Is He Dead?

PerSonS RePreSenTeD. Agamemnon Buckner, ("Chicago,") Young artist. Jean François Millet, Young artist. Widow Daisy Tillou Young artist. Hans von Bismarck ("Dutchy,") Young artist. Bastien André, picture-dealer and usurer. Papa Leroux. Sandy Ferguson, Young artist. Charles Everest, Young artist. Phelim O'Shaughnessy, Young artist. Basil Thorpe, rich English Merchant. Jared Walker, an Australian Wool-King. Henry Parker, rich San Franciscan. A young Turk. A young Hindoo. Pupil of Millet. A young Spaniard. A young Chinaman. Pupil of Millet. Mother Leroux. Marie, Millet's sweetheart. Young daughter of the Leroux. Cecile, Chicago's sweetheart. Young daughter of the Leroux. Madame Audrienne. Madame Bathilde. Madame Caron. Some pretty girls, acquaintances of the young artists and pupils. A gorgeous butler and several splendid flunkeys. A page. A chimney sweep.

ACT I.

TIME — not specified .

PLACE — Studio of Jean François Millet, at Barbizon, near Paris, lofty and spacious; faded and ragged sofa; cheap old chairs, several of them backless or otherwise crippled; other evidences of extreme poverty, to be imagined and furnished by the theater-management. Door R, front. Door L, front. A bedroom door in one of the walls. The walls are hung with two or three dozen framed chromos or something of the kind to represent oil pictures — the "Angelus" (covered) in the most prominent place, on a tall easel .

Curtain exposes CHIMNEY SWEEP sitting on a footstool, his head bowed on his knees, asleep. He gradually comes awake, yawns, stretches, looks around. Begins munching an apple .

CHIMNEY SWEEP

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

(Gets up and stretches.)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

(Searches his soot-bag for card. Disappointed.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

(Takes up a paint-brush — is going to paint his name on the canvas that covers the Angelus.)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

(Throws down brush. Sees the white sheet that covers the sofa. Nods approval. Stretches himself out on it. Rises and holds it up, exposing his printed form, done in soot. Hangs the sheet on the tall easel of the Angelus.) (Exit, R.) (Enter DUTCHY — L.) DUTCHY

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

(Anxiously.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

(Sees the sheet. Joyously.)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

(Admiring the soot-print.)

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

(Turns the sheet clean-side up, and covers the ragged sofa with it.)

(Enter the LEROUX FAMILY — PAPA and MOTHER LEROUX, MARIE, CECILE, and CHICAGO. Melancholy hand-shakings with DUTCHY. )

( CHICAGO is fidgeting around, the others sad. The WOMEN and the OLD MAN sitting . DUTCHY standing. The LEROUX FAMILY are cheaply and modestly but respectably dressed . DUTCHY' s clothes show wear; he is clad in the ornamental cap, baldric, and high boots of a German college-corps student, and has a court-plaster X on his cheek from a recent duel . CHICAGO is neatly dressed as to cut, but his clothes are cheap and rather the worse for wear . MARIE is softly crying; has her head in CECILE' s lap, who is stroking her hair.)

PAPA

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

PAPA

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

PAPA

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

PAPA

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

PAPA

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 253 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

DUTCHY (To no one in particular.)

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

PAPA

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

PAPA

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 193 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

PAPA

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

PAPA

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

CECILE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MARIE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

CECILE

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

PAPA

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

CHICAGO (Mumbles it over.)

Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 154 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 130 chars .

(Knock.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

(Enter ANDRÉ, R.) ANDRÉ (Hesitating and apparently not pleased.)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

CECILE

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

PAPA

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

PAPA (Agitated.)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

(Rising and appealing to him.)

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

PAPA

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MOTHER

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 198 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

PAPA

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MOTHER

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

CECILE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 75 words in 6 sentences using 371 chars .

CECILE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 243 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 296 chars .

(Pause.) PAPA

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

MARIE

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

(Suppressing emotion.)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

PAPA

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

MARIE

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

PAPA

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

MARIE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

PAPA

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

MARIE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

PAPA

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

MARIE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

PAPA

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MOTHER

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

PAPA

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MOTHER

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

PAPA

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CHICAGO (Plays imaginary trombone.) DUTCHY (Approvingly, to both OLD PEOPLE. )

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

(Shakes hands fervently.) ANDRÉ

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 127 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

ANDRÉ (To MARIE. )

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

CECILE

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 223 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

(With a bow.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

(Leading him by the ear — or by the arm — choose for yourself.) DUTCHY

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

(With bow. Puts ANDRÉ' s plug hat on him and presses it down over his eyes.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

