A Russian Honeymoon Harrison, Burton Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Mrs. Burton Harrison, 1843 – 1920 A Russian Honeymoon: A Comedy in Three Acts Adapted by Mrs. Burton Harrison from the French of Euène ScribeDe Witt's Acting Plays: Number 359New York De Witt 68 p. COUNT BARONESS ALEXIS KOULIKOFF. IVAN. POLESKA GUSTAVE OSIP. MICHELINE ALL. Comedy Prose data extraction from source 1890 First performed: April 9, 1883
SCENE, RUSSIAN POLAND. TIME 1850. ACTS FIRST AND SECOND. — A room in the house of Ivan the Shoemaker. ACT THIRD. — A drawing-room in the Château of the Count Woroffski.
COSTUMES. ALL RUSSIAN, OF THE TIME OF 1850.

ALEXIS. — Peasant's blouse and trousers trimmed with fur, and at the end of third act full-dress uniform of Russian officer.

POLESKA. — First act, rich traveling dress of velvet and fur; second and third acts, peasant's gala dress.

BARONESS. — First part of third act, rich house-dress; end of act, traveling dress of velvet and fur.

IVAN. — Peasant's blouse, full trousers, high boots.

MICHELINE. — Peasant's dress.

KOULIKOFF. — Blouse and trousers of black velvet edged with fur, fur cap.

OSIP. — Peasant's dress.

MADISON SQUARE THEATRE, New York, Monday, April 9, 1883. ALEXIS PETROVITCH, A journeyman (afterward Gustave, Count Woroffski). MR. FREDERIC BRYTON. POLESKA, His wife. AGNES BOOTH. BARONESS VLADIMIR, His sister. MISS ADA DYAS. IVAN, A master shoemaker. MR. W. J. LEMOYNE. MICHELINE, His daughter. MISS ESTELLE CLAYTON. KOULIKOFF DEMETROVITCH, Intendant of the Château Woroffski. MR. MAX FREEMAN. OSIP, A young peasant. MR. EDWIN ARDEN.
Guards, Peasants, Ladies, Retainers, etc.
ACT I.
SCENE I. — (The cottage of Ivan, the shoemaker. Door in flat, C. is open, showing snowy landscape. R. & L. are doors leading to rooms in cottage. Shoemaker's bench and tools, and a half-finished shoe, R. As the curtain rises Ivan, Micheline and journeymen are seen seated at breakfast, L. Alexis seated apart, R.; buried in thought. Country girls come and go C. D., offering Alexis shoes to mend; movement in groups during singing of chorus. Russian stove up L., with peasant lounging on top. At the rising of the curtain a drinking chorus is sung by workmen at table.) IVAN (drinks, sets down glass) .

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars .

(Wedding bells heard in distance.) MICHELINE (running to window) .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

MICHELINE (springs upon stool to gaze from window and waves hand) .

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 155 chars .

(Workmen go off C. D. F. singing.) IVAN (going over to Alexis and slapping him on shoulder) .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 202 words in 24 sentences using 1039 chars .

ALEXIS (at bench R. coldly) .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

IVAN (at C.) .

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 137 chars .

ALEXIS (not looking at Ivan) .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

IVAN (dryly) .

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

MICHELINE (who has been from time to time striving to attract the attention of Alexis, but without success, at table L., aside to Ivan) .

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars .

IVAN (aside, angrily) .

Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 298 chars .

(Micheline crosses to R. shrugging her shoulders. She manages to drop a bright-colored handkerchief from her neck in passing near Alexis, who, roused from his abstraction, picks it up with great courtesy and restores it, not to its right place, as Micheline stands coquettishly expecting, but to her hand, with a grave bow. Micheline pouts, and goes off discomfited, R. D.) IVAN (who has put on his spectacles to examine Alexis's work, aside) .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars .

ALEXIS (coming down R.) .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

ALEXIS (laughing) .

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 76 words in 3 sentences using 363 chars .

