.

Contains 146 words in 4 sentences using 717 chars .

Real.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 194 chars .

Charles. ( kisses Miss Prankish's hand )

Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 289 chars .

THE END.