Anti-Matrimony

HAROLD STEELE MACKAYE

THIS PLAY IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED

BY HIS BROTHER

CHARACTERS REV. ELLIOTT GREY. MILDRED, his wife . MORRIS, his younger brother . MRS. GREY, his mother . ISABELLE, Mildred's younger sister .

TIME — The Present .

PLACE — The Grey Homestead, in a Suburban Town of Massachusetts .

PROGRAMME OF THE PLAY

as first produced in New York

at the Garrick Theatre

September 22, 1910.

CHARLES FROHMAN: MANAGER

MAURICE CAMPBELL

Presents

HENRIETTA CROSMAN

ANTI-MATRIMONY

BY PERCY MACKAYE

CAST OF CHARACTERS REV. ELLIOTT GREYWalter Greene MILDRED, his wifeMiss Crosman MORRIS, his younger brotherGordon Johnstone MRS. GREY, his motherMarian Holcombe ISABELLE, Mildred's younger sisterGrace Carlyle

ACT I

The Hall — used as a library and living-room — of the Grey homestead, in a suburban town of Massachusetts. Through an open door and casement window at back is visible an apple orchard, in full bloom, with a distant vista of an old wooden structure shaded by elms. At the right of centre, a staircase ascends to a landing, which leads to inner rooms, right. A window, at back, lights the landing, which is separated from the hall by a slender railing and by curtains between the woodwork. At left and right, down stage, doors. At right, a fireplace, above which hangs a large diagram map. On the mantel shelf, a clock. Beneath the landing, a low desk, littered with papers. At left centre, an ample table. Under the casement window, at back, and left, book shelves. Near the newel-post of the stairs, a small table on which are a vase and a phonograph. At right, a settee. The remaining furniture is quietly tasteful and old-fashioned .

ELLIOTT GREY is sitting at the desk; MORRIS is standing near the door. The former is dressed in plain, unministerial garb — a quiet, everyday working suit; the latter wears clothes which suggest a pronounced exotic taste .

ELLIOTT Rising

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

ELLIOTT With a quick smile

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

MORRIS Caustically

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

ELLIOTT Putting an arm over his shoulder

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MORRIS Detaching himself

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

ELLIOTT Laughing

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars .

ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT Quietly

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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[MORRIS turns away with a shrug and lights a cigarette

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MORRIS Humming

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MORRIS Pointing with a pen-holder

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS Snapping his fingers

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 329 chars .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

The door, right, is opened a little way. On the sill MRS. GREY pauses, hesitatingly MORRIS

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The door is closed quickly ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars .

MORRIS Bows, with a smile

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

ELLIOTT After returning his mock-bow

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT With a laugh

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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ELLIOTT

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MORRIS

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Exit MORRIS out of doors . ELLIOTT starts to follow, but pauses, biting the tip of his pen-holder. The door, right, slowly opens again, and there enters a subdued, neat little woman, with smooth brown hair, growing white about the temples. She comes forward hesitatingly, holding the fingers of her left hand in her right, as in habit. This posture she alters occasionally, to stroke pensively downward the front of her dress MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT Turning

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT

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MRS. GREY Wiping her eyes shyly

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ELLIOTT

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT Smiling

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT

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MRS. GREY

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ELLIOTT Putting his arm about her

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MRS. GREY

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They go into an inner room, left. After a pause, the door, right, is opened, and MILDRED enters. She is dressed in a simple morning-gown, and moves lightly across the room. She lifts a sewing-bag from the settee and takes it to the table, where she sits. Behind her follows ISABELLE, dressed in a gown of charm, symmetry and distinction. She pauses, with a half-studied, half-artless pose of young-girlishness MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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Holding a silk thread in her teeth, she pulls it taut with her left hand, while with her right she draws a knitting-needle across it, humming between her lips

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE With a compassionate smile

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED With wicked assumption of naïveté

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED Rising

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE With visible anxiety

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MILDRED

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[MILDRED, too, catches sight of Morris ISABELLE

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE Turning

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MILDRED

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MORRIS Snubbing MILDRED, speaks to ISABELLE.]

