Madame ButterflyBelasco, DavidDerived Text Format to access the structural informationconversionMathiasGöbelTextGridCC-BY-4.0LizenzvertragDavid Belasco, 1853 – 1931Montrose Jonas Moses, 1878 – 1934Madame Butterfly: A Tragedy of Japan by David Belasco (Founded on John Luther Long's Story) [in, Six Plays: Madame Butterfly : Du Barry: The Darling of the Gods: Adrea: The Girl of the Golden West: The Return of Peter Grimm by David Belasco with an Introduction and Notes by Montrose J. Moses ...]BostonLittle, Brown, and Companyxii, 503 p.Every attempt has been made to trace the copyright holder for this work. ProQuest Information and Learning would welcome information concerning the literary estates of authors for whom no copyright holder has been found.NAKODOLIEUTENANT PINKERTONKATESHARPLESS.MADAME BUTTERFLY.YAMADORISUZUKIRomanceTragedyOne-actProsedata extraction from source1928First performed: March 5, 1900
CAST
CHO-CHO-SAN ( Madame Butterfly ) Blanche BatesSUZUKI, her servant Marie BatesMR. SHARPLESS, the American Consul Claude GillingwaterLIEUTENANT B. F. PINKERTON, of the warship "Connecticut" Frank WorthingYAMADORI, a citizen of New York Albert BruningNAKODO, a marriage broker E. P. WilksKATE, Pinkerton's wife Katherine BlackTROUBLE Little KittieATTENDANT William LampATTENDANT Westropp Saunders
The play takes place in Japan in Madame Butterfly's little house at the foot of Higashi Hill, facing the harbor .
CAST
Evelyn Millard
Claude Gillingwater
Allan Aynesworth
William H. Day
J. C. Buckstone
Susie Vaughan
Janet Evelyn Sothern
CAST
Geraldine Farrar
Louise Homer
Helen Mapleson
Estelle Shearman
Josephine Jacoby
Katherine Moran
Enrico Caruso
Antonio Scotti
Albert Reiss
Giovanni Paroli
Adolf Mühlmann
Giulio Rossi
Bernard Bégué
Francesco Navarini
The play takes place in Japan in Madame Butterfly's little house at the foot of Higashi Hill, facing the harbor. Everything in the room is Japanese save the American locks and bolts on the doors and windows and an American flag fastened to a tobacco jar. Cherry blossoms are abloom outside, and inside. A sword rack, a shrine on which lie a sword and a pair of men's slippers, a chest of drawers on top of which is a tray containing two red poppies, rouge, powder and hair ornaments, a stand for the tobacco jar and tea, are the only pieces of furniture in the room. As the curtain rises, Madame Butterfly is spraying the growing flowers with a small watering pot. She snips off two little bunches, lays them on a plate of rice which she sets reverently on the shrine, then kneels, putting her hands on the floor, her forehead on them .MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 43 words in 11 sentences using 226 chars.
( She rises, claps her hands, comes down to a floor cushion, and sits, fanning herself .)SUZUKI( Entering with a low bow ).
Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Reprovingly ).
Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 277 chars.
SUZUKI( Mouthing to herself, making no sound, counting on her fingers ).
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.
( She drops the money into the box, giving it to Madame Butterfly .)MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Scoffing, putting the money in her sleeve ).
Contains 67 words in 7 sentences using 325 chars.
SUZUKI( Doubtfully ).
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars.
( She rises, goes to the window and looks out .)SUZUKI.
Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.
SUZUKI( Cynically ).
Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Impassively, her eyes narrowing ).
Contains 97 words in 11 sentences using 455 chars.
( She sways her head triumphantly from side to side, fanning herself .)SUZUKI( Not impressed ).
Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.
( She imitates a flippant gesture of farewell .)MADAME BUTTERFLY( Laughing ).
Contains 53 words in 11 sentences using 241 chars.
SUZUKI( Looking ).
Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Running to the window ).
Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 5 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.
SUZUKI( Looking out ).
Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 107 words in 13 sentences using 559 chars.
Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars.
Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.
( She dances as Sharpless, the American consul, appears in the doorway, followed by the Nakodo .)NAKODO.
Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.
SHARPLESS( Removing his clogs outside ).
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.
( Nakodo bows and Sharpless enters .)
Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.
