A Proper Impropriety

A Proper Impropriety Thomas, Augustus Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Augustus Thomas, 1857 – 1934 A Proper Impropriety: A Comedy in One Act by Augustus Thomas New York Samuel French 18 p.Every attempt has been made to trace the copyright holder for this work. ProQuest Information and Learning would welcome information concerning the literary estates of authors for whom no copyright holder has been found. KIRBY. MRS. MILTON. HASTINGS. Comedy One-act Prose data extraction from source 1932

CHARACTERS KIRBY, a lady's maid of forty . MRS. MILTON, her mistress . MR. HASTINGS.

SCENE

MRS. MILTON'S apartment .

SCENE: Handsome apartment of MRS. MILTON. Fire , R.1. Window at back , C. Doors R.3 and L.3. Piano L. Table C. Heavy furniture, handsome hangings, portrait in oil of good-looking man of thirty . KIRBY. (Is discovered looking at clock on mantel after fixing fire)

Contains 112 words in 17 sentences using 521 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Enters R.3. She is in street dress and just from the matinee. In some slight agitation)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Going to mantel and warming her foot)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

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Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

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Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 115 chars .

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Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

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Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Turning indignantly)

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Cooling)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

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Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

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Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

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Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

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Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

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Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars .

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Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

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Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

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Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

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Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Alone)

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

KIRBY. (Enters R.C. Portentously)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

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Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

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Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

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Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

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Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 158 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Walking, with card)

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

KIRBY. (Agreeing)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

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Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

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Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

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Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

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Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

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Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

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Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

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Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars .

(Enter KIRBY and MR. HASTINGS R.3.) HASTINGS. (Advancing)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

HASTINGS. (Bowing)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Slightly indicating door L.3. )

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

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Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

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Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Interrupting)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Pause)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Smiling cynically)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 36 words in 1 sentence using 193 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Nodding slightly)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Wide-eyed)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Frowning)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Frowning more)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Sotto voce)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

HASTINGS. (Hand on knob)

Contains 114 words in 5 sentences using 600 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

HASTINGS. (Pausing)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

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Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

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Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

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Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 200 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

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Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

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Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (With spirit)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

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Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

KIRBY. (Apologizing)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

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Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 36 words in 1 sentence using 183 chars .

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Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

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Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

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Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 233 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

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Contains 35 words in 1 sentence using 176 chars .

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Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 131 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

HASTINGS. (Nods and smiles)

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

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Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

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Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (After a steady look)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Pause)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

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Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

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Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Smiling)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

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Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

HASTINGS. (Turning to picture)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

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Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

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Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

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Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

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Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

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Contains 61 words in 1 sentence using 341 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

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Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

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Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

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Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MRS. MILTON. (Shrugs)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 144 chars .

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Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

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Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

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Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

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Contains 36 words in 1 sentence using 165 chars .

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Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

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Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

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Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

HASTINGS. (Musing)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 62 words in 2 sentences using 291 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

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Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

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Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

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Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

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Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 45 words in 1 sentence using 197 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

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Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

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Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars .

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Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

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Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

HASTINGS. (Looking at watch)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

HASTINGS.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

HASTINGS. (Removing gloves)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MRS. MILTON.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

KIRBY.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

HASTINGS. (Sees MRS. MILTON'S feet this time and turns, playfully accusing)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

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