ANDRÉ (Putting his head back in at door.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

MARIE (Goes to her parents, who caress her.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

PAPA

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

CHICAGO (Imaginary accordion — sings.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

(Imaginary drum — marching. Stops. Glances about. Says earnestly and inspiringly.)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

CECILE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

DUTCHY (Piously.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

CECILE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

(Sweep of the hand toward the pictures.)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

MARIE

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

(To CECILE. )

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

(Drops his arm around her waist, she thrusts it away.) CECILE

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

(Billing and cooing between them. He attempts a kiss — she raps him.) CHICAGO (Reproachfully.)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

CECILE

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CECILE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

CECILE

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

CHICAGO (Placidly.)

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

(Elderly ladies begin to file in, sadly, R. Enter MESDAMES AUDRIENNE, BATHILDE, and CARON. Grayheaded, and aged from 55 to 65. Comfortable folk of small tradesman class, no style, no fashion. Chord or two on nonexistent banjo — sings softly to himself, while going to bow in and welcome the visitors, with DUTCHY. )

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

(The OLD LADIES shake hands with everybody, and cry a little over the family. They don't sit down . DUTCHY, CECILE and CHICAGO group themselves apart; by-play; they do not hear what follows.) MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

MOTHER

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

PAPA

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 186 chars .

PAPA

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

MARIE

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 239 chars .

(Filing toward the door.) CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

(Moving.) CECILE

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

DUTCHY (Stepping ahead and joining MARIE. )

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

(Accompanies her to the door.) MARIE

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

(Exit all except DUTCHY and CHICAGO. ) CHICAGO (Examining the Angelus.)

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

DUTCHY (Laying hand on his heart.)

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

(Putting his hand to his ear, listening.)

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 132 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 76 words in 3 sentences using 415 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

(They search all their pockets, and lay out knives, pipes, matches, corkscrews, pawn tickets, and various rubbish.) DUTCHY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

(Piling them up.) CHICAGO

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

(Piling them up.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

(Writes.)

Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 316 chars .

(Looking off.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

(Enter the 4 PUPILS in the dress of their nations. Also FERGUSON, EVEREST and O'SHAUGHNESSY. The clothes of all are rather shabby and worn.)

Contains 112 words in 9 sentences using 610 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

(Murmur of assent.) O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

(Takes a pin or two out of his lappel, while talking, and pains-takingly pins up a hanging rag of O'SHAUGHNESSY' s coat — stepping back once or twice to view the effect, then doing the pinning again. Or this can be done by another.)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

(Murmur.)

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 156 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 100 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

EVEREST (Nods.) CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

ALFONSO (Courtly bow.) CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

OMAR (Salaam, spreading hands abroad.) CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CHANG (Chinese bow.) CHICAGO

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

JUGGERNAUT (Hindoo salaam.) CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

CHANG

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

(They spread.)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

(Enter , CROWD of all sorts of people. Also ANDRÉ and several of his PALS. Also a lot of long-haired young LATIN-QUARTER ARTISTS, who shake hands with the BOYS. All move about examining the pictures, the BOYS with them explaining and conversing , O'SHAUGHNESSY devoting himself to the ladies. During the exhibition people are always coming and going — news-boys, flower girls, hand-organ players, peasants, laborers, mechanics, women with bundles, babies, baskets, etc ...) ANDRÉ (Aside to PALS. )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

(They nod.) BASIL THORPE (Before the Angelus — ANDRÉ within earshot.)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

(Turning to EVEREST. )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY (Trying to sell another picture — a PAL there to spoil the trade. To a lady.)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

BASIL THORPE

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

FERGUSON (To a Scotch customer.)

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

THORPE

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

THORPE

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

THORPE

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

DUTCHY (To a customer for another picture.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

THORPE

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars .

CHANG (To a customer of his.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

EVEREST (Hesitating — pulling up his courage.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

(Aside.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

THORPE (Musingly.)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY (To a lady.)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

EVEREST (Aside — excited.)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

THORPE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

EVEREST (Aside.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

THORPE

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

THORPE (Glancing suspiciously.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

THORPE

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

CHICAGO (To a customer.)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

THORPE

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

EVEREST (Too eagerly.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

THORPE (Suspiciously.)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

EVEREST (Vexed with himself but concealing it.)

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

THORPE

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars .

FERGUSON (To a customer.)

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

(One of the PALS mixes in.) EVEREST

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

THORPE (Suspicious again.)

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

(To O'SHAUGHNESSY as he goes along.)

Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

EVEREST (Putting hand over O'SHAUGHNESSY' s mouth.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

(Threads the crowd and disappears.)

