The Great Divide Moody, William Vaughn Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag William Vaughn Moody, 1869 – 1910 John Matthews Manly, 1865 – 1940 The Great Divide [in, The Poems and Plays of William Vaughn Moody: With an introduction by John M. Manly: vol. II] Boston New York Houghton Mifflin Company 336 p. A Contractor Polly Jordan , Philip's wife Philip Jordan Stephen Ghent Mrs. Jordan Dutch Dr. Newbury , Winthrop's father Architect Ruth Jordan , his sister Winthrop Newbury Lon Anderson The Mexican Boy Burt Williams Frontier Prose data extraction from source 1912 First performed: March, 1906

TO

HENRY MILLER

IN GRATITUDE AND FRIENDSHIP

THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED

PERSONS OF THE PLAY Philip Jordan Polly Jordan , Philip's wife Mrs. Jordan , his mother Ruth Jordan , his sister Winthrop Newbury Dr. Newbury , Winthrop's father Stephen Ghent Lon Anderson Burt Williams Dutch A Mexican A Contractor An Architect A Boy
ACT I Interior of Philip Jordan's cabin in southern Arizona, on a late afternoon in spring. A large room rudely built, adorned with blankets, pottery, weapons, and sacred images of the local Indian tribes, and hung with trophies of the chase, together with hunting-knives, saddles, bridles, nose-bags for horses, lariats, and other paraphernalia of frontier life. Through a long low window at the back the desert is seen, intensely colored, and covered with the uncouth shapes of giant cacti, dotted with bunches of gorgeous bloom. The entrance door is on the left ( from the spectator's standpoint ), in a projecting elbow of the room; farther to the left is a door leading to the sleeping-quarters. On the right is a cook-stove, a cupboard for dishes and household utensils, and a chimney-piece, over which hangs a bleached cow's-skull supporting a rifle. At a rude table in the centre sits Philip Jordan, a man of thirty-four, mending a bridle. Polly, his wife, kneels before an open trunk, assisted in her packing by Winthrop Newbury, a recent graduate of an Eastern medical college. Ruth Jordan, Philip's sister, a girl of nineteen, stands at the window looking out. Winthrop . As he hands the last articles to Polly .

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Polly .

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Philip makes an impatient movement with the bridle; speaks gruffly . Philip .

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Ruth . From the window .

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Polly . Gives the finishing touches to the trunk and locks the lid .

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Philip . Gruffly, as he rises .

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They carry the trunk outside. Polly, with the aid of a cracked mirror, puts on her travelling hat and cloak . Ruth .

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Polly . Pointing at Ruth's heart, speaks with mock solemnity .

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Polly . As Ruth busies herself at the stove .

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Winthrop and Philip enter from outside. Ruth, who has set out the coffee and sandwiches on the table, bows elaborately, with napkin over arm . Ruth .

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Winthrop .

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They drink their coffee, Philip standing sullenly apart .

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Winthrop . Sarcastically .

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Polly . Poking Philip .

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Philip .

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Polly .

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During the following, Ruth takes a candle from the shelf, lights it, and brings it to the table. The sunset glow has begun to fade . Ruth .

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Winthrop .

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Ruth . Counts on her fingers .

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Polly .

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The sound of a galloping horse is heard, muffled by the sand . Winthrop .

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A boy of fifteen, panting from his rapid ride, appears at the of en door . Philip . Rising and going toward the door .

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Winthrop looks vaguely about for his kit and travelling necessaries, while Polly gives the boy food, which he accepts shyly as he goes outside with Philip. Ruth has snatched saddle and bridle from their peg . Ruth .

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She goes out . Polly . Pouting .

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Pause .

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Polly nods enthusiastically .

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Polly .

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Winthrop . Embarrassed, repenting of his sentimental outburst .

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Polly . With a sweep of her arm .

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She laughs and goes into the inner room, left. Ruth reënters. The sky has partly faded and a great full moon begins to rise . Ruth .

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Winthrop . Taking heart .

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She holds out her hand .

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Winthrop . Detaining her hand .

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He draws her toward him . Ruth . Gently but firmly .

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He drops her hand, and goes out, without looking back. Polly reënters. The women wave Winthrop goodbye . Polly . Takes Ruth by the shoulders and looks at her severely .

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Ruth . Humoring her .

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Polly . Counts on her fingers .

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She takes Polly's head between her hands and shakes it as if to show its emptiness .

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Suddenly sobered .

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Polly .

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She breaks off, searching for words, and makes a vague outline in the air, to indicate bigness and incompletion . Polly . Drily .

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Ruth

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Polly . Lifts Ruth's chin, severely .

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Ruth shakes her head .

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More emphatic head-shaking. Polly drops Ruth's chin with a shrug of the shoulders. Philip enters . Ruth . Putting on her riding-hat .

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Ruth . Astonished .

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Ruth takes the note and reads it anxiously. Then she slowly removes her hat and lays it away .

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Ruth . With quiet determination .

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Polly . As Philip turns in surprise .

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Polly . Seats herself with decision .

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Philip . Takes off his hat and sets down the provision basket .

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Polly . Hysterical .

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She lifts Polly, and with arm around her waist leads her to the door . Philip .

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She blows across her palm, as if scattering thistledown . Philip .

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Philip, with a gesture of accepting the inevitable, picks up the grain-sacks and basket . Polly . At the door, embracing Ruth .

