The New York Idea Elwyn Mitchell, Langdon Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Langdon Elwyn Mitchell, 1862 – 1935 Richard Moody, 1911 – The New York Idea [in, Dramas from the American Theatre: 1762 – 1909: Edited with Introductory Essays by Richard Moody] Boston Houghton Mifflin Company xiii, 873 p. BENSON: STUDLEY: JOHN: SIR WILERID: NOGAM: SIR WILPRID: MRS. PHILLIMORE: MRS. PHILLIMORE and MISS HENEAGE: SIR WILFRID: THOMAS: VIDA: CYNTHIA: PHILIP: CYNTHTA: MATTHEW: BROOKS: SUDLEY: FIDDLER: GRACE: MISS HENEAGE: Social Comedy Satire Comedy Prose data extraction from source 1969 First performed: October 15, 1906
CHARACTERS PHILIP PHILLIMORE MRS. PHILLIMORE, his mother THE REVEREND MATTHEW PHILLIMORE, his brother GRACE PHILLIMORE, his sister MISS HENEAGE, his aunt WILLIAM SUDLEY, his cousin MRS. VIDA PHILLIMORE, his divorced wife BROOKS, her footman BENSON, her maid SIR WILFRID CATES-DARBY JOHN KARSLAKE MRS. CYNTHIA KARSLAKE, his divorced wife NOGAM, his valet TIM FIDDLER THOMAS, the Phillimores' family servant
ACT I Living room in the house of Philip Phillimore. Five P. M. of an afternoon of May. The general air and appearance of the room is that of an old-fashioned, decorous, comfortable interior. There are no electric lights and no electric bells. Two bell ropes as in old-fashioned houses. The room is in dark tones inclining to sombre and of old-fashioned elegance. (At rise, discovered Miss Heneage, Mrs. Phillimore and Thomas. Miss Heneage is a solidly built, narrow-minded woman in her sixties. She makes no effort to look younger than she is, and is expensively but quietly dressed, with heavy elegance. She commands her household and her family connection, and on the strength of a large and steady income feels that her opinion has its value. Mrs. Phillimore is a semi-professional invalid, refined and unintelligent. Her movements are weak and fatigued. Her voice is habitually plaintive and she is entirely a lady without a trace of being a woman of fashion. Thomas is an easy-mannered, but entirely respectful family servant, un-English both in style and appearance. He has no deportment worthy of being so called, and takes an evident interest in the affairs of the family he serves. Miss Heneage, seated at the tea-table, faces footlights. Mrs. Phillimore, seated left of table. Thomas stands near by. Tea things on table. Decanter of sherry in coaster. Bread and butter on plate. Vase with flowers. Silver match-box. Large old-fashioned tea urn. Guard for flame. "Evening Post" on tea-table. Miss Heneage and Mrs. Phillimore both have cups of tea. Miss Heneage sits up very straight, and pours tea for Grace, who enters from door L. She is a pretty and fashionably dressed girl of twenty. She speaks superciliously, coolly, and not too fast. She sits on the sofa, L., and does not lounge. She wears a gown suitable for spring visiting, hat, parasol, gloves, etc. GRACE: Crosses and sits

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Pause. Thomas comes down L. table MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

THOMAS:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Thomas nods and indicates table up L. MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

THOMAS: Same business. Pointing to "Evening Post" on tea-table

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: Indicates cup

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Thomas takes cup of tea to Grace. Silence. They all sip tea. Thomas goes back, fills sherry glass, remaining round and about the tea-table. They all drink tea during the following scene GRACE:

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE: Speaks slowly and gently

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE:

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 159 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Thomas at back of table ready to be of use MISS HENEAGE: To Mrs. Phillimore, picking up a sheet of paper which has lain on the table

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 288 chars .

Points to paper. Thomas gives list to Mrs. Phillimore and moves up stage GRACE:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE: Reads plaintively, ready to make the best of things

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 174 chars .

Thomas hands paper to Miss Heneage MISS HENEAGE: Thomas up stage

Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 431 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Reenter Thomas MISS HENEAGE: With finality

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

THOMAS: Announces

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Enter William Sudley, a little oldish gentleman. He is and appears thoroughly insignificant. But his opinion of the place he occupies in the world is enormous. His manners, voice, presence are all those of a man of breeding and self-importance MRS. PHILLIMORE and MISS HENEAGE: Rise and greet Sudley; a little tremulously

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Exit Thomas SUDLEY: Shakes hands with Mrs. Phillimore, soberly glad to see them

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

GRACE: Comes to him

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MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

SUDLEY: Sits L.

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 274 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

SUDLEY: Acidly

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 215 chars .

GRACE: Unfeignedly interested

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

SUDLEY:

Contains 90 words in 7 sentences using 469 chars .

Rises, and goes up to table MISS HENEAGE: Irritated and disgusted

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE: With dismay and pain

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MISS HENEAGE: Confident of the value of her opinion

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

SUDLEY: Takes a cigarette

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars .

Comes below chair GRACE:

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SUDLEY: Thinking that no one is worth knowing whom he does not know

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GRACE:

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

SUDLEY: Shocked

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

To armchair, L. MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars .

SUDLEY: Suspicious and distrustful

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: With confidence

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SUDLEY: Crosses up back of table R., sorry to be obliged to concede good birth to any but his own blood

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: Still more secure; nods

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

SUDLEY: Giving in with difficulty

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

SUDLEY: Determined not to be dazzled

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

SUDLEY: Always ready to think the worst

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

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SUDLEY: Gloomily, since he has less fault to find than he expected

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Sips his tea MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars .

SUDLEY: Still unwilling to be pleased

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Goes to C. GRACE: With the superiority of one who is not too popular

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE: Showing a faint sense of justice

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

SUDLEY: Glad to have something against some one

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

GRACE: Very superciliously

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

SUDLEY: Beginning to make the best of fifteen millions-in-law

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 138 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE: Assents

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

SUDLEY: Bored, and his respectability to the front when he thinks of the ceremony; rises. Grace rises

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars .

GRACE: Whispering to Sudley

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He doesn't hear. Enter Cynthia, absorbed in reading a newspaper. She is a young creature in her twenties, small and high-bred, full of the love of excitement and sport. Her manner is wide awake and keen and she is evidently in no fear of the opinion of others. Her dress is exceedingly elegant, but with the elegance of a woman whose chief interests lie in life out of doors. There is nothing horsey in her style, and her expression is youthful and ingenuous SUDLEY: Sententious and determinately epigrammatic

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 166 chars .

GRACE: Aside to Sudley

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SUDLEY:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

CYNTHIA: Comes down reading, immersed, excited, trembling. She lowers paper to catch the light

Contains 87 words in 8 sentences using 439 chars .

Goes to Dudley, L. C. SUDLEY: Very respectable as he bows without cordiality

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Pause; Cynthia feels he should say something. As he says nothing, she speaks again CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

SUDLEY: Pompously

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

CYNTHIA: With good temper, somewhat embarrassed, and talking herself into ease

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars .

SUDLEY:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

CYNTHIA: Still with cordial good temper

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

SUDLEY: Very sententious

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CYNTHIA: Gay and still covering her embarrassment

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

SUDLEY: After a self-important pause

Contains 24 words in 7 sentences using 143 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: Quickly and commandingly to cover his slip. Going up C.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Sudley goes up L. MRS. PHILLIMORE: With fatigued voice and manner as she rises

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Mrs. Phillimore goes up MISS HENEAGE: To Sudley

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 211 chars .

Exeunt Sudley and Miss Heneage, talking CYNTHIA: Sitting on the sofa, L.

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GRACE: Near the tea-table

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CYNTHIA: Calmly sarcastic

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars .

Reenter Thomas. Enter Phillimore. Philip Phillimore is a self-centered, short-tempered imperious member of the respectable fashionables of New York. He is well and solidly dressed and in manner and speech evidently a man of family. He is accustomed to being listened to in his home circle and from the bench, and it is practically impossible for him to believe that he can make a mistake GRACE: Outraged

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Philip nods to her absent-mindedly. He is in his working suit and looks tired. He comes down silently, crosses to tea-table. Bends over and kisses Cynthia on forehead. Goes to his chair, which Thomas has changed the position of for him. Sits, and sighs with satisfaction PHILIP: As if exhausted by brain work

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

PHILIP: The strain of the day having evidently been severe

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

PHILIP: As before

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Sips CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

PHILIP: Almost too tired for speech

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 204 chars .

CYNTHIA: To Thomas

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Thomas gets it PHILIP:

Contains 77 words in 8 sentences using 431 chars .

CYNTHIA: Amiable but not very sympathetic

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Looks at Cynthia CYNTHIA: With veiled sarcasm

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CYNTHIA: As before

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 73 words in 9 sentences using 378 chars .

He sweeps a descriptive motion with his hand, gives paper to Cynthia, then moves his glass, reads, and sips CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Thomas blows out the alcohol lamp on the tea-table with difficulty. Blows twice. Movement of Philip each time. Blows again PHILIP: Irritably

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

THOMAS:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

THOMAS: In a fluster

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

CYNTHIA: Soothing Thomas's wounded feelings

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

THOMAS:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

Exit Thomas, L. CYNTHIA: Not unsympathetically

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars .

CYNTHIA: Admitting that married life is a blank, begins to look through paper

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

PHILIP: Not recognizing her tone

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

CYNTHIA: As before

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

PHILIP: Sighs

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars .

CYNTHIA: Embarrassed

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

He looks thoughtful CYNTHIA: Beginning to forget Philip and to remember more interesting matters

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

PHILIP: Reading still

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 211 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Puzzled PHILIP:

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

Pause; he reads CYNTHIA: Curious about the matter

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

PHILIP: Slowly, considering

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

CYNTHIA: Much excited and aroused

Contains 24 words in 6 sentences using 103 chars .

PHILIP: Somewhat sarcastic

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

CYNTHIA: Gently, and wishing to drop the subject

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

Pause CYNTHIA:

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

He assents. She reads her paper. He sips his tea and reads his paper. She turns a page, starts and cries out PHILIP:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

CYNTHIA: Excited

Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 128 chars .

Rises and goes up and down excitedly. Philip takes paper and reads PHILIP: Unconcerned, as the matter hardly touches him

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 229 chars .

CYNTHIA: Sensitive and much disturbed

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Cynthia takes paper CYNTHIA: After reading, sits L., near table

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars .

Puts paper on table L. PHILIP:

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Enter Thomas, L. to C. CYNTHIA: Determined and distressed

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

THOMAS: Announcing with something like reluctance. To C.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 41 chars .

Enter Fiddler. He is an English horse trainer, a wide-awake stocky well-groomed little cockney. He knows his own mind and sees life altogether through a stable door. Well-dressed for his station, and not too young CYNTHIA: Excited and disturbed

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CYNTHIA: Impulsively

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

CYNTHIA: In a half whisper, still speaking on impulse

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

CYNTHIA: Reproving him, though pleased

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

CYNTHIA: Putting an end to Fiddler

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

PHILIP: Uncomfortable

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

Fiddler exits L. CYNTHIA: Amazed; rises

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Cynthia crosses in excited dejection. Enter Matthew. He is a high church clergyman to a highly fashionable congregation. His success is partly due to his social position and partly to his elegance of speech, but chiefly to his inherent amiability, which leaves the sinner in happy peace and smiles on the just and unjust alike MATTHEW: Most amiably

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Greets him C. MATTHEW: Nods to Philip

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars .

Goes up and takes hat and cane to divan THOMAS: Aside to Philip

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

PHILIP: Astonished and disgusted

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Exit Philip, much embarrassed, followed by Thomas MATTHEW: Comes down to chair, happily and pleasantly self-important

Contains 112 words in 12 sentences using 591 chars .

CYNTHIA: Indulgently, in spite of his folly, because he is kind

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

MATTHEW: Takes tea

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

CYNTHIA: A little bitterly

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MATTHEW: With sentimental sweetness

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

CYNTHIA: Impulsively

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

CYNTHIA: Going over the ground she has often argued with herself

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 176 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Puts down teacup CYNTHIA: Growing more and more excited and moved as she speaks

Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 298 chars .

MATTHEW: Amiable and reminiscent

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

CYNTHIA: Coming back to her manner of every day

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Reenter Philip MATTHEW:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

PHILIP: Half aside

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Up C. CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Enter Thomas, flurried, with card on salver THOMAS:

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

THOMAS:

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

Vida comes in slowly, with the air of a spoiled beauty. She stops just inside the door and speaks in a very casual manner. Her voice is languorous and caressing. She is dressed in the excess of the French fashion and carries an outré parasol. She smiles and comes, undulating, down C. Tableau. Exit Thomas VIDA:

Contains 98 words in 9 sentences using 447 chars .

PHILIP: Awkwardly

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

CYNTHIA: Comes down to table R. of it. Cheerfully, with dash

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Matthew sits near little table VIDA: To Philip

Contains 68 words in 8 sentences using 326 chars .

CYNTHIA: Outraged at Vida's intrusion, but polite though delicately sarcastic

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars .

VIDA: As calm as before

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

VIDA: Unable to resist a thrust at the close of this speech

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars .

PHILIP: He feels that this is no place for his future wife. Rises quickly, goes up C. To Cynthia

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Matthew comes to L. sofa and sits CYNTHIA: Determined not to leave the field first, remains seated

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

VIDA: With flattering insistence, to Cynthia

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars .

CYNTHIA: Taking it with apparent calm, but pointing her remarks

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Enter Thomas VIDA: Calm, but getting her knife in too

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

THOMAS: Announcing clearly. Every one changes place, in consternation, amusement or surprise. Cynthia moves to leave the stage, but stops for fear of attracting Karslake's attention

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Enter Karslake. He is a powerful, generous personality, a man of affairs, breezy, gay and careless. He gives the impression of being game for any fate in store for him. His clothes indicate sporting propensities and his taste in waistcoats and ties is brilliant. Karslake sees first Philip and then Matthew. Exit Thomas PHILIP:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

JOHN: Very gay and no respecter of persons

Contains 51 words in 8 sentences using 273 chars .

Cynthia makes a sudden movement, turns cup over. John faces about quickly and they face each other. John gives a frank start. Pause. Tableau JOHN: Astounded, in a low voice

Contains 59 words in 8 sentences using 289 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

He indicates chair by table JOHN: Sitting beyond but not far from the tea-table

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Sits R. corner PHILIP:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

JOHN: Promptly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

JOHN: With a touch of humor

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

PHILIP: A little flustered

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

JOHN: He is sure of himself now

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

PHILIP.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

CYNTHIA: Eagerly but in a low voice

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

JOHN: After slight pause

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

CYNTHIA: Haughtily

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

JOHN: With polite solicitude and still humorous. To Philip

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

VIDA: Who has been sitting and talking to Matthew for lack of a better man, comes C. to talk to Karslake

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

JOHN: Rising as she rises

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

VIDA: Crossing and sitting left of tea-table

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

VIDA: More than usually anxious to please

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

John bows. Cynthia hears and notes this CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Cynthia, furious with him and herself. He hands cup back. She makes a second cup CYNTHIA: Cheerfully; in a rage

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

JOHN: Also apparently cheerful

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

VIDA: Calm and amused; aside to Matthew

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Matthew sits PHILIP:

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars .

Cynthia is wounded by this PHILIP:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Cynthia hands second cup to John CYNTHIA: With careful politeness

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

JOHN: Rises; takes tea with courteous indifference

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

He drinks the cup of tea standing by the tea-table PHILIP: To make conversation

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

CYNTHIA: Excited. Taken out of herself by the news

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

JOHN: Finishes his tea, places empty cup on tea-table and reseats himself

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

CYNTHIA: Still interested and forgetting the discomfort of the situation

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CYNTHIA: Quickly

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars .

CYNTHIA: Horrified

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CYNTHIA: Incredulous

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Suddenly remembers JOHN:

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

CYNTHIA: She throws this remark in

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

JOHN: Ready to take the opposite view

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

CYNTHIA: Pure sport

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CYNTHIA: Plainly anxious to say "I told you so"

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 262 chars .

MATTHEW: Rises to meet Vida. Hastily

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

Vida disgusted by such plainness of speech, rises and goes to Philip who waves her to a chair C. PHILIP: Formal

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

John quietly bows CYNTHIA: Concealing her interest; speaks casually

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

JOHN: Sits

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

MATTHEW: Coming C. to Cynthia, speaking to carry off the situation as well as to get a tip

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

CYNTHIA: Evidently wishing she might be going too

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Covering his personal interest with amiable altruism JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CYNTHIA: Gesture of despair

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Matthew goes to Vida JOHN:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

CYNTHIA: Disgusted at John's dunderheadedness

Contains 69 words in 5 sentences using 353 chars .

JOHN: Never forgetting the situation

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

CYNTHIA: Impetuously

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

MATTHEW: As nearly horrified as so soft a soul can be

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

CYNTHIA: Her mind on her wager

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

PHILIP: With a nervous laugh

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

CYNTHIA: Remembering the conventions, which, for a moment, had actually escaped her

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

MATTHEW: Pouring oil on troubled waters. Crossing, he speaks to Vida at back of armchair, where she sits

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Enter Thomas with letter on salver, which he hands to Philip CYNTHIA: Meekly

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

MATTHEW: Aside to Vida

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

VIDA: Is about to go, but thinks she will have a last word with John

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

PHILIP: Looking at the card that Thomas has just brought in

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

General move JOHN:

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

PHILIP: To Thomas

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Exit Thomas. The prospect of an Englishman with a handle to his name changes Vida's plans and instead of leaving the house, she goes to sofa, L. and sits there JOHN:

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

Enter Thomas THOMAS: Announcing

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Enter Sir Wilfrid Cates-Darby. He is a bred, sporting Englishman. His manner, his dress and his diction are the perfection of English elegance. His movements are quick and graceful. He talks lightly and with ease. He is full of life and unsmiling good temper PHILIP: To Sir Wilfrid and referring to the letter of introduction in his hand

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Delicately mopping his forehead

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

PHILIP: Conventional

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Sir Wilfrid bows, surprised and doubtful CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Karslake goes up to speak to Matthew and Philip in the further room CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

SIR WILFRID: At table R.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

CYNTHIA: Pouring tea and facing the facts

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Business of thinking it out VIDA: Who has been ready for some time to speak to him

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Goes to Vida and speaks, standing by her at sofa

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

VIDA: Getting down to love as the basis of conversation

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

He casts a look at Philip, who has gone into the next room VIDA: Cheerful and unconstrained

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Completely confused

Contains 58 words in 14 sentences using 288 chars .

VIDA: Horrified at being suspected of maternity, but speaking very sweetly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

SIR WILFRID: His good spirits all gone, but determined to clear things up

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

MATTHEW: Most gracious

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

MATTHEW: Ready to be outraged

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Cheerful again

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Vida laughs VIDA: Not a whit discountenanced and ready to please

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

VIDA: Calm, but secretly disappointed

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

VIDA: Fully expecting personal flattery

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 140 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 42 words in 8 sentences using 217 chars .

Karslake crosses to Vida; they both go to sofa, left, where they sit CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Much taken with Cynthia. To her. Sits R.

Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 225 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Cynthia covering her hair with her handkerchief CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Changes seat to above table

Contains 79 words in 6 sentences using 391 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

CYNTHIA: Amused and excusing his audacity as a foreigner's eccentricity

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 98 words in 12 sentences using 502 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Rises

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

VIDA: Has finished her talk with John, and breaks in on Sir Wilfrid, who has hung about Cynthia too long to suit her

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Crossing down L. VIDA: Shakes hands with John

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

JOHN: Bows assent

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

VIDA: Comes to the middle of the stage and speaks to Cynthia

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 156 chars .

CYNTHIA: Distant and careless of offending

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

VIDA: Above chair

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

VIDA: To Cynthia

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CYNTHIA: Perfectly regardless of Vida, and ready to vex John if possible

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars .

VIDA: Aside to John, crossing to speak quietly to him

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Pause. General embarrassment. Sir Wilfrid business with eye-glass. John angry. Cynthia triumphant. Matthew embarrassed. Vida irritated. Philip puzzled. Everybody at odds SIR WILFRID: For the first time a witness to the pretty complications of divorce; to Matthew

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MATTHEW: For whom these moments are more than usually painful, and wiping his brow

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

JOHN: Looks at watch; glad to be off

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Comes down

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

JOHN: Reads note

Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 228 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

JOHN: Ready to embarrass Cynthia, if possible, and speaking as if he had quite forgotten their former relations

Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 58 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

JOHN: To Matthew

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Exit Sir Wilfrid with John, arm in arm, preceded by Vida. Matthew crosses, smiling, as if pleased, in a Christian way, with this display of generous gaiety. Looks at his watch MATTHEW:

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 171 chars .

Cynthia evidently much excited. The outer door slams. Philip comes down slowly. Cynthia stands, her eyes wide, her breathing visible, until Philip speaks, when she seems suddenly to realize her position. A long pause PHILIP: Superior

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

CYNTHIA: Excitedly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CYNTHIA: Distressed and moved

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Philip sits PHILIP:

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

She sits, sees paper, takes it, looks at picture of John Karslake PHILIP: Sighs with content

Contains 90 words in 10 sentences using 497 chars .

Miss Heneage, Mrs. Phillimore and Grace enter. Cynthia sighs without letting her sigh be heard. Tries to compose herself. Glances at paper and then hearing Miss Heneage, starts slightly. Miss Heneage and Mrs. Phillimore stop at table MISS HENEAGE: She carries a sheet of paper

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 235 chars .

Sits above table. Cynthia braces herself to bear the Phillimore conversation GRACE:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Cynthia rises and crosses to chair R. of L. table MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

They are now sitting MRS. PHILLIMORE:

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

PHILIP: Sighs. His own feelings as usual to the fore

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Cynthia begins to slowly crush the newspaper she has been reading with both hands, as if the effort of self-repression were too much for her MISS HENEAGE: Making the best of a gloomy future

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 135 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE: Plaintively

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Here Cynthia gives up. Driven desperate by their chatter, she has slowly rolled her newspaper into a ball, and at this point tosses it violently to the floor and bursts into hysterical laughter MRS. PHILLIMORE:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

PHILIP: Hastily

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

They speak together. General movement MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

GRACE: Comes quickly forward, saying

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Curtain
ACT II Mrs. Vida Phillimore's boudoir. The room is furnished to please an empty-headed, pleasure-loving and fashionable woman. The furniture, the ornaments, what pictures there are, all witness to taste up-to-date. Two French windows open on to a balcony, from which the trees of Central Park can be seen. There is a table between them; a mirror, a scent bottle, etc., upon it. On the right, up stage, is a door; on the right, down stage, another door. A lady's writing table stands between the two, nearer centre of stage. There is another door up stage, L.; below it, L., an open fireplace, filled with potted plants, andirons, etc., not in use. Over it a tall mirror; on the mantelpiece a French clock, candelabra, vases, etc. On a line with the fireplace, a lounge, gay with silk pillows. A florist's box, large and long, filled with American Beauty roses, on a low table near the head of the lounge. Small tables and light chairs where needed. At rise, Benson is discovered up stage looking about her. She is a neat and pretty little English lady's maid in black silk and a thin apron. She comes down stage still looking about, goes L. and sees flower box; then goes R., opens door and speaks off . BENSON:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

She holds the door, R., open. Vida, in a morning gown, enters R., slowly, and comes C. She is smoking a cigarette in as aesthetic a manner as she can, and is evidently turned out in her best style for conquest VIDA: C., back to audience, always calm and, though civil, a little disdainful of her servants

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars .

BENSON: Quickly, understanding what is implied

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Enter Brooks BROOKS: An ultra-English footman, in plush and calves

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

VIDA: Incapable of remembering the last man, or of considering the new one

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

BROOKS:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

VIDA: As a matter of form

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

BROOKS:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Reenter Benson with rouge VIDA: Carefully giving instructions while she keeps her eyes on the glass and is rouged by Benson

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Brooks is inattentive; watches Benson BROOKS:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

VIDA: Calm, but wearied by the ignorance of the lower classes

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

BROOKS: Without a trace of comprehension

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

BENSON:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

BENSON:

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

VIDA: Looking at her watch which lies on the dressing table

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

BENSON: Glancing at the French clock on the chimney-piece

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Comes down a little, R. VIDA: Getting promptly to work

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

The door opens and Brooks enters; Vida nods to Benson BROOKS: Announcing stolidly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Enter John, dressed in very nobby riding togs, crop, etc., and spurs. He comes in gaily and forcibly. Benson gives way, R., as he comes down. Exeunt Brooks and Benson. John stops near table, L. Vida, from this point on, is busied with her roses VIDA: Languorously, but with a faint suggestion of humor

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

JOHN: Lively and far from being impressed by Vida

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

Takes chair from L. to R. C. VIDA: Facing the insinuation with gentle pain

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

JOHN: Who has laid his gloves and riding crop on table, C.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

She indicates that he will find them on a small table up stage JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Goes up quickly to table and helps himself to Scotch and seltzer VIDA:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Putting in her last roses; she keeps one rosebud in her hand, of a size suitable for a man's buttonhole JOHN: As he drinks

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

VIDA: Showing her claws for a moment

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

JOHN: Irritated by the remembrance of his wife

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Sits VIDA: Soothing the savage beast

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

JOHN: Still cross

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

VIDA: Curious

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

VIDA: Sympathizing

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Pause JOHN: Still cross

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

VIDA: Excusing her curiosity and coming back to love as the only subject for serious conversation

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

JOHN: Very nonchalantly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

VIDA: Doing her best to charm

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

JOHN: Not a bit impressed by Vida, but as ready to flirt as another

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Giving him the one she has in her hand JOHN: Saying what is plainly expected of him

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

VIDA: Putting this insinuation by

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

JOHN: Once more reminded of Cynthia, speaks with sudden feeling

Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 181 chars .

VIDA: With tenderness

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

JOHN: His mind on Cynthia

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars .

Rises and goes up. During the following, he walks about in his irritation VIDA: Gently

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 54 words in 2 sentences using 304 chars .

Crosses C. VIDA: Flattering him as a matter of course

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

JOHN: On whom she has made no impression at all

Contains 136 words in 9 sentences using 657 chars .

Back to L. VIDA: Gently sarcastic

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 272 chars .

Goes up, then comes down to chair R. Vida catches his hands VIDA: Hoping for a contradiction

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Crosses to chair by lounge VIDA: Encouraged, begins to play the game again

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

JOHN: Speaking to her from the foot of her sofa

Contains 75 words in 8 sentences using 383 chars .

VIDA: Letting her innate shrewdness appear

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

JOHN: Shakes his head

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

He sits beside her facing up stage as she faces down VIDA:

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

JOHN: Bold and amused, but never taken in

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

VIDA: With immense gentleness

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

VIDA: With gush and determined to be womanly at all hazards

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

JOHN: As before

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

VIDA: Not hoping much from his tone

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars .

JOHN: Playing the game

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

VIDA: Playing the game too, but not playing it well

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

JOHN: Still ready to say what is expected

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

VIDA: Speaks the truth as she sees it, seeing that her methods don't succeed

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 219 chars .

JOHN: With sudden anger

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

VIDA: Very softly and most sweetly

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

VIDA: The ideal woman in mind

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

JOHN: Gaily, and seeing straight through her veneer

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

VIDA: Agreeing very softly

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

John rises quickly. Enter Benson and Brooks, L. BROOKS: Stolid and announcing

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Benson stops him with a sharp movement and turns toward Vida BENSON: With intention

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Benson waves Brooks to go: Exit Brooks, L., very haughtily VIDA: Wonderingly

Contains 51 words in 7 sentences using 272 chars .

JOHN: Looking at his watch

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

VIDA: Very anxious to please

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

JOHN: Practical

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

Door L. opens VIDA: To John

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Enter Brooks, as Vida takes a rose from basket BROOKS: Stolidly

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Enter Sir Wilfrid in morning suit, boutonniere, etc. VIDA: With tender surprise and busy with the roses

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Coming to her above end of sofa

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars .

VIDA: Ready to make any man as happy as possible

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 64 words in 6 sentences using 303 chars .

To C. By this time Vida has filled a vase with roses and rises to sweep by him and if possible make another charming picture to his eyes VIDA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Crosses R. SIR WILFRID: Impressed

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

She places the roses here and there, as if to see their effect, and leaves them on a small table near the door through which her visitors entered SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

VIDA: Sauntering slowly toward the mirror as she speaks

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

He throws this in in the middle of her speech, which flows gently and steadily on VIDA:

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 360 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Rises; most civil, but speaking his mind like a Briton

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars .

VIDA: She passes him to tantalize

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

SIR WILFRID: He believes she means it

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

VIDA: As before

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Perfectly single-minded and entirely taken in

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

VIDA: Crosses C.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

SIR WILFRID: As before

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

VIDA: The same

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Determined to be heard because, after all, he's a man

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars .

VIDA: Talking nonsense and knowing it

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 240 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Not intending to wound; merely speaking the flat truth

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

VIDA: Indignant

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

SIR WILFRID: C.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

VIDA: As before

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Truthful even on a subtle point

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

VIDA: Concealing her hopes

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Simply

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Crosses R. to buffet

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

VIDA: Gaily

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Trying to explain his state of mind, a thing he has never been able to do

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 197 chars .

He attempts to take her hand VIDA: Gently rising and affecting a tender surprise

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Rising with her

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

He suggests with his right hand the movement of a horse taking a hurdle VIDA: Very sweetly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Carried away for the moment by so much true womanliness

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

VIDA: Speaking to be contradicted

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Admitting the fact

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

VIDA: Taking him very gently to task

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Roused by so much loveliness of soul

Contains 82 words in 6 sentences using 387 chars .

VIDA: As before

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

VIDA: Laughs, determined not to take offense

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Frankly happy that he has explained everything so neatly

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

VIDA: A shade piqued, but determined not to risk showing it

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

VIDA: With velvet irony

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Practical, as before

Contains 61 words in 6 sentences using 292 chars .

He catches her hands VIDA: She slips them from him

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 167 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

He makes a second effort to catch her fingers VIDA:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Quite forgetting Cynthia

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

VIDA: Incapable of leaving a situation unadorned

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Pauses, and after consideration, says

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

He draws nearer to her to bring the understanding to a crisis VIDA: Soft knock up L.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Swings out of his chair and goes to sofa

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Enter Benson up L. BENSON: To Vida

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

BENSON:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Sir Wilfrid has been turning over the roses. On hearing this, he faces about with a long stemmed one in his hand. He uses it in the following scene to point his remarks SIR WILFRID: To Benson, who stops

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

VIDA: Very innocently

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

SIR WILFRID: A little flustered

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars .

BENSON:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

SIR WILFRID: To Benson

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

SIR WILFRID: To Vida

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

VIDA: To Benson

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Enter Brooks, L. SIR WILFRID:

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 27 chars .

VIDA: Beckons him to go at once

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

He hesitates, then as Brooks comes on, he flings off with Benson BROOKS:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

CYNTHIA: Rather short, and visibly agitated

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

VIDA: Polite, but not urgent

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CYNTHIA: Doing as Vida asks

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

VIDA: As before

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CYNTHIA: Agitated and suspicious

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Cynthia waves her hand through the smoke, looks at the smoke suspiciously, looks for the cigarette VIDA: Playing innocence in the first degree

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Cynthia sees the glasses up R. CYNTHIA:

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

VIDA: Assured, and without taking the trouble to double for a mere woman

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

VIDA: With a shade of insolence

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CYNTHIA: Frank and curt

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

VIDA: Determined to put Cynthia in the wrong

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

CYNTHIA: Looks at crop and is silent

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Enter Benson, up L. BENSON: To Vida

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

BENSON:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

CYNTHIA: Happily agitated

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

She goes up rapidly and looks out back through window VIDA: To Benson

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

CYNTHIA: Looking down from the balcony with delight

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

VIDA: Aside to Benson

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 114 chars .