(The news spreads from mouth to mouth of the CONSPIRATORS and the PUPILS — great excitement — dumb show — hand-shaking, embracing, health-drinking, etc ...)

ANDRÉ (To THORPE. )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

( THORPE pleased.)

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars .

THORPE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

THORPE

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

(Pause.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

THORPE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

THORPE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 234 chars .

(A glance around the place.)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

THORPE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

THORPE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

THORPE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

THORPE (Glances around, sees EVEREST coming . EVEREST stops to pass a word with one of the BOYS. )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

CHICAGO (To a customer.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

(Enter CHIMNEY SWEEP. ) CHIMNEY SWEEP (With his brushes and bag, standing in front of the Angelus and munching an apple.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(Moves away, inspecting other pictures disapprovingly.) (Exit.) A PAL (Indicating several pictures.) (To CHICAGO. )

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

(Arguments in dumb show — another PAL detaches the other customer and rids the place of him.) ANDRÉ (Aside. Crowd is leaving during this time.)

Contains 70 words in 4 sentences using 355 chars .

CHANG (To a customer.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

FERGUSON (To a customer.)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

( ANDRÉ interrupts to speak to him, and a PAL gets the customer away and goes out talking with him. Other people drifting after , ANDRÉ joining the last that leave. Strangers all gone. Long pause.) O'SHAUGHNESSY (Grieved.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars .

CECILE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

(Long silence; sorrowful attitudes.) CHICAGO (Starts to play imaginary flageolet — gives it up. Says sadly — )

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

(Enter MILLET. MARIE goes to him.) MARIE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MILLET

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

(Enter ANDRÉ, R.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

MILLET

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MILLET

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

(Darkness of evening beginning to come on.) ANDRÉ

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MILLET

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MILLET

Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 228 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MILLET

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

MILLET

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 287 chars .

MILLET

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MILLET

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

MILLET

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MILLET

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MILLET

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

MILLET

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

MILLET

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 254 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MILLET

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars .

LADIES

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

MILLET

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

ANDRÉ (Snaps fingers.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

( MILLET springs for him, but the others crowd him aside and bundle ANDRÉ out at the door. Puts his head in and says — )

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

(Pause.) EVEREST

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MILLET

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

MILLET (Sad.)

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars .

MARIE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

MILLET

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

MARIE

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars .

MILLET

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

(Aside.)

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CECILE

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

(Goes and shakes hands with him.)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars .

(Emotion — walks away, with bent head, unconsciously doing a few bars on a jewsharp.) MOTHER

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

PAPA

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

(Shakes hands with MILLET. )

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

MILLET

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

( MARIE takes leave of MILLET. ) MOTHER (To MILLET. )

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

(Passes on with MARIE, DUTCHY, O'SHAUGHNESSY, FERGUSON and EVEREST following.) (Exit, these.) EVEREST (Speaking back.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

( CHICAGO and CECILE follow in the rear.) (Exit , CECILE. ) (The foreign pupils sit with bent heads in melancholy attitudes . MILLET drops into a chair and bows his head in his hands.) CHICAGO (Glances back — returns and lays an affectionate hand on MILLET' s shoulder, and says haltingly and with emotion — )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

(Can't finish.) (Exit, blowing nose.) (Pause; lights turned low.) MILLET (Gets up and thinks — passing his hands through his hair — looking around on the motionless group. Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

(Lighting candle.)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

(Closes the doors and lights a charcoal fire in the brazier.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

(They look up.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

(Nods toward the brazier.) THE SPANIARD

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

THE TURK

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars .

CHANG

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

(All shake hands, and dispose themselves to die. As the fumes gather and spread, they show the effects — sitting up for a moment, gazing around dazed, confused — putting hands to head, heart, throat — moaning — gasping — struggling for breath — lying down again. Finally, long, dying gasps.) CHICAGO (Bursting in. Most of his clothes gone, and he is covered with snow.)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

(Rushes and throws water on brazier and spreads doors open. Working at MILLET. )

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

(Enter FERGUSON, DUTCHY, EVEREST, O'SHAUGHNESSY. ) ALL OF THEM

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

(They get to work on the PUPILS and gradually bring them round.) MILLET (Speaking feebly and with difficulty.)

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MILLET

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

(Enter WAITERS, bringing food, beer, cigars, cigarettes. Then Exit WAITERS. ) CHICAGO

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

(The BOYS fall to, hungrily. After a time of silent gorging --- --- ---.) MILLET

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

THE SPANIARD

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CHICAGO (Seriously. Rising.)

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

(Pause.)

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars .

(Pause.)

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars .

(Raising his glass in left hand.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

(Shakes with CHICAGO. ) EVEREST (Jumping up.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

ALL (Springing up except MILLET. They give him the 3 and a tiger — Sing.)

Contains 58 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars .

(They sit down — except CHICAGO. ) CHICAGO (With genuine feeling and solemnity.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

(Pause, while the others solemnly rise and stand with bent heads — two or three that had their hats on uncovering.)

Contains 43 words in 1 sentence using 229 chars .

(Toast drunk in silence.) (Curtain — slowly.)

ACT II.

TIME — the next day but one .

PLACE — The Studio Again .

Half of the pictures, including the Angelus, are gone. Half that remain are placarded "SOLD" in big letters. In the most prominent place, on easels, two good-sized pictures. One of them ("the Sowers,") is finished, the other (for the WIDOW to work at) is roughly begun .

Everybody present is dressed as before, except that CHICAGO wears a shabby coat and necktie of different color from those he left at the pawn-shop. The coat is close-buttoned, for he has no vest. He is pains-takingly sewing a vast white or bright yellow patch into the seat of a pair of old blue pants .

(Present the 5 YOUNG ARTIST-FRIENDS and the 4 FOREIGN PUPILS. )

The PUPILS stand at easels, painting. The YOUNG ARTISTS move from easel to easel, instructing, pointing out defects, sometimes taking the brush and making corrections — with now and then a remark; they presently gather around a pupil. Rather large picture of a Dachshund — visible to audience .

EVEREST

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

PUPIL

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 203 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

DUTCHY (Reflectively.)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 370 chars .

(Puts the pants down — gets up and stands with hands on hips viewing the arrangement of the pictures on the walls.)

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

DUTCHY (Ready, with old step-ladder and placards.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

(Placards them.)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

(Placards it.)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 161 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

(Reflecting.)

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

DUTCHY (Pleased.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

(Showing it to one of the BOYS. ) CHICAGO

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 250 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

ALL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

(Knock. Enters 4 REPORTERS, with note book and pencil and begin to take off overcoats.) CHICAGO (Aside.)

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

REPORTER (Hurt.)

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 181 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY (Aside.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

CHICAGO (Giving it him.)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

DUTCHY (Aside — lifting hands and wagging head.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

REPORTER (Glancing over the document.)

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

DUTCHY (Aside and softly slapping his thigh.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 233 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

DUTCHY (Aside.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

(Glancing at walls.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

CHICAGO (Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 179 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

CHICAGO (Gives him the picture.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

DUTCHY (Aside.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

REPORTER

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

(Indicating the easel-artists.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

(Helps him on with his overcoat. The BOYS accompany him and the other REPORTERS to the door and bow them out.) (Exit REPORTERS. ) CHICAGO (Marching — beating drum.)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

(The WIDOW (young, handsome, cheaply but prettily dressed with hat or without it, as you please,) comes mincing out of the bedroom, smoking a corncob or briarwood pipe.) CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

(To the BOYS. )

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

(The BOYS obey.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

WIDOW (Walking up and down.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

(Yawning and stretching.)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

(Before the new picture.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

(Takes up brush.) EVEREST (Pleadingly.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

WIDOW (Despondently.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

(Patting him on the shoulder — persuasively.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CHICAGO (Lifting his hand — impressively.)

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars .

WIDOW (Turning, and catching a glimpse of the walls.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

DUTCHY (At door.)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

(The WIDOW gathers up her skirts and flies into the bedroom.)

(Enter the ENGLISH MERCHANT. The usual MISCELLANEOUS CROWD, too?)

CHICAGO

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

( ALL run to door and look off.) FERGUSON

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

(Each receives his man sadly and goes off with him — dumb show of disputing.) CHICAGO (Aside to BOYS. )

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

ENGLISHMAN (A little anxiously, to EVEREST. )

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

(Fumbling in his pocket-book.) WOOL-KING (To FERGUSON. )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

(Fumbling in pocket-book.) FERGUSON (Dumb show of dissent — dispute.) NABOB (To CHICAGO. )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

(Fumbling in pocket-book.) CHICAGO (Dumb show of dissent — dispute.) EVEREST (Trying to remember.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

DUTCHY (Dumb show expressive of "Dot Shecaggo!") (The ENGLISHMAN and the WOOL-KING move to CHICAGO. ) ENGLISHMAN

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

NABOB

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

WOOL-KING

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

EVEREST (Aside.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

(The same in dumb show by the OTHERS. ) (Indifferently — aloud.)

