Love's Stratagem

LOVE'S STRATAGEM CAST OF CHARACTERS MR. JOHN GRUBBER, A wealthy Contractor . MR. ARTHUR LINTON, Miss Eva's Lover . MR. PARCHMENT WILLS, A Lawyer . MISS EVA VERNON, John Grubber's Niece . JANE, A Servant .

COSTUMES MODERN

TIME IN PLAYING, 20 MINUTES

ACT I SCENE. — Breakfast-room . JOHN GRUBBER discovered seated L. of table, reading the morning paper . MISS EVA VERNON standing C., looking out of window, in deep meditation . GRUBBER.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

EVA. ( starts and turns )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

GRUBBER. ( testily )

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 265 chars .

EVA.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 135 chars .

EVA.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 106 words in 9 sentences using 538 chars .

EVA. ( sinks on sofa with a deep sigh )

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 201 chars .

ARTHUR. ( enters through open window , C.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

EVA. ( looks up with glad cry, and catches his extended hand )

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ARTHUR. ( both stand C.)

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

EVA.

Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 345 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars .

EVA.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars .

EVA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

GRUBBER. ( during the foregoing speech stands at the open window gazing in amazement at the young couple. He then steps into the centre of the room, and speaks in a voice angry and husky with emotion )

Contains 64 words in 4 sentences using 331 chars .

ARTHUR. ( calmly )

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars .

GRUBBER. ( sneeringly )

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 67 words in 1 sentence using 336 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 49 words in 1 sentence using 269 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 135 words in 8 sentences using 682 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 74 words in 2 sentences using 378 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

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ACT II SCENE. — Same as first . GRUBBER discovered seated at table . JANE. ( enters with visiting card on salver, which she presents to GRUBBER)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

GRUBBER. ( reads card )

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 248 chars .

JANE. ( ushers in WILLS)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

GRUBBER. (GRUBBER rises, and places seat for his visitor )

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

WILLS. (WILLS takes seat with a polite bow, and places bundle of papers, tied round with red tape, upon the table )

Contains 144 words in 2 sentences using 771 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

WILLS.

Contains 92 words in 3 sentences using 495 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 82 words in 2 sentences using 451 chars .

WILLS. ( eagerly )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 78 words in 3 sentences using 385 chars .

WILLS.

Contains 100 words in 8 sentences using 516 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 31 words in 6 sentences using 151 chars .

( Enter ARTHUR and EVA L. D.) ARTHUR.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 212 chars .

EVA.

Contains 57 words in 1 sentence using 293 chars .

GRUBBER.

Contains 110 words in 7 sentences using 543 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

EVA.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

ARTHUR.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

( Enter JANE, L. D., with letter, which she places on table, and exits .) GRUBBER. ( enters R.D., looks around )

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 269 chars .

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