BENSON: Listens L.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Benson crosses L. Door L. opens, and John enters. John comes in slowly, carelessly. Vida whispers to Benson BENSON: Crosses, goes close to John and whispers

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

VIDA: Under her breath

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

JOHN: Not understanding

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

VIDA: As before

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

JOHN: The same

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

VIDA: A little cross

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

JOHN: Laughing and flattering Vida

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

VIDA: Fretted

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

JOHN: Again taking the loud upperhand

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN: Teasingly

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN: Delighted at getting a rise

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

CYNTHIA: Up at window, excited and moved at seeing her mare once more

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 91 chars .

John looks extremely dark and angry; Vida rises VIDA: To Cynthia, most gently, and seeing there's nothing to be made of John

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Exit Vida, R. John and Cynthia, tableau CYNTHIA: Agitated and frank

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

JOHN: R., irritated

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

CYNTHIA: Curt and agitated

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

JOHN: Ready to fight

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

CYNTHIA: Above table. She speaks with agitation, frankness and good will

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 214 chars .

JOHN: Determined to be disagreeable

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CYNTHIA: Still frank and kind

Contains 161 words in 11 sentences using 707 chars .

JOHN: Turns away R., the past rankling

Contains 38 words in 1 sentence using 170 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN: Unforgiving

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

CYNTHIA: Goes C., with growing emotion, and holds out her hand

Contains 48 words in 6 sentences using 235 chars .

JOHN: Moved, but surly

Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 308 chars .

He puffs vigorously CYNTHIA:

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars .

CYNTHIA: Jealous and plain spoken

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

CYNTHIA: Not oblivious of him, but in a low voice

Contains 75 words in 11 sentences using 402 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

JOHN: Cynical

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

CYNTHIA: With a touch of bitterness

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 215 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

JOHN: Still cynical

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars .

JOHN: Cynical and cutting

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

CYNTHIA: John takes chair near Cynthia

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 210 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

CYNTHIA: Working herself into a rage

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

CYNTHIA: As before

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 232 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

CYNTHIA: Angry and plain spoken

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 167 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

CYNTHIA: With hot anger

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

JOHN: Laughs, pretending to a coldness he does not feel

Contains 71 words in 8 sentences using 338 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN: With mock sympathy

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars .

CYNTHIA: In angry surprise

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN: Calm and triumphant

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CYNTHIA: Slowly and gathering herself together

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CYNTHIA: With blazing eyes

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

Pause. Cynthia has one moment of fury, then she realizes at what a disadvantage this places her. She makes an immense effort, recovers her calm, thinks hard for a moment more, and then, has suddenly an inspiration CYNTHIA:

Contains 76 words in 7 sentences using 355 chars .

Looks at him JOHN:

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

She laughs JOHN:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CYNTHIA: Quickly

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars .

JOHN: Uncertain and discomfited

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

CYNTHIA: Calm and apparently at peace with the world

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars .

JOHN: Routed

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Rises CYNTHIA: Getting the whip hand for good

Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 303 chars .

JOHN: Incredulous and impatient

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Puts back chair CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CYNTHIA: Hiding her emotion under a sports-woman's manner

Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 187 chars .

JOHN: Determined not to be worsted

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 40 words in 7 sentences using 196 chars .

John shrugs his shoulders, and as Vida immediately speaks, Cynthia defers drinking VIDA: To Cynthia

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars .

Enter Benson BENSON: To Vida

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 194 chars .

Enter Sir Wilfrid SIR WILFRID: Comes from L., perplexed and annoyed

Contains 56 words in 8 sentences using 298 chars .

BENSON: To Vida

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Comes up to door. John hears this and moves at once. Exit Benson JOHN: To Vida

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

VIDA: To John

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

CYNTHIA: To John

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Sir Wilfrid looks at her amazed VIDA: To Cynthia

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Exeunt John and Vida, L., gaily and in haste. At the same moment Cynthia drinks what she supposes to be her glass of plain soda. As it is whiskey straight, she is seized with astonishment and a fit of coughing. Sir Wilfrid relieves her of the glass SIR WILFRID: Indicating contents of glass

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

CYNTHIA: Coughs

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Gets her things to go SIR WILFRID:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Enter Brooks CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

BROOKS: Going

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

SIR WILFRID: To Brooks, as before

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

He tips him BROOKS: Bowing

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Exit Brooks SIR WILFRID: Returning to Cynthia

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

CYNTHIA: Tears in her eyes

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Enter Brooks, with card SIR WILFRID: Astonished and sympathetic

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

CYNTHIA: As before

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars .

Exit Brooks CYNTHIA: Aware that she has no business where she is

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Telling the truth as if it were a lie

Contains 90 words in 13 sentences using 426 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars .

SIR WILFRID: For the first time emphasizing his H in the word

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

CYNTHIA: Diverted at last from her own distress

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

SIR WILPRID:

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars .

CYNTHIA: Her sporting blood fired

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

CYNTHIA: Tempted

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Delighted

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Reads what he writes

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Accustomed to have things go his way

Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 216 chars .

JOHN: Surly

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Cheerful as possible

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

John reads it CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

CYNTHIA: Positively

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

JOHN: Astounded

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Very gay

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

JOHN: Angry and outraged

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Cynthia starts, amazed at his assumption of marital authority, and delighted that she will have an opportunity of outraging his sensibilities SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Gay and not angry

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JOHN: Jealous and disgusted

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

JOHN: Thoroughly vexed

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 42 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN: Angry

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CYNTHIA: More and more determined to arouse and excite John

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

CYNTHIA: Enjoying her opportunity

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

JOHN: To Cynthia

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

SIR WILFRID: To Cynthia

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JOHN: To Cynthia

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

CYNTHIA: Excitedly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

JOHN: He takes his stand between them and the door

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CYNTHIA: Catching at the opportunity of putting John in an impossible position

Contains 102 words in 10 sentences using 482 chars .

JOHN: Staggered and furious, giving way as they pass him

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

CYNTHIA: Quick and dashing

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CYNTHIA: Triumphant

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Exeunt Cynthia and Sir Wilfrid JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Curtain
ACT III The same as that of Act I, but the room has been cleared of too much furniture, and arranged for a wedding ceremony. The curtain rises on Mrs. Phillimore reclining on the sofa, L. Miss Heneage is seated left of table, R. Sudley is seated at the right of the table. Grace is seated on sofa, L. There are cushions of flowers, alcove of flowers, flowers in vase, pink and white hangings, wedding bell of roses, calla lilies, orange blossoms, a ribbon of white stretched in front of an altar of flowers; two cushions for the couple to kneel on; two candelabra at each side of back of arch on pedestals. The curtain rises. There is a momentary silence, that the audience may take in these symbols of marriage, etc. Every member of the Phillimore family is irritable, with suppressed irritation . SUDLEY: Impatiently

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

SUDLEY:

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: With forced composure

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE: Feebly, irritated

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars .

Mrs. Phillimore reclines again and fades away into silence GRACE: Sharply and decisively

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Mrs. Phillimore sighs. Miss Heneage keeps her temper with an effort which is obvious. Enter Thomas SUDLEY: To Mrs. Phillimore

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

THOMAS: R. C., to Miss Heneage

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Slight movement from every one; Thomas steps back SUDLEY: Rises

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Miss Heneage opens telegram; reads first one at a glance, lays it on salver again with a glance at Sudley. Thomas passes salver to Sadley, who takes telegram GRACE:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE: Feebly, confused

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

As Sudley reads, Miss Heneage opens the second telegram, but does not read it SUDLEY: Reads

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 124 chars .