ALEXIS (cutting leather with knife) .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

IVAN (aside, comically) .

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 171 chars .

ALEXIS (going back to bench, smiling) .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

ALEXIS (sitting on bench, sadly) .

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

IVAN (whistling in derision) .

Contains 55 words in 8 sentences using 293 chars .

(Enter Koulikoff C. D. F. whip in hand, followed by several peasants, who await orders.) KOULIKOFF (cracking his whip and speaking off to followers) .

Contains 55 words in 7 sentences using 281 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars .

ALEXIS (starting, aside) .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

(Exit precipitately L. D.) KOULIKOFF (strutting about with offended dignity) .

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars .

KOULIKOFF (R.) .

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

KOULIKOFF (taking snuff, and meditating) .

Contains 72 words in 7 sentences using 369 chars .

IVAN (dryly) .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars .

KOULIKOFF (sitting at table) .

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars .

IVAN (aside) .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 82 words in 7 sentences using 427 chars .

IVAN (aside) .

Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 347 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars .

IVAN (curiously) .

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 253 chars .

KOULIKOFF (with importance) .

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 221 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

KOULIKOFF (confused) .

Contains 156 words in 7 sentences using 809 chars .

IVAN (horrified) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

IVAN (turning thumb downward) .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

IVAN (rising and putting chair back) .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

IVAN (laughing) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

(Enter Micheline running, C. D. F.) MICHELINE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

(Enter Countess Poleska C. D. F. She is followed by peasants bearing hand-bags, cloaks, etc.; others group at door and window.) POLESKA (waving off peasants, also Ivan and Koulikoff who advance, bowing. To peasants) .

Contains 50 words in 6 sentences using 260 chars .

MICHELINE (timidly) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars .

MICHELINE (hesitating) .

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

POLESKA (impetuously) .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

POLESKA (rapidly) .

Contains 49 words in 9 sentences using 259 chars .

(Micheline carries purse to Ivan; Koulikoff and Ivan exchange looks of astonishment. Ivan goes to C. D. F. and gives orders without; exeunt peasants, C. D. F.) KOULIKOFF (bowing obsequiously and rubbing hands) .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

POLESKA (haughtily) .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

IVAN (suavely) .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

POLESKA (with a gesture of impatience) .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

KOULIKOFF (enraged; aside) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

POLESKA (to Micheline) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

IVAN (approaching, puts Micheline behind him.) .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

POLESKA (starting joyfully) .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

KOULIKOFF (cringing) .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

IVAN (takes off apron hurriedly and runs his hands through his hair) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

KOULIKOFF (same air of submission) .

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 150 chars .

POLESKA (impatiently) .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

(Ivan and Micheline up stage.) KOULIKOFF.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

(As he speaks, Poleska passes by him and walks to and fro, soliloquizing.) POLESKA.

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 290 chars .

KOULIKOFF (astonished) .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

KOULIKOFF (swelling) .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

POLESKA (interrupting) .

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars .

(Turns up stage.) KOULIKOFF (with horror) .

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

IVAN (aside) .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 223 chars .

POLESKA (languidly seating herself at table L.) .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

ALL.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

(All rush to table and busy themselves with serving a cup of tea from samovar. Poleska tastes the mixture and refuses it with disgust.) POLESKA.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

IVAN (dismayed) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

IVAN (in despair) .

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

POLESKA (angrily) .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

MICHELINE (sorrowfully) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

MICHELINE (aside) .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

IVAN (aside, mimicking Poleska) .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 55 words in 2 sentences using 285 chars .

POLESKA (joyfully) .

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

POLESKA (sitting again at table, L.) .

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars .

MICHELINE (surprised) .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 126 words in 19 sentences using 688 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 321 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

POLESKA (stamping her foot) .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

(She turns imperiously and exit R. D.) IVAN (ruefully) .

Contains 79 words in 9 sentences using 386 chars .

(Enter Alexis L. D.) ALEXIS.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 59 words in 9 sentences using 268 chars .