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

CHIMNEY SWEEP (Enters eating apple and contemplating "Sowers" with contempt.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

(Wanders around. Then examines "Dachshund" with approval.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

EVEREST (Regretfully.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CHICAGO (Regretfully.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY (Aside.)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

ALL

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

THE BOYS (All over the room, softly — )

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

DUTCHY (Aside.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

NABOB

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

WOOL-KING

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

NABOB

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

WOOL-KING

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

NABOB (Hesitating.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

WOOL-KING

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

NABOB

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

(Dice produced.) WOOL-KING (Throws.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

NABOB (Throws.)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

ENGLISHMAN (Throws.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

(Throws again.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

NABOB (Throws.)

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

NABOB

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

ENGLISHMAN (Going and examining the picture.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

NABOB

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

ENGLISHMAN (Glancing at the picture — hesitating a while.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

WOOL-KING

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

NABOB (Humorously.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

NABOB

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

NABOB

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

NABOB (Sorrowfully.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

(Proffering money.) WOOL-KING

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

(Rattling the dice.)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

(Throws.)

(Tableau . ALL bend over the dice.)

NABOB

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

WOOL-KING (Shakes head.) ENGLISHMAN

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

WOOL-KING (Shakes head.) NABOB

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

WOOL-KING (Shakes head.) ENGLISHMAN

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

WOOL-KING

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

CHICAGO (Waving toward the picture.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

NABOB

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

NABOB

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

NABOB

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

NABOB

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

NABOB

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

WOOL-KING (Has been drawing a cheque.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

(Takes it.) WOOL-KING

Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 346 chars .

CHICAGO (Accompanying him to the door.)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

WOOL-KING

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

(Meantime EVEREST and FERGUSON have received cheques from NABOB and ENGLISHMAN and written on their pictures. Accompany them to door — dumb show.) (Exit BOTH. ) (The PEOPLE who have been drifting through the studio have all gone.) CHICAGO (Marches — imaginary drum.)

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars .

(Embrace — dance — PUPILS and ALL. ) CHICAGO (To O'SHAUGHNESSY — giving cheques.)

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

(Passes from one to another.)

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 16 chars .

(They all search and shake their heads. To O'SHAUGHNESSY. )

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY (Starts out — turns again.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

(Starts toward bedroom.)

(Enter from it the WIDOW. )

WIDOW

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

WIDOW (Falls, knocking down an easel — is gathered up by the BOYS. )

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

WIDOW (Putting his handkerchief to his eyes — soliloquising.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

(Looking up.)

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

(Murmur.) WIDOW

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

(Embracing.)

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 192 chars .

(Giving pen.) WIDOW

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

ALL

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

ALL

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

(Writes.)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

WIDOW (Writes a dozen.) CHICAGO (Examining.)

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 83 chars .

WIDOW (Does it.) CHICAGO

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

(To O'SHAUGHNESSY. )

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

( O'SHAUGHNESSY takes them, and exits.) DUTCHY

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY (Putting head in at door.)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

WIDOW (Scared.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 172 chars .

WIDOW (Reluctantly.)

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 182 chars .

(All except CHICAGO, DUTCHY, FERGUSON and EVEREST file out L. as the OLD LADIES file in R. CHICAGO locks the door.) MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

(Tapping his forehead.)

(Piteous murmurs and gestures from the OLD LADIES. )

CHICAGO

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 178 chars .

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 183 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

(Curtsy.)

(The BOYS dumb show of hearty greeting and chat — while they seat the WIDOW and the OLD LADIES in a group.)

CHICAGO (To WIDOW. )

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

(Exit the BOYS, L.) ( ALL seated.) MOTHER LEROUX (Taking WIDOW' s hand in both of hers fondlingly, for a moment.)

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

WIDOW (Touched — his voice makes the women start.)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

(She is going to examine — WIDOW gets his hand away and fumbles his chin.) MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MADAME CARON (Aside.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

(Touching top of head.)

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 246 chars .

(The OLD WOMEN feel his head.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

(Circles in the air with hand.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

(Impressively.)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 30 words in 7 sentences using 173 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

WIDOW (Indifferently.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE (Dazed — aside.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE (Dazed — aside.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MADAME CARON (Dazed — aside.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX (Dazed.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ALL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

ALL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MADAME CARON (To MADAME BATHILDE, privately.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

WIDOW (Handkerchief.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ALL

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

WIDOW (Weeping.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX (Aside.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MADAME CARON (Aside.)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MADAME AUDRIENNE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

MADAME CARON (To MADAME BATHILDE. )

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

MADAME CARON (Nods approval.)

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars .

(Been growing dark.) MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

(Looking at watch.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

(Knock R.) CHICAGO (Entering, L.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

(Speaking off at R.)

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

(Aloud.)

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

MADAME CARON

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

(They precede CHICAGO to the WIDOW. ) MADAME CARON

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

WIDOW (Looks from one to the other speechless. Then aside.)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

(In CHICAGO' s ear.)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX (To WIDOW. )

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 235 chars .

WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

(Aloud.)

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 303 chars .

MADAME CARON (Aside.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

MADAME LEROUX

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

WIDOW (Touches bell — CHICAGO appears.)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

(Knock R.) CHICAGO (At door.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

(Enter ANDRÉ. ) ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

(To MOTHER LEROUX. )

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars .

(Looking at watch.) WIDOW (With aristocratic lassitude.)

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

(To CHICAGO — lazily.)

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars .

CHICAGO (Admiringly. Aside.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars .

WIDOW (To ANDRÉ, with austere severity.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

ANDRÉ (Humbly.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

WIDOW (To CHICAGO. )

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX (Weeping; with French passion repeatedly kisses the hem of the WIDOW' s garment.) WIDOW (To ANDRÉ — pause — inspecting him critically.)

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

(Aside, to CHICAGO, — taking pen:)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

CHICAGO (Whispering.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

WIDOW (Signs two cheques, per sample — gives them to ANDRÉ; gives the receipt to MOTHER LEROUX. )

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars .

(Seriously.)

Contains 87 words in 5 sentences using 455 chars .

(Gradually rising excitement.)

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 138 chars .

(Rising from seat.)

Contains 38 words in 1 sentence using 236 chars .

PAPA LEROUX (Tottering in R. feeble, excited — appealingly.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

WIDOW (With vehemence.)

Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 226 chars .

(Turns away embarrassed.)

(Curtain descending.)

MADAME AUDRIENNE (Reverently.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MADAME CARON (To herself.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

(Tears it up and throws the pieces on the floor.) Curtain .

ACT III.

TIME — 3 months later. Late afternoon .

PLACE — The WIDOW' s palatial drawing-room in Paris .

WIDOW

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 143 words in 6 sentences using 750 chars .

GORGEOUS FLUNKEY

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

(Enter ANDRÉ. )

( WIDOW hides pipe.)

ANDRÉ (Kissing WIDOW' s forehead.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

(Aside.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

WIDOW (Tapping him with her fan.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

ANDRÉ (Puts his arm around her — she does not resist.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

(Kisses her passionately several times.) WIDOW

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

WIDOW (Shyly.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

(Kiss.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(Kiss.) WIDOW

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

ANDRÉ (Kiss.)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

WIDOW (Takes it.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

(Mumbles it over. Aside.)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

(Aloud.)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

(Puts the paper down.) ANDRÉ

Contains 79 words in 5 sentences using 400 chars .

WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

(Strikes a match.) WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

ANDRÉ (Fires the paper.) WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

(Aloud — snatching the burning paper.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

(Aside.)

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

(Begins to cry.) ANDRÉ

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

ANDRÉ

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

(A noise — voices, rearward.)

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

(Hurried leave-taking.) (Exit ANDRÉ. ) (Enter MARIE in deep mourning — rear — pale and weak — puts hand on chair to steady herself.) WIDOW

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

(Aside.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

(Goes and puts her arm about her and brings her slowly forward.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

( MARIE cries.)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

(Pause.) MARIE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MARIE

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

(Sobs.) WIDOW

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

MARIE

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

(Pressing MARIE close.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

(Kiss.) MARIE

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

WIDOW (Kiss.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MARIE

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

(Kiss.) MARIE

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

MARIE

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MARIE

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

MARIE

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 222 chars .

(Aside.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MARIE

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MARIE

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MARIE (Looks at him gravely — says nothing.) WIDOW (Gets away from the look — looks away — whistles softly "Rory O'More.") MARIE

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

MARIE

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MARIE

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

(Aloud.)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

MARIE

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MARIE

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

MARIE

Contains 72 words in 3 sentences using 370 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

MARIE

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

MARIE

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MARIE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MARIE

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

(Her hand on his mouth.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MARIE

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MARIE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

WIDOW (Aside — musing.)

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars .

(Aloud.)

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars .

MARIE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(Kiss.) WIDOW

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

MARIE

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MARIE

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

MARIE

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

(Solemnly.)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MARIE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MARIE

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

WIDOW (Sadly.)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

MARIE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

(Kiss.) WIDOW

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

MARIE

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

MARIE

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

(Kiss.) (Exit, assisted by the WIDOW. ) WIDOW (Returning — Looking from window.)