General movement from all MISS HENEAGE: Profoundly shocked

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

SUDLEY:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

GRACE: Making a great discovery

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars .

Rises. Sudley shrugs shoulders SUDLEY: Rises

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Very distant toot of an auto-horn is heard. Tableau. Auto-horn a little louder. Grace flies up stage and looks out of door R. Mrs. Phillimore does not know what to do, or where to go. Sudley crosses R., excitedly. Miss Heneage stands ready to make herself disagreeable GRACE: Speaking rapidly and with excitement

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Loud toot. Laughter and voices off back, faintly. Grace looks out of door, and then comes rapidly down L. MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

STUDLEY:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MRS. PHILLIMORE:

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: interrupting her

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Voices and laughter, louder. Cynthia's voice is heard off. Sir Wilfrid appears back. He turns and waits for Cynthia and Matthew. He carries wraps. He ' speaks to Cynthia, who is still off. Matthew's voice is heard and Cynthia's. Cynthia appears at back, followed by Matthew. As they appear, Cynthia speaks to Matthew, on her right. Sir Wilfrid carries a newspaper and parasol. The hat is the one she wore in Act II. She is in get-up for auto. Goggles, veil, an exquisite duster in latest Paris style. All three come down rapidly. As she appears, Sudley and Miss Heneage exclaim, and there is a general movement SUDLEY: To table, L.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: Rises, R.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Grace remains standing above sofa. Sudley moves toward her. Miss Heneage sits. Mrs. Phillimore reclines on sofa, L. Cynthia begins to speak as soon as she appears and speaks fluently to the end CYNTHIA: C.

Contains 68 words in 6 sentences using 347 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 152 chars .

Parasol from Sir Wilfrid SIR WILFRID: Aside to Cynthia

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Imperturbably

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Cynthia comes down CYNTHIA:

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 90 chars .

SIR WILFRID: As before

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

He goes out L., quickly. More murmurs of disapprobation from family. Slight pause CYNTHIA: Begins to take off her goggles, and comes down slowly

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: Importantly

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

SUDLEY: Importantly

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Cynthia lays down goggles, and sees their severity CYNTHIA:

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

Miss Heneage moves; then speaks in a perfectly ordinary natural tone, but her expression is severe. Cynthia immediately realizes the state of affairs in its fullness MISS HENEAGE: To Cynthia

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Cynthia glances at table L. CYNTHIA: Sits R. of table, composed and good tempered

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

SUDLEY: Goes up to C.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Cynthia glances at Sudley, uncertain whether he means to be disagreeable, or whether he is only naturally so MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

CYNTHIA: Indifferently

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 15 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

She turns expectantly to Mrs. Phillimore MRS. PHILLIMORE:

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: Coldly

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

CYNTHIA: Affecting gaiety and unconcern

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

SUDLEY:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

GRACE:

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Exit Grace SUDLEY: Comes down C., vexed beyond civility. To Cynthia

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 221 chars .

CYNTHIA: As before

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Turns to Cynthia. Gesture CYNTHIA: With quiet irony

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

SUDLEY: Spluttering with irritation

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

CYNTHIA: With powerful intention

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

SUDLEY: Despairingly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CYNTHIA: Indignant

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

SUDLEY:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: With sublime morality

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

CYNTHIA: Angry and gay

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

Sudley begins to prepare to leave; he buttons himself into respectability and his coat SUDLEY:

Contains 38 words in 1 sentence using 211 chars .

CYNTHIA: Getting even with him

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Sudley goes up in a rage MISS HENEAGE: Rises. To Sudley

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Cynthia moves CYNTHIA: Interrupts; maliciously

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

MISS HENEAGE: Moves, angrily

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Even Mrs. Philhmore comes momentarily to life, and expresses silent indignation SUDLEY: Loftily

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Enter Philip at back with Grace. Philip looks dusty and grim. Grace, as they come in, speaksto him. Philip shakes his head. They pause up stage CYNTHIA: Emotionally

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Comes suddenly on Philip, and speaks to him in a low tone SUDLEY: To Miss Heneage, determined to win

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Philip comes down two or three steps PHILIP:

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

SUDLEY: Furious, and speaking to Philip

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Philip angrily points him the door. Exit, L. MISS HENEAGE: With weight

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

PHILIP: Interrupts

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

Philip looks witheringly at Grace GRACE:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Exit Grace, indignantly PHILIP:

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars .

As Philip and Mrs. Phillimore are about to cross, Miss Heneage speaks MISS HENEAGE: Up R.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Exit Miss Heneage. R., high and mighty, and much pleased with her quotation MRS. PHILLIMORE: Stupid and weary as usual, to Philip, as he leads her to the door, R.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Cynthia crosses L. to table PHILIP: Soothing a silly mother

Contains 84 words in 9 sentences using 393 chars .

CYNTHIA: Glancing at Philip, R.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

PHILIP: Sits right of table, R.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Philip, in a gesture, gives up CYNTHIA:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

PHILIP: With dignity

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

CYNTHIA: Gravely

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

PHILIP: Furious

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

CYNTHIA: Giving a cynical opinion

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 76 words in 10 sentences using 428 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

CYNTHIA: Politely

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

CYNTHIA: Uneasy

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CYNTHIA: Twisting in the coils

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CYNTHIA: A slight pause; trapped and seeing no way out

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

PHILIP: Triumphant

Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 192 chars .

CYNTHIA: Hopelessly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

CYNTHIA: As before

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

CYNTHIA: With leaden despair

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

CYNTHIA: Amazed and disgusted by his misapprehension

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Exit Cynthia, R. Thomas enters from L. PHILIP: Goes to R. table

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

THOMAS:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Thomas embarrassed SIR WILFRID: Undaunted

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

PHILIP: R., to Thomas, as before

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Pause. Sir Wilfrid glances at door R., and gesture SIR WILFRID: Goes to the door, examines it and returns to Philip

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars .

Thomas exits, L. PHILIP:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Interrupting

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Pretending ignorance

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Takes a cigar-case out; business of a dry smoke PHILIP:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Calmly carrying the situation

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 126 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Touching up his American cousin in his pet vanity

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars .

Enter Thomas THOMAS:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Enter John Karslake in evening dress, carrying a large and very smart bride's bouquet which he hands to Philip. Philip takes it because he isn't up to dropping it, but gets it out of his hands as soon as he can. Philip is transfixed; John comes down C. Deep down he is feeling wounded and unhappy. But, as he knows his coming to the ceremony on whatever pretext is a social outrage, he carries it off by assuming an air of its being the most natural thing in the world. He controls the expression of his deeper emotion, but the pressure of this keeps his face grave, and he speaks with force JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

PHILIP: Angry

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

JOHN: Pretending ease

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Thomas exits, L. PHILIP: Puts bouquet on table. Ironically

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Throughout this scene John hides the emotions he will not show behind a daring irony. He has Philip on his left, walking about in a fury; Sir Wilfrid sits on the edge of the table, gay and undisturbed PHILIP: A step toward John

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

JOHN: Smiles and goes to Philip

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 257 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 89 words in 6 sentences using 394 chars .

PHILIP: Brought to a standstill

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 280 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 80 words in 7 sentences using 430 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

JOHN: Goes to Philip, R. Philip moves to R.

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 168 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 222 chars .

He turns to go in despair. Enter Matthew, who, seeing Philip, speaks as he comes in from door R. MATTHEW: To Philip

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

PHILIP: As he exits

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Exit R. The choir boys are heard practicing in the next room MATTHEW: Mopping his brow

Contains 96 words in 9 sentences using 519 chars .

THOMAS:

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Thomas turns to go, when he stops startled THOMAS:

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Enter Vida Phillimore, in full evening dress. She steps gently to Matthew MATTHEW: Always piously serene

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Thomas enters from R. MATTHEW:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

THOMAS: With sympathetic intention

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars .

