The Decision of the Court Matthews, Brander Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Brander Matthews, 1852 – 1929 The Decision of the Court: A Comedy by Brander Matthews: Illustrated New York Harper & Brothers 60 p. Mrs. Stanyhurst Mr. Stanyhurst Boy Mary: Comedy Prose data extraction from source 1893 First performed: March 20, 1893
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This comedy was first acted in America by the Theatre of Arts and Letters at its fourth subscription performance in New York, March 23, 1893, with Mrs. Agnes Booth-Schoeffel and Mr. J. H. Gilmour as Mrs. and Mr. Stanyhurst. A performance for copyright purposes was given in London, at the Comedy Theatre, March 20th. Stage-right and copyright are therefore fully protected, both in Great Britain and in the United States

CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. ALGERNON STANYHURST. Mr. ALGERNON STANYHURST. THE MAID. THE MESSENGER-BOY.

SCENE: — The parlor of Mrs. Stanyhurst's cottage at Newport, R. I.

TIME: — Late in September.
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THE time is late September, and the scene is the parlor of a cottage at Newport, the broad windows of which overlook the harbor. It is a handsomely furnished room, showing that its occupant is a woman of taste. On one side there is a conservatory bow-window filled with flowers, and having a hanging bird-cage in the centre. On the other side there is a mantel-piece, with a mirror over it and a clock upon it. An open piano stands against the wall near the mantel-piece. There is a sofa near the centre of the room, with an umbrella lamp behind it.

Mrs. Stanyhurst is seen seated at a desk near the sofa engaged in writing.

Mary, the maid, enters through the draped doorway which connects the parlor and the hall of the house. She stands silently behind Mrs. Stanyhurst.

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Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Mary:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Mrs. S.:

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Mary ( going ):

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Mary:

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

II Mrs. S.:

Contains 388 words in 27 sentences using 1958 chars .

She reads over last few lines to herself, and then signs and folds the letter .

While she is doing this , Mr. Stanyhurst is seen to pass the windows and to stand before door, where he rings bell .

[Mrs. Stanyhurst, intent on folding letter and on addressing envelope, does not hear the bell. The door is opened, and Mr. S. disappears from view; the door closes with a bang .

 Mrs. S. ( Starting ):

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

[Mary enters with card on salver . Mrs. S. ( Rising ):

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Mary ( handing card ):

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Mrs. S. ( reading card; aside ):

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Mary:

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Mary ( going ):

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Mrs. S.:

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Exit through small door opposite the mantel-piece .
III Mary:

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Mr. S. ( constrained and awkward ):

Contains 259 words in 21 sentences using 1248 chars .

IV As he takes it in his hand , Mrs. S. enters, and stands in doorway . Mrs. S. ( aside ):

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Mr. S. ( holding picture ):

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars .

Mrs. S. ( aside ):

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Mrs. S. ( sitting on sofa, calmly ):

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Mr. S. ( aside ):

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Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 69 words in 8 sentences using 349 chars .

Mr. S.:

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Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S.:

Contains 71 words in 8 sentences using 377 chars .

Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S.:

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Mr. S.:

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Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S.:

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Reaching out hand for letter . Mrs. S. ( suddenly withdrawing letter ):

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S. ( looking over the letter ):

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Pocketing letter . Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S. ( admiringly ):

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars .

Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S. ( confused ):

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Mrs. S.:

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Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Mr. S. ( protesting ):

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Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S.:

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

Mrs. S. ( indignantly ):

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Mr. S. ( protesting ):

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 167 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S.:

Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 265 chars .

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Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

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Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars .

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Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Pause. Clock on mantel-piece strikes five slowly . Mr. S. ( rising ):

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

[Mary enters with kettle, puts it on stand on tea table before window, lights lamp, and carries table down and sets it before Mrs. S. Mr. S. awkwardly gets out of way of table . Mrs. S.:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Mr. S. ( astonished ):

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Mrs. S. ( lifting sugar-tongs ):

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Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

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Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

Putting hat and cane on chair between piano and fireplace, and sitting on piano-stool . Mrs. S. ( passing cup ):

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Mr. S. ( taking cup and stirring it ):

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 103 chars .

[Mary enters with plate of toasted crackers. She passes them to Mr. S., who takes one. Then she puts plate down on tea table, and exit . Mr. S. ( watching her off ):

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[Mrs. S. looks at him . Mr. S. hesitates, and then stops, and drinks tea abruptly . Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S. ( with mouth full ):

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Rising and putting teacup on mantelpiece behind him . Mrs. S.:

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Mr. S. ( negligently ):

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

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Mr. S. ( indifferently ):

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Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S. ( standing stiffly behind sofa ):

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

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Mr. S. ( protesting ):

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Mr. S. ( gallantly ):

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Mrs. S. ( calmly ):

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Mr. S. ( hesitating ):

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Mr. S. ( energetically ):

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Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 252 chars .

Mr. S. ( astonished ):

Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 72 chars .

