The Great Catastrophe Locke, Belle Marshall. Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Belle Marshall Locke The Great Catastrophe: A Comedy in Two Acts by Nellie M. Locke ... Philadelphia Penn 30 p. MILLIKIN. VIOLET. BEN. MISS PRIMROSE. JACK. TILLY. MILLIKEN. MR. DREW. Comedy Two-act Prose data extraction from source 1915
CAST OF CHARACTERS. JACK KENNARD, A valiant lover . DENNIS MILLIKEN, who caused the catastrophe . BEN TRAP, English coachman with expectations . ROBERT DREW, The old man himself . VIOLET DREW, his daughter . DOROTHEA PRIMROSE, A governess with nerves . TILLY CRAIG, A stage-struck maid .
COSTUMES, MODERN.
PROPERTIES.

Pen, ink, paper and envelopes on desk, bell, hand-mirror, photograph in case on table, two plates, two forks, two cups, two saucers, table-cloth, tray, bowl with sugar, wine glasses with wine, and small tray, sheet, shovel, poker, broom, feather duster, bell in wing L. Letters for Ben and Miss Primrose, hat for present to Tilly, bundles for presents by Mr. Drew, gun for Ben, cane.

TIME FOR REPRESENTATION, AN HOUR AND A HALF.
ACT I SCENE. — Drawing-room of the DREWS. Table , R., chairs each side. Couch , L. Desk up L. Small table up R. Door with portières , C. Fireplace up R. VIOLET discovered up right, waving handkerchief . VIOLET.

Contains 151 words in 12 sentences using 741 chars .

( Enter MISS PRIMROSE, L.) MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 53 words in 1 sentence using 291 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars .

VIOLET. ( aside )

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 173 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 309 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 138 words in 14 sentences using 715 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

( Enter TILLY, L. F. E.) TILLY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

TILLY. ( arranging furniture, books, etc. )

Contains 213 words in 15 sentences using 1013 chars .

( Enter MISS PRIMROSE, L., with bonnet and shawl on , VIOLET following her .) VIOLET.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 87 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

( Enter MILLIKEN, R. U. E., turns and looks off .) MILLIKEN.

Contains 213 words in 18 sentences using 989 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 72 words in 11 sentences using 329 chars .

( Enter TILLY, R. U. E., on the run .) TILLY. ( standing at L.)

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( standing on the R.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 46 words in 8 sentences using 205 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( who is dumb with terror, falls on his knees )

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 116 words in 10 sentences using 519 chars .

TILLY. ( aside )

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

TILLY. ( slowly )

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 253 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

TILLY. ( tragically )

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

( Exit MILLIKEN, L. U. E., slowly shaking head .) TILLY. ( laughing )

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 218 chars .

( Enter JACK KENNARD.) JACK.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

JACK.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

( Enter VIOLET, L. U. E.) VIOLET.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars .

JACK.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

JACK.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

JACK.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

JACK. ( coming down L.)

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

JACK.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

JACK.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

JACK.

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 278 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

JACK.

Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 278 chars .

VIOLET. ( laying her hand on his shoulder )

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

JACK.

Contains 90 words in 1 sentence using 425 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

JACK.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 194 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars .

JACK.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

( Enter MILLIKEN, L. U. E.) VIOLET.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

JACK.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

JACK.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 39 words in 1 sentence using 221 chars .

JACK. ( embracing her )

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars .

( Enter MILLIKEN, L. U. E., with table-cloth and dishes on tray; he lays the cloth and arranges table .) JACK. ( going to window R.)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

JACK.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

JACK.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( confusedly )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars .

VIOLET. ( to JACK)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

JACK.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

JACK.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

( Re-enter MILLIKEN, L. U. E., with food .) VIOLET. ( looking off R.)

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

JACK.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

JACK.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

JACK.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

( Exit , L. U. E. Storm begins. They sit and eat .) VIOLET.

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 248 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( drops sugar-bowl )

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

VIOLET. ( rises )

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( trembling )

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 219 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( aside, and going out )

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

JACK.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

( Enter TILLY, R. U. E., on the run .) TILLY.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

JACK.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

VIOLET. ( closing portières on JACK)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

( Enter MISS PRIMROSE, L. U. E., excitedly. Storm increases .) MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 46 words in 7 sentences using 223 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( scrutinizing table )

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

TILLY. (L.)

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

VIOLET. ( aside , C.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( adjusting eye-glass and walks R. of table )

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

VIOLET. ( aside )

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

TILLY. ( to VIOLET)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

(MISS PRIMROSE sits R. of table; VIOLET, L.) VIOLET.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

( Enter TILLY, L. U. E., with wine. While MISS PRIMROSE drinks VIOLET motions TILLY aside , L.) VIOLET. ( aside to TILLY)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( sneezing twice violently , TILLY jumps )

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( nervously )

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

TILLY (L.)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

VIOLET. ( aside to TILLY)

Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 217 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( horrified )

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

( Enter TILLY, R. U. E.; deep groan heard .) MISS PRIMROSE. (R.)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

VIOLET. (C.)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

TILLY. (L.)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

VIOLET. ( aside, to TILLY)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 192 chars .