( Madame Butterfly, still dancing, begins the song again. Sharpless goes to the door and knocks to attract her attention .)MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.
( Suzuki, bowing low, leaves the room .)SHARPLESS.
Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 12 words in 6 sentences using 79 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Once more salaaming to the ground, drawing in her breath between her teeth to express pleasure ).
Contains 56 words in 8 sentences using 340 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( She claps her hands; Suzuki enters and puts the little stand between them and leaves the room ).
Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.
( Madame Butterfly gestures towards Pinkerton's tobacco jar decorated with the flag of his country .)SHARPLESS( Accepting a cigarette while she fills her pipe ).
Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Almost breathless ).
Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Relieved ).
Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Disappointed ).
Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.
SHARPLESS( To himself ).
Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Clapping her hands ).
Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.
( Suzuki enters with a tea-pot. Madame Butterfly gives Sharpless a cup of tea .)NAKODO( Appearing at the door ).
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 133 chars.
NAKODO.
Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Bowing politely ).
Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.
NAKODO.
Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.
NAKODO.
Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 45 words in 8 sentences using 224 chars.
( She holds out the sword that the inscription may be read .)NAKODO( Reading ).
Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.
( He bows, then turns and bows towards the shrine and goes back to his cushion where he sits .)MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 366 chars.
NAKODO( Salaaming ).
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Salaaming ).
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.
SHARPLESS( Looking from one to the other ).
Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.
( He salaams profoundly — then all salaam .)MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.
NAKODO.
Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 205 chars.
NAKODO.
Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Laughing ).
Contains 98 words in 14 sentences using 483 chars.
NAKODO( In the doorway — bowing with servility ).
Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.
( Yamadori enters, attended by two servants. Sharpless rises and bows ceremoniously. Madame Butterfly does not rise, but bends her head and fans herself coquettishly. The two servants squat .)YAMADORI.
Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Coquettishly ).
Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.
YAMADORI( Very much embarrassed — looking at consul ).
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 2 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.
( Winks behind her fan at Sharpless .)SHARPLESS.
Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.
( Madame Butterfly gives a cup of tea to Yamadori who drinks it and rolls a cigarette .)YAMADORI( To Sharpless ).
Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.
( Pointing to Madame Butterfly .)MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.
NAKODO( Stunned ).
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 4 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.
( The Nakodo is overcome by such generosity .)MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.
( Pointing to herself .)YAMADORI.
Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.
YAMADORI( To Sharpless ).
Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( To Sharpless ).
Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.
SHARPLESS( Laughing ).
Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 97 words in 9 sentences using 476 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Who has paid no attention ).
Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.
YAMADORI( Aside to Sharpless ).
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 320 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars.
YAMADORI.
Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.
YAMADORI( Preparing to go ).
Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 100 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Bowing ).
Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 122 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.
( He takes a letter from his pocket .)MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.
SHARPLESS( Reads ).
Contains 56 words in 7 sentences using 287 chars.
( Sharpless is amazed to see Madame Butterfly convulsed with silent joy .)MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars.
SHARPLESS( Folding the letter ).
Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Astonished ).
Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Enraged — she claps her hands ).
Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.
( Suzuki, who has entered carrying a jar, gets Sharpless' clogs and gives them to him — then passes off with her jar .)SHARPLESS( Holding the clogs awkwardly ).
Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY
Contains 56 words in 10 sentences using 257 chars.
( A child enters .)SHARPLESS.
Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Showing a picture of Pinkerton's ).
Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 79 words in 12 sentences using 402 chars.
SHARPLESS( Shaking hands with the child .)
Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.
( Glad to escape, he takes an abrupt departure .)SUZUKI( In the distance, wailing ).
Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.
SUZUKI( Nearer ).
Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.
NAKODO( Appearing ).
Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Who has listened stolidly — now with a savage cry, pushing him away from her until he loses his balance and falls to the floor .)
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.
NAKODO( On the floor ).
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Touching her father's sword ).
Contains 70 words in 21 sentences using 355 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 81 words in 15 sentences using 388 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Rising in great excitement ).
Contains 44 words in 8 sentences using 253 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 128 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars.
SUZUKI.
Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 80 words in 9 sentences using 402 chars.
( Sitting with the baby in front of her, swaying it by the arms, she sings .)
Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.
Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.
( Putting the flag in the child's hand, she takes it up to the window and makes three holes in the shoji, one low down for the baby. As the three look through the shoji, they form the picture she has already described .)