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Polly . Kissing her .

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Polly goes out . Philip . Pausing beside Ruth, at the door .

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She puts her arm around his waist and draws him to her, kissing him tenderly .

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He kisses her and starts to go. She still detains him. When she speaks again, her voice is softened and awed .

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Philip . Looking at her dubiously .

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He goes out . Ruth . As the rumble of the wagon is heard .

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She takes the candle from the table and stands in the door for a time, then raises the light in one hand and waves her handkerchief with the other. She sets the candle again on the table, goes to the mantel-shelf, and takes down a photograph .

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Pause, during which she still gazes at the picture .

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After a moment she replaces it brusquely on the mantel-shelf, and raises her arms above her head with a deep breath. She stands thus, with arms crossed behind her head, looking at the photograph. Her gaze becomes amused and mischievous; she points her finger at the picture and whispers mockingly .

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She begins to prepare for bed, taking down her hair, and re-coiling it loosely during the following. She hums a tune vaguely and in snatches, then with a stronger rhythm; at last she sings .

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She breaks off, picks up a photograph from the table, and looks at it for a moment in silence .

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A man's face appears at the edge of the window, gazing stealthily in. As Ruth turns, he disappears. She lays down the picture and sings again .

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The words grow indistinct as she takes up the candle and passes into the other room, from which her voice sounds from time to time in interrupted song. The man again appears, shading his face with a peaked Mexican hat so as to see into the darkened room. He turns and waves his hand as if signalling distant persons to approach, then enters through the open door. He looks cautiously about the room, tiptoes to the inner door and listens, then steals softly out, and is seen again at the window, beckoning. Ruth reënters, carrying the candle. She is shod in moccasins, and clad in a loose, dark sleeping-dress, belted at the waist, with wide, hanging sleeves and open throat. As she crosses to the table she sings .

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She passes her hand over a great bunch of wild flowers on the table .

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She selects a red flower, puts it in the dark mass of her hair, and looks out at the open door .

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She sits down, folds the flowers in her arms, and buries her face in them. After a moment she starts up, listens, goes hurriedly to the door, and peers out. She then shuts and bolts the door, draws the curtains before the window, comes swiftly to the table, and blows out the light. The room is left in total darkness. There are muttering voices outside, the latch is tried, then a heavy lunge breaks the bolt. A man pushes in, but is hurled back by a taller man, with a snarling oath. A third figure advances to the table, and strikes a match. As soon as the match is lighted Ruth levels the gun, which she has taken from its rack above the mantel. There is heard the click of the hammer, as the gun misses fire. It is instantly struck from her hand by the first man ( Dutch ), who attempts to seize her. She evades him, and tries to wrest a pistol from a holster on the wall. She is met by the second man ( Shorty ), who frustrates the attempt, pocketing the weapon. While this has been going on the third man ( Ghent ) has been fumbling with the lamp, which he has at last succeeded in lighting. All three are dressed in rude frontier fashion; the one called Shorty is a Mexican half-breed, the others are Americans. Ghent is younger than Dutch, and taller, but less powerfully built. All are intoxicated, but not sufficiently so to incapacitate them from rapid action. The Mexican has seized Ruth and attempts to drag her toward the inner room. She breaks loose, and flies back again to the chimney-place, where she stands at bay. Ghent remains motionless and silent by the table, gazing at her . Dutch . Uncorking a whiskey flask .

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Drinks . Ruth .

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Dutch . Laughs, with sinister relish .

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He drinks again, and reaches out the flask to Ruth .

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Ruth reaches for a knife, hidden behind the elbow of the chimney. Dutch wrests the knife from her and seizes her in his arms .

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With desperate strength she breaks from his clutch and reels from him in sickness of horror. Ghent remains gazing at her in a fascinated semi-stupor. Meanwhile, after closing the door, the Mexican has taken dice from his pocket, and, throwing them into a small vase on the table, shakes them and holds out the vase to Dutch. He takes it and turns to Ghent; the latter has moved a step or two toward Ruth, who in her retreat has reached the chimney-piece and stands at bay . Dutch .

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As he rattles the dice, Ruth makes a supplicating gesture to Ghent . Ruth .

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Her gesture is frozen by his advancing towards her. She looks wildly about, shrinking from him, then with sudden desperate resolution speaks .

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Ghent again advances; she goes on pantingly, as she stands at bay .

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Ghent . With dull wonder .

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Ruth .

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Ghent .

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Pause .

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Ruth . In a tragic whisper .

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Ghent .

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Pause, during which he looks at her fixedly . Ghent .

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She gives him her hand. The other men, at the table, have drawn their weapons, and hold them carelessly, but alert to the slightest suspicious movement on the part of Ghent . Dutch . As Ghent turns to them .

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The Mexican nods. Ghent comes slowly to the table, eyeing the two . Dutch holds out the vase containing the dice .

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Ghent .

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Dutch .

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Ghent takes the vase, shakes the dice meditatively, is about to throw, then sets the vase down. He searches through his pockets and produces a few bills and a handful of silver, which he lays on the table . Ghent .

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Dutch . Leaning over the table to Ghent, in plaintive remonstrance .

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Ghent . To the Mexican .

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The Mexican spreads the money carelessly with his left hand to ascertain its amount, then thrusts it away with a disgusted grunt of refusal . Dutch .