ALEXIS (with a movement toward door R. which he represses) .

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars .

IVAN (in consternation) .

Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 247 chars .

ALEXIS (dryly; putting his hand upon Ivan's shoulder) .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

IVAN (looking about for escape, then barricading himself behind table) .

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 87 chars .

(Alexis retreats to C. D. F. and stands laughing.) ALEXIS.

Contains 69 words in 5 sentences using 367 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 163 words in 8 sentences using 866 chars .

IVAN (shrugging) .

Contains 84 words in 6 sentences using 430 chars .

ALEXIS (impatiently) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

IVAN (interrupts) .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 215 chars .

IVAN (promptly) .

Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 292 chars .

ALEXIS (who has been drawing near to and withdrawing from door R.) .

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 215 chars .

IVAN (puzzled) .

Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 200 chars .

ALEXIS (with emotion) .

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 128 words in 18 sentences using 626 chars .

ALEXIS (at door R.) .

Contains 143 words in 12 sentences using 752 chars .

(The bridal procession passes. Chorus and wedding chimes. Alexis stands at window, moodily watching the passers-by.) Curtain .
ACT II. (The cottage as before, table cleared. Micheline comes in on tip-toe R. D.) MICHELINE.

Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 298 chars .

(She puts wood in stove L. Enter Osip C. D. F.) MICHELINE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

OSIP.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

MICHELINE (laying fresh cloth on table L.) .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

OSIP.

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 274 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

OSIP.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

OSIP.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

MICHELINE (laughing) .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

OSIP (angrily) .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars .

OSIP.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MICHELINE (coquettishly) .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

(He extends his arms; she appears to lean toward him, then glides under his arm, and crosses stage laughing.) OSIP.

Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 309 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

OSIP.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

OSIP (consoling her) .

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

MICHELINE (still sobbing) .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

OSIP.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 317 chars .

(Ivan enters C. D. F., during this speech, and stands behind the lovers, his stick raised.) OSIP.

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 284 chars .

IVAN (bringing down stick upon Osip's back) .

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 111 chars .

MICHELINE (shrinking) .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

(Osip runs out C. D. F., and, in view of audience, runs into Koulikoff, who is seen through window, carrying a covered tray. Exit Micheline R. D.) IVAN (gesticulating towards Poleska's door R.) .

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

KOULIKOFF (entering with tray C. D. F.) .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

(He lays table with knife, fork, plates, tea things, etc. Ivan seats himself negligently at table.) IVAN.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars .

(Noise in room R. Enter Micheline hastily R. D.) MICHELINE.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 189 chars .

IVAN (crossing to table L.; contemptuously) .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

KOULIKOFF (walking R. hurriedly) .

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

(He looks up to find that Ivan has helped himself to a cup of tea and is drinking it and smacking his lips.) KOULIKOFF (angrily) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

MICHELINE (alarmed) .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

KOULIKOFF (infuriated) .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MICHELINE (wringing her hands) .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars .

IVAN (doggedly) .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

KOULIKOFF (lifting hands) .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars .

KOULIKOFF (piously) .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 157 chars .

(He sits at table and pours out tea; they simultaneously attack the food. Loud discordant bell rings off R.) IVAN (tranquilly, with mouth full) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

(Door R. opens. Enter Poleska like a whirlwind, followed by Micheline. Both men keep their seats, laughing insolently.) POLESKA.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars .

KOULIKOFF (over his shoulder; taking a bite) .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

POLESKA (trembling with rage) .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 156 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

(She passes swiftly between the men, twitches the napkin on which the breakfast is laid, and drags it away. Everything crashes to the ground.) KOULIKOFF (dancing with angry excitement) .

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

KOULIKOFF (rubbing his cheek) .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 213 chars .

POLESKA (scornfully) .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

IVAN (triumphantly) .

Contains 106 words in 5 sentences using 567 chars .