( During the vigil, the night comes on. Suzuki lights the floor lamps, the stars come out, the dawn breaks, the floor lights flicker out one by one, the birds begin to sing, and the day discovers Suzuki and the baby fast asleep on the floor; but Madame Butterfly is awake, still watching, her face white and strained. She reaches out her hands and rouses Suzuki .)
SUZUKI( Starting to her feet, surprised and looking about the room ).
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.
SUZUKI( Pityingly ).
Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( With an imperious gesture ).
Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 137 chars.
( She leaves the room and Suzuki goes to prepare the breakfast .)
( The stage is empty. Very faintly a strain of "I call her the Belle of Japan" is heard. Madame Butterfly is singing that she may not weep. A pause. Some one knocks on the door. Lieutenant Pinkerton's voice calls outside the shoji .)
LIEUTENANT PINKERTON.
Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.
SHARPLESS( Following him ).
Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Singing to hush the baby ).
Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.
( Lieutenant Pinkerton listens to the song coming from above .)
Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.
LIEUTENANT PINKERTON.
Contains 83 words in 10 sentences using 428 chars.
SHARPLESS( Seeing Nakodo who is at the shoji ).
Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.
LIEUTENANT PINKERTON.
Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.
NAKODO( To Sharpless ).
Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 183 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.
LIEUTENANT PINKERTON.
Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.
( He takes out an envelope containing some money .)SHARPLESS.
Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.
LIEUTENANT PINKERTON.
Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Calling from above ).
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.
( Pinkerton instinctively draws behind the screen .)MADAME BUTTERFLY( Coming down the stairs with the sleeping baby on her back, calling ).
Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.
LIEUTENANT PINKERTON( Aside to Sharpless, his eyes fixed on the mother and child ).
Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.
SUZUKI( Entering, and seeing Pinkerton as he passes out of the door ).
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.
( Sharpless gives her a warning gesture .)MADAME BUTTERFLY( Seeing Suzuki's astonished face ).
Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 31 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Wiping her dry lips ).
Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 252 chars.
( The lies die out on his lips .)MADAME BUTTERFLY( Bending and kissing his hand ).
Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.
( Overcome, she staggers. Sharpless catches her, puts her into the chair — she leans against him — her face upraised, her eyes closed .)( Kate, entering hurriedly .)KATE.
Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.
( Madame Butterfly hears and opens her eyes .)SHARPLESS.
Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.
KATE( In a lower voice ).
Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.
SHARPLESS.
Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.
KATE.
Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 151 chars.
( Takes Madame Butterfly in her arms .)MADAME BUTTERFLY( Softly ).
Contains 27 words in 7 sentences using 135 chars.
KATE.
Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Counting on her fingers ).
Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.
KATE.
Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars.
KATE.
Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 130 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Showing no emotion ).
Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.
KATE.
Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY( Taking the money-box from her sleeve, and giving the coins to Kate .)
Contains 88 words in 20 sentences using 463 chars.
( She stands stolidly with her eyes closed .)KATE( Wiping her eyes ).
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 70 words in 15 sentences using 390 chars.
SUZUKI( Understandingly, sobbing ).
Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.
MADAME BUTTERFLY.
Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars.
( She draws her finger across the blade, to test the sharpness of the sword, then picks up the hand glass, puts on more rouge, rearranges the poppies in her hair, bows to the shrine, and is about to press the blade of the sword against her neck, when the door is opened and the child is pushed into the room by Suzuki, who keeps out of sight. Madame Butterfly drops the sword and takes the baby in her arms. A knocking is heard but she pays no heed. She sets the child on a mat, puts the American flag in its hand, and, picking up the sword, goes behind the screen that the child may not see what she is about to do. A short pause — the sword is heard to drop. Madame Butterfly reappears, her face deathly — a scarf about her neck to conceal the wound. Suzuki opens the door, sees the face of her mistress — backs out of the room in horror. Madame Butterfly drops to her knees as she reaches the child, and clasps it to her. A hand is thrust through the shoji and the bolt is drawn .)
( Kate enters quickly, urging the reluctant Pinkerton to follow her .)
LIEUTENANT PINKERTON( Discerning what she has done ).
Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.
( He draws her to him with the baby pressed to her heart. She waves the child's hand which holds the flag — saying faintly: )MADAME BUTTERFLY.