Egypt

CHARACTERS. J. GORDON LINDSEY. NICHOLAS VAN KLETT. HARRY STREET. ( His usher .) CLIP WIGGINS. ( His usher .) THE SHERIFF. GILES. ( Butler at "The Bungalow." ) MRS. STURGES. MARY BELLAMY. ( Miss Lindsey's bridesmaid .) ANITA STURGES. ( Miss Lindsey's bridesmaid .) ROSSIE GREEN. ( Miss Lindsey's bridesmaid .) LOUISE. ( Her maid .) A HOUSEMAID. ( At "The Crossways." ) GYPSIES. OLD FARO BLACK. YOUNG FARO. ( His son .) LITTLE FARO. TAWNY CHAL. PERCIVAL SMITH. LUCRETIA SMITH. ( His wife .) SOPHIA. ( Their child .) CASPAR. ( Their child .) OLD MRS. KOMELLO. EGYPT KOMELLO. ( Her great-granddaughter .) Egyptian men and women .

ACT I.

RED PINE GAP. THE TWILIGHT OF A NIGHT IN SPRING.

ACT II.

FOUR YEARS LATER.

"THE BUNGALOW." MISS LINDSEY'S WEDDING DAY.

ACT III.

THAT NIGHT.

MRS. VAN KLETT'S BEDROOM AT "THE CROSSWAYS."

ACT IV.

SIX YEARS LATER.

THE OPEN ROAD.

PLACE. — Near Aiken, Georgia, and, for the last Act, somewhere in New York State .

TIME. — Now .

ACT I

SCENE: Red Pine Grap — a natural hollow in a forest of Norway pines. To back is a steep rocky declivity, covered with matted pine-needles, the rocks breaking through. Above this can be seen the trunks of great trees — stretching far up before the branches begin — and through them, far away, the red glow of a fiery sunset. To right and left — in the hollow — are also huge, straight trunks — one especially large one at left-front. In the shadow of the rocks at back is a great camp-fire — at present a glowing mass of coals. Hanging over it, by means of a bar resting on two rudely-formed supports, are several steaming kettles. Other dishes of battered tin are being cooked on stones around the edges of the fire. Supper is being made ready. At left — half off and half on the stage — are two gypsy wagons, canvas-topped, and showing the traces of brightly painted decorations. The horses have been unharnessed. At extreme right is an old, soiled tent; also the entrances to two others. Before the tents and beneath the big tree are stretched red blankets, buffalo robes, etc. Various garments are hanging over boxes, a heavily-laden clothes-line is drawn between two pine trees, etc. Other indications of the roving, outdoor life. During the act, the ruddy twilight glow deepens and fades away into night. Stars and a sickle moon appear through the tree-trunks at back. The gypsies light pine-torches and nail them to the trunks of the trees; occasionally they throw wood on the fire and it bursts into flames .

AT RISE: The stage is occupied by quite a number of Gypsies — men, women, and children . Two Men are bending over a tinker's wheel — left front — sharpening knives, a third sits near them on the ground mending a tin saucepan with a small plumber's blow-pipe. To right-front, before the tents, are several very ragged and unkempt children, playing a sort of hop-scotch game, calling and wrangling among themselves. To right-centre is a group of three men, sitting on the ground and playing poker, as they smoke their black pipes. About the fire are the women and young girls, stirring the stews, cutting break, cooking — generally busy with the evening meal. One woman sits quietly leaning against a rock at back, nursing her baby. Under the huge pine tree — left centre — sits huddled old MRS. KOMELLO, quite by herself. On the step of one of the wagons there rests an old man playing a concertina; a young man stands by him, leaning against the side of the wagon as he fiddles. Together they are wandering through some ancient. Romany melody. Before them, listening to the music, are two young girls, sitting on the ground, weaving baskets out of long strands of sweet-grass. All the gypsies are dressed in semi-barbaric costumes, corduroys, red and yellow scarfs, flannel shirts, slouch hats for the men, brilliant colours for the women. They all wear large hoop earrings of gold and silver and brass, many have rings, chains, etc. They have swarthy skins, magnificent eyes and teeth, superb freedom and ease of movement and carriage .

For several moments after the act begins, there is a purely atmospheric feeling, obtained by some slight expression from each separate group. It is to be played quickly — yet distinctly — with an orchestra-like effect .

The Fiddler . Finishing his song

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Stella . Singing to herself

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First Tinker . To his companion

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Second Tinker . Obeying him

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First Tinker . Scornfully

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Casper . One of the children

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Alice .

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Sophia . In a monotonous sing-song, as she hops about

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Casper . Interrupting

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Lucretia Smith . A stout, handsome gypsy matron, calling to them from the fire

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Mrs. Kuczor .

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Tawney Chal . One of the poker-players, with a laugh

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He rakes in his winnings . Per. Smith . Admiringly, yet maliciously

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Tawney Chal . Shuffling and dealing again

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Joe Kuczor .

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Tawny Chal . Grinning

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They look at their hands and fall into silence . Stella . Basket-making, as The Fidler pauses

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The Fiddler .

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Cunnie .

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Lucretia . Tasting

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Mrs. Keec . Turning

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Lucretia .

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Mrs. Keec .

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Lucretia . Who has crossed, during this last, to where MRS. KOMELLO is sitting under the great pine tree

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Mrs. Komello . Suddenly, without looking round

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She is the oldest woman in the tribe — an ancient crone, bent double and walking with the help of a stick. Her white hair hangs in wisps about her skinny, yellow face. She is smoking a short clay pipe — and mumbles to herself a good deal. Every now and then she stops to whittle off some shavings from a plug of tobacco and stuff them in her pipe . Lucretia .

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Mrs. Komello . In her cracked, old voice

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Lucretia .

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Mrs. Komello .

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Lucretia . Bored

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Mrs. Komello . Looking far away

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Lucretia . Yawning

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Mrs. Komello . Softly

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Lucretia .

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Telka . Nudging her neighbour

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Mrs. Komello .

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Lucretia . Carelessly

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One of the younger girls obeys her . Maria . Curiously

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Mrs. Komello . Mumbling

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Tawny Chal . Calling over

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First Tinker . Calling

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Second Companion . To him

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First Tinker .

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Meanwhile the girls are teasing MRS. KOMELLO, poking her, etc. She lunges out at them with her stick, they run back with bursts of laughter . Carpar .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

Sophia .

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Mrs. Komello . Furiously

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Carpar . In scorn

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Telka .

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Maria .

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Telka .

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Maria . Mysteriously

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Lucretia .

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Percival Smith . Rising

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He stretches himself . Tawny Chal . Counting his money

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Stella . Calling to The Fiddler.]

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The Fiddler .

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They all gather, talking and laughing, near the fire. The women serve the stew, cups of tea, etc. The children wait upon the others . Lucretia .

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Tawny Chal .

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Annie . To The Fiddler.]

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Lucretia . To SOPHIA, who has broken a cup

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The girl has appeared a few moments before this, above the rest, at the top of the rocks. During all this chatter she has climbed down easily and quickly. She is a splendid, savage young thing, swarthy and beautiful, in picturesque gypsy dress — earrings, orange scarf over her black hair, red shawl, etc. Egypt . Peering here and there as she descends

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Lucretia . Maliciously

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Egypt .

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She covers one plate with another and sets it near the coals . Tawny Chal . Eagerly

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Egypt .

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Tawny Chal .

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Lucretia .