Going up after Mrs. S. Mary exit with tray . Mrs. S. ( at window ):

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

[Mary enters and takes table from before sofa and puts it before window . Mr. S.:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Looking over shoulder to see if Mary has gone .

[Mary looks at him and then at Mrs. S, and then exit .

[Mrs. S. stands looking at birds in conservatory bow-window .

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Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Mr. S. ( looking at cage with single eye-glass ):

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Mrs. S.:

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Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Mrs. S. ( dryly ):

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 246 chars .

Mr. S. ( admiringly ):

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

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Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars .

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Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars .

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Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

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Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

[Mr. S. is about to protest, but is interrupted . Mrs. S.:

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars .

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Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

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Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

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Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

Leaning back on desk . Mrs. S.:

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Mr. S.:

Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 131 chars .

Mrs. S.:

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Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

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Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 300 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Mrs. S. ( still playing ):

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Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

Mrs. S. ( still playing ):

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Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars .

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Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Mrs. S. ( still playing, but more slowly, and "Dancing in the Barn" has changed into a waltz of Chopin's ):

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 204 chars .

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Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars .

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Turning on piano-stool and facing him . Mr. S.:

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Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

Mrs. S. ( sadly ):

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

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Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars .

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Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

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Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 267 chars .

Mr. S. ( watching her; aside ):

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars .

Goes to extreme end of piano, so that he faces her .

[Mrs. S. continues playing softly, conscious that he is gazing at her; she changes time of music, plays louder and more brilliantly, and then stops abruptly .

 Mrs. S. ( with a return of her former sharp manner ):

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Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

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Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Mr. S. ( stiffly ):

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

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Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

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Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars .

Mr. S. ( exultingly ):

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars .

Mr. S. ( stiffly again ):

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Mrs. S. ( bitterly ):

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Mrs. S. ( impatiently ):

Contains 97 words in 6 sentences using 500 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars .

Mr. S. ( doubtfully ):

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Mrs. S. ( suddenly ):

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

Mr. S.:

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 171 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Mr. S.:

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Mrs. S. ( laughing ):

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 136 chars .

Mr. S. ( leaning over the back of the sofa ):

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Mrs. S. ( shuddering ):

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars .

Mr. S. ( laughing lightly ):

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Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

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Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Mr. S. ( suddenly ):

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

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Mr. S.:

Contains 139 words in 13 sentences using 611 chars .

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Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars .

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Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 182 chars .

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Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars .

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Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

Mrs. S. ( thoughtfully ):

Contains 35 words in 7 sentences using 149 chars .

Mr. S. ( coming forward to her ):

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Mrs. S. ( escaping from him ):

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Mr. S. ( following her ):

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

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Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

With his arm about her again . Mrs. S.:

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

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Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

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Messenger-boy is seen through windows. He stands before the door, and rings bell . Mrs. S. ( starting ):

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Door opens, and messenger-boy disappears in house . Mrs. S.:

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[Mary enters, with telegram on a salver . Mary:

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Mrs. S. ( taking it ):

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Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 121 chars .

Mrs. S. ( tears open envelope, reads telegram, and drops her arm ):

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Holding out the telegram to him . Mr. S. ( taking it ):

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Mrs. S. ( snatching telegram ):

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Mr. S. ( indignantly ):

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 156 chars .

Mrs. S. ( turning suddenly, with change of manner ):

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Mr. S. ( shrinking back a little ):

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Mrs. S. ( insisting, and with rising temper ):

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Mrs. S. ( coming up close and looking him in the eye ):

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

Mr. S. ( taken aback ):

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Mrs. S. ( turning away from him ):

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Mr. S. ( laughing harshly ):

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

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Mrs. S. ( dropping in chair, and wiping eyes with handkerchief ):

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Mr. S. ( impatiently walking up and down ):

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Putting letter in pocket . Mr. S. ( sharply ):

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

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Mr. S. ( taking hat and gloves ):

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

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Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 98 chars .

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Mrs. S. ( mechanically repeating ):

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

[Mr. S. bows automatically, but she does not look at him as he leaves the room .

[Mrs. S. stands silent as he is seen passing the windows. As he goes out of sight she glances up quickly .
V [Mrs. S. suddenly takes the letter from her pocket, and goes to the desk . Mrs. S. ( writing ):

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 94 chars .

She puts the letter in the envelope, seals it, leaves it on the desk as she rises, crosses to sofa, turns and looks up at window, and then drops on sofa, burying her face in her handkerchief . Mary enters, followed by the messenger-boy . Mary:

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Mrs. S. ( automatically ):

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Boy:

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Mrs. S. ( seizing boy and rushing him to the window, which she throws open ):

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Boy ( out on piazza ):

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Mrs. S.:

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Boy:

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Mrs. S. ( half out on piazza ):

Contains 53 words in 7 sentences using 243 chars .

Boy ( at window ):

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Mr. S. ( at window ):

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Mrs. S.:

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Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

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