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Ruth covers her face shudderingly. Ghent stands pondering, watching the two men under his brows, and slowly gathering up the money. As if on a sudden thought, he opens his shirt, and unwinds from his neck a string of gold nuggets in the rough, strung on a leather thread . Ghent .

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He throws it on the table, speaking to both men .

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Dutch . Draws up angrily .

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Ghent .

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Dutch . Mollified .

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Ghent . To the Mexican .

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The Mexican . Eyeing Ghent and Ruth, points to the gun lying on the floor .

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Ghent .

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The Mexican .

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He pockets the chain and starts for the door . Ghent .

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The Mexican nods .

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He makes a sign across his throat . The Mexican . Nods .

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He goes out . Ghent . Motioning toward the door .

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Dutch . Surprised .

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Ghent . Sternly .

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They move toward the door. Dutch stops and waves his hand to Ruth . Dutch .

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Ghent . Threateningly .

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Dutch .

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He taps his pistol and goes out. Ghent picks up the rifle which has previously missed fire; he unloads it, throws it on the window-seat, and follows Dutch. Ruth stands beside the table, listening. Four shots are heard. After a short time Ghent appears and watches from the door the vanishing horses. He comes to the table opposite Ruth . Ruth . In a low voice .

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Ghent .

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She sinks down in a chair. Ghent seats himself at the other side of the table, draws a whiskey flask from his pocket, and uncorks it awkwardly, using only his right hand . Ruth . As he is about to drink .

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Ghent . Lowers the bottle and looks at her in a dazed way .

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Gazing at her, he lets the bottle sink slowly by his side; the liquor runs out, while he sits as if in a stupor. Ruth glances toward the door, and half starts from her seat, sinking back as he looks up . Ghent .

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She brings the water from a bucket in the corner. He sets the empty bottle on the table, drinks deeply of the water, takes a handkerchief from his neck, wets it, and mops his face . Ghent .

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Ruth .

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He shoves paper, pen, and ink before her .

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Ghent . Ponders awhile in silence .

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She shrinks and shudders .

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Ruth does not answer, but begins to write. Ghent, still using only one hand, takes a pistol from his pocket, examines it, and lays it carelessly on the table, within Ruth's reach. He rises and goes to the fireplace, takes a cigarette from his pocket and lights it, and examines the objects on the mantel-shelf. Ruth stops writing, takes up the pistol, then lays it down, as he speaks without turning round .

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Ruth, about to read, snatches up the pistol again, rises, and stands trembling and irresolute .

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He turns round deliberately .

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Ruth .

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Ghent .

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Ruth . Slowly .

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Ghent .

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Ruth .

Contains 42 words in 8 sentences using 185 chars .

She drops the weapon on the table, pushes it toward him, and covers her eyes .

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She sinks down by the table, hiding her face in her hands .

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Ghent puts the pistol back into his belt, goes slowly to the outer door, opens it, and stands for some moments gazing out. He then closes the door, and takes a step or two toward the table. As he speaks, Ruth's sobs cease, she raises her head and looks strangely at him . Ghent .

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Ruth does not answer. He takes a step nearer .

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Ruth . Eager, pleading .

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Ruth . Wildly .

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Pause. She watches him with strained anxiety .

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Ghent .

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Ghent . Hardening .

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Ruth, conscious for the first time of her undress condition, shrinks, and folds her gown closer about her neck .

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She starts toward her room; he detains her .

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She points at it and goes out. Ghent picks up the note she has written, reads it, and stands for a moment in reflection before laying it down. He gets more water from the bucket, drinks deeply, mops his face, and rolls up the sleeve of his left arm, which is soaked with blood. He tries awkwardly to stanch a wound in his forearm, gives it up in disgust, and rolls down his sleeve again. He reads the note once more, then takes Ruth's saddle and bridle from the wall and goes out. Ruth comes in; her face is white and haggard, but her manner determined and collected. She comes to the table, and sees the bloody handkerchief and basin of water. As Ghent enters, she turns to him anxiously . Ruth .

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Ghent .

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Ruth .

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He indicates his left arm. She throws off her hooded riding-cloak, and impulsively gathers together water, towels, liniment, and bandages; she approaches him, quite lost in her task, flushed and eager .

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He obeys mechanically. She rapidly and deftly washes and binds the wound, speaking half to herself, between long pauses .

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Ghent . Watching her dreamily, as she works .

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Ruth .

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Long pause .

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He shakes his head slowly, with half-humorous protest . Ghent .

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Ruth .

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Ghent .

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Ruth . As the sense of the situation again sweeps over her .

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Ghent .

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She rises and puts away the liniment and bandages. He starts up, with an impulsive gesture .

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He holds out his right arm, rigid .

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She covers her face with her hands. He comes nearer .

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Ruth makes a passionate gesture, as if to stop her ears .

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Ruth . Taking the words with difficulty .

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Ghent .

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Ruth .

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Ruth .

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Breaking down in sudden sobs .

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Ghent . Turns from her, his bewilderment and discomfiture translating itself into gruffness .