(Exeunt Ivan and Koulikoff R. D. bowing with mock solemnity; Micheline going last, looking back with sympathy; Ivan drags her angrily away.) POLESKA (at table L.) .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

(Enter Alexis C. D. F. He comes slowly up behind her.) ALEXIS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

POLESKA (hearing his voice, turns with delight, offering to throw herself in his arms) .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

(He makes no movement in return, but stands with folded arms before her.) POLESKA (perceiving his peasant's dress, utters a cry and staggers) .

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 55 chars .

(Alexis starts forward as if to take her in his arms, but restrains himself and stands with bent head as before.)

(Poleska catches at chair behind her and faces him, one hand holding her heart, her breath coming rapidly.)

ALEXIS.

Contains 82 words in 4 sentences using 434 chars .

POLESKA (wildly) .

Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 210 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 149 words in 10 sentences using 776 chars .

POLESKA (after a minute of silence, without looking at him) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

ALEXIS (beseechingly) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

ALEXIS (in a changed tone) .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars .

POLESKA (catching her breath) .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

ALEXIS (proudly) .

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 230 chars .

POLESKA (throwing back her head) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

POLESKA (indignantly) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

ALEXIS (slowly and decisively) .

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 203 chars .

POLESKA (fiercely) .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

(Enter Ivan and Micheline C. D. F. and come down softly.) POLESKA (satirically) .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

ALEXIS (continuing as if she had not spoken) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

POLESKA (folding her arms disdainfully) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

IVAN (interrupting) .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

IVAN (raising hands and eyes) .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

ALEXIS (sarcastically) .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ALEXIS (coldly to Poleska) .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

POLESKA (scornfully) .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MICHELINE (timidly) .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

POLESKA (crossing R.) .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

(Ivan attempting to pat her on the shoulder, is fiercely repulsed by Poleska; Alexis makes a threatening movement toward Ivan, unseen by Poleska, who drops exhausted upon bench R. covering her eyes with her hands) . IVAN.

Contains 93 words in 12 sentences using 474 chars .

MICHELINE (kneeling at Poleska's side) .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

POLESKA (bursting into tears) .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

(Micheline comforts her.) ALEXIS (to Ivan angrily) .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

POLESKA (rising confronts him) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

POLESKA (faltering a little) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

ALEXIS (imperatively and with a threatening gesture) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

POLESKA (impetuously) .

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 176 chars .

(Exit R. D. followed by Micheline.) IVAN (aside, rubbing his hands gleefully) .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

ALEXIS (up C.) .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

(Noise as of furniture upset heard off R.) ALEXIS.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

IVAN (with a shrug) .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 237 chars .

IVAN (up C.) .

Contains 87 words in 6 sentences using 468 chars .

ALEXIS (laughing) .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 107 words in 8 sentences using 542 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

ALEXIS (with an air of severity) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

IVAN (at R. eyeing him curiously) .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

ALEXIS (resuming his air of good fellowship) .

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 217 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

(More noise heard off R. Micheline runs in R. D. which is slammed after her with violence.) MICHELINE.

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 254 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 207 chars .

ALEXIS (laughing) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 59 words in 2 sentences using 308 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 144 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

IVAN (going) .

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

(He makes the motion of beating. Alexis frowns and pushes him from the room. Exeunt Micheline and Ivan L. D. Enter Poleska R. D. dressed as a Russian peasant.) POLESKA (speaking off R.) .

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 120 chars .

(Crossing Alexis without looking at him.) ALEXIS (at R. surveying her with admiration) .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

POLESKA (at L. over her shoulder) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

POLESKA (over her shoulder) .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

ALEXIS (courteously) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

POLESKA (meaningly) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

ALEXIS (gently) .

Contains 68 words in 7 sentences using 342 chars .

POLESKA (with an outburst) .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

(Alexis again offers her the broom, with a bow, as in the minuet de la cour; Poleska looks at him with scorn, then snatches the broom from his hand, and falls to sweeping angrily. She lifts the shoes disdainfully, and ends by throwing them wildly in every direction, some grazing Alexis, till he takes refuge on the stove, laughing.) ALEXIS (aside) .

