Weeping Wives Harrison, Burton Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Mrs. Burton Harrison, 1843 – 1920 Weeping Wives: A Comedietta from the French of Mm. Siraudin and Lambert Thiboust [in, Short Comedies for Amateur Players: as Given at the Madison Square and Lyceum Theatres, New York by Amateurs: Adapted and Arranged by Mrs. Burton Harrison ...] New York De Witt 116 p. JEAN CLOTILDE. DELPHINE CHAMBLY. ALBERT. ALBERT, DELPHINE, and CLOTILDE Comedy One-act Prose data extraction from source 1889 First performed: October 25, 1886
CHARACTERS: M. CHAMBLY, Who has confided to his wife the key of his secretary . DELPHINE, His wife, who wishes to restrain her husband's love of play . ALBERT DE RIEUX, Upon his honeymoon journey . CLOTILDE, His bride, who is studying the idiosyncrasies of mankind . JEAN, A servant at the Hotel .

WEEPING WIVES was prepared at the request of Mr. George Riddle, for his readings, and has been repeatedly acted by amateurs. It is best known through the interpretation of Mrs. Oliver Sumner Teall as Delphine, Miss Alice Lawrence as Clotilde, Mr. Edward Fales Coward as Chambly, Mr. Evert Wendell as Albert de Rieux, and Mr. William Francis Johnson as Jean. With this cast it was included in the programme of the opening night of the Tuxedo Club Theatre, October 25th, 1886; and was seen at the residence of Mrs. Arthur Murray Dodge, for the benefit of a Day Nursery, March 19th, 1885. It was also given by the same players at Orange, N. J., and elsewhere. At the matinées for the Island Mission, etc., at the Madison Square Theatre, the part of Albert de Rieux was kindly assumed by Mr. Walden Ramsay of the Madison Square Theatre. This comedy demands one scene, the interior of a hotel sitting-room at Baden, with exits R., L., and C.; and the characters wear modern morning dress.
ACT I. SCENE: Baden, at the height of the fashionable season. The Hotel Parlor. Chambly alone . CHAMBLY (meditating) .

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars .

JEAN (appearing suddenly) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

JEAN (with an air of incredulity) .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JEAN (sympathetically) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 232 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 99 words in 7 sentences using 522 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 244 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

DELPHINE (sits, showing key of secretary) .

Contains 74 words in 5 sentences using 404 chars .

CHAMBLY (pleading) .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CHAMBLY (pleadingly) .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 185 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 92 words in 4 sentences using 509 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

DELPHINE (laughing) .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 310 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 177 words in 16 sentences using 958 chars .

DELPHINE (laughing) .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 291 chars .

DELPHINE (turns toward mirror) .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

DELPHINE (leans on chair, menacing him with her forefinger) .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

DELPHINE (over her shoulder) .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars .

(Enter Jean, running.) JEAN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

DELPHINE (over her right shoulder) .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

JEAN (bows) .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

CHAMBLY (thunderstruck) .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

DELPHINE (laughs) .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

DELPHINE (sharply) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

DELPHINE (pettishly, walking away to mantel-piece) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

JEAN (aside) .

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside to Jean) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CHAMBLY (mysteriously) .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

JEAN (terrified) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

DELPHINE (arranging her bonnet, at mirror) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

(They go out.) JEAN.

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars .

(Enter Albert and Clotilde, arm in arm.) CLOTILDE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

JEAN (aside) .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

CLOTILDE (sentimentally) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

JEAN (aside) .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 183 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

CLOTILDE (clings to his arm) .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

CLOTILDE (gayly) .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

(Chambly enters, R. He perceives couple, and coughs.) CLOTILDE (shrinking) .

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

ALBERT (recognizing Chambly) .

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 234 chars .

ALBERT (with dignity) .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 100 words in 11 sentences using 528 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

CHAMBLY (eagerly) .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

CHAMBLY (shrugs) .

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars .

CHAMBLY (reluctantly) .

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 199 chars .

ALBERT (carelessly) .

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 133 chars .

CHAMBLY (cautiously, looking about him) .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 188 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

DELPHINE (curtsies) .

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

DELPHINE (runs to meet her) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CLOTILDE (embracing her fervently) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CHAMBLY (astonished) .

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

DELPHINE (her arm around Clotilde's waist) .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

CHAMBLY (to Albert) .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 221 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

CLOTILDE (joyfully) .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

CLOTILDE (laughs) .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 292 chars .

CLOTILDE (laughs) .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

CLOTILDE (in a pathetic tone) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

DELPHINE (carelessly) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

CLOTILDE (sighs) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

CLOTILDE (sadly) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CLOTILDE (with pathos) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

CLOTILDE (sighs) .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

DELPHINE (gayly) .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CLOTILDE (reluctantly) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CLOTILDE (sighing) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

DELPHINE (tragically) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

CLOTILDE (rising) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

DELPHINE (rising) .

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 225 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

DELPHINE (eagerly) .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 249 chars .

CLOTILDE (doubtfully) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

CLOTILDE (stiffly, imitating) .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

DELPHINE (discouraged) .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

CLOTILDE (curiously) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

DELPHINE (spells) .

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 177 chars .

CLOTILDE (gayly) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 200 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 148 chars .

(Enter Albert, C.)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 226 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 156 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

CLOTILDE (pathetically) .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CLOTILDE (sighs) .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

ALBERT (annoyed) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

CLOTILDE (hesitating) .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

ALBERT (smiling) .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

CLOTILDE (voice trembling) .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

ALBERT (aside) .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

CLOTILDE (aside) .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars .

ALBERT (movement toward her) .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

CLOTILDE (aside) .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

CLOTILDE (aside) .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

ALBERT (astonished) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

CLOTILDE (sobbing) .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

ALBERT (aside) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

ALBERT (on his knees beside her) .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

CLOTILDE (hiding her face) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

(Exit Albert impetuously, L.) CLOTILDE (drying her eyes) .

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

(Chambly comes in with an abstracted air, C.) CHAMBLY.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

CHAMBLY (not observing her) .

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 207 chars .

JEAN (suddenly) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CHAMBLY (angrily) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

(Exit Jean. Clotilde comes forward as Albert runs in, R.) ALBERT (box in hand) .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

CLOTILDE (aside, triumphantly) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside, surprised) .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CLOTILDE (aside) .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 221 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

CLOTILDE (confused, taking the case of jewels) .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

CLOTILDE (aside, going out) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

ALBERT (without looking up) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

ALBERT (still writing) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

CHAMBLY (feeling in his pockets) .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

ALBERT (giving him gold) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

ALBERT (carelessly) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

ALBERT (seals his letter) .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

(Exit Albert, C. Enter Jean, R.) JEAN (suddenly) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CHAMBLY (buttoning up his coat over the gold) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

CHAMBLY (laughing) .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 212 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 286 chars .

(Exit Chambly, L. Enter Delphine, R.) DELPHINE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JEAN (bows) .

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 135 chars .

(Exit Jean, confused, R. Enter Clotilde, dressed in white, with jewels in her ears, L.) DELPHINE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

CLOTILDE (joyously, showing her diamonds) .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

CLOTILDE (dropping her eyes) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

DELPHINE (laughs) .

Contains 33 words in 11 sentences using 157 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 50 words in 9 sentences using 277 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

CHAMBLY (absorbed in his own thoughts) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

ALBERT (surprised) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

ALBERT (absorbed in himself) .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars .

ALBERT (going) .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

ALBERT (bitterly) .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 159 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 174 chars .

CHAMBLY (sadly) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 81 words in 8 sentences using 451 chars .

(He looks out of window, C. Delphine enters, R., in walking dress.) DELPHINE (gaily) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

CHAMBLY (sighs) .

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

DELPHINE (surprised) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

CHAMBLY (looking through window) .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars .

DELPHINE (looks at him) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

DELPHINE (with animation) .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 162 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

CHAMBLY (uneasily) .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

DELPHINE (calmly) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

CHAMBLY (desperately) .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

(Enter Jean, C., arranges chair, etc.) DELPHINE (satirically) .

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

CHAMBLY (appealingly) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

DELPHINE (deliberately) .

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

CHAMBLY (weeping) .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

(At back, Jean takes out his handkerchief. Delphine bursts into hearty laughter.) DELPHINE.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

(Jean bursts into audible sobs.) CHAMBLY (sitting up) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars .

JEAN.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

JEAN (approaches Chambly) .

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 180 chars .

CHAMBLY (waving him off) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

CHAMBLY (aside) .

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

CLOTILDE (looking about her) .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

JEAN (looks out of window) .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

JEAN (interposing) .

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 167 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

JEAN (indifferently) .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CLOTILDE (screams) .

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

CHAMBLY (dreamily) .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

DELPHINE (takes letter from Clotilde) .

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 185 chars .

CHAMBLY (listening) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

DELPHINE (reads) .

Contains 68 words in 3 sentences using 383 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

CHAMBLY (calmly) .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

CLOTILDE (clasping her hands) .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

DELPHINE (to Chambly) .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 73 chars .

(Exit, C., followed by Jean.) CLOTILDE (distracted) .

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 179 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 261 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars .

(Enter Albert, C.) ALBERT.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

DELPHINE (aside to Clotilde) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

ALBERT (coldly, to both ladies) .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

CLOTILDE (takes off her hat and sits on sofa) .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

ALBERT (shrugs) .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

DELPHINE (sits on other end of sofa from Clotilde) .

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 134 chars .

ALBERT (stiffly, sits) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

DELPHINE (takes out embroidery) .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars .

ALBERT (with emphasis) .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

CLOTILDE (with effort) .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

ALBERT (looking from one to the other) .

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 301 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

ALBERT (coldly) .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

CLOTILDE (impetuously, hand on Albert's arm) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

DELPHINE (points to window) .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

(Turns, up stage.) CLOTILDE (tearfully) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ALBERT (turns, coldly) .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

CLOTILDE (springing toward him) .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

(Clotilde bursts into tears.) ALBERT.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

CLOTILDE (extending her hand) .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

ALBERT (to Delphine) .

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars .

CLOTILDE (despairingly) .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

ALBERT (coldly) .

Contains 90 words in 8 sentences using 482 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

ALBERT (paying no attention) .

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 316 chars .

CLOTILDE (with a strong effort, passing from tears to laughter) .

Contains 42 words in 8 sentences using 201 chars .

(She changes again from laughter to tears, and falls sobbing on the sofa. Albert looks in astonishment at Delphine, who snatches the letter from Clotilde's gown, and hands it to him.) DELPHINE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

CLOTILDE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

(Albert tears open the letter, and reads the contents.) ALBERT.

Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 158 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

ALBERT, DELPHINE, and CLOTILDE (together) .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CHAMBLY (gaily) .

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 352 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

CHAMBLY (deliberately) .

Contains 81 words in 5 sentences using 425 chars .

DELPHINE (draws near, with animation) .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 239 chars .

ALBERT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

JEAN (enthusiastically) .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

(Albert shakes hands with Chambly; the ladies salute him. Clotilde and Albert retire up, arm-in-arm.) DELPHINE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

CHAMBLY (apologetically) .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

DELPHINE.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

(She extends to him the key of the secretary. Chambly seizes her hand and kisses it.) CHAMBLY.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 208 chars .

DELPHINE (laughs.)

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

CHAMBLY.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

Curtain.