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At her gesture, he picks up the saddle-pack which she has brought out of the bedroom with her, and starts toward the door . Ruth . Taking a hammer from the window-ledge and handing it to Ghent .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

He drives in the staple of the bolt, while she throws the blood-stained water and handkerchief into the fire. He aids her in replacing the weapons on the walls, then takes the saddle-pack and stands at the door, waiting. She picks up her mother's picture, and thrusts it in her bosom. After standing a moment in hesitation, she takes the picture out, kisses it, lays it on the mantel, face down. She extinguishes the lamp, and goes out hastily. He follows, closing the door . The curtain falls in darkness
ACT II Stephen Ghent's home, in the Cordilleras. At the right, crowning a rude terrace, is an adobe cabin, stained a pale buff, mellowed to ivory by sun and dust. Over it clamber vines loaded with purple bloom. The front of the cabin is turned at an angle toward the spectator, the farther side running parallel with the brink of a cañon, of which the distant wall and upper reaches are crimsoned by the afternoon light. In the level space before the rocky terrace is a stone table and seats, made of natural rocks roughly worked with the chisel. The rude materials have manifestly been touched by a refined and artistic hand, bent on making the most of the glorious natural background. Against the rocks on the left stands a large hand-loom of the Navajo type, with weaving-stool, and a blanket half woven. On the table lies a half-finished Indian basket, and strips of colored weaving-materials lie in a heap on the ground. Cactus plants in blossom fill the niches of the rocks and lift their fantastic forms above the stones which wall the cañon brink. At one point this wall is broken, where a path descends into the cañon . Lon Anderson, a venerable-looking miner, with gray hair and beard, sits smoking before the cabin. Burt Williams, a younger man, peeps up over the edge of the cañon, from the path . Burt .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Lon smokes on, without looking at the questioner .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Lon . Removes his pipe deliberately .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Burt .

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars .

Lon .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Burt produces an enormous bandana from his pocket, mounts the wall, and waves it. He sits on the wall and smokes for a moment in silence, looking down into the cañon, as if watching the approaching party. He points with his pipe at the cabin . Burt .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Lon . After a pause .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Burt .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Lon .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Burt .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

They smoke again. Burt glances down to reassure himself, then points at the loom and basket .

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 277 chars .

Lon rises and approaches Burt, regarding him grimly .

Contains 68 words in 2 sentences using 328 chars .

Lon . With suppressed ferocity .

Contains 35 words in 1 sentence using 163 chars .

Burt .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Lon .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

Burt . Deprecatingly .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Lon .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

He leans down and speaks lower .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Burt looks at him in surprise and is about to speak; Lon makes a warning signal, indicating the approach of the party below. Burt descends, saluting Ghent respectfully . Ghent . Peeping up over the edge of the cañon .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Lon .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Lon . Points along the brink of the cañon .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Ghent . Speaking below .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Ghent emerges from the canon, followed by an architect, a dapper young Easterner, and a contractor, a bluff Western type. Ghent is neatly dressed in khaki, with riding-boots and broad felt hat. He has a prosperous and busy air, and is manifestly absorbed in the national game of making money .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Contractor . Seats himself by the table .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars .

Architect . As he takes in the stupendous view .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

He removes basket from the table, where the architect unrolls several sheets of blue paper . Architect .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Architect . Smiling .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Contractor .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Ghent . Over the plans .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Contractor .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Architect .

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars .

Ghent . Dubiously .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Architect .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Architect . Humoring him .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars .

Architect .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Ghent . Embarrassed and delighted .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

The architect nods; the contractor follows suit, with emphasis. Lon nods solemnly over his pipe .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

The architect bends over to make a note with his pencil. Ghent restrains him and says somewhat sheepishly in his ear .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Architect . Continuing his explanation .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Ghent, interrupting him, holds the plan at arm's length, with head on one side and eyes squinted, as he looks from the drawings to the cabin and surroundings . Ghent .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

He makes a grandiose outline of high roofs and turrets in the air . Architect .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Contractor . In answer to Ghent's inquiring look .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

He points to the left, down the curve of the cañon wall . Ghent .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

Contractor .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

Ghent . Slightly staggered .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Contractor . With cold scorn .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Contractor .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Ghent . Holds up the plans again and looks at them in perplexed silence .

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

Contractor .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

He is silent a moment, pondering .

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

He looks along the cañon rim .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

He starts irresolutely, then turns back .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

Contractor . Astonished .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Contractor .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 126 chars .

The architect bows ceremoniously, the contractor nods. Ghent disappears along the cañon brink behind the cabin . Architect . Has been examining the work on the loom, and has then picked up the unfinished basket, admiringly .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Lon smokes in silence; the architect raises his voice, slightly sharp .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Lon . Benignly .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Architect .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Lon .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

He gets up deliberately .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Architect . Between wrath and amusement .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

He follows his companion down the cañon path, stopping a moment at the brink to look round with a professional air at the house and surroundings, then at Lon .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

He descends. Lon crosses to the table, looks over the plans, makes outlines in the air in imitation of Ghent, then shakes his head dubiously, as he rolls up the plans . Ruth appears, emerging from the cañon path. She wears the same dress as at the close of Act I, with a dark scarf-like handkerchief thrown over her head. She is pale and exhausted. She sinks on the rocks at the edge of the cañon . Lon . Approaching her, anxiously .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

He brings her a glass of water from an Indian water-jar before the cabin . Ruth . Tasting the water .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

She leans against a rock, with closed eyes, then rouses herself again .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

Lon . Speaks low .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars .

Lon . Takes the glass from the niche in the rocks, and scans the cañon path .