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 206 chars .

(He goes back and lifts a spinning wheel from its corner. Poleska repulses him scornfully. Alexis makes a gesture enjoining obedience. She restrains herself with extreme effort.) POLESKA (aside) .

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

ALEXIS (going back to shoe-bench and resuming work, with an air of satisfaction) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

(He begins the verse of a merry song, Poleska irritated by his cheerful air, works by fits and starts, tangles her thread, finally rises, takes out the distaff, tears off the flax and throws it at his feet. Alexis rises, taking a fresh distaff with flax nicely arranged from the corner, goes toward Poleska, sets wheel in order, and laying his hand on her shoulder, gently compels her to resume her seat.) ALEXIS (smiling) .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

POLESKA (resigning herself) .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

(Alexis bows, returns to bench, and resumes his song. Poleska spins rapidly, then furiously fast. Very soft music here, and off and on till the end of Act III.) ALEXIS (dropping his work and watching her) .

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

(Makes a movement toward her.) POLESKA (drawing back nervously) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

ALEXIS (smiling and resuming bench) .

Contains 150 words in 9 sentences using 769 chars .

(String music, tremolo, during this scene. He kneels beside her and puts his arms around her. Poleska starts violently, upsetting wheel. She springs from her chair and motions him away.) POLESKA (agitated) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

(A noise outside. Enter Ivan and Micheline running C. D. L. Workmen, peasants, etc., follow.) IVAN.

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 332 chars .

MICHELINE (darting back from R. D. where she has gone to look for a way of escape) .

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 79 chars .

ALEXIS (at R. C. calmly) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

POLESKA (standing L. her head thrown back triumphantly) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

(Enter Koulikoff, with guards C. D. F.) KOULIKOFF.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

IVAN (crouching on bench, Micheline at his side; ruefully) .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

KOULIKOFF (at R. C. shrugging his shoulders) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

ALEXIS (at L. C.) .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

KOULIKOFF (shrugs shoulders again) .

Contains 63 words in 8 sentences using 364 chars .

(Guards make forward movement.) ALEXIS (waves guards back) .

Contains 93 words in 7 sentences using 506 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

(Poleska draws herself up to her full height, and points to the door. Guards close around Alexis and lead him away. Tableau. Curtain. As curtain rises on recall, stage is cleared of peasants, soldiers, etc. Alexis seen without in custody of guards. Poleska makes movement toward him with outstretched arms C. Tableau.)
ACT III. (A drawing-room in the Château Woroffski, richly furnished, with furs, etc. Doors R. L. and C. in flat, sofa R., arm chairs, writing table, etc. Koulikoff is discovered arranging the furniture.) KOULIKOFF.

Contains 129 words in 9 sentences using 652 chars .

MICHELINE (pleadingly) .

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars .

KOULIKOFF (aside) .

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 244 chars .

MICHELINE (joyfully) .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

KOULIKOFF (aside) .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

KOULIKOFF (drawing near to Micheline who retires) .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MICHELINE (with importance) .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

KOULIKOFF (both at R. H.) .

Contains 158 words in 7 sentences using 771 chars .

MICHELINE (looking back at d or and curtseying) .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars .

MICHELINE (coquettishly) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

KOULIKOFF (trying to take her hand) .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

MICHELINE (crosses herself) .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

MICHELINE (eluding him, boxes his ears and runs to L. D.) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

KOULIKOFF (rubbing his ear) .

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 243 chars .

(Enter the Baroness Vladimir C. D. F. Koulikoff starts back in dismay and assumes a cringing attitude . BARONESS.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

KOULIKOFF (at L. obsequiously) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 430 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

BARONESS (looking around her) .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

(Koulikoff bows.) BARONESS (walking to and fro) .