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Throwing a kiss, which she returns, he disappears toward the orchard . ISABELLE then goes quickly to the door left, listens, opens it a crack, looks in longingly, but closes it again slowly ISABELLE

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MILDRED

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ISABELLE Draws herself up haughtily

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE Wildly

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE Gasping

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED Straightening her face

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED Raising her hands, turns away in laughter

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED Shutting her eyes

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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Enter MORRIS, carrying sprays of apple-blossom MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE Taking them

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE Sighing

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MORRIS

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars .

ISABELLE

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MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

MILDRED Coming between them from behind, takes the apple-blossoms

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

ISABELLE With wide eyes

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MORRIS To ISABELLE.]

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

MORRIS To MILDRED.]

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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MILDRED

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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MORRIS AND ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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MORRIS To ISABELLE.]

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED Showing the embroidery

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars .

MORRIS

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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MILDRED Pensively

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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MORRIS Beside himself

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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MILDRED

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MORRIS

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The door, left, opens and MRS. GREY enters, in alarm MRS. GREY

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Agitated, she starts to leave, but stops, glancing at MORRIS, who has also started, but checks himself abruptly MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MILDRED

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ISABELLE Looking toward MORRIS, but by her gestures anxiously urging MILDRED toward the door

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

MILDRED Following MRS. GREY out

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Exeunt . ISABELLE, after watching the door close, turns slowly to MORRIS, who stands gloomily exalted and absorbed ISABELLE

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MORRIS Starting

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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They embrace ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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He leads her to the open door, at back. Meantime, the door, left, reopens and MILDRED enters MILDRED

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[MILDRED looks toward MORRIS and ISABELLE, who manifestly have not heard her, where they stand — their arms about each other — facing the orchard. Taking in the situation , MILDRED hurries tip-toe across to the foot of the stairs, which she climbs, very quietly, to the landing, pausing once or twice to glance toward the two lovers, who remain oblivious of her entrance MORRIS

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ISABELLE Spying on the table the baby-chasuble, lifts it, unseen of MORRIS.]

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE Quickly dropping the baby dress, picks up the apple sprays from the table

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She takes them to the vase by the newel-post MORRIS Watching her

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ISABELLE Smiling

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS In a great voice

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Above on the landing MILDRED beckons; ELLIOTT enters there from off right; MILDRED motions silence to him, while they listen, with pantomime, which indicates their huge enjoyment of what they hear ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS Kissing her

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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ISABELLE

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MORRIS

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Exeunt. The door closes. Bursting into laughter , MILDRED and ELLIOTT come down the stairs MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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MILDRED

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ELLIOTT

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Enter MORRIS and ISABELLE, at back MORRIS To ISABELLE.]

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ISABELLE

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ELLIOTT To MILDRED, who has sunk upon the settee, staring ahead of her

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MILDRED Just audibly, motioning him away

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ELLIOTT

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He crosses to the table. In the background , MORRIS — a Napoleon overseeing his campaign — directs ISABELLE, who goes to the bottom step of the stairs, gracefully and deliberately unties the bows of her shoe-lacings, then approaches ELLIOTT with ingratiating smile ISABELLE

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

ELLIOTT Momentarily abashed, scrambles to do so

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[MORRIS, meantime, approaching MILDRED, starts visibly at her altered expression MORRIS Solicitously

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars .

MILDRED In hollow tone

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MORRIS

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MILDRED Slowly

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ISABELLE To ELLIOTT, changing her foot

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ELLIOTT Tying the lace

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MILDRED

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MORRIS Startled

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MILDRED Rising

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MORRIS

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MILDRED

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Compelling him before her by look and gesture, she passes toward the outer door, while ISABELLE slowly turns, watching aghast, and ELLIOTT on his knees peeps round her skirts MORRIS Bewildered

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MILDRED

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Taking the apple sprays from the vase, she pauses an instant on the door sill ELLIOTT Open-mouthed

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ISABELLE

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MILDRED

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Extending one hand to MORRIS, she buries her face in the apple-bloom. They go . ISABELLE starts to follow . ELLIOTT, still on his knees, holds absent-mindedly the shoe-lace he was tying ISABELLE Tartly

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[MILDRED and MORRIS disappear in the orchard CURTAIN.