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

Ruth gets up with an effort, takes the glass and looks through it, then lays it on the ledge .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Ruth . Startled .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Lon .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

He goes down the cañon path. Ruth looks once more through the glass, then crosses to the table, where she sits down and begins to finger the roll of plans. Ghent reënters. He approaches with soft tread and bends over Ruth. She starts up with a little cry, avoiding his embrace .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Pause .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

As she stands at the table, she begins to unroll the plans .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Ruth remains silent, with averted head, absently unrolling the packet .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

He waits a moment, then sighs and seats himself moodily by the table .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 92 words in 4 sentences using 425 chars .

Ruth . With a hysterical laugh .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

She bows her head in her hands, and repeats the words, as if to herself, in a tone in which bitterness has given place to tragic melancholy .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Ghent, watching her moodily, crumples up the plans and throws them upon the ground. He goes toward the cabin, hesitates, turns, and comes back to the table, where Ruth still sits with buried head. He draws from his pocket a jewel-case, which he opens and lays before her . Ghent .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

He takes out several pieces of jewelry and tumbles them together on the table .

Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 285 chars .

He points at the map and speaks glibly, trying to master his discomfiture at her lack of interest .

Contains 52 words in 8 sentences using 358 chars .

Ruth . In a dead, flat tone .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Ruth . Draws the plans toward her and pours the jewels in a heap upon them from her lifted hands .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

She laughs suddenly and jarringly .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

She laughs again, as she rises from the table and looks down the cañon path .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

She points down the path .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

He joins her, where she stands looking down into the cañon .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Ruth nods, with unnaturally bright eyes and mocking smile .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Ruth . With biting calm .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Ghent turns sharply, as if stung by a physical blow. She raises her hands to him, in a swift revulsion of feeling .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

Ghent . Sweeps the jewels together, and throws them over the cliff .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

She does not answer .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Ruth . Again cold .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Ghent stands irresolute, then raises his hand in a gesture of perplexity and despair, and goes into the house, closing the door. Winthrop Newbury appears at the top of the cañon path, looks curiously about, catches sight of Ruth's averted figure, and rushes toward her . Winthrop .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Ruth starts involuntarily toward him, stretching out her arms. As he advances, she masters herself, and speaks in a natural voice, with an attempt at gayety, as she takes his hand . Ruth .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Ruth . Turning the shock, which she has been unable to conceal, into conventional surprise .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

He starts impulsively, trying to break through the conventional wall which she has raised between them .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Ruth . Interrupting him, with exaggerated animation .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 256 chars .

Winthrop . Solemnly .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Pause .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Ruth . Touches him on the arm and looks at him with dumb entreaty, speaking low .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Winthrop . In answer to her unspoken words .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Ruth . Resumes her hard, bright tone .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

Ruth . Quickly, with a nervous uplift of her arms .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Pause .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

She flinches, then summons her courage and looks him steadily in the face .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Ruth . Moving away nervously .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

She goes toward the cañon brink:

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Winthrop . Following her .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

Winthrop . Compelling himself to follow her lead .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Winthrop . Embarrassed .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Winthrop's eyes have fallen on the basket at the foot of the table. He picks it up, examines it curiously, and looks meaningly at Ruth, who snatches it from his hand and throws it over the cliff .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Winthrop . Is about to speak, but checks himself. He points at the loom .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

He points across the cañon . Ruth . Flushing .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

Ruth . Brilliantly explanatory .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

He looks at her in mute protest, then with a shake of the head, rises and puts on his hat . Winthrop .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 120 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Hesitates .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

She holds out her hand, smiling . Auf wieder sehen! Winthrop releases her hand and goes toward the cañon path. He waves, and turns to Ruth . Winthrop .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

As Ruth advances he takes her hand and looks searchingly into her eyes .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Ruth . Keeping up her hard, bright gayety .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

Winthrop . Dejectedly, as he drops her hand .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

Ruth . Cordially explanatory .

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 133 chars .

Ruth . Solemnly, as she looks him straight in the eyes .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

He looks at her for a moment, then goes toward the cañon path. Polly's voice is heard calling . Polly . Not yet visible .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Winthrop . Calls down the cañon .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Ruth goes past him down the cañon path. In a moment she reappears, with Polly. They are laughing and talking as they come . Polly .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Polly .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Polly .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Philip appears. Ruth hurries to embrace him, while Polly, fanning herself with her handkerchief, examines the house and surroundings with curiosity . Ruth .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

She covers his face lightly with her hands .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Polly . Seating herself on a rock .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Ruth . Motions to the men to be seated .

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars .

Winthrop . Looking about .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Polly .

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

Philip has drawn apart, gloomy and threatening. Polly keeps up her heroic efforts to give the situation a casual and humorous air . Polly . With jaunty challenge .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Polly .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Ruth points at the cabin, smiling .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Ruth . Following, with gratitude in her eyes, the key of lightness and raillery which Polly has struck .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Polly .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

She goes up the rocky incline, and enters the cabin, calling: "Steve! Steve!" Polly goes to Philip, and shakes him . Polly .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Indicates Winthrop .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Ruth reappears in the doorway, followed by Ghent . Ruth . With elaborate gayety, as they descend the rocks .

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 193 chars .

Polly shakes his hand cordially .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Ghent extends his hand, which Philip pointedly ignores. Ruth goes on hastily, to cover the insult .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

They shake hands . Winthrop . To Philip, formally explanatory .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Ruth . Looking at Ghent, surprised .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Polly . Catching at a straw to make talk .