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Egypt . Jangling the money tied up in her handkerchief

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She throws the handkerchief to LUCRETIA. They all reach for it . Lucretia . Shrilly

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Tawny Chal .

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Percival Smith . Counting

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Tawny Chal . Admiringly

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Meanwhile EGYPT, leaving them to their wrangling, has crossed swiftly to where MRS. KOMELLO is still sitting against the great pine-tree . Egypt . In a low, quick voice

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt .

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt .

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Smoking

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Egypt .

Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 192 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars .

Egypt . Calling

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

Meanwhile SOPHIA brings a plate of stew and a cup of tea, then runs off again . Mrs. Komello .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars .

Egypt .

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt . Impatiently

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt . When she has finished

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt . Panting

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

Mrs. Komello . At last

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 158 chars .

Egypt . Quivering

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 52 words in 8 sentences using 266 chars .

Egypt . Hardly breathing

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt . Trying to dispel her doubts

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

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[EGYPT runs over to the tent, comes out with a candle, which she lights at the fire, and returns, holding it near MRS. KOMELLO. The latter is looking into her cup muttering to herself. Meanwhile . Lucretia .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Tawney Chal . Smoking by the fire

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Percival Smith .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

Lucretia Smith . To her husband

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Percival . Gloomily

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Egypt . Who has been crouching by MRS. KOMELLO'S side, peering into the cup

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Mrs. Komello .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Egypt . Eagerly

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Mrs. Komello . Drinking

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Egypt .

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Mrs. Komello . Peering into the cup

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Egypt .

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt . Suddenly

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Drinking

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Egypt . Looking into the cup

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Mrs. Komello . Peering at it also

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Egypt . Rapturously

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Mrs. Komello .

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Egypt . Terrified

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Mrs. Komello . Moving about the cup

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Egypt .

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Mrs. Komello .

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[EGYPT does so, but MRS. KOMELLO drops the cup and it breaks . Egypt . With a little cry

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Mrs. Komello .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

The old woman puts her arms about her. They stay thus, motionless, for a little while . Tawny Chal . To The Tinker.]

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First Tinker . Assenting

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They sit down, left centre, to play poker . Lucretia . To the young girls

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

[MARIE and TREHA, laughing among themselves, get the blankets and bedding from the wagons and carry them over to the tents. It is now quite dark . PERCIVAL lights two lanterns . Casper . Running over to where EGYPT is crouching, the other children after him

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Sophia . Anxiously

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Egypt . Rising

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She crosses over to the fire, then speaks to the woman with the small child . Egypt . To the children, as she sits in the firelight, the baby in her arms

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Sophia .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Casper .

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Sophia . Shrilly

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Other Children . All together

Contains 14 words in 7 sentences using 88 chars .

Egypt . Her finger at her lips mysteriously

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The children listen for a moment, impressed. The Old Man, who played the concertina, is leaning against a tree in the background, a guitar hung round his neck; he has begun striking low, strange chords and harmonies . Casper . Disappointed

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Sophia .

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Occasional fire-flies glimmer here and there . Egypt .

Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 305 chars .

Sophia .

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Egypt .

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Casper .

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Egypt .

Contains 60 words in 2 sentences using 310 chars .

Lucretia . Coming out of one of the tents

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Sophia . Calling back

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Egypt .

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Meanwhile young FARO BLACK, the son of the chief, has slowly appeared left, and now stands watching her sombrely, as she croons and hums, the baby in her arms. He is a tall, straight, handsome young gypsy, with a dark, strong face, and smooth walk of a tiger. He wears corduroy trousers, a red scarf about his neck, a slouch hat with a cock's feather, and he carries a whip. The buttons on his jacket are silver dollars — his arms are tattooed. She gradually becomes conscious of his presence . Egypt .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

She comes eagerly up to him, but he has sullenly refused to answer and has passed her by. She looks after him piteously, then runs over to the tent and a moment later reappears without the child. He goes to the fire, lights his pipe with a coal, and turns to the poker players . Marie . To the other

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars .

Faro . With a grunt

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He puts his hands on their shoulders . Tawny Chal . Not looking up

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The Tinker .

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Faro .

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Tawny Chal .

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Faro .

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Meanwhile the women have come out of the tent, and the two girls are dancing by the fire to the music of the fiddle and the concertina . Percival Smith . Looking at them

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Lucretia . To another woman, her sewing in her hand

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Faro . Looking at them

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He claps his hands . Egypt . To MRS. KOMELLO, in a spasm of jealous rage

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Faro . To The Fiddler.]

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Egypt . Coming out of the tent, springing into the ring and snatching away the castanets from one of the girls

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Tawny Chal . Eagerly

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Egypt . Voluptuously

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Tawny Chal . Rapturously

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They dance together . Egypt . Breathlessly to The Fiddler.]

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The dance grows wilder. The other girls have stopped, enraged at her intrusion . Tellsor . With sudden enthusiasm

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

The Tinker .

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Lucretia . Scornfully

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Percival . To TAWNY CHAL, laughing

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She is, in fact, dancing more and more voluptuously, smiling upon her partner . Egypt . Breathless

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The music works up, together with the dance, to frantic haste. Suddenly TAWNY CHAL stops and holds open his arms, letting the dance go . Tawny Chal . With a cry of passion

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Tawny Chal . Turning away

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The men, laughing at him, go back to their poker . One of the Girls .

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The Other .

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The women disappear into the tents . Egypt . Disengaging herself from FARO'S embrace and leading him towards the fire

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Faro . Taking it

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Egypt .

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Faro .

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Egypt . Jealously

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Faro . Calmly

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Egypt .

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Faro .

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Egypt . Suddenly

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Faro .

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Egypt .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Faro .

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Egypt .

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Faro .

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Egypt .

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Faro .

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Egypt . Passionately

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Faro . Suspiciously

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Egypt .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Faro .

Contains 41 words in 7 sentences using 188 chars .

Egypt . Frightened

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

Faro . With sombre irritation

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Egypt . In a rage

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Faro .

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Egypt . Furious

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 102 chars .

Tawny Chal . Running up

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Faro . Between them

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Tawny Chal .

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Faro .

Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars .

Lucretia . Appearing at the tent door

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Tawny Chal .

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They all gather round FARO. Faro .

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Percival .

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Lucretia .

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Percival .

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Faro . Interrupting

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Tawny Chal .

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Faro . Looking at his watch

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

There is a rustle and movement and murmur as they obediently turn towards the fire . Mrs. Komello . Suddenly

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They turn, startled . Faro .

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Egypt . Pausing

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Mrs. Komello .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Faro . With a laugh

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Wailing

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Egypt . Simply

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He draws her over to the fire, where, on the right side, are the women, on the left the men . EGYPT takes her place before the women , FARO before the men. The dying fire is between them; its red glow lights up their faces. Over it they clasp one another's hands. Old LANCELOT again plays his guitar . Faro . Solemnly

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Egypt . Echoing him

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Faro . Taking water from a jar in his hands and throwing it into the air, whence it falls upon the coals

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Egypt . Tossing up some soil, which she picked from ground

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Faro .

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Egypt . Finishing the ritual

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Tawny Chal . Interrupting

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Percival .

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Faro . To EGYPT.]

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Egypt . Taking off her dikla, or girdle

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Faro . Taking it and laying it on the coals

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It bursts into fire and lights up their faces and figures, then dies down . Lucretia . Clapping

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

One of the Girls .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

The Other .

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Faro .