( Enter TILLY, shrieking , R. U. E. MISS PRIMROSE screams and falls on knees behind chair , R. of table .) VIOLET.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 269 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 148 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( stepping before her )

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

TILLY. ( laughing )

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 140 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

( Enter TILLY, L. U. E., dragging MILLIKEN.) TILLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars .

MILLIKEN. (L.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

TILLY. ( aside to him )

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( feebly )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

TILLY. ( to him )

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 13 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars .

CURTAIN
ACT II SCENE. — Same as Act I . TILLY. ( arranging sofa pillows on couch , L.)

Contains 80 words in 4 sentences using 397 chars .

(BEN looks in , R. U. E.) BEN.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

( Enter BEN, R. U. E.) BEN. (R.)

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

TILLY. (L.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

BEN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

BEN.

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

BEN.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

BEN.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

BEN.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 79 words in 6 sentences using 352 chars .

BEN.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

BEN.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 181 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

BEN.

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

BEN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

BEN.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

TILLY. ( looking pleased, but hesitating )

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

BEN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

( Exit BEN, R. U. E. TILLY.

Contains 95 words in 9 sentences using 464 chars .

( Enter MILLIKEN, R. U. E.) MILLIKEN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 20 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

TILLY. (BEN looks in at R. U. E.)

Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 158 chars .

TILLY. ( rising )

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MILLIKEN. (R.)

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

TILLY. (L.)

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

BEN. (R.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MILLIKEN. (L.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

BEN.

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

BEN.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( shaking )

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

BEN.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( aside )

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 247 chars .

BEN.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( aside )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

BEN.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

BEN.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

BEN. ( aside )

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 128 words in 10 sentences using 601 chars .

JACK. (R.)

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

MILLIKEN. (L., coming down )

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

JACK.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

JACK.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 64 words in 5 sentences using 290 chars .

JACK.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

JACK.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars .

JACK.

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 82 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

JACK.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

JACK.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars .

JACK.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 55 words in 2 sentences using 258 chars .

JACK.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

JACK.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

JACK. ( folding letter, and about to address it )

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

( Enter VIOLET, R. U. E., on the run .) VIOLET. (R.)

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 163 chars .

JACK. (L., rising, seriously )

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 144 words in 18 sentences using 694 chars .

( Re-enter JACK, R. U. E.) JACK.

Contains 33 words in 7 sentences using 174 chars .

VIOLET. ( recovering )

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars .

JACK.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

JACK.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

JACK.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

JACK.

Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 136 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

JACK.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

JACK.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

JACK.

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars .

VIOLET. ( aside, going up R.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

( Exits , R. U. E.) JACK. ( writing on envelope, then rising )

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

( Exit , R. U. E. Enter TILLY, L. U. E., looking at hat .) TILLY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

BEN.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

BEN.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

( Exit BEN, R. U. E. Enter MILLIKEN slowly , L. U. E.) TILLY. ( up R.)

Contains 43 words in 8 sentences using 203 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MILLIKIN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

MILLIKEN. ( dancing )

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 16 words in 8 sentences using 75 chars .

TILLY. ( extricating herself )

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 151 chars .

( Exit , R. U. E. Bell rings repeatedly . MISS PRIMROSE enters slowly , L. U. E. She is very pale, has shawl over her shoulders and smelling-salts in hand .) MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 200 words in 17 sentences using 954 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( going up L)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

( Exit , L. U. E. Enter JACK and VIOLET, R. U. E.) VIOLET.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

JACK.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

VIOLET. ( laughing, and looking over JACK'S shoulder )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

( Enter BEN, R. U. E.) BEN.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

JACK.

Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 73 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JACK.

Contains 101 words in 4 sentences using 491 chars .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

VIOLET. ( slowly )

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JACK.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

VIOLET

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

JACK.

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 281 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

JACK.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

VIOLET. ( slowly )

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 155 chars .

JACK.

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 203 chars .

Enter TILLY, R. U. E.) TILLY.

Contains 194 words in 13 sentences using 972 chars .

MILLIKEN.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

TILLY.

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 181 chars .

( Enter MISS PRIMROSE, note in hand , L. U. E., slowly .) MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 89 words in 9 sentences using 439 chars .

( Enter MR. DREW, R. U. E., hat in hand, cane, etc. ) MR. DREW.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE. ( rising )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 258 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 84 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 193 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

MR. DREW. ( reads )

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 118 words in 8 sentences using 593 chars .

MR. DREW. ( rising )

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 246 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

(MISS PRIMROSE, overcome, places her hand in his .) VIOLET. ( rushing down between them )

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

JACK.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 201 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

JACK. ( shaking hands with MISS PRIMROSE)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MISS PRIMROSE.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 215 chars .

( Enter MILLIKEN and TILLY, R. U. E., with bundles .) VIOLET.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars .

VIOLET.

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 197 chars .

MR. DREW.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

( Crosses to MISS PRIMROSE, who is seated R. of table .) TILLY.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

( Runs up R. U. E., beckoning BEN on .) MILLIKEN.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

( Enter BEN, R. U. E.) VIOLET.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 222 chars .

DISPOSITION OF CHARACTERS: MISS PRIMROSE seated at table , R., MR. DREW standing back of her chair . VIOLET and JACK C. BEN, TILLY, and MILLIKEN join hands and dance , L.
CURTAIN.