ACT II

Late Afternoon .

[MRS. GREY stands in the middle of the room listening

MRS. GREY

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A VOICE After a pause

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MRS. GREY Nervously

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[MRS. GREY goes to the door left, opens it and stands flustered. Meantime the curtains of the stair landing are opened and ISABELLE puts her head out ISABELLE Snappishly

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MRS. GREY

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ISABELLE

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MRS. GREY

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ISABELLE

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MRS. GREY

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ISABELLE

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MRS. GREY

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ISABELLE

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MRS. GREY

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ISABELLE Shrilly

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She disappears MRS. GREY Going up the stairs

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ISABELLE Coming out on the landing in a dressing-gown, speaks, on the point of tears

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MRS. GREY

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ISABELLE

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

They disappear along the landing, left Enter, from out of doors , MORRIS and MILDRED. MILDRED is dressed in a beautiful flowing gown of old rose, and wears apple-blossoms in her hair, which she has arranged in a graceful mediæval style, differing from its simple arrangement in Act First MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

[MILDRED reclines, with studied æstheticism, on the cushions of the settee; MORRIS stands beside her MORRIS

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 243 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 317 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 162 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 108 words in 8 sentences using 605 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 214 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 257 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 140 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

MILDRED Dreamily

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 332 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

MILDRED Pensively

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

MILDRED Murmurs

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 268 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 97 words in 8 sentences using 513 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MILDRED Rushing away

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MILDRED Returning slowly

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 89 words in 10 sentences using 534 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 303 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MILDRED Rising

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MILDRED Murmurs

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

MILDRED Exaltedly

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

MORRIS With abrupt decision

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 185 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

MILDRED Sinking on the settee

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

[ELLIOTT appears outside, quietly passing MILDRED Crying out and pointing

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

[ELLIOTT precipitately disappears MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 97 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 150 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 89 chars .

MORRIS Hastening up the stairs

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

[MORRIS disappears from the landing . MILDRED sinks upon the settee cushions in muffled laughter. Enter at back , ELLIOTT.] ELLIOTT In a low voice, saluting with his right hand

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

MILDRED Catching her breath

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Enter, left , ISABELLE. She wears a shrunken, faded, brown dress, awkwardly misfitting and unbecoming. This contrasts absurdly with the extra pains she has bestowed upon the towering, complicated architecture of her hair. Seeing ELLIOTT and MILDRED, she hesitates, embarrassed and woeful . ELLIOTT, facing the other way, does not see her . MILDRED, instantly altering her voice to one of pained accusation, continues to speak to ELLIOTT, who stares at her in fresh bewilderment MILDRED

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 198 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MILDRED With horrified tone

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Above, on the landing, enters MORRIS, carrying a dress-suit case. He pauses to look down; then listens intently. Meantime , ISABELLE — who does not see him — manifests also an eager detective interest in the conversation MILDRED

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 255 chars .

ISABELLE Coming forward wildly

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 162 chars .

She rushes out, right ISABELLE Calling after her

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

MORRIS Hurrying down the stairs with the dress-suit case

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

ISABELLE Trying to conceal her dress by standing behind the settee

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

MORRIS Stopping and looking severely from ISABELLE to ELLIOTT.]

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

ELLIOTT To himself

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Suddenly seeing the dress-suit case, steps forward with a cry

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

ISABELLE Tearfully

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MORRIS To ELLIOTT.]

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 197 chars .

ISABELLE Moving farther from ELLIOTT.]

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

MORRIS Glancing back at ELLIOTT.]

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 102 chars .

ISABELLE Dolefully

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MORRIS Sternly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars .

Going out, at right, with the suit-case

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

ELLIOTT Looking her over

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

She starts to go ELLIOTT

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

He goes to the book-shelves and selects some volumes ELLIOTT

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 226 chars .