Contains 80 words in 6 sentences using 606 chars .

(Enter CHICAGO, nobbily dressed — plug hat — crape scarf on arm.) CHICAGO

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 236 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

(Enter EVEREST. ) EVEREST

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

(Enter O'SHAUGHNESSY. ) O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

ALL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

( CHICAGO marches, playing trombone, the other three dance to each other an Irish jig . MARIE appears in the distance — mute amazement — disappears.) O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

ALL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars .

ALL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

(Enter DUTCHY in spick and span new college-corps costume — black crape scarf on arm.) FERGUSON

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

(They help him to a chair.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

(Impressively.)

Contains 98 words in 2 sentences using 458 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

WIDOW (Not pleased.)

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 49 words in 1 sentence using 219 chars .

ALL

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CHICAGO (Absently.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars .

ALL

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 269 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

ALL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

DUTCHY (Undisturbed.)

Contains 90 words in 3 sentences using 413 chars .

(Pause.) EVEREST

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

DUTCHY (Placidly.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

ALL

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 73 words in 3 sentences using 329 chars .

(Drops head back and snores a little.) ALL (Shake him.) CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

DUTCHY (Sleepily.)

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

(Pause — nodding.) CHICAGO (Shaking him.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

DUTCHY

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

(Half-snore.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

(Snore.) ALL (Shake him.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

(They pull him upright in his chair.) CHICAGO (Shouting in his ear.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

DUTCHY (Dreamily.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

ALL (With enthusiasm.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

(Hug him again.) WIDOW

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

(Exit WIDOW and DUTCHY. ) GORGEOUS FLUNKEY (Announces the ENGLISH MERCHANT, the AMERICAN and the AUSTRALIAN by their names. They enter — in sober black, and shake hands with the BOYS. ) ENGLISH MERCHANT

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

(A distant deep bell, tolling.) AUSTRALIAN

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

AMERICAN

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

ENGLISH MERCHANT

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

(A distant gun.) AUSTRALIAN

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

AMERICAN

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars .

CHICAGO (Aside to the BOYS. )

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

(Aloud.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

(Gun.) GORGEOUS FLUNKEY (Bringing vast envelope on a salver.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

(All bow.) (Exit FLUNKEY. ) AUSTRALIAN

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

AMERICAN

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

CHICAGO, FERGUSON AND O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

(Gun.) AMERICAN (Sadly.)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

(Gun.) O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

GORGEOUS FLUNKEY (Salver.)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

(Gun.) (Exit FLUNKEY. ) (They bow.) ENGLISHMAN

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

(Gun.) FERGUSON

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

AUSTRALIAN

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

THE BOYS (Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

AMERICAN

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

AMERICAN

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

GORGEOUS FLUNKEY

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

(Gun.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

AUSTRALIAN

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY (Privately to FERGUSON. )

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

GORGEOUS FLUNKEY

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

(Gun.) (Exit.) (The distant bell tolls again.) AUSTRALIAN

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

ENGLISHMAN

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

(The VISITORS shake hands.) CHICAGO

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

( VISITORS and FLUNKEY exit.) (Distant bray of mournful music.) FERGUSON (At window.)

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

(It has grown dark.) O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

(Enter WIDOW. ) FERGUSON

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

O'SHAUGHNESSY

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

FERGUSON

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

EVEREST

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

WIDOW (Sorrowfully.)

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

(They ALL dance the can-can — distant guns — tolling bells — bray of passing bands, playing mournful music.) MARIE

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

(Exit.) WIDOW

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 86 chars .

(They start away.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

(Exit all but WIDOW. ) WIDOW (Strikes bell twice — PAGE in buttons appears.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

PAGE

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

WIDOW (Solus.)

Contains 81 words in 6 sentences using 485 chars .

(Snapping fingers.)

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

(Enter MARIE, down cast — WIDOW goes and puts arm around her waist — brings her to sofa. Distant music.) WIDOW

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

(Guns — boom — boom — boom.) MARIE

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

MARIE (Cheered.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

(Gun.) WIDOW

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MARIE (Kiss.)

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MARIE

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

(Mournful music passing by. Distant guns.)

(Pause — listening.)

MARIE

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

(Sobs.) WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 137 chars .

MARIE

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

MARIE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

MARIE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

MARIE

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

MARIE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 200 chars .

MARIE

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

WIDOW (Preventing the exposure.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MARIE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

(Pause — sadly.)

Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 201 chars .

Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

(Totters away — assisted — passing the window, glances out.)