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It is passed by the women in cups , LUCRETIA pouring it . All the Men . Holding up their cups

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The Women . In answer

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Both men and women drink the health Faro .

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The Men and Women . Singing clapping hands to mark the rhythm

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Meanwhile, as they sing , FARO has bared his chest and has cut the skin, just over his heart, with his jack-knife. He dips his fingers into the blood and stretches them out to mark EGYPT'S forehead, she kneeling before him, when suddenly the song stops in the middle of a phrase. Everyone huddles away, again looking towards back . EGYPT and FARO stand alone by the fire, also looking back. The old chief has returned. He appeared just after the beginning of the song and has been standing, at back, above the rocks, looking down malignantly upon the scene. He is a huge old gypsy with uncut gray hair, an air of indescribable authority. He carries a double-barrelled gun. He walks slowly down, amid a terrified silence, to where EGYPT and FARO are still standing, over the fire, hypnotized by his presence . Old Faro . At last

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 247 chars .

Egypt . Bursting out

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Old Faro . Smiling

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Sudden movement on the part of EGYPT. Egypt . Under her breath

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Old Faro . Always to his son

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

Tawny Chal .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Old Faro .

Contains 118 words in 9 sentences using 570 chars .

Egypt . Staring at him

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Old Faro . Turning suddenly and for the first time to EGYPT.]

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

Egypt . In growing terror

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Old Faro .

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 193 chars .

Egypt . Covering her ears

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

Old Faro .

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Egypt . Screaming

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Old Faro .

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

Egypt . Desperately

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She runs across to the old woman, who now rises for the first time, and totters, bent and feeble, towards the chief . Mrs. Komello . Shrilly

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

Old Faro . Interrupting

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Shaking her stick at him

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Old Faro . Savagely

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Mrs. Komello . As before

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Old Faro . Between his teeth

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He seizes her by the throat and chokes the words out of her mouth, shakes her violently backward and forward, then throws her to the ground, where she lies quivering and exhausted . Egypt . Clinging to FARO.]

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Faro . Putting his arm around her and lifting his head

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Old Faro . Contemptuously

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Egypt . To FARO — in a whisper

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Old Faro . Laughing

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

[FARO, who has held his jack-knife in his hand since the abrupt interruption to the ceremony, now comes up behind his father with a panther's tread, ready to stab him in the back . Lucretia . Screaming involuntarily at the sight

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Just as OLD FARO turns round, four of the men rush forward and seize YOUNG FARO, who is on the point of striking. There is a violent struggle . Faro . Yelling

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

He is finally overcome, and his arms are jerked back and held behind him . Old Faro . Laughing

Contains 28 words in 7 sentences using 117 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Old Faro .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Egypt . Quietly

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Old Faro . Walking to her and looking her in the eye

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Egypt . Pause

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Old Faro .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Egypt . With a shiver

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Old Faro .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Egypt . Almost whispering

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Old Faro . With a sudden snarl

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 100 chars .

[PERCIVAL SMITH and The Fiddler come forward reluctantly . EGYPT, with set lips, has taken off her shawl, and kneels, her head bowed. The two men hold her hands . TAWNY CHAL returns with a black snake-whip . Lucretia . Impulsively

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Old Faro . Ready with the whip

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

In a spasm of rage he leans over and rips her dress down the back — her flesh is exposed. Then he steps back for the first stroke. Just here, from the not far distant road, is heard the "Honk! Honk!" of a motor car . Old Faro . Listening, his whip upraised

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

[The Fiddler runs up back and disappears . Old Faro . To EGYPT.]

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Egypt . Wildly

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Old Faro . Savagely

Contains 57 words in 9 sentences using 285 chars .

She stands quietly during the following scene — a sullen, beautiful, silent young animal. Meanwhile, from above the rocks at back, can be heard The Fiddler. The Fiddler's Voice .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

He emerges finally . LINDSEY and NICK VAN KLEET follow him . LINDSEY is a hot-headed, affectionate, nervous man of sixty or so, at present embarrassed and constrained at being placed in such an extraordinary situation. He is torn between his desire to get his daughter back and his resentment against those who have brought so much suffering upon him by stealing her . NICK VAN KLEET is a clever, whimsical, experienced man of about thirty-eight. He is the girl's god-father and an old friend of LINDSEY'S. He is fully alive to the interest and humour of the situation. Both men are in motoring dress . OLD FARO stands, bowing and fawning, ready to receive them. All the gypsies have taken off their hats, somewhat awkwardly . Lindsey . Seeing OLD FARO.]

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Old Faro . Sweetly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Lindsey . Climbing down

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Old Faro .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Lindsey . Looking about awkwardly

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

Old Faro .

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

Lindsey . Looking at the group among which EGYPT stands

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Nick . Who has been looking at them, now speaking quietly

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Nick .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

He lights a cigarette . Old Faro . Sulkily

Contains 44 words in 8 sentences using 219 chars .

Nick .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Old Faro . Deprecating

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Nick . To himself, staring at her

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Lindsey . Going up to her

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars .

He turns aside suddenly to blow his nose . Nick . Throwing away his cigarette and going up to her

Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 274 chars .

He holds out his hand. After a moment she gives him here, which he raises lightly to his lips . Lindsey . Turning round to OLD FARO suddenly, and bullying him to relieve motion

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars .

Old Faro . Imperturbably

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

Lindsey . Exploding

Contains 68 words in 2 sentences using 322 chars .

Egypt . Interrupting him, speaking for the first time

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Lindsey . Turning belligerently

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Lindsey . Tenderly

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Egypt . With a sudden quiver, in tears

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars .

Old Faro . Grinning

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars .

He holds open the door, a lantern in his hand . Lindsey . To NICK, who is staring at EGYPT.]

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Van Kleet . Oddly

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Old Faro .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

He follows LINDSEY and NICK inside the tent. Their shadows can be seen on the canvas. There is a pause, during which one of the girls rakes together the coals and the other hangs the kettle . TAWNY CHAL grunts to SMITH, who answers with a shrug of the shoulders . JOHN, the fiddler, lights his pipe with a coal. The women go in the other tent, one or two inside the wagons. Four of the men wrap themselves in blankets and lie around the fire. At last they have all faded away — EGYPT stands alone and immobile, looking straight before her. Suddenly MRS. KOMELLO is seen crawling towards her from out the darkness, sobbing in a dry, tearless way . EGYPT bends over when the old woman has touched her foot, and raises her to her feet. She holds her in her arms . Egypt . Whispering

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Between her sobs

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Pause . Mrs. Komello .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Pause . Egypt . Strangely

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Suddenly from the left is heard the note of quail piercing the darkness . Egypt . Starting

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

[EGYPT leaves the old woman, crosses swiftly to extreme left, where, in the light of a lantern, hung to a tree , YOUNG FARO comes out of the woods, pale and a little unsteady on his feet . Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

He takes her desperately in his arms. There is a brief, passionate embrace . Faro . Muttering

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Egypt . Brokenly

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Faro .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

Egypt . Through her tears

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 141 chars .

Faro .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

He crushed her to him again. Then suddenly remembering, he very hastily puts his hand to his heart and makes bloody sign upon her forehead . Faro .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Faro . Slipping a charm from about his neck

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Faro . Suddenly

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Egypt . Taking off the silk handkerchief that is bound about her head, gypsy fashion, and giving it to him

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

Faro . Putting the handkerchief under his shirt and looking up

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Egypt . Passionately

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Their lips meet as LINDSEY, NICK, and OLD FARO come out of the tent . Lindsey . Peering about

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Old Faro . Counting a roll of bills

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

Faro . In EGYPT'S arms

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Lindsey . Seeing her

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

She faces him and walks towards him as if to her destruction . Mrs. Komello . Standing up suddenly, and lifting her stick high above her head, the red firelight falling upon her figure

Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars .

Nick . Startled

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Old Faro . Smiling

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Nick . Half terrified

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Peering uncannily into his face

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Nick . Trying to smile

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Interrupting

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars .

Nick .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Mrs. Komello . In a spasm of malignant rage

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Nick .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Old Faro . Politely ,]

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

Meanwhile FARO has crossed the stage, among the trunks, and now passes at back. His shadow suddenly falls upon NICK, obliterating him for a moment . EGYPT sees this and shrieks aloud suddenly . Nick .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Nick . Turning quickly just in time to see YOUNG FARO melt away into the darkness — right back

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Nick . Coming up to her

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Nick . Shivering

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Lindsey . Impatiently

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

He puts his arm about her . NICK is on her other side. All three turn towards back; meanwhile OLD FARO has lit a pine-knot at the fire and has been standing on the rocks waiting for them . Old Faro .

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

He precedes them up the rocks, as he goes. As he talks the curtain falls softly .

ACT II

SCENE: Just four years later. "The Bungalow," Lindsey's winter-house near Aiken. It is a conventional, handsome library in Colonial style. To right are two windows, opening on the terrace and garden; between them a long window-door. To back-centre, up two steps, are the wide double doors opening into the hall, drawing-rooms, etc. These doors are now closed. To left is another double-entrance leading into the dining-room. The stage is elaborately and beautifully decorated with palms, satin ribbons, white roses, orchids, etc. There are heavy garlands hanging from the four corners of the ceiling — attached in the centre to the chandelier. The fireplace at left is banked with ferns and roses, and a sheaf of orchids hangs over the big piano — right back. At the foot of the steps, on each side, enormous bouquets of ferns and roses are tied to the balustrade, and there are two huge piles of broad white satin ribbon, ready for the ushers to mark the aisle. Flowers everywhere. An elaborate house-wedding is at once suggested. It is almost half-past four on a spring afternoon. During the latter half of the act clouds come up and obscure the sun. At the end it is quite black outside .

As the curtain rises , MRS. STURGES — a conventional, autocratic, kindly little woman of fifty or so, beautifully dressed in pale gray, and wearing wonderful pearls — is talking to two caterer's men .

Mrs. Sturges . Finishing her instructions

Contains 65 words in 7 sentences using 324 chars .

The men bow and exit left into dining-room as ROSIE GREEN and ANITA STURGES, the two bridesmaids, come in from back. They are pretty, smart young girls — dressed just alike in elaborately simple gowns and hats . Rosie . Entering

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars .

Anita . Interrupting

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Anita .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

Mary .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Mary .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

She is interrupted by the entrance of GILES, the butler, from left . Giles .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Turning

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Giles . Discreetly

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

Anita .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Giles . Haughtily

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 151 chars .

Mary .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Giles . Coldly

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Giles .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Egypt . Coming in from back

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

She is dressed in a beautiful wedding dress, her long lace veil thrown back from her face . Mrs. Sturges . Severely

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Egypt , Innocently

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 278 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Touched

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Egypt . To GILES.]

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 198 chars .

Giles .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Who has been examining EGYPT'S feet

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Egypt . Drawing them up quickly under her dress

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Horrified

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Egypt . Laughing

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 100 chars .

She takes three jeweller's boxes from the piano . Rosie .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Anita .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Mary .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Egypt . Selecting one box

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 280 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Horrified

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

Rosie . Disconcerted

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Egypt . Soothingly

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars .

Rosie . Coolly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Egypt . To ANITA.]

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 248 chars .

Anita . Interrupting

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 195 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Interrupting

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

Anita .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Egypt . Sweetly giving her the box and kissing her

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 125 chars .

Anita . Irritated

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 128 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Egypt . With sweet reproach

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Enter GILES from left carrying a long white glove as if it was a snake . Giles .

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 173 chars .

Giles .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Egypt . After him, under her breath

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Anita . As soon as GILES has gone

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Sternly

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 68 words in 6 sentences using 337 chars .

Mary . Laughing

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Egypt . Eagerly

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Enter GILES from left, laden with boxes . Giles .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

He does so and exits . Mary . Undoing the boxes

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Anita . At another box

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

The three girls talk among themselves . Mrs. Sturges . To EGYPT.]

Contains 81 words in 5 sentences using 373 chars .

Egypt . Catching her veil on the top of a chair

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Egypt . Turning, sweetly

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Angrily

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Interrupting

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Egypt . Injured

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Tragically

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

She sits down cross-legged on the floor . Mrs. Sturges . With a little scream

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Egypt . Pulling an old pack of cards from her bosom

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Mrs. Sturges .

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 198 chars .

Egypt . Interrupting

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

She cuts and shuffles . Rosie . To ANITA, coming up

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Anita .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Egypt . Dealing the cards

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Egypt . Without looking up

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars .

Anita .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

She turns it up . Rosie .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Anita .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Egypt . With an effort

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Anita .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Mary .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Egypt . Wearily

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Rosie . Incredulously

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Egypt . With a shrug

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Interested in spite of herself

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Anita .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Egypt . Dealing

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Rosie . Leaning over

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Lindsey . Entering from back

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Egypt . Gathering together the cards quickly and concealing them

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars .

Lindsey . Tenderly

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Egypt . Innocently

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Lindsey . Whimsically

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 272 chars .

Mrs. Sturges . Anxiously going toward back

Contains 37 words in 8 sentences using 197 chars .

Anita . To ROSIE.]

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 20 words in 6 sentences using 111 chars .

Anita .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

She sings as they pase out the door, left, into the dining-room . Mary . Who has been looking at EGYPT'S arm

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Egypt . Edging off nervously

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Mary . Taking her arm

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Mary . Simply

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Egypt . Kindly

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars .

Mary . Looking at her

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Egypt . Returning the look

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Mary . Murmuring

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Egypt . Generously

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Mary . Turning away

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

She exists, left, into dining-room . EGYPT skips up to where her father is sitting, and perches on the arm of his chair . Egypt . Kissing the top of his head

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Egypt . Cooing as she interrupts

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Lindsey . Annoyed

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Lindsey . More annoyed

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Egypt . Quickly

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

She rolls her handkerchief over her finger, sticks it in her mouth, and prepares for the attack . Lindsey . Thundering

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Egypt . Taking away her hand and speaking in a small voice of assumed terror

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Lindsey . Softening

Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 311 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Lindsey . Gently

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Lindsey . Looking off

Contains 95 words in 5 sentences using 440 chars .

Egypt . After a pause

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Lindsey . His thoughts returning

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars .

He pauses . Egypt .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Slight pause . Egypt . Deliberately

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Lindsey . Not looking at her

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Egypt . Laughing

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Lindsey . Much relieved

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 216 chars .

Egypt . Her arms about him sobbing

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

She kneels before him, burying her head in his lap . Lindsey . Smiling down at her

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Lindsey . Tenderly

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Egypt . In a different tone, drawing away

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Lindsey . Always tenderly

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 198 chars .

Egypt . Candidly

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Lindsey . Coaxingly

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Lindsey . Half amused — half sad

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Egypt . Tearfully

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 69 words in 2 sentences using 331 chars .