They disappear in the orchard. After a moment, enter from the right MORRIS and MILDRED.] MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 192 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 330 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

MILDRED Going to the phonograph and winding it

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

To the strains of the phonograph they waltz together. As they do so , ISABELLE and ELLIOTT reappear from the orchard , ISABELLE hastening ahead , ELLIOTT following with an open book in his hands ISABELLE On the threshold, dropping the other volumes from her arms

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

ELLIOTT Reading aloud

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

ELLIOT Cheerfully

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Enter, left , MRS. GREY.] MRS. GREY

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

[MILDRED and MORRIS, heedless, continue to dance ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

ISABELLE With flashing eyes, shuts off the phonograph

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

MILDRED Pausing

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MILDRED With piercing scrutiny

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

MORRIS Ignoring a gesture of supplication from ISABELLE.]

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MILDRED To ISABELLE.]

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

ISABELLE Transfixed by the eyes of MORRIS.]

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Turning to ELLIOTT.]

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 213 chars .

At a sign from her , ELLIOTT has touched the lever of the phonograph, which resumes " The Merry Widow ."] ISABELLE Crying out, as MORRIS goes toward MILDRED.]

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

[MORRIS pauses MRS. GREY Aghast

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ELLIOTT Stentorian

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MILDRED Holding out her arms

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

[MORRIS waltzes with MILDRED.] CURTAIN.

ACT III Night: The room is lighted by lamps and the glow from a wood fire in the fireplace . MILDRED and ELLIOTT are discovered, and for some moments nothing is said . MILDRED is seated on the rug before the fire; ELLIOTT stands by the desk . MILDRED is dressed in a splendid black gown, with train, low neck and short sleeves; she wears one flaming red rose and her hair is arranged with striking tragedy-queen effectiveness. At the moment of discovery she is seated upon her long train, bending over the open dress-suit case, in and about which are piled sundry volumes, some open, others closed, with bookmarks. These volumes she is putting back in the suit-case; as she does so, she scans the marked pages hastily, and makes memoranda with a pencil upon a large pad in her lap. Meantime, at the desk , ELLIOTT is solemnly engaged in loading two pistols. From a small tin box he lifts cartridges and inserts them gingerly, one by one, making various aims and passes with each pistol, fixing his attention — with muttered ejaculations — upon a central spot in the rug ELLIOTT As he begins to load the second pistol

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MILDRED Looking up

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Both continue their occupations, until MILDRED has put all the books into the dress-suit case MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

ELLIOTT Assisting her to rise, kisses her

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MILDRED Returning his caress

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

ELLIOTT Reads from it, while MILDRED examines the pistols

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

ELLIOTT Taking from her a manuscript

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 243 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 244 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars .

Enter, left , MRS. GREY.]

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ELLIOTT With repression, looking toward MILDRED for orders

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MILDRED To ELLIOTT, sternly

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

[ELLIOTT retires solemnly toward the outer door MRS. GREY Wringing her hands

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

MILDRED Smiling

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 299 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 130 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Exeunt MRS. GREY and ELLIOTT, left . MILDRED goes to the desk, where she puts the pistols in a leathern case, and closes it. Enter, at back , MORRIS.] MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

MORRIS Anxiously

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

MORRIS With visible pleasure

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

MILDRED Naïvely

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

MORRIS Nervously

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 190 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

ISABELLE The once proud architecture of her hair is now in ruins, and in one hand she holds an apron, which she has just removed from her borrowed misfit gown. In a choking voice she speaks to MILDRED.]

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 86 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 239 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

MORRIS Darkly

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 229 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

ISABELLE Tearfully

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 235 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 204 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

ISABELLE Wretchedly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MORRIS Suspiciously

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 194 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

ISABELLE With increasing tearfulness

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

Enter, left , ELLIOTT.] ELLIOTT

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

ISABELLE Taking from him a pair of baby's socks

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ELLIOTT To ISABELLE.]

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Exit MORRIS Looking after her, in astonishment

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 49 words in 6 sentences using 267 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 47 words in 7 sentences using 260 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

ELLIOTT Biting his lips, glances at a large pad which he carries

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

ELLIOTT Glancing again at his pad

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

ELLIOTT Taking up the leathern case, begins to toy with it, with increasing air of despondency

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 201 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

ELLIOTT In a terrible voice

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

MORRIS Starting from the spot

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

ELLIOTT Who has opened the case, takes slowly out a pistol

Contains 85 words in 9 sentences using 424 chars .

