The Secret Sadlier, J. Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Mrs. J. Sadlier, 1820 – 1903 The Secret. A Drama. By Mrs. J. Sadlier. New Edition London R. Washbourne 32 p. Miss Alicia Miss Delia Lady of the Society Mrs. Belmont Mrs. Flifferty Miss Middleton Miss Belinda Sharp Mrs. Flifferty and Mrs. Slocum Miss Sharp Mrs. Middleton Kitty All Miss Lovegood Mrs. Slocum Mrs. Moreland Miss Slocum Short play Drama Domestic Prose data extraction from source 1873
Dramatis Personæ . Mrs. Middleton , a widow lady, President of a Sewing Society . Miss Middleton , Daughter of Mrs. Middleton . Miss Alicia , Daughter of Mrs. Middleton . Miss Delia , Daughter of Mrs. Middleton . Mrs. Belmont , an aged lady, Mrs. Middleton's mother . Mrs. Slocum , Lady of the Society . Mrs. Flifferty , Lady of the Society . Mrs. Moreland , Lady of the Society . Miss Sharp , Lady of the Society . Miss Belinda Sharp , her sister, Lady of the Society . Miss Lovegood , Lady of the Society . Kitty , Mrs. Middleton's servant .
SCENE I. The sewing-room . Miss Middletonand her sisterDelia, Mrs. Slocum, Mrs. Flifferty, Miss Sharp, Miss Belinda Sharp, Mrs. Moreland , all sewing round a table . Mrs. Moreland .

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars .

Miss Belinda .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

All the ladies, except Mrs. Moreland and the Miss Middletons , drop their work, and fix their eyes on Mrs. Slocum Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Mrs. Slocum lowering her voice ].

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

All .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 169 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 126 chars .

Miss Sharp in a low voice to her sister ].

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 53 words in 9 sentences using 305 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

Miss Belinda Sharp affectedly ].

Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 149 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 43 words in 9 sentences using 222 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty in an ironical tone ].

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

Mrs. Moreland compassionately ].

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 307 chars .

The ladies appear shocked, and a short silence follows, all working busily Miss Middleton to her sister ].

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

The two sisters put away their work, and exit Mrs. Slocum in a low voice to Miss Sharp ].

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Miss Sharp in the same tone ].

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty laying down her work with a yawn ].

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Mrs. Moreland looking at her watch ].

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Miss Sharp to her sister, in an undertone ].

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Exit Miss Flifferty . Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 257 chars .

Mrs. Moreland .

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 276 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

Mrs. Moreland smiling and putting away her work ].

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars .

Exit Mrs. Moreland . The remaining ladies laugh ironically, and Miss Belinda Sharp walks to the door mimicking Mrs. Moreland Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 152 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Miss Belinda .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 68 words in 9 sentences using 360 chars .

Exeunt all .
SCENE II. mrs. middleton's parlour . Mrs. Belmont, Mrs. Middleton, Miss Middleton . The elder lady in an arm-chair, with her feet on a hassock . Mrs. Middleton to her daughter ].

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Miss Middleton smiling ].

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Mrs. Middleton also smiling ].

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars .

Mrs. Belmont who is somewhat deaf, speaking rather loud ].

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

Mrs. Belmont .

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 279 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Mrs. Belmont .

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars .

Mrs. Belmont .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Mrs. Belmont .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Mrs. Belmont .

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

EnterAliciaandDelia . Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Alicia .

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 130 chars .

Delia .

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 137 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Delia .

Contains 35 words in 1 sentence using 166 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 239 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 267 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars .

EnterKitty . Kitty .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Delia .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Mrs. Belmont straightening herself up ].

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Delia .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Mrs. Middleton shaking her head

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Exeunt all . EnterKitty , alone . Kitty .

Contains 118 words in 9 sentences using 546 chars .

Exit, laughing .
SCENE III. Mrs. Middleton , her three daughters , Miss Lovegood . Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Mrs. Middleton smiling ].

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 158 chars .

Miss Middleton laughing ].

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 228 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars .

Delia .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Delia laughing ].

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Delia .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

Delia smiling ].

Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 287 chars .

Exit . Miss Lovegood .

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Exit Miss Lovegood . Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

Exeunt both .
SCENE IV. the sewing-room . Mrs. Flifferty, Mrs. Slocum, Miss Sharp, Miss Belinda Sharp . Miss Slocum .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Miss Sharp ironically ].

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

Belinda .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Belinda .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

All .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Belinda .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Belinda speaking in a low, cautious tone ].

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

All .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Belinda .

Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 165 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

Belinda .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Miss Sharp affectedly ].

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Mrs. Slocum aside ].

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars .

EnterMiss Lovegood . Miss Lovegood .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Ladies .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Miss Lovegood very coolly ].

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

The other ladies exchange looks Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

EnterMrs. MiddletonandMiss Alicia . Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

All .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Mrs. Middleton seating herself at the end of the table ].

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 179 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Mrs. Middleton looking at Miss Lovegood and Alicia , smiling ].

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars .

Miss Sharp tossing her head ].

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 249 chars .

Alicia .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

They work in silence for a while EnterMiss Middleton . Miss Middleton .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 157 chars .

Miss Middleton smiling ].

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Mrs. Slocum very demurely ].

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Miss Sharp in a soft, simpering tone ].

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars .

Mrs. Middleton a little annoyed, but trying not to let it appear ].

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

After working a little while , Mrs. Middleton looks at her watch, and stands up Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty and Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Mrs. Middleton smiling ].

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Exit Mrs. Middleton and daughters, and Miss Lovegood . The other ladies look at each other, then burst out laughing Miss Sharp .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Miss Belinda .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 267 chars .

All .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Exeunt all .
SCENE V. Mrs. Middleton, Kitty . Kitty .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Mrs. Middleton good-naturedly ].

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

Mrs. Middleton smiling ].

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

Exit Kitty . Mrs. Middleton alone ].

Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 345 chars .

Exit .
SCENE VI. Miss Middleton, Alicia, Delia, Kitty . Kitty .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 73 words in 3 sentences using 351 chars .

Delia laughing ].

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Alicia .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

Miss Middleton smiling ].

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

Kitty .

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

Delia looking amused ].

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Kitty much pleased ].

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Exit Kitty . Alicia .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Miss Middleton .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Exeunt all .
SCENE VII. Mrs. Slocum, Mrs. Flifferty, Miss Sharp, Miss Belinda Sharp . Mrs. Slocum appearing much excited, and in high spirits ].

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

All with great eagerness ].

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars .

Miss Sharp exultingly ].

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Belinda clapping her hands ].

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 276 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars .

Belinda .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

EnterMiss Lovegood . Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Miss Lovegood appearing surprised ].

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Miss Sharp with affected compassion ].

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Miss Lovegood smiling ].

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars .

Mrs. Slocum superciliously ].

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Miss Belinda .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

EnterMrs. Middleton, Alicia , and Delia . Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 292 chars .

Mrs. Middleton looking from one to the other, and smiling ].

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Miss Lovegood laughing ].

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars .

Mrs. Middleton still smiling ].

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Alicia .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Mrs. Middleton with dignity ].

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty looks at Mrs. Slocum Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars .

Mrs. Middleton making a sign to her daughter not to speak ].

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars .

Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

Miss Lovegood somewhat angrily ].

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars .

Miss Belinda .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars .

Mrs. Middleton smiles, her daughters and Miss Lovegood burst out laughing. The other ladies look at each other, as if wondering what it meant Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Miss Lovegood .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Mrs. Slocum a little disconcerted ].

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Alicia to Delia ].

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 42 words in 1 sentence using 211 chars .

Mrs. Slocum confusedly ].

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Mrs. Middleton smiling ].

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Mrs. Flifferty .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Miss Sharp .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Mrs. Middleton still smiling ].

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Miss Belinda .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Mrs. Middleton .

Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 329 chars .

Exit Mrs. Middleton and her daughters . Miss Lovegood .

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars .

Exit . Mrs. Slocum .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

Miss Sharp maliciously ].

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars .

Exeunt all .
The End .