A Detective in Petticoats Enebuske, Sarah Fulson Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Sarah Fulson Enebuske A Detective in Petticoats: A Comedy in Three Acts For Female Characters Only by Sarah Folsom Enebuske Boston Walter H. Baker 32 p. Mrs. Cummings Octavia MRS W. MAID. Mrs. Warrington MRS. G. Servant Georgie Comedy Prose data extraction from source 1900 First performed: May 16, 1896
A Detective in Petticoats CHARACTERS

( As originally produced by the Emanuel Club, of Radcliffe College, under the title of "A Lover in Duplicate," at Fay House, May 16th, 1896 .)

MRS. EVELYN WARRINGTON. OCTAVIA FROTHINGHAM, her sister, an heiress and a Radcliffe graduate . GEORGIE NAPPER, a detective from Chicago . MARY, Mrs. Warrington's maid . MRS. CUMMINGS, Friend of Mrs. Warrington . MRS. GREEN, Friend of Mrs. Warrington . MARY, a servant . Other ladies at Mrs. Warrington's tea.
ACT I SCENE. — MRS. WARRINGTON'S dressing-room . MRS. WARRINGTON seated at dressing-table R., dressed for a ball . MAID is doing her hair . OCTAVIA on sofa L., front, reading, in tea-gown. Bookcase above her . MRS. W.

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 282 chars .

Enter OCTAVIA R. OCT.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 98 words in 13 sentences using 477 chars .

OCT.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 91 words in 5 sentences using 480 chars .

MAID.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

OCT. ( reads ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 329 chars .

OCT.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

OCT.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars .

OCT.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

OCT.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars .

OCT. ( without looking up ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 50 words in 8 sentences using 247 chars .

OCT.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 94 words in 13 sentences using 457 chars .

OCT.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars .

OCT.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 97 words in 7 sentences using 472 chars .

Reënter OCTAVIA R. OCT.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 170 chars .

OCT.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 55 words in 10 sentences using 240 chars .

MAID.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

OCT. (L.)

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

MAID.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

OCT.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

MAID.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

OCT.

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars .

MAID.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

OCT.

Contains 80 words in 5 sentences using 397 chars .

MAID.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

OCT.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MAID.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars .

OCT.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

MAID ( mysteriously ).

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

OCT.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

MAID.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 151 chars .

OCT. ( holds it unopened ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

MAID.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

OCT.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

MAID.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

OCT.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

MAID.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 202 chars .

OCT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MAID.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars .

OCT.

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 208 chars .

MAID ( disappointed ).

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

OCT.

Contains 159 words in 15 sentences using 852 chars .

MAID.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

OCT.

Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 204 chars .

MAID.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

OCT. ( reads ).

Contains 99 words in 10 sentences using 496 chars .

MAID.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

OCT.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

MAID.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

OCT.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

MAID.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

OCT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MAID.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

OCT.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

MAID.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

OCT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MAID.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 151 chars .

OCT.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

MAID.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

OCT.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

MAID.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

OCT.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MAID.

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 173 chars .

OCT.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

MAID.

Contains 93 words in 13 sentences using 432 chars .

( Then, ushers up GEORGIE NAPPER, who has a dress-suitcase . MAID has a telegram in her hand .) MAID.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

GEOR. ( surprised ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

MAID.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MAID.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars .

MAID.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

MAID.

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 72 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

MAID.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars .

MAID.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

GEOR. ( turns on her in surprise ).

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 225 chars .

MAID.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 135 chars .

MAID.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

GEOR. ( aside ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MAID ( aside; at door L.).

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

GEOR. ( jumps up ).

Contains 262 words in 31 sentences using 1285 chars .

OCT.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

GEOR. ( affectedly ).

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

OCT.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 96 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

OCT.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars .

Enter MAID L., and stands aghast . GEOR.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

OCT.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

MAID.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

OCT.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

OCT.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

MAID ( to OCTAVIA; aside ).

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars .

OCT. ( eagerly ).

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 161 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars .

OCT.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

OCT.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

OCT.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

OCT.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

OCT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

OCT.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars .

OCT.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars .

GEOR. ( hurriedly finishing note ).

Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 154 chars .

OCT.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

MAID.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

OCT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

OCT.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

OCT.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 213 chars .

CURTAIN.
ACT II SCENE. — Alcove of a ballroom. Waltz played in wings. Window-seat at back, with window looking info ballroom, and heads and shoulders of couples dancing by. Sofa R. Table, with punch-bowl and glasses L. OCTAVIA sitting on window-seat; GEORGIE dancing by herself, or with chair at front . OCT.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

OCT.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Enter SERVANT, with note . SERV. ( to GEORGIE).

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

SERV. ( to OCTAVIA).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

( Gives note to OCTAVIA, and exit L. OCTAVIA comes to front . GEORGIE peeks over her shoulder .) OCT.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

GEOR. ( aside )

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

OCT. ( on sofa ).

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

GEOR. ( disappointed ).

Contains 109 words in 18 sentences using 547 chars .

OCT. ( reads ).

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 211 chars .

Enter MRS. WARRINGTON, hurriedly , L. MRS. W. ( speaking to some one outside ).

Contains 121 words in 16 sentences using 601 chars .

OCT. ( screams ).

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

OCT.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

Exit MRS. WARRINGTON L. OCT.

Contains 82 words in 12 sentences using 377 chars .

Enter MRS. WARRINGTON, L., just inside door . MRS. W.

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 159 chars .