MORRIS Crying out

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

The voice of MILDRED calls outside: "Hosmer!" ELLIOTT Letting his hand fall

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Leaving the open pistol-case on the table, he moves backward toward the desk, concealing the pistol MILDRED Outside, with musical cadence

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MORRIS Looking toward the door, right

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Enter MILDRED. She is dressed in Neapolitan costume of scarlet and yellow, and whirls into the room, shaking a tambourine MILDRED

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

ELLIOTT Sinks murmuring into the desk-chair

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Beginning to dance as she speaks

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 145 chars .

While she dances , MORRIS — glancing uneasily at ELLIOTT, who has buried himself in the desk-chair in the corner — approaches the table and secures the pistol-case, which he closes and holds tightly under his arm . MILDRED has danced but a moment, and is just taking a wild, vivacious pose, when ISABELLE enters, left, confronting her ISABELLE

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MILDRED To MORRIS.]

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

[ELLIOTT, who has been writing at the desk, rises, feverishly thrusting a sheet of paper into an envelope MILDRED To MORRIS.]

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

[MORRIS reaches toward the instrument ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MILDRED AND ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MILDRED AND ELLIOTT

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Putting his hand on the telephone, holds the ear-receiver to speak in

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

ISABELLE Unclasping from her throat her gold chain with a medallion locket

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

MILDRED AND MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

ISABELLE Opens the locket, and unfolding a thin sheet of foreign paper, holds it out exultantly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

MILDRED Taking it, reads

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

MORRIS Snatching it from her

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MORRIS Glancing at the paper, strides to the fireplace

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

He throws it in the flames ISABELLE

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

She snatches, but singes her fingers MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

He goes toward the telephone ISABELLE

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

ELLIOTT Starting forward between them, dashes an envelope at MILDRED'S feet

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

He rushes out of doors MILDRED Tremblingly

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MORRIS Stooping for the envelope, hands it to MILDRED.]

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MILDRED In agitation, opens it and reads

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

From outdoors, resounds a sharp, single report MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

MORRIS Opening the case

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

MORRIS Starting toward the door

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MILDRED Motionless and intense

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MILDRED Half audibly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

MILDRED Swaying with closed eyes

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 79 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

They go out into the night ISABELLE Following to the door

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Enter, down the stairs , MRS. GREY, in perturbation MRS. GREY

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

ISABELLE Wildly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

ISABELLE Rushing out of doors

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Hurrying to the door, she calls out, while the door, right, is opened stealthily, and ELLIOTT, entering, pistol in hand, tiptoes up the stairs

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars .

CURTAIN.

Later, the same evening .

At the desk ELLIOTT is discovered, arranging a pile of letters. At the table , MILDRED — in a dressing-gown, worn over her Tarantella costume — sits typewriting . ELLIOTT crosses to the table .

ELLIOTT

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Handing her separate piles of opened letters

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MILDRED As she takes each pile, marks the top sheet with a pencil, and lays the pile separately on the table

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 2 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 2 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

ELLIOTT Glancing at the typewriter carriage and lifting if

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars .

MILDRED With a quick glance and smile

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MILDRED Taking down a file, she puts away the letters while she talks

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 267 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

MILDRED Innocently

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

ELLIOTT With a dubious look

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

She puts out her slippers ELLIOTT

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

Enter MRS. GREY.] MRS. GREY

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

[ELLIOTT resumes work at his desk MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

[ELLIOTT and MILDRED break into laughter MILDRED

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 212 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 211 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

As MILDRED rises and lays aside her dressing-gown , MRS. GREY looks at her closely

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

MILDRED Laughing

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

MRS. GREY Aghast

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

ELLIOTT As MILDRED starts up the stairs

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 186 chars .