Egypt . Who has listened greedily

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

Lindsey . Carelessly

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

She has slowly slipped off the jade bracelet and now holds it out to him . Egypt . In a small voice

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

He catches her in his arms. The orchestra is heard in the next room beginning Wagner's "Traume." NICK, dressed in bridal finery, appears left, holding something carefully in both hands . Nick . Gaily

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Lindsey . Releasing her quickly and blowing his nose

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

He exits at back. The sound of many voices off; louder music can be heard as the doors open and shut . Nick . Simply

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Egypt . Looking

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Nick .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Egypt . Taking the bird into her own hands

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Nick .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Egypt . With strange look in her eyes

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Nick .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Egypt . At window

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Nick .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Nick .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Egypt . Interrupting

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Nick . Decidedly

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Nick .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Nick . Still firmly

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Nick . Rather jerkily

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars .

Egypt . Piteously

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Nick .

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 276 chars .

Egypt . Wailing

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Nick . Laughing

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 232 chars .

Egypt . With a note of hope

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Nick .

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

Egypt . With a gasp

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars .

Nick . Interrupting gaily

Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 284 chars .

Egypt . Tremulously

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars .

Nick .

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 151 chars .

Egypt . Delighted

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Nick .

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars .

Egypt . Breathless

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Nick .

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars .

Egypt . More and more excited, as she interrupts

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Nick . Smiling

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Egypt . Clapping her hands

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Nick .

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Nick . Always smiling

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 156 chars .

Egypt . Ecstatically

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Nick .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Egypt . Under her breath

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Nick .

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 282 chars .

Egypt . Intoxicated

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Nick . Turning to her with a challenge in his voice

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Nick . Softly

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Nick . Gathering her to him

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Egypt . Faintly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Nick . Between his teeth

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

He kisses her with a touch of passion. It grows darker outside. There is a quiver of lightning, followed by a slight rumble of thunder . MRS. KOMELLO appears at the window outside and looks in . EGYPT sees her over NICK'S shoulder and shrieks aloud . Nick . Quickly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Mary . Appearing quickly from left

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Rosie . Coming in hurriedly from left, followed by ANITA.]

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Nick . Quietly

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Anita .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Mary .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Nick .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Mary .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Nick .

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

Mrs. Komello . In her cracked old voice

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

Nick .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Curtseying

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Nick .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars .

[MRS. KOMELLO cringes . Mary . Coming forward

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Blinking

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Nick .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars .

Mary . Impulsively

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Nick .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Stepping in

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Rosie . Timidly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Softly

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Anita . To NICK, enthusiastically

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Anita .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Nick .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Rosie . Interrupting

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Anita .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Rosie . Gaily

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Egypt . Shrinking

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Anita .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Mrs. Komello . To EGYPT.]

Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 152 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Anita .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Caressingly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

She has sidled up and now takes the girl's hand, softly and tenderly. She looks at it Rosie .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Anita .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Lifting her head

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Egypt . Instinctively

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Anita . Laughing

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Rosie . To MARY.]

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Mary .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Anita . To EGYPT.]

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

She and MARY go out . Rosie . At door

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Nick . To EGYPT.]

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Nick . Pleased

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

He exits left . MRS. KOMELLO makes a sudden movement towards EGYPT. Egypt . Her eyes on the door

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Mrs. Komello . With low, fierce tenderness

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

She takes the girl in her arms and caresses her as an old lioness would her cub . Egypt . Faintly

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Egypt . Very faintly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Hungrily

Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 224 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Egypt . Gasping

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Piously

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Egypt . Trembling

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 252 chars .

Egypt . In terror

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Egypt . Suddenly

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Mrs. Komello .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 220 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Grimly

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Egypt . Recoiling

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Pointing with her stick

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Egypt . With a cry

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Passionately

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars .

Egypt . Fiercely

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Mrs. Komello . Hobbling swiftly to the door

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Egypt . In sudden terror

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Mrs. Komello . At door

Contains 37 words in 1 sentence using 190 chars .

She disappears into the night . EGYPT stands for a moment, rigid with terror. There is a burst of laughter from the next room — left. With a cry, she rushes to the door, unlocks and opens it. She stands clinging to the handle, panting, and finally begins to laugh in hysterical relief . Egypt . As she opens the door

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Nick . From within

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

She clutches him, gulping, and unable to speak . Rosie . Coming in with a bottle of champagne and a glass

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Mary . Appearing with a plate

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Anita . Also with plate

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

Rosie . Looking about

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Mary .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Egypt . Beginning to laugh hysterically

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Mary .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Anita .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Rosie .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Egypt . Controlling herself

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Nick . Quietly

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Egypt . Clinging to him

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 193 chars .

Lindsey . Interrupting her

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

There is a silence, through which a man's voice is heard singing in the garden . Voice .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

[EGYPT puts her arms about NICK'S neck . Mary . Who has gone quietly to the window

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Mary . Interrupting in a little fright

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

She shrinks away to where the rest are standing. There is an instant's pause, then FARO appears silently at the door. Se bows politely, but gravely — and then sees EGYPT. Faro . To her commandingly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Egypt . Whispering

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Faro .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Egypt . As before

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 72 words in 8 sentences using 345 chars .

Faro .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Egypt . Shrilly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Faro .

Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 167 chars .

Egypt . In terror

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Faro .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars .

With a proud, free gesture he tosses at her the handkerchief she gave him in Act I, which, done up in an old piece of newspaper, he has taken from an inside pocket . Egypt . Shrinking as it falls at her feet

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Nick . Harshly, as he comes forward

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

There is a pause . EGYPT controls herself with a supreme effort . Egypt . Looking FARO in the eyes

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Faro . Moving a step nearer

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Faro . With another step

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Egypt . Facing him

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Faro .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Egypt . Holding her ground

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

[LINDSEY and NICK speak together . Lindsey .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Nick .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Faro . Very close to her

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

Egypt . Suddenly bristling and spitting like a cat

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

She strikes him across the face . Faro . With a yell, seizing her and throwing her to her knees

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

He is shaking her backwards and forwards, snarling like an animal. She makes no sound. The bridesmaids have shrunk away with little screams of terror . LINDSEY and NICK are trying to pull him off and finally succeed . Lindsey . Quietly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Nick .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Anita . Bending over EGYPT, who kneels motionless and silent where FARO left her

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Rosie . In sudden terror

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Mary . Quietly

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Enter GILES from left . Giles . To LINDSEY after a moment of petrifaction

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Lindsey . Without turning

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Faro . Freeing his head and facing EGYPT.]

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

With a desperate effort he tears himself from LINDSEY and NICK, and dashes out the window-door, right, into the growing darkness . Lindsey . As FARO frees himself

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Nick . At the window

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Just here the Sheriff and his little posse — dressed for action — come in from left, hats in hand . Sheriff .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Lindsey . Interrupting

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Sheriff .

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 275 chars .

Egypt . Interrupting him and throwing up her hands with a cry

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Sheriff .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Sheriff .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Lindsey . Briefly

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Sheriff . Quickly

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Nick . Interrupting him

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

[EGYPT seizes the handkerchief where it lies before her . Sheriff . His eyes on the door

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Nick .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Egypt . Instinctively pressing it to her bosom

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Lindsey .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Egypt . Desperately

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Lindsey . Sternly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Egypt . Passionately

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars .

Nick .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Egypt . Terrified

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Nick . Holding out his hand

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Egypt . Frantically

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Sheriff .

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

Harry Street . Calling down

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Nick . Hurriedly

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

He exits quickly left. The two ushers pick up the piles of white ribbon lying on the steps at back and, holding them over one arm, unwind them as they disappear into the rooms beyond. The electric light pours through the open doors and, with the ribbons, gives the illusion of an aisle. Meanwhile Mary . To EGYPT, quietly

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

She raises EGYPT to her feet, and lowers the veil over her face . Rosie . To EGYPT.]

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Anita . Giving her her bride's bouquet

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

The bridesmaids have gathered tenderly and busily about her . Lindsey . Buttoning his glove

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Egypt . Bursting out

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Lindsey . Quickly

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Harry Street . Appearing with a smile at back

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Lindsey . Between his teeth

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

[HARRY nods to the musicians inside the room at back. The hum of voices beyond stops suddenly. Outside it grows very black. The Wedding March begins . Egypt . More loudly

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

She drops her bouquet to the floor and is turning away when her father seizes her . Lindsey . Whispering vehemently to HARRY and CLIP.]

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Just as the procession, galvanized to action, starts slowly towards the door at the back, there is a flash of lightning at the windows, followed by a loud clap of thunder, dying away and lost mid ominous rumblings . Egypt . Hysterically, as she struggles to get away

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

Her voice rises to a howl — he puts his hand over her mouth and almost drags her along towards the steps at the back as the curtain swiftly falls . CURTAIN.

ACT III

SCENE — MRS. VAN KLEET'S bedroom, in her husband's house — "The Crossways." It is luxurious and beautiful, and complete. To back-centre, up two steps is a large triple window with elaborate lace-end-satin curtains, now drawn. To right, very far down, is a door leading into NICK'S room. Below this — right centre — is a shallow alcove containing the canopied bed, placed at right angles to the wall. At its foot, thus jutting out into the room, is a brocaded couch, covered with cushions. Near this is a small table with magazines, books, and a big electric lamp, frivilously shaded. To left of window, across the corner of the room, is the low dressing-table, covered with gold boxes, etc., lighted by side brackets, a chair before it. On left wall, just below this, a door opens off into the dressing-room and bath. Below this the fireplace, with elaborate clock and ornaments. Before the fireplace, near front, is the door to hall and rest of house. The electric lamps are all turned on. A soft, warm light suffus the room. Outside occasional mutters of thunder are heard. The storm brewing in the last act is about to break .

As the curtain rises , LOUISE, EGYPT'S trim, careful maid, is taking some things from a trunk, places at right — between bed and door. She is also unpacking two bags. There is a travel-dress thrown over a chair, a big hat on table, etc. Below a woman's voice is heard singing to a piano accompaniment .

Just after the curtain has risen there is a knock at door, left, and it immediately opens. A rather pretty housemaid backs in, holding open the door for some one else .

Housemaid .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

Two Footmen appear, carrying a small supper-table. They put it down carefully, bring in several dishes — a chafing dish among them — for outside and put them all on the table . Louise .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Housemaid . Interrupting

Contains 63 words in 9 sentences using 309 chars .

Louise . Shaking out a skirt, and speaking discreetly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Housemaid .

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 264 chars .

Footman . Loftily

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Louise . Looking up

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

The Footmen go out, left . Housemaid . As the door closes

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

Louise . Listening for a moment

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Housemaid .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Louise .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Housemaid .

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Louise .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Housemaid . As the song ends, amid a growl of thunder

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars .

Louise .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

She takes out a night-gown case from the bag . Housemaid . Coming up

Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 109 chars .

She goes to the door and returns with a bucket containing ice and a bottle of champagne, which she puts beside the table . Louise . Proudly

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Housemaid .

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 200 chars .

She points to second door, left . Louise . Going out .[

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

The Housemaid, humming a little tune, has placed a silver vase of flowers on the table and is lighting the candles as NICK, dressed in a dinner-jacket, opens the door, left, and holds it for EGYPT. Nick . To EGYPT, outside

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

[EGYPT comes in slowly. She is in evening dress, is rather pale, and tries hard not to seem nervous . Egypt . Hanging back at the door

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Nick . Smiling

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Housemaid .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Nick .

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars .

Housemaid . Obeying him

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

As she goes out left. Again it thunders . Egypt .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

Nick . Laughing

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

As she closes it , LOUISE re-enters from dressing room, left . Louise . Seeing them

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Egypt . Almost running over to her and taking her arm as if for protection

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Nick . Bantering her playfully, yet tenderly

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 215 chars .

Louise . Smiling

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Nick . Answering for EGYPT.]

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Egypt . Instinctively

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Louise . At door

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

She goes out quietly . EGYPT turns and goes to the window where she stands looking out . Nick .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

Egypt . Without turning

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Nick . Going to her and putting his arm about her waist

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Nick . Gaily

Contains 136 words in 15 sentences using 669 chars .

Egypt . Rising obediently

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Nick .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

They stand with glasses raised — motionless Egypt . Suddenly

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Nick . After a moment

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

She has dropped her glass with a crash and staggers suddenly . Egypt . Controlling herself

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars .

Nick .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Nick . Serving her

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Egypt . Greedily

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Nick . Smiling

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Egypt . Gaily and nervously

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

Nick .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Nick .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Nick .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Nick . Disappointed

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Nick .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

Egypt . Holding her glass

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 156 chars .

Nick . Looking at her steadily

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

He suddenly seizes her hand which lies on the table. She draws it quickly away . Egypt . Toying with her glass

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

Nick . Drily

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Egypt . Whispering

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

Nick . In a low voice, looking at her coldly

Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 178 chars .

Egypt . Rising and shrinking

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars .

Nick . With a tender little laugh

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Egypt . Hesitatingly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Nick . Smiling

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

The dress falls about her feet, leaving her arms and shoulders bare . Egypt . Stepping out of it

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Nick . Controlling himself quickly and letting her go

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Egypt . Still trembling

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Nick . Who is breathing rather quickly

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Egypt . Her nerves jangled

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Nick .

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Nick . Very matter-of-fact

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Egypt . Piteously

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Nick . Turning

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Egypt . After a moment

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Nick . Smiling

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

He goes to his room and closes the door. She looks after him for a moment. Then, with a gesture of despair turns off the lights. The fire-light — all blue and red and green — flickers fitfully about the room. Big shadows hover across the walls and ceiling . EGYPT is vaguely seen moving about. At last she emerges from behind the bed in her long, thin nightgown, thro' which the outline of her form can occasionally be seen. She stands by the fire, taking out the pins from her hair — it falls over her shoulders, she begins to braid it for the night. Suddenly, from the silence outside, comes a long wailing bird-call. She stops as if petrified. It is heard again. She turns, goes softly to the window, and looks out fearfully. There is a silence. Then quickly she pulls down the window, draws the curtains, rushes over to the fireplace, and falls on her knees . Egypt . In a low voice of hatred and fear

Contains 52 words in 7 sentences using 260 chars .