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 258 chars .

Ruth . Keeping up the play desperately, as she blesses Polly with a look .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Polly .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Polly .

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

To Ghent .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Ghent, Polly, and Winthrop go down the cañon path. Ruth takes Philip by the arm, to lead him after . Philip .

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

Ruth . Trying to keep up the light tone .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

Philip .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Ruth . Hardening .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Philip .

Contains 142 words in 8 sentences using 727 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Philip .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 38 words in 1 sentence using 205 chars .

Philip .

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars .

Ruth . Overwhelmed .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Philip .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Philip .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Philip shrugs his shoulders .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Philip .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Ruth . Comes to him, and lays her arms on his shoulders .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

He caresses her; she bursts into suppressed convulsive weeping and clings to him, hiding her face in his breast . Philip .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Ruth shakes her head .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

She draws down his face and kisses him; then lifts her head, with an attempt at lightness .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Philip .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Philip .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

Philip .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars .

Ruth . Takes his head between her hands, and shakes it, as with recovered gayety .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Philip . Pointing to the blanket on the loom .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Ruth does not see his gesture, as she is looking at the others, who come up from below. The men linger in the background, Ghent pointing out objects in the landscape . Ruth . To Polly, who advances .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Polly .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

She draws Ruth to her, and speaks in a lower tone .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Ruth . Half to herself .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Polly . Taking Ruth by the chin as in Act I .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars .

Ruth bows her head in a spasm of pain. Polly, who does not see her face, goes on teasingly .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Ruth moves away with averted head. Polly follows her, peeping round to view her face .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

In a louder tone .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars .

Ruth . To Ghent, who has drawn nearer .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

With Ghent's aid she spreads out the plans, which Polly examines with curiosity .

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars .

Winthrop . Looking at his watch .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Ruth . To Polly .

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars .

Polly goes in. Ruth, lingering at the door for an instant, looks back anxiously at the men . Philip . Curtly, to Ghent .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Winthrop effaces himself, making and lighting a cigarette, as he looks out over the cañon . Philip .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

Ghent bows in silence .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Philip .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Philip . Points at the loom .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars .

Ghent . Astonished .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Philip .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars .

Philip .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

Polly and Ruth come out from the cabin . Polly . To Philip .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

To Ruth .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Ruth . Looking at him quickly .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

She kisses Polly and Philip .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Gives her hand to Winthrop .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Philip ignores Ghent pointedly in the leave-takings. Polly bids him farewell with corresponding cordiality . Polly .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

As they descend the cañon path, she is heard chatting enthusiastically .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

Her voice is heard for some time, indistinctly. Ruth, at the top of the path, waves to them as they descend . Ghent . Looks long at her, with deep gratitude .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

She sits down on the rocks of the cabin terrace. He walks up and down in anxious thought. Once or twice he makes as if to speak. At length he stops before her .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Ruth . Rousing herself .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Ghent . Points at the rug .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Ruth . Slightly startled .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Pause .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

She points toward the house . Ghent . Astonished .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Ghent . Slowly .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 83 words in 8 sentences using 408 chars .

Ghent . Sits down, dizzy from the shock of her words .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

There is a silence, during which he sits perfectly motionless. At last he turns to her .

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Ghent . Eagerly .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Ruth . Looks up, startled .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

She awaits his answer tensely . Ghent . Desperately .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Ruth . Wails .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

Ghent . Rises and stands over her .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

He pauses and hesitates. When he speaks again it is with wistful tenderness .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

She lifts her head, looking at him with white, thirsty face .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 165 words in 8 sentences using 827 chars .

Ghent . Huskily .

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars .

Ruth . In a half whisper .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

She puts her hands suddenly before her face and sobs .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Ruth . Looking steadfastly, as at an invisible shape, speaks in a horrified whisper .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

Ghent, stung beyond endurance, rises and paces up and down. Ruth continues in a broken tone, spent by the violence of her own words .

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 282 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Ruth does not answer for a moment, then speaks slowly, taking the words with loathing upon her tongue . Ruth .

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 190 chars .

She rises, lifting her arms .

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars .

Ghent has seated himself again, elbows on knees and face in his hands. Ruth takes slowly from her bosom the nugget chain and holds it crumpled up in her palm. Her tone is quiet, almost matter-of-fact .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Ghent . Looks up .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Ruth . In the same tone, as she holds it up, letting it unwind .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Ghent . Dumfounded .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

Ruth does not answer, but continues looking at the chain, running it through her fingers and weighing it in her hand .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

Ruth . Draws her hand about her neck as if loosening something there; convulsively .

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars .

She tries to force it upon him, with wailing entreaty .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Ghent . Holding himself under stern control .

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 185 chars .

Ghent takes the chain reluctantly, stands for a moment looking at it, then speaks with iron firmness . Ghent .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

He throws the chain about her neck and draws her to him by it .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

He starts toward the house. She holds out her hand blindly to detain him . Ruth . In a stifled voice .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

He returns to her, anxiously, and stands waiting. She goes on, touching the chain .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Ghent . Leaning to look into her averted face .

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Ghent . Starts to do so, then draws back .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Philip appears at the head of the cañon path. Hearing their voices, he waits, half concealed . Ghent .

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

She takes the chain slowly from her neck .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

She drops the chain .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

She turns slowly. Philip has come forward, and supports her as she sinks half fainting upon his neck . Philip . To Ghent .