Contains 97 words in 12 sentences using 527 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

KOULIKOFF (re-entering) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 220 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 113 words in 5 sentences using 601 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

BARONESS (clasping hands) .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

(Exit Koulikoff L. D. after putting foot stool, etc. Re-enter Koulikoff followed by Ivan and Micheline L., Koulikoff goes behind sofa R.) BARONESS (disappointed) .

Contains 78 words in 6 sentences using 409 chars .

IVAN (L. C. puzzled; aside) .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

KOULIKOFF (L. of sofa) .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 228 chars .

BARONESS (sharply) .

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 209 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

BARONESS (yawning) .

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

IVAN (aside) .

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

(Exeunt Ivan and Micheline L. D.) KOULIKOFF.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

BARONESS (taking up embroidery) .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

KOULIKOFF (aside) .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

(Exit Koulikoff L. D.) BARONESS.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

(Enter Koulikoff L. D. leading Poleska, whose head is drooping, her eyes cast down.) KOULIKOFF (patronizingly) .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars .

POLESKA (turning on him haughtily) .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

KOULIKOFF (aside) .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars .

(He bustles round to back of sofa R. where Baroness sits. Poleska remains standing.) POLESKA (aside bitterly) .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

(Baroness trifles negligently with her dress, leisurely adjusts her eye-glass, then bestows a stare upon Poleska.) BARONESS (aside) .

Contains 57 words in 6 sentences using 299 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

POLESKA (C. starting, aside) .

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 171 words in 8 sentences using 913 chars .

POLESKA (much agitated) .

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 33 chars .

BARONESS (glass at eye; astonished) .

Contains 120 words in 9 sentences using 667 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

BARONESS (eagerly) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

POLESKA (rising, with dignity) .

Contains 75 words in 3 sentences using 397 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars .

BARONESS (fanning herself and using salts) .

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 249 chars .

(Poleska's eyes droop. Baroness turns to Koulikoff inquiringly. Koulikoff R. of sofa.) KOULIKOFF.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 240 chars .

POLESKA (starting violently, her hand upon her heart) .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

KOULIKOFF (knees knocking together) .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

POLESKA (beseechingly) .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 171 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

BARONESS (eagerly) .

Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 260 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 224 chars .

POLESKA (reluctantly) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

BARONESS (mimicking Poleska) .

Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 137 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

KOULIKOFF (aside ).

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars .

POLESKA (going and returning impetuously) .

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 209 chars .

(Exit Poleska in tears R. D. Baroness looks after her curiously and smiles.) BARONESS.

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 207 chars .

(Knocking continues.) KOULIKOFF (going slowly, opens L. D) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

(Enter Alexis L. D. Baroness looks up, and utters a cry of astonishment, but is met by a warning gesture.) BARONESS (aside) .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

ALEXIS.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

KOULIKOFF (swelling with rage) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

BARONESS (without looking at Koulikoff) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

KOULIKOFF (to Alexis) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

ALEXIS (menacingly) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

(Koulikoff shrinks back.) BARONESS.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

KOULIKOFF (aside.)

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars .

(Exit Koulikoff R. D.) BARONESS (throwing herself in the arms of Alexis) .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 100 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 191 chars .

BARONESS (laughing) .

Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 103 chars .

GUSTAVE (sitting on stool beside Baroness) .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

BARONESS (shrugging shoulders) .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 112 words in 11 sentences using 582 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

GUSTAVE (sadly) .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 58 words in 3 sentences using 299 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 218 chars .

BARONESS (twirling her fan) .

Contains 87 words in 4 sentences using 415 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

GUSTAVE (kissing her hand) .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

(Enter Koulikoff C. D. F. with candle. He stops, with exaggerated gestures of surprise, and backs out discreetly, finger on lip.) KOULIKOFF (aside) .

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 151 chars .

(Exit C. D. F.) BARONESS (archly) .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

GUSTAVE (shrugging shoulders.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 363 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 9 words in 6 sentences using 50 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

(Enter Koulikoff R. D. pompously, bearing paper.) KOULIKOFF.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

(Koulikoff retires up. Baroness takes it eagerly, glances at it and looks with alarm at her brother. Gustave takes the paper from her and reads it.) GUSTAVE.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars .

(He walks quickly to the table, writes and returns paper to the Baroness.) GUSTAVE.

Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 401 chars .

KOULIKOFF (at C. D. F.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

GUSTAVE (L. stamping foot) .

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 249 chars .

(Koulikoff looks in astonishment at Baroness.) BARONESS.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

(Koulikoff lingers, aghast) . GUSTAVE (perceiving Koulikoff, angrily) .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

(Koulikoff flies in dismay.) BARONESS (laying hand on Gustave's shoulder) .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 279 chars .

(Enter Poleska C. D. F. He leads Baroness to R. D. and parts from her affectionately. Poleska watches them.) BARONESS (aside) .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

GUSTAVE (perceiving Poleska, bows coldly) .

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 389 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

(Her head droops and she turns away to hide her tears.) GUSTAVE (quickly) .

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 192 chars .

(He takes her hand. Poleska draws back.) POLESKA.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

GUSTAVE (bewildered) .

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 65 chars .

POLESKA (fiercely) .

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 138 chars .

GUSTAVE (aside) .

Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 331 chars .

POLESKA (at L.) .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

GUSTAVE.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

(Alexis withdraws to chair at table R. drops his head moodily on his hands without looking towards her.) POLESKA (screams) .

Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 100 chars .

(She crosses the stage and throws herself on her knees at his side.) GUSTAVE (lifting her to her feet, clasping her in his arms, then putting her from him) .

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

(They hurry towards C. D. F. and push it open to be met by Koulikoff, Ivan, Micheline, guards, and servants.) KOULIKOFF (to guards) .

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 248 chars .

POLESKA (her arm in that of Alexis) .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

KOULIKOFF (extending paper) .

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars .

(Gustave goes out C. D. F. with guards; Poleska remains with arms outstretched towards him.) MICHELINE.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

MICHELINE (scornfully) .

Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars .

KOULIKOFF.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

MICHELINE (to Poleska, who is weeping upon her shoulder) .

Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 325 chars .

IVAN (coming forward) .

Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 284 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

(Enter Baroness R. D. dressed for traveling.) BARONESS.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 223 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 250 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars .

MICHELINE.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

BARONESS (to Poleska, coldly) .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

IVAN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MICHELINE (sighing) .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 87 words in 8 sentences using 441 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

POLESKA.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

BARONESS (goes to table, writes hurriedly, rings bell; enter attendant R. D.) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

KOULIKOFF

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

(Exit Koulikoff C. D. F. March music heard back.) BARONESS (to Poleska.)

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

(Poleska retires back. Enter peasants and servants. Groups right and left. Baroness Vladimir goes about, receives greetings and salutes. Last of all, enter Gustave, Count de Woroffski, dressed in rich uniform, with orders, etc. March ceases. Soft music during this scene.) GUSTAVE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

BARONESS.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

GUSTAVE (aside) .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

(Baroness motions to Poleska, who comes forward, and without looking up throws herself upon her knees as the Count approaches.) POLESKA (offering paper) .

Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 375 chars .

(The Count impetuously tears the paper and throws it away.) GUSTAVE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

POLESKA (kissing his hand) .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

GUSTAVE (C.) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

(Poleska looks up, utters a cry and flies into his embrace.) BARONESS (at L. C.) .

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 252 chars .

POLESKA (R. C.) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

BARONESS (laughing) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

(Enter Koulikoff L. D. in haste and confusion, bearing the keys of the Castle on a tray. He kneels with great humility before the Count.) KOULIKOFF.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

COUNT.

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 180 chars .

BARONESS (motioning towards Poleska) .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

COUNT.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars .

(Micheline kisses Poleska's hand gratefully. As she retires, Ivan pats her head, calls up Osip and joins their hands in dumb show.) COUNT.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

POLESKA (archly) .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

COUNT (kneeling at her feet) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Curtain .