As she finishes, the storm outside breaks at last, her voice rises to a scream, there is a long shiver of lightning between the folds of the curtains, a rip of thunder, and then FARO pushes aside the lace hangings and enters from the shattered window. The rain falls, the curtains are blown in, a chair is overturned . FARO is in the last stages of exhaustion — his face is livid, his eyes wild, his clothing is torn and muddy , EGYPT turns, sees him, springs to her feet, and crouches against the wall. The lightning and thunder continues furiously through the first part of the following scene . Egypt .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Faro . Holding on to the chair for support and panting heavily

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Egypt . Coming forward

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Faro .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Faro .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Egypt . Retreating

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Faro . With a groan

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

He falls fainting at her feet. She, terrified, listens at NICK'S door a moment, hesitates, finally kneels by him and raises his head . Egypt . Softly and quickly

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

She bends her head and listens to his heart, then quickly rises, goes to the table, pours out a glass of champagne, kneels and makes him drink . Egypt .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Faro . Slowly recovering consciousness, then starting suddenly

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Egypt . Soothingly

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Faro . Looking at her

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Faro . Feebly

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 126 chars .

Faro .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Egypt . Briefly — as she works

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars .

Faro .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars .

Faro . Struggling to rise

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Faro . Steadying himself

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Egypt . Pointing to the table

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Faro .

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Egypt . Nervously

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

He sits where she sat before and eats with his fingers, like an animal, tossing up his jaws, drinking champagne from the bottle, etc. As he eats and drinks his strength and spirits rise. She is listening again at NICK'S door . Faro . Gloating over her as he eats

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars .

Egypt . Terrified

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Faro .

Contains 79 words in 7 sentences using 412 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Faro . Swaying a little as he walks

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Egypt . Pointing with sudden fierceness to the door of NICK'S room

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Faro .

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars .

Egypt . Looking at him

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Faro .

Contains 64 words in 6 sentences using 312 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars .

Faro . Interrupting loudly

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Egypt . Looking quickly at NICK'S door

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Faro .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Egypt . Contemptuously

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Faro .

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars .

Egypt . Laughing

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars .

Faro . Interrupting fiercely

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

Faro . Jeering

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars .

Egypt . Beating her hands together in an agony of invocation

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

She throws herself on the couch in an agony of tears . Faro . At the window

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

He turns, sees her attitude of despair, and a sudden wave of tenderness sweeps over him. At first he stands above her, then raises her, and at last gently holds her in his arms. During this scene the storm ceases wholly. The moonlight is seen outside and gradually filters into the room, filling it with an unearthly radiance . Faro . Gently

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Egypt . Sobbing

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Faro . Touching her

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Egypt . Sobbing

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Faro . Tenderly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Faro . Calmly

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Faro .

Contains 45 words in 1 sentence using 210 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars .

Faro . Smiling as he bends over her

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 314 chars .

Egypt . Sternly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Faro .

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 241 chars .

Egypt . Motionless

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Faro .

Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 315 chars .

Egypt . As in a dream

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

Faro .

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Faro .

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars .

Egypt . Whispering

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Faro . Interrupting

Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 258 chars .

Egypt . Suddenly covering her ears

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Faro . Triumphantly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Egypt . Collecting herself with a semblance of conventionality

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Faro .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Egypt . Breathing quickly

Contains 76 words in 6 sentences using 380 chars .

There is a knock at the door, right. She stops with her mouth open . Nick's Voice . Tactfully

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Egypt . Answering

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Nick's Voice .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Egypt . Turning to FARO, in a whisper

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Faro . At the window

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Faro .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

She slowly obeys. They are bathed in moonlight . Egypt . Faintly

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

Faro .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Egypt . More faintly

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Faro .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

Egypt . In a low passionate tone

Contains 103 words in 7 sentences using 488 chars .

Faro . Between his teeth

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 88 words in 5 sentences using 417 chars .

Faro . Interrupting triumphantly

Contains 45 words in 1 sentence using 224 chars .

Egypt . Piteously

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Faro . Drawing her to the window

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 290 chars .

Egypt . Faintly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Faro . Softly as he points

Contains 122 words in 15 sentences using 639 chars .

Egypt . Dreamily, her head on his shoulder

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 142 chars .

Faro . Inarticulately

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

He kisses her for a brief, passionate moment . Egypt . Drawing away her head

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Faro .

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 344 chars .

Egypt . Tearing herself away from him and leaving window

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

Faro . Following her

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars .

Egypt . Struggling .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Faro . Continuing

Contains 147 words in 5 sentences using 753 chars .

He seizes her in his arms and kisses her. A long, almost terrible embrace. The door at right opens and NICK appears in his dressing gown and slippers. He stands for a moment and then turns on the lights . FARO and EGYPT do not move . Nick . At last

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Faro . Raising his head

Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 241 chars .

Nick . Again

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Egypt . Turning to her

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 225 chars .

She throws her arms about his neck . Faro . Triumphantly

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 208 chars .

He kisses her in ecstasy. Meanwhile NICK coolly goes about locking the doors and taking the keys . Egypt . Turning to the window

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 145 chars .

Faro . Tenderly

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Egypt . Whispering

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Faro .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Egypt . Hardly breathing

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

They are at the window paying no attention to NICK until he steps forward and blocks their way . Nick . Coolly

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Nick .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Faro .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Nick .

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars .

Faro .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Nick . Coolly producing his revolver

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Faro . Bullying

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Nick . Counting

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Faro .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Nick .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Faro . Between his teeth

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

He suddenly drops EGYPT and springs at NICK like a cat, knocking up his hand. The pistol goes off — and the two men are seen struggling frantically all over the room . EGYPT follows them terrified. A pause, during which they fight . Nick . Panting as FARO tries to seize his throat

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Faro . As NICK fails to trip him

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

It is seen that FARO is gradually subduing NICK. Egypt . Suddenly

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Faro . To EGYPT.]

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

He grins and wipes the knife on his sleeve, breathing heavily . Egypt .

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

As she speaks the whole posse is heard sweeping round the corner of the house. Yelping of dogs, men's voices, horses' hoofs, cracks of whip, etc. The red light of the torches flickers on the ceiling of the room. The following voices are heard speaking almost together . Sheriff . From below

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Another .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Another .

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Another .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Sheriff . Calling up

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

[FARO, who has paused to listen with knife in hand, drops it to the floor, leaps to his feet, and runs like a trapped animal to the door, which he discovers to be locked . Faro .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

He beats at it unavailingly with his hands, then runs to the door — right. Same business . Sheriff . Below

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

[EGYPT, who has slipped on a long, embroidered robe lying over foot of bed, now appears at the window, illumined by the glare of torches from below . Egypt . Calling down

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Sheriff . Below

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

Sheriff . Below

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Crack of whip. Renewed yelps . Egypt . Terrified

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Meanwhile FARO, after hurling himself in vain against each door, rushes at NICK, who has with difficulty risen . Faro . Muttering

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

But before he can reach him , NICK has gained the window, and is calling down to the men below . FARO has to stop short for fear of being seen . Nick . Calling

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Sheriff .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Nick . Interrupting

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Egypt . Seizing him

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Nick . To her

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Egypt . Desperately, speaking in a low, quick voice

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars .

Nick . Interrupting harshly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Egypt . Always holding, at him, always desperately

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

Nick .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Sheriff . Below

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Egypt . Before NICK can answer

Contains 49 words in 1 sentence using 208 chars .

Nick .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

Sheriff . Below

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

There is a murmur from the other men at the delay . FARO is prowling about, making inarticulate animal sounds . Nick .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Nick .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Nick .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Nick . Harshly

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Egypt . In shrill agony

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Nick .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Egypt . Raising her eyes and holding up her hands

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Slight pause . Nick .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Egypt . Breaking down

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Nick . Calling

Contains 94 words in 8 sentences using 441 chars .