MRS. GREY Preceding her

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

MILDRED With long calling cadence

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Exeunt along the landing, left ELLIOTT Taking the lamp and some papers, goes out, right

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

The fire is very low, and casts faint, sputtering gleams into the dark hall. After a silence, through which only the clock ticks, two vague forms emerge from the deeper gloom outdoors, and move stealthily in to the glow of the hearth ISABELLE Barely audible

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

The dim figure of MORRIS gropes to the wood-closet, opens it and reaches in . ISABELLE shivers and shakes her skirt

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

Rummaging with half-articulate oaths , MORRIS brings forth two sticks of wood, puts them on the fire and pokes it. The room grows intermittently lighter, revealing the plightful appearance of the two . MORRIS'S dress-suit is soaked and bedraggled with mire, the shirt-bosom bespattered with mud . ISABELLE'S appearance is similarly forlorn; and both are dishevelled by the rain ISABELLE Faintly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MORRIS Taking a silver basket of white grapes from the mantelpiece

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

ISABELLE More faintly

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Shoving the settee near the hearth for ISABELLE to sit in , MORRIS — wringing his dilapidated coat-tails — sinks on to a hassock in the shadow. Follows then a speechless pause, during which the occasional patter of grape-skins in the fire indicates their occupation. Soon ISABELLE speaks, plaintively

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

[MORRIS makes a guttural sound

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MORRIS Abysmally

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

A bunch of grapes falls in her lap

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

MORRIS Hoarsely

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

ISABELLE After another pause of grape-eating

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

MORRIS Growling

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars .

[MORRIS mutters

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

He rises and gropes about ISABELLE

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MORRIS Striking his shins against a chair

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MORRIS Tearing a piece of paper off a pad on the table, takes it to the fire. There, about to light it, he looks closer and reads

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

He crumples the paper, twists it and lights it in the fire. Carrying it thus as a taper, he searches on the table

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Feeling in a tin box, he takes from it a cartridge, glances at it, lifts the box quickly and reads the label

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

The taper burns short and he blows it out ISABELLE

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 125 chars .

The clock begins to strike

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 237 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

ISABELLE Gasping

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

MORRIS Grimly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

ISABELLE Embracing him

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

THE VOICE OF MILDRED Low and plaintively

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

[MORRIS starts ISABELLE Clinging to him

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

At the top of the stairs, appears an obscure Figure THE VOICE Wailing again

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

ISABELLE Nervously, to MORRIS.]

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

The Figure hesitates, and starts to turn back THE VOICE

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

In the vagueness, the Figure slowly descends THE VOICE With dying cadence

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

MORRIS To ISABELLE.]

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

At the bottom of the stairs, the Figure emerges in to the faint glow of the fire. Clad in a long, gray cloak of ample folds, and huge peaked hat pulled far down over its face, it moves slowly toward them MILDRED

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

MORRIS To ISABELLE.]

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

THE VOICE As the Figure raises one cloaked arm and points at them

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

MORRIS Coming forward

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

THE FIGURE Removing the great hat

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Emerging from the ample cloak, which falls on the floor , MRS. GREY stands revealed in the firelight ISABELLE

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MORRIS Raising both arms, inarticulate, suddenly bolts for a corner

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

MILDRED Appearing between the curtains of the landing, runs down the stairs, striking a match

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

She lights a lamp on the desk ELLIOTT Entering, downstairs, left, with a steaming tray

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

ELLIOTT Setting the tray on the table

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MILDRED Whispers in MRS. GREY'S ear

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Motioned away by MILDRED, she exits, agitated, up the stairs MILDRED

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 150 chars .

MILDRED Twinkling

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 264 chars .

ELLIOTT

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

ISABELLE

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

ISABELLE Shaking MILDRED.]

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

She arranges the table and chairs ELLIOTT Taking MORRIS'S hand

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

Points to the wall ELLIOTT

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MRS. GREY Appears on the stairs, holding a swaddled bundle

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

ISABELLE With a cry

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

She rushes to the stairs and seizes it from MRS. GREY.]

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

MILDRED Beckoning all to the table, where the steaming cups are arranged, takes CYNTHIA in her arms

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

MRS. GREY

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

MORRIS

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

MILDRED

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MORRIS Looking across his lifted cup of chocolate, to MILDRED, as they all gather round the table

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MILDRED Cuddling CYNTHIA.]

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

FINIS.