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

To Ruth .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Philip . Measuring him .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Pause . Ghent .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Ruth . Looks long at Ghent, then at the house and surroundings. At last she turns to her brother .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Philip, supporting her, leads her down the cañon path. Ghent stands gazing after them as they disappear below the rim. He picks up the chain and goes back, looking down after the descending figures. The sunset light has faded, and darkness has begun to settle over the mountain world . Curtain
ACT III Sitting-room of Mrs. Fordan's house at Milford Corners, Massachusetts. An old-fashioned New England interior, faded but showing signs of former distinction. The walls are hung with family portraits, several in clerical attire of the eighteenth century, one in the uniform of the Revolutionary War. Doors open right and left. At the back is a fireplace, flanked by windows, the curtains of which are drawn. On the left is a small table, with a lamp, books, and magazines; on the right, near the fireplace, a sewing-table, with lamp and sewing-basket. A bookcase and a writing-desk occupy opposite corners of the room, forward . Winthrop and Philip stand near the desk, chatting. Polly is reading a newspaper at the table, left. Ruth sits before the grate, sewing; her face is turned away toward the fire . Philip . Offers Winthrop his cigar-case .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Takes one and lights it . Philip .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Philip .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Winthrop, strolling about, peeps over Polly's shoulder . Winthrop . To Philip, with a scandalized gesture .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Philip .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Polly . Crushingly .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

The door on the left opens, and Mrs. Jordan enters, with Dr. Newbury. During the preceding conversation Ruth has sat sewing, paying no heed to the chatter. Mrs. Jordan and the doctor look at her as they come in, but she does not look up . Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Dr. Newbury . Seats himself, Mrs. Jordan near him .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Hastily .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

She speaks lower .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

She glances at Ruth, who has let her sewing fall in her lap and sits staring into the fire . Dr. Newbury . Sotto voce .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Polly looks up from the newspaper excitedly, holding her finger at a place on the sheet . Polly .

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Philip and Winthrop, who have been chatting and smoking apart, come to the table . Philip .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Polly . Tapping on the paper .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Philip . Bending over her, reads:

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Polly . Pointing .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Philip .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

He picks up the paper, astounded .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

He tosses the paper to Winthrop .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Who has been listening anxiously .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Philip .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

Ruth has resumed her needle-work. Winthrop offers her the paper; with his finger at the line. She takes it, looks at it vaguely, and lays it on the table . Polly . Leaning across .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Ruth . Tonelessly .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

She rises, lays her work aside, and goes toward the door, left . Dr. Newbury . As she passes him .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Ruth . Giving him her hand .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Dr. Newbury . Shaking his finger .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Ruth looks at him vacantly, attempting to smile. She moves toward the door, which Winthrop opens for her . Winthrop . Holding out his hand .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Ruth . With a faint kindling of interest .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Winthrop .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

She goes out, Winthrop closing the door . Winthrop . To Dr. Newbury .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Patting Philip's shoulder .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

He goes out by the hall door on the right, Philip accompanying him . Dr. Newbury . Looking after his son .

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Philip reënters . Dr. Newbury .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

He speaks so as to include Philip and Polly in the conversation .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Frightened .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Mrs. Jordan sits in an attitude of nervous attention, gazing at the doctor as if trying to formulate one of many questions pressing upon her. Philip comes forward and sits by the table, near them . Philip .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Overwhelmed .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

Philip .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Polly .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

To Dr. Newbury, after a reproachful gaze at Philip .

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars .

He obeys, but picks it up again absent-mindedly, after a few seconds .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

She breaks out .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Polly . Rising, with heightened color and nervous emphasis .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Looking at her with frightened interrogation .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Polly .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Philip . Inarticulate with surprise and anger .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Polly .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

Philip snaps the paper-knife in two, flings the pieces to the floor, and rises, pale with rage . Mrs. Jordan . Gathering up the pieces with a wail .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Philip . To Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Polly . Protesting .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Wipes her eyes, after ruefully fitting the broken pieces of the knife together and laying them tenderly on the table .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Philip .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Philip .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Polly . Triumphantly .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Wiping her eyes, sheepishly .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Philip .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Polly .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Philip .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Polly .

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Polly . Pluming herself, doctrinaire .

Contains 106 words in 3 sentences using 594 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

To Polly .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Polly .

Contains 57 words in 2 sentences using 282 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Polly .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Philip rises, with uncontrollable impatience, and goes back to the mantelpiece, against which he leans, nervously tearing a bit of paper to pieces . Dr. Newbury .

Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 164 chars .

Polly . A little nonplussed .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

Dr. Newbury . Judicially .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Polly .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Dr. Newbury .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

After a pause .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Philip .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Dr. Newbury . Rising .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

He shakes hands with Polly and Mrs. Jordan, takes his hat and stick. Philip remains plunged in angry reflection. Dr. Newbury taps Philip jestingly on the shoulder with the tip of his cane .

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

He goes out, Polly accompanying him to the door . Philip, disregarding his mother's conciliatory look and gesture as he passes her, goes out left. Polly stretches her arms and draws a deep breath as the door closes after him . Mrs. Jordan . Looking at her severely .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Polly .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Polly .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Polly .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . With a despairing gesture .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

Polly . Soberly .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Polly .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Polly .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Mournfully, hypnotized by the evangelical note .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

She looks suspiciously at Polly .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

Polly .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Lifting her hands in despair .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Pause .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Polly . Delighted .