Enter MRS. CUMMINGS, R., who shakes hands with MRS. WARRINGTON. MRS. W.

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 227 chars .

( They sit . MRS. WARRINGTON picks up OCTAVIA'S flowers .) MRS. C.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

MRS. W. ( aside ).

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars .

MRS. W. ( forcing a smile ).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

MRS. W. ( enthusiastically ).

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 77 words in 9 sentences using 395 chars .

Enter SERVANT, L., with note . SERV. ( aside ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Exit SERVANT, L. MRS. W.

Contains 59 words in 7 sentences using 273 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 169 words in 18 sentences using 850 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 142 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 183 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 197 chars .

Enter OCTAVIA; speaks to some one outside L. OCT.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars .

Exit MRS. CUMMINGS, disappointed , R. Enter GEORGIE, R. GEOR.

Contains 43 words in 8 sentences using 198 chars .

OCT.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

(MRS. WARRINGTON enters, and stands aghast, as GEORGIE gives OCTAVIA a slap on the back .) MRS. W.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

OCT.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

MRS. W. ( taken aback ).

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 175 chars .

GEOR. ( aside ).

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 98 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

( They sit on sofa R. OCTAVIA wanders about, restlessly, and keeps looking out of door , L.) MRS. W.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 174 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

(GEORGIE and MRS. WARRINGTON sit on sofa .) MRS. W.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 73 words in 7 sentences using 347 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

GEOR. ( reads note ).

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

OCT. ( takes note ).

Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 194 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 257 chars .

GEOR. ( aside; rises ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars .

MRS. W. ( rising ).

Contains 111 words in 13 sentences using 546 chars .

Enter SERVANT L. SERV.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

SERV.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

SERV.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 130 words in 11 sentences using 652 chars .

Reënter SERVANT, L. SERV.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

SERV.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 161 words in 20 sentences using 771 chars .

Reënter SERVANT, L. SERV.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 41 words in 12 sentences using 215 chars .

CURTAIN
ACT III SCENE. — Afternoon tea at MRS. WARRINGTON'S. A buzz of voices, as the curtain goes up. Sofa L., front. Tea-table , R. MRS. WARRINGTON and GEORGIE, receiving , R. Ladies come and go at L. MRS. CUMMINGS, pouring . OCTAVIA wanders about, absent-mindedly . (GEORGIE comes front, with MRS. GREEN and OCTAVIA.) MRS. G. ( to OCTAVIA).

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

OCT. ( eagerly ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 348 chars .

GEOR. ( exaggeratedly polite ).

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars .

( Goes to table. Sits with feet upon a chair. Eats a great deal, as she talks .) MRS. G. ( to friend ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 97 words in 9 sentences using 482 chars .

( Continues to eat a great deal, and talks with the ladies . MRS. CUMMINGS rises and comes front, trying not to be seen laughing . MRS. GREEN comes up to her .) MRS. C.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

(GEORGIE shakes hands with one of the guests. The guests begin to depart, while MRS. CUMMINGS and MRS. GREEN talk .) MRS. C.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 242 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars .

MRS. G.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

GEOR. ( takes her hand ).

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 146 chars .

Exeunt GEORGIE and MRS. GREEN, arm in arm , L. (MRS. CUMMINGS, coming up behind, at the tea-table, puts her hand on OCTAVIA'S shoulder .) MRS. C.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

OCT.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 207 chars .

OCT.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

OCT.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 281 chars .

OCT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 298 chars .

OCT.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

OCT.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

OCT.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

OCT.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Enter MAID, L. MAID ( to OCTAVIA).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

OCT.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

MAID.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

OCT.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

MAID.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars .

OCT.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars .

MAID.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

OCT. ( aside; to MAID).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MAID.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

(MAID shuts door for her, and begins to clear up tea-table .) MRS. C.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Enter MRS. WARRINGTON; comes down stage . MRS. C.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MRS. C.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

MRS. W. ( to MAID; aside ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MAID.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MAID.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MAID.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

MRS. W. ( aside ).

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

MRS. C. ( aside ).

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 124 chars .

(MRS. WARRINGTON and GEORGIE, alone .) MRS. W.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 162 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 196 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 284 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 89 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 145 chars .

(GEORGIE sits in chair, chin on her hands .) MRS. W.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 135 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 104 chars .

( Runs to door R., and locks it .) MRS. W.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 138 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 8 words in 5 sentences using 47 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 166 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

(MRS. WARRINGTON bustles around, and finds a piece of string .) MRS. W. ( in a loud whisper ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 23 words in 7 sentences using 119 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 170 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 33 words in 9 sentences using 155 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

(MRS. WARRINGTON kneels down, and peeks .) MRS. W.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 235 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars .

MRS. W. ( delighted ).

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 156 chars .

MRS. W. ( shocked ).

Contains 60 words in 7 sentences using 302 chars .

Enter OCTAVIA, R. OCT.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

OCT.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

OCT.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

MRS W.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

OCT.

Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 212 chars .

Exit OCTAVIA, R. MRS. W.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars .

( Goes to door R., with hand extended, as if to shake hands .)

Enter GEORGIE, L., dancing wildly .

 GEOR.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

( She twirls MRS. WARRINGTON around .) MRS. W.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 338 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MRS. W. ( taking her hand .)

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 80 words in 8 sentences using 394 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

(MRS. WARRINGTON reads telegram, and drops into chair .) MRS. W.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 88 words in 10 sentences using 423 chars .

MRS. W.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

GEOR.

Contains 63 words in 8 sentences using 333 chars .

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