He goes out L., with Thomas, speaking. Sir Wilfrid comes to Vida. John crosses and comes down R. and watches door up L. SIR WILFRID: To Vida

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

VIDA: With affected iciness

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Taken aback

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

VIDA: Very sweet

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

JOHN: Annoyed but civil

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

VIDA: As before

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

They sit JOHN: Civil but plain spoken

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

VIDA: Voice dripping with honey

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

JOHN :

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

From this moment Vida gives up John as an object of the chase and lets him into her other game JOHN:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars .

JOHN: Looks inquiringly at Vida

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

JOHN: Listens

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Enter Matthew, who goes to the inner room VIDA:

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 185 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 28 words in 7 sentences using 135 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

JOHN: Overwhelmingly excited

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars .

VIDA: She rises and follows him remonstratinhly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

JOHN: In a rage, but beaten

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

The organ swells as Cynthia enters sweepingly, dressed in full evening dress for the wedding ceremony. Tableau. John, not knowing what to do, holds Vida up as a horrid necessity CYNTHIA: Speaking as she comes on, to Matthew

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars .

She looks for Philip and sees john with Vida in his arms. She stops short JOHN: Uneasy and embarrassed

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

The organ plays on CYNTHIA: Ironical and calm

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

CYNTHIA: As before

Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 168 chars .

VIDA: As her Paris importation is about to suffer comes to her senses

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

VIDA: Using the stock phrase as a matter of course, and reviving rapidly

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

John and Cynthia exchange glances VIDA:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

John and Vida go into the further room; John stands left of her. The organ stops. Sir Wilfrid comes down. He and Cynthia are practically alone on the stage, John and Vida are barely within sight. You first see him take her fan and give her air; then he picks up a book and reads from it to her SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

CYNTHIA: To Sir Wilfrid

Contains 62 words in 8 sentences using 297 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

CYNTHIA: Sharply

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 131 chars .

THOMAS:

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

CYNTHIA: Rises, crossing L.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Exit Thomas, L. SIR WILFRID: Delightedly

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 73 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 57 words in 6 sentences using 266 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 247 chars .

Sir Wilfrid comes down SIR WILFRID:

Contains 38 words in 7 sentences using 193 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 41 words in 1 sentence using 178 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Leaning over the chair in which she sits

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Cynthia sits right of table R. CYNTHIA: Half to herself

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Sir Wilfrid interposes between her and her view of John. Enter Thomas, who comes down R. SIR WILFRID:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

THOMAS:

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

Thomas exits, R. door SIR WILFRID:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Sir Wilfrid fans Cynthia SIR WILFRID:

Contains 75 words in 11 sentences using 380 chars .

He leans over to Cynthia CYNTHIA: Naturally and irritably

Contains 71 words in 6 sentences using 314 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Feeling sure of being accepted

Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 260 chars .

Cynthia looks up, exclaims and turns. Sir Wilfrid turns CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 301 chars .

CYNTHIA: Thinking of John and Vida and nothing else

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 290 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

CYNTHIA: Always Vida and John in mind

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

The organ begins to play softly SIR WILERID:

Contains 51 words in 1 sentence using 252 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Speaks directly to her

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

CYNTHIA: Who has only half listened to him

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

CYNTHIA: Almost sobbing

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

John with intention and determined to stab Cynthia, kisses Vida's hand SIR WILFRID:

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Vida and John come down VIDA: Affecting an impossible intimacy to wound Cynthia and tantalize Sir Wilfrid

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

CYNTHIA: Starts and looks at Sir Wilfrid

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

VIDA: to Cynthia

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 282 chars .

Organ stops SIR WILFRID: Piqued at being forgotten

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

VIDA: Striking while the iron is hot

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Uncertain

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

VIDA: Calm and determined

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

CYNTHIA: Overwhelmed with grief and emotion

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CYNTHIA: Hastily, to get rid of him

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Calm, and not to be laid low

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

VIDA: She gives him back his watch

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Standing C. and making a general appeal for information

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 272 chars .

Exeunt Sir Wilfrid and Vida, L. door JOHN: Gravely to Cynthia, who comes down

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

JOHN: Gravely

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

CYNTHIA: Rushing into speech

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 229 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CYNTHIA: Quickly

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 280 chars .

JOHN: Banteringly

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

CYNTHIA: Unable to quiet her jealousy

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

Cynthia, full stop; faces John JOHN: Sharply

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars .

JOHN: Too angry to be amused

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 170 chars .

JOHN: Quicky on her last word but speaking gravely

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

CYNTHIA: Startled by his tone

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

JOHN: Insistently and with a faint hope

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

JOHN: Interrupting her; proud, serious and strong

Contains 78 words in 5 sentences using 379 chars .

CYNTHIA: Wounded to the heart

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

JOHN: With unrestrained emotion

Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 159 chars .

CYNTHTA: Weakly

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

JOHN: Low and with intensity

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars .

CYNTHIA: Unable to face him and pretending not to understand him

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

JOHN: More forcibly and with manly emotion

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 237 chars .

He exits quickly, L. Cynthia crosses to armchair and sinks into it. She trembles as if she were overdone. Voices are heard speaking in the next room. Enter Matthew and Miss Heneage, R. Enter Philip, R. Cynthia is so sunk in the chair they do not see her. Miss Heneage goes up to sofa back and waits. They all are dressed for an evening reception and Philip in the traditional bridegroom's rig — large buttonhole, etc. MATTHEW: As he enters

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars .

PHILIP: With pompous responsibility

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Matthew gives glance around room MATTHEW:

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Indicates table and chairs. Thomas hastens to move chairs and table L. against wall. Philip comes down PHILIP: Looking for her

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Cynthia rises. Philip sees her when she moves and crosses toward her, but stops. Organ stops CYNTHIA: Faintly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Matthew comes down. Organ plays softly MATTHEW: Coming to Cynthia

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

CYNTHIA: Desperately calm

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Organ stops. Philip remains uneasily up L. Mrs. Phillimore and Grace enter back slowly, as cheerfully as if they were going to hear the funeral service read. They remain up L. MATTHEW:

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 132 chars .

CYNTHIA: As before

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

She sits MATTHEW:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

CYNTHIA: Too agitated to know how much she is moved

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MATTHEW: Piously sure that everything is for the best

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

CYNTHIA: Desperate and with sudden explosion

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Cynthia speaks more rapidly and with growing excitement. Matthew goes up to C. and near the choir boys CYNTHIA:

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

He moves to take his stand for the ceremony MATTHEW: Looks at Philip. To Cynthia

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Philip comes down C. The organ plays the wedding march CYNTHIA: To herself, as if at bay

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

MATTHEW:

Contains 39 words in 8 sentences using 213 chars .

The organ plays Mendelssohn's wedding march. Cynthia turns and faces Miss Heneage. Miss Heneage comes C. slowly, and extends her hand in her readiness to lead the bride to the altar MISS HENEAGE:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Matthew steps forward two or three steps. Cynthia stands turned to stone MATTHEW:

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars .

The organ is louder CYNTHIA: At this moment, just as she reaches Philip, she stops, faces round, looks him, Matthew and the rest in the face and cries out in despair

Contains 52 words in 7 sentences using 245 chars .

PHILIP: Watching her in dismay as she throws on her cloak

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

PHILIP:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 59 words in 8 sentences using 296 chars .

Cynthia goes to door R., rapidly; Matthew, in absolute amazement, throws up his arms. Philip is rigid. Mrs. Phillimore sinks into a chair. Miss Heneage supercilious and unmoved. Grace the same. The choir, at Matthew's gesture, mistakes it for the concerted signal, and bursts lustily into the Epithalamis

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Curtain
ACT IV John Karslake's study and smoking-room. Bay window up R. Door R. to stairs and the front door of house. Door L., at back, leading to the dining-room. Fireplace down L., and mantel. 'Phone down L. Bookcase containing law books and sporting books. Full-length portrait of Cynthia on the wall, R. Nothing of this portrait is seen by audience except the gilt frame and a space of canvas. A large table with writing materials is littered over with law books, sporting books, papers, pipes, crops, a pair of spurs, etc. A wedding ring lies on it. There are three very low easy-chairs. The general appearance of the room is extremely gay and garish in color. It has the easy confusion of a man's room. A small table R. On this table is a woman's sewing-basket. The sewing-basket is open. A piece of rich fancy work lies on the table, as if a lady had just risen from sewing. On the corner are a lady's gloves. On a chair-back is a lady's hat. It is a half hour later than the close of Act III. Curtains are drawn over window. Lamp on table L., lighted. Electric lights about room also lighted. One chair down R. is conspicuously standing on its head. Curtain rises on Nogam, who busies himself at table, back. Door at back is half open . SIR WILFRID: Comes in door L., up

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 23 words in 7 sentences using 134 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

VIDA: Speaking as she come on

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

NOGAM: Surprised

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

SIR WILFRID: In an aside to Vida, as they move right to appear to be out of Nogam's hearing

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 141 chars .