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

Polly .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Mrs. Jordan

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Polly .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Polly .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Polly goes out. After a moment she reënters, excitedly . Polly .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Amazed .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Polly nods enthusiastically. Ghent enters. He is conventionally dressed, a black string tie and the broad-brimmed hat which he carries being the only suggestions of Western costume remaining. Mrs. Jordan receives him in a flutter of excitement and alarm .

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Looks at Polly, who goes out, pouting .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Vaguely alarmed .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Relieved .

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

She motions him to a seat at the table; she sits near him, speaking with nervous impulsiveness .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

He stops and sinks into gloomy thought . Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

He makes a gesture of brusque exoneration .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Ghent . Nervously .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Pause .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Ghent . Tapping his breast .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

He looks slowly round the room .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

Ghent . To himself .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Ghent . Gathers himself together .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Terrified .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 288 chars .

He stares before him, smiting the table and speaking with low intensity .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

He sits for a moment more in gloomy thought .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Ghent . Takes papers from his pocket .

Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 294 chars .

Pause . Mrs. Jordan . Fingering the paper with hesitation .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Ghent . Doubtfully .

Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 258 chars .

He lays the papers on the table, and picks up his hat . Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

He opens the hall door .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

With an awkward bow to Mrs. Jordan, he partly closes the door after him, when the inner door opens and Ruth appears. She goes to the sewing-table and picks up her sewing. Her mother, with a frightened glance at the half-open hall door, draws her back and kisses her. Ghent, unseen by Ruth, remains standing, with his hand on the door-knob . Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Ghent pushes the door open, and closes it behind him. Ruth, sinking back against the opposite wall, stares at him blankly . Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Ruth covers her face with her hands, then fumbles blindly for the latch of the door. Her mother restrains her .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Ghent . Raises his hand restrainingly .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . With growing impatience .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Mrs. Jordan . Losing control of herself .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Ghent, who has tried dumbly to restrain her, turns away in stoic resignation to his fate .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 216 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

Ruth stands motionless for a moment, then looks vacantly about, speaking in a dull voice; as at first . Ruth .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Ruth . Flaming into white wrath .

Contains 104 words in 4 sentences using 535 chars .

Long pause. She looks about blankly and sinks down by the table . Mrs. Jordan . Cold and rigid .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

She turns away in horror-stricken judgment .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Philip opens the door and enters, staring at Ghent with dislike and menace .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Ruth rises, with fright in her face, and approaches her brother to restrain him . Philip .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

Philip waits an instant, the truth penetrating his mind slowly. Then, with mortal rage in his face, he starts toward Ghent . Philip .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Ruth throws herself in Philip's path . Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Philip .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Philip .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

With another access of rage he tries to thrust Ruth from his path. Mrs. Jordan, terrified at the storm she has raised, clings desperately to her son's arm . Ruth .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Mrs. Jordan .

Contains 31 words in 6 sentences using 159 chars .

They force Philip back to the door, where he stands glaring at Ghent . Philip . To Ghent .

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 181 chars .

Philip, with Mrs. Jordan still clinging to his arm, goes out, Ruth closing the door after them. She and Ghent confront each other in silence for a moment, across the width of the room . Ruth .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

He pauses, then continues with a disconsolate gesture .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

He fumbles in his pocket, and takes from it the nugget chain, which he looks at in silence for a time, then speaks in quiet resignation .

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 211 chars .

He lays it on the desk and goes toward the door . Ruth .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Ghent . After a pause .

Contains 105 words in 5 sentences using 514 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

She repeats the words with a touch of awe and wonder .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 80 words in 4 sentences using 388 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 83 words in 6 sentences using 421 chars .

Ghent . Steps impulsively nearer her, sweeping his hand to indicate the portraits on the walls .

Contains 242 words in 15 sentences using 1115 chars .

Ruth's face is hidden in her hands, her elbows on the table. He stands over her, flushed and waiting. Gradually the light fades from his face. When he speaks again, the ring of exultation which has been in his voice is replaced by a sober intensity .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

He waits, but she does not speak or look up. He takes a package of letters and papers from his pocket, and runs them over, in deep reflection .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Ruth . Looking up .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Ghent .

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 255 chars .

Ruth lets her head sink in her hands. He pauses and continues ruefully .

Contains 107 words in 10 sentences using 520 chars .

Ruth utters a faint moan as her head sinks in her arms on the table. With trembling hands, Ghent caresses her hair lightly, and speaks between a laugh and a sob .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

Ruth does not move. He remains bending over her for some moments, then straightens up, with a gesture of stoic despair .

Contains 117 words in 8 sentences using 573 chars .

He goes to the door, where he turns .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars .

He opens the door and is about to pass out. Ruth looks up with streaming eyes . Ruth .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

He closes the door and stands waiting for her to speak. Ruth masters herself and goes on, her eyes shining, her face exalted .

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 134 chars .

Ghent . Solemnly .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 141 chars .

Ghent . Comes slowly to the table, looking at her with bewilderment .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 141 words in 6 sentences using 724 chars .

She takes the chain, and comes closer .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

She puts the chain about her neck . Ghent . Puzzled, not yet realizing the full force of her words .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Ruth .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Ghent . Unable to realize his fortune .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Ruth . Holds out her arms, her face flooded with happiness .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Curtain