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

(Crying hard.) WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(Exit BOTH. ) (Enter ANDRÉ, stealthily.) ANDRÉ (Walks about soliloquising — gazing at pictures, busts and things.)

Contains 89 words in 6 sentences using 480 chars .

(Looking up at a picture — stands where WIDOW can't see him when she enters.)

(Enter WIDOW. )

(She is entirely bald, black patch over one eye, has a slovenly old peignoir on, which conceals her dress; face is yellow; has a hand mirror; walks on crutches.)

WIDOW (Solus.)

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

( ANDRÉ sees her and steps out of range and stares.)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

(Seats herself at a center-table.)

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 209 chars .

(Strikes bell twice.) ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

(Enter PAGE. ) WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(Exit PAGE. ) (She fusses at mouth.)

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

( PAGE brings the new set on a salver. From behind a screen?)

(To be acted — not spoken. Except remark to PAGE? )

WIDOW (Puts them in — works mouth.)

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

(To PAGE. )

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

PAGE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

(Exit PAGE. ) (Fussing at patched eye.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

(To be acted — not spoken, — except "It's stuck.") ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

(Hand-glass.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

(Works at it.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

( PAGE brings eye on salver.) WIDOW (Holding the eye up and examining.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

(Examines it.)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

WIDOW (Removes patch. Makes winks in the glass.)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

(To PAGE. )

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

(Exit PAGE. )

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

(Turns her back and wipes off the yellow.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

(Hand-glass — )

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

( PAGE brings hair.)

( WIDOW begins to put it on.)

WIDOW

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(Exit PAGE. ) ANDRÉ

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

WIDOW (Examining wig in glass.)

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

( PAGE brings several handsome artificial legs up to knee, stockinged and gartered, on a tray.) WIDOW (Holding one up.)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

(Turns her back — PAGE on his knees, helping screw-on leg.)

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

ANDRÉ (Aside — slowly shaking his head.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

WIDOW (Examining legs.)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

(Exit PAGE. ) ( WIDOW' s back still turned.) ANDRÉ (Aside — fervently.)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

(Sneaks out.) WIDOW (Removing peignoir.)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

(Looking at watch and calling off.)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

( PAGE removes the legs and things.)

(Distant guns, bells and music.)

WIDOW (Listening.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

(The entire dramatis personae, sweet-hearts and everybody — except ANDRÉ — come filing solemnly in, announced, name by name, by a SPLENDID FLUNKEY (the servants always have a crape scarf on arm) and take their seats . WIDOW sits on sofa with head bowed, handkerchief to eyes, when they arrive. The MEN salute with a bow in passing, the OLD LADIES and CECILE silently kiss her forehead . MARIE sits down by her MOTHER. ) MADAME AUDRIENNE (To MADAME BATHILDE. )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MADAME BATHILDE

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

(Beckons to CHICAGO; he comes.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CHICAGO

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars .

MESDAMES AUDRIENNE AND BATHILDE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

(The whisper goes from mouth to mouth, answered by satisfied nods.) CHICAGO (Strikes bell . FLUNKEY appears.)

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars .

(Exit FLUNKEY. )

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

PAPA LEROUX (Rises.)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

(Can't control his voice — solemn silence — women put handkerchiefs to their eyes.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX (Sobbing.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MARIE (Sobbing.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

PAPA LEROUX

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

(Sobs all over the house.)

Contains 69 words in 1 sentence using 422 chars .

(Sobs everywhere.)

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

MOTHER LEROUX (Sob.)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

PAPA LEROUX

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

MARIE (Crying.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

WIDOW (Aside.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

(Aloud rising.)

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 151 chars .

MANY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

WIDOW

Contains 89 words in 6 sentences using 437 chars .

( MARIE looks up wistfully.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

( MARIE rises, gazing.)

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 184 chars .

(All hold up hands . MARIE moving dazed and slowly toward him.)

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 150 chars .

(Holding up arm.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MARIE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

(Embrace.)

(Put this fearful music in, or leave it out; either will do.)

( CHICAGO — Standing, with arm about CECILE' s waist — conducting orchestra.)

CHICAGO

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

(Artists and pupils and several musicians from the theater orchestra snatch out instruments that have been concealed under the chairs, and begin to play, with zeal — but only the orchestra men play tunes — and each a different tune — a bugle (Marseillaise Hymn); a fife (Yankee Doodle); violoncello or bass viol (God save the Queen); hand-organ (Die Wacht am Rhein). Curtain slowly descending.)

Curtain (Music ceases.)

Curtain lifted, a moment .

Tableau .

( DUTCHY pays, one at a time, 5-franc pieces into CHICAGO' s hand.) DUTCHY

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Curtain .