Nogam evidently takes this in VIDA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 297 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

VIDA:

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars .

Vida goes out. Sir Wilfrid sees her through door, but stops to speak to Nogam SIR WILFRID:

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

He follows Vida NOGAM: To Sir Wilfrid

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Door R. opens. Enter Fiddler FIDDLER: Easy and business-like

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

NOGAM: Whispers

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Gesture as of giving an ecclesiastical blessing FIDDLER: Amazed

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

FIDDLER: Proud of being in the know

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars .

Fiddler goes down R. and is about to set chair on its legs NOGAM: Quickly

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

FIDDLER: Puts chair down in surprise

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars .

A bell rings outside FIDDLER:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 199 chars .

Nogam goes out back, and shuts door. Enter John Karslake, R. He looks downhearted, his hat is pushed over his eyes. His hands in his pockets. He enters slowly and heavily. Sees Fiddler, who salutes, forgetting letter. John comes L. and sits in armchair at study table JOHN: Speaking as he walks to his chair

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Pause. John throws himself into a chair, keeps his hat on. Throws down gloves; sighs FIDDLER:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

JOHN: Drearily

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

JOHN: Grumpy

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

John takes letter; opens it and reads it, indifferently at first JOHN: As he opens letter

Contains 35 words in 7 sentences using 180 chars .

John listens FIDDLER:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

JOHN: Looks at letter; speaks into 'phone

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

JOHN: At the 'phone

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

JOHN: Still at the 'phone

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

JOHN: Turning on Fiddler

Contains 50 words in 9 sentences using 249 chars .

Hangs up receiver; falls back in chair. For a moment he is overcome. Takes up telephone book FIDDLER:

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

JOHN: Turning over the leaves of the telephone book in hot haste

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

JOHN: As before

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 122 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

Enter Sir Wilfrid, back SIR WILFRID:

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

JOHN: Still in his agitation unable to find Phillimore's number

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

JOHN: Rises; turns

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars .

SIR WILFRID:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Exeunt John and Sir Wilfrid VIDA: Voice off

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

A moment's pause, and Cynthia enters. She comes in very quietly, almost shyly, and as if she were uncertain of her welcome CYNTHIA:

Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 59 chars .

FIDDLER: Rattled

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 188 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

CYNTHIA: Rising and going to the door through which John left the stage; she turns the key in the lock and takes it out

Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 187 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

CYNTHIA: Same business; absent-mindedly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Throughout this scene she gives the idea that she is saying good-bye to her life with John FIDDLER: R. C.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

CYNTHIA: L. C.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

CYNTHIA: L. C. down

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

CYNTHIA: Gently but decidedly

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 304 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 290 chars .

FIDDLER:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars .

As she speaks her last word John comes on JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

CYNTHIA: Confused

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars .

JOHN: Cheerfully

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars .

Enter Vida, back L. VIDA:

Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 250 chars .

SIR WILFRID: In time to see her kiss John

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 155 chars .

Cynthia is more and more puzzled VIDA: To John

Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 257 chars .

Exit Vida. John follows Vida off SIR WILFRID: To Cynthia

Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 367 chars .

VIDA: Outside; calling him

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

SIR WILFRID: Loyal to the woman who has caught him

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Reenter John. Sir Wilfrid nods to him and goes off. John shuts door and crosses L. A pause CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Pause CYNTHIA:

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 217 chars .

She moves to the door JOHN:

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars .

CYNTHIA: Indignantly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

A pause JOHN:

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

CYNTHIA: In a matter of course tone

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

JOHN: Taking his tone from her

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

CYNTHIA: Talking at random

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

JOHN: Changes his tone

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

CYNTHIA: Shamefacedly

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

CYNTHIA: Shakes her head

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN: Business with pipe. Sits on arm of chair right of table L.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

He indicates L. Cynthia shakes her head. John smokes pipe and remains seated CYNTHIA: Suddenly and quickly

Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 265 chars .

John takes this as if he were simply glad to have the information JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

A pause CYNTHIA:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

JOHN: Reasonably, sweetly, and in doubt

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

JOHN: Comes a step to her

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 81 words in 8 sentences using 399 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 200 chars .

John crosses rapidly, sets chair on its legs. Change of tone JOHN: While setting chair on its legs, R.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

CYNTHIA: Nervously

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Rises JOHN: Goes up to window

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 270 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 28 words in 7 sentences using 135 chars .

JOHN: Laughs

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CYNTHIA: Wounded by his seeming indifference

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

JOHN: Reflectively

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

CYNTHIA: Pointedly but with good temper

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Leans over the armchair to talk to her CYNTHIA: After a pause

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars .

Cynthia laughs and wipes her eyes CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 244 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 117 chars .

Laughs JOHN: Laughing too

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

Nogam, trying to catch their attention, comes down R. corner, right of table R. CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

NOGAM:

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

He speaks almost gravely and with finality CYNTHIA: Trembling

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

He points to the street CYNTHIA:

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

He points to the door CYNTHIA:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

JOHN: Goes up. He calls out of window, having opened it

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Pause. John comes down. Tableau. John bursts into laughter. Cynthia looks dazed. He closes door CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 202 chars .

Cynthia crosses to chair beside table R., left of it, and sits CYNTHIA: Faintly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

John exits L., upper door, leaving it open CYNTHIA:

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Speaks as he comes down R. CYNTHIA: To herself

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

JOHN: Above table by this time

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

She eats; he waits on her, setting this and that before her JOHN: Goes to door R., up; opens it and speaks off

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

NOGAM: Off stage

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

JOHN: Back to above table; from here on he shows his feelings for her

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

CYNTHIA: Faintly

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Hardly eating at all JOHN:

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

CYNTHIA: Tremulously

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

He pours out a glass for himself JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Raising glass CYNTHIA: Very tremulous

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

CYNTHIA: Very tenderly

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

JOHN: Laughing

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JOHN: Laughs; drinks

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN: Reminiscent

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

CYNTHIA: Nods

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Half rises JOHN: Going up to the window

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

CYNTHIA: Sits again

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Rises, crosses to L. chair, where she has left cloak. She sees that John will not help her and puts it on herself JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CYNTHIA: Embarrassed and agitated

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 70 words in 4 sentences using 338 chars .

Turns to go out R. upper JOHN:

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

CYNTHIA: Stopping to hear

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN: Serious

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

CYNTHIA: Looks at him a moment; then speaks

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

JOHN: Pause

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

Pause CYNTHIA: With rapture

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

She sinks into the armchair JOHN: Nods. Half laughingly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CYNTHIA: Nods. Pause

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

JOHN: Gently

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Moves C. NOGAM: Quietly enters door R.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Exits; Cynthia rises JOHN:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Cynthia hesitates CYNTHIA:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CYNTHIA: Bursting into tears

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 129 chars .

She sobs and he takes her in his arms JOHN: Very tenderly

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars .

He draws her gently to a chair CYNTHIA: Wiping her tears

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

She wipes her eyes. John takes out wedding ring from his pocket; he lifts a wine glass, drops the ring into it and offers her the glass JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

CYNTHIA: Looking at it and wiping her eyes

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

JOHN:

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CYNTHIA:

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

JOHN: He slides the ring out of the glass and and puts his arm about Cynthia. He slips the ring on to her finger and, as he kisses her hand, says

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Curtain