He goes out. She rushes to the door and locks it again . Faro . Picking up his knife from where he had dropped it

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Egypt . At the window, motioning him back

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 222 chars .

Faro . At the window

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Egypt . Drawing back

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Faro .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Faro .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 154 chars .

Faro . Listening at the door

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Egypt . With dilated eyes

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

Faro . Interrupting

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Egypt . Hysterically

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars .

Faro . Resolutely

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Egypt . Looking up

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Faro .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Egypt . With sudden wild gesture

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Faro . His arm about her

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Egypt . Drawing away

Contains 51 words in 1 sentence using 246 chars .

Faro .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

She throws her arms about his neck. A long kiss. There is the rush of heavy feet outside at left, voices, etc. The knob of the door is turned and found locked. There is a violent knocking . Another Voice .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Another .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Another .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

They attack the door . FARO flings EGYPT to the ground and rushes to the window . Egypt .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Faro . Outside the window, with a cry of hope

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Egypt . Beside herself

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

She slips off her robe and, rushing to the window, flings herself into FARO'S arms. They disappear together, just as the door gives way . NICK, the Sheriff, and all his posse burst into the empty room as the curtain falls .

ACT IV

SCENE — Six years later. The road. At extreme right — next to footlights is a big elm. Its branches frame the scene on that side of stage. From behind this elm, at right, comes the dusky, yellow road. It turns sharply towards right again at the centre of the stage and is lost to view behind a hedge of hazel-nut bushes. Then it is seen again, a little beyond, until it disappears over the crest of a low hill. Still further, on the other side of the valley, it appears once more and — like a narrow white ribbon — goes over the top of the distant hills .

To left-back is a field dotted with newly-made cornstalks. A wooden fence separates it from the road, and a gate faces the audience — left-centre. Behind the hazel-bushes, on the opposite side of the road from this field, is another, in which the tall wheat has not yet been cut. At left-front is the roadside, covered with grass and golden-rod, shelving down a little, as though the footlights were the ditch. It is late summer. There is a slight haze in the air. The eastern sky is pale and beautiful in the afterglow of the setting sun. To right centre — in the road, and facing towards right — is a big touring — car, a little dusty, but very elaborate. It has evidently just broken down . NICK is sitting in the tonneau. He looks much older than in the preceding acts; he wears a motoring coat and cap and gloves. The Chauffeur is outside, examining the machinery of the car .

Nick . Looking down at the Chauffeur.]

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Chauffeur . Still examining

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Nick .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Chauffeur .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Nick . Getting out

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Chauffeur . Embarrassed

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Nick . Annoyed

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Chauffeur . Running towards right and looking off

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Nick . Lighting a cigarette

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Chauffeur .

Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 119 chars .

Faro .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Chauffeur .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Faro .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Chauffeur . Irritably

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Faro . To his little son

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

Chauffeur . Going towards the car

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

[FARO follows him. They go to the machine, where the Chauffeur is seen to direct FARO. The latter begins cranking the car. They both work during the following scene. Meanwhile EGYPT has occupied herself contentedly enough with her baby. She is humming to it the same little lullaby she sang in Act I . Egypt . Crooning and singing

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

During the dialogue between FARO and the Chauffeur, NICK has stared at EGYPT. Now he comes slowly to the cart, tosses away his cigarette, takes off his hat, and speaks to her very politely . Nick . Gravely

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Egypt . Not recognizing him

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Nick .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Egypt . Simply

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

She stops suddenly and looks at him. There is a silence. As they wait thus, motionless, the Chauffeur's voice is heard from across the road . Chauffeur . To FARO.]

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Nick . Moving and speaking

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Egypt . Faintly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

She carefully puts down the baby, then turns and jumps down herself easily . Nick .

Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 208 chars .

He stops . Egypt . Shyly

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Nick .

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars .

She looks down at his hand . Egypt . Timidly and awkwardly

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars .

Nick . Bending towards her

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Egypt . Looking him in the eyes

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

She stops, unable to go on . Nick . Encouragingly

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 103 words in 6 sentences using 533 chars .

Nick . Lightly

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Egypt . Slowly

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Nick .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Egypt . Eagerly

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Nick .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Nick . Putting his hand on her shoulder

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Egypt . After a pause

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Nick .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

Nick . After a slight pause

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

Nick . Quickly

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 48 words in 1 sentence using 201 chars .

Nick .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Egypt . With a sort of joy

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 215 chars .

Nick . With difficulty

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Egypt . Sadly

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Nick . Slowly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Nick .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

The baby cries in the cart . Egypt . Quickly

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars .

Nick . Smiling

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Nick .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

Egypt . Importantly

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Nick . Bending over, awkwardly

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Egypt . Smiling

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Nick .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Egypt . Proudly

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Nick . To the baby

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars .

Nick . Interrupting

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Egypt . Timidly

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

Nick .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Nick . Pointing to the boy in the cart

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

Egypt .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

Little Faro . Solemnly

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Egypt . Apologetic

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars .

Nick . Looking towards the cart nervously

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Egypt . Simply

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

She sits down and holds the baby to her breast . NICK looks at her for a moment, then takes off his cap . Nick .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Egypt . With a little sigh

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

Nick . Smiling

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

Egypt . With a large gesture

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Nick .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Egypt . Simply

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Nick .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Egypt . Softly

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 190 chars .

Nick . With a shrug

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Egypt . Disappointed

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

Nick . Carelessly

Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 308 chars .

Egypt . After a little pause

Contains 75 words in 3 sentences using 342 chars .

Nick .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Egypt . Pointing

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 303 chars .

Nick .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Egypt . Wistfully

Contains 86 words in 4 sentences using 426 chars .

Nick . His head bowed

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Egypt . Looking far away

Contains 135 words in 7 sentences using 654 chars .

As she has spoken, the big gold moon has begun to peer over the top of the farthest hill, just where the distant road has climbed . Chauffeur . Coming up and touching his cap

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Nick . To Chauffeur.]

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Chauffeur .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Nick . To FARO, who stands before him, hat in hand

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

He hastily gives him a bill . Faro . Taking it eagerly

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars .

Egypt . Interrupting impulsively

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Faro . In blank amazement

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Nick . To her

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

A slight pause . Egypt . Humbly

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Nick . To FARO.]

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

Faro .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Egypt . To NICK.]

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Nick . Gently

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

Chauffeur . Interrupting and touching his cap

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Nick .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

Chauffeur .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

He touches his cap again, goes to the car, cranks her up, and gets into his place . NICK turns again to EGYPT, as if about to speak. She makes two embarrassed little curtsies. He pauses a moment, then goes to the motor and gets in . Nick . To Chauffeur.]

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

The man pulls the lever, the machine starts, and the car disappears behind the big elm tree at right . EGYPT stands motionless, looking after it . Faro . Slapping his thigh in high good humour

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

Egypt . Still looking down the road

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Faro . Jumping up into the cart

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Little Faro . Proudly

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Faro . Laughing

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 113 chars .

Egypt . Turning

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Faro . Lifting his whip, ready to start

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars .

Egypt . Cheerfully, as she puts LITTLE FARO between them and settles the baby in her lap

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

[FARO cracks the whip, the horse starts, and the cart goes creaking off towards the moon and the distant hills. It soon is lost around the first bend of the road . FARO'S voice comes back faint, but good-tempered . Faro . Singing

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

CURTAIN.