Bachelor Hall Gale, Rachel E. (Baker) Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Rachel Baker Gale Bachelor Hall: A Comedy in Three Acts by Rachel E. and Robert Melville Baker ... as Originally Produced at the Hollis Street Theatre, Boston, March 29th, 1898 Boston Walter H. Baker 64 p. POLLY. JACK. JASPER. VERE. JERVIS. CLAIRE. BASSETT. Mrs. Van Styne MOLLY. O'ROUKE. JACR. CASE MYRTLE. BETTY Comedy Prose data extraction from source 1898 First performed: March 29, 1898
THE PERSONS OF THE PLAY. THE HON. GEOFFREY MYRTLETON: Congressman from the 9th District . SILAS JERVIS: Myrtleton's constituent from Rambletown . ELISHA BASSETT: Myrtleton's constituent from Rambletown . ENSIGN JACK MEREDITH: Acting under sealed orders . PINKERTON CASE: An amateur detective . VERE LEE: An amateur actor and author of "The Fatal Shot." JASPER: The butler at "Bachelor Hall." O'ROUKE: A policeman . BETTY VANCE: Myrtleton's ward . POLLY REYNOLDS: An amateur actress . MRS. VAN STYNE: Who has dramatic aspirations . CLAIRE: Her daughter, who has not .
The scene is laid in Mr. Myrtleton's home, "Bachelor Hall," Washington, D. C. The events of the play occur during an evening and the following morning .
PROPERTIES.

ACT I. Large desk-table down R. Covering for table. Desk chair L. of table. Small table L. Chair R. of table. Step-ladder up C. Highland costume for CASE hanging on step-ladder. Portières for door C. Shelves with books, ornaments, etc., against wall L. Rug or carpet down. Pictures on wall. A soap-box covered with black cloth, painted yellow on one side to represent full moon. Candle inside to light. Matches. Paint brush and pot for VERE. Flowers for BETTY. Towel. Small table-cloth for JASPER. Florist's box with flowers inside; with card. Note in envelope. Property list for POLLY. Package of bonds, tied with red tape and sealed. Pouch worn with Highland costume with pocket in which to place bonds. Manuscript for VERE. Open note for JACK. Photograph on mantel. Make-up box on table R., containing powder-puff, hare's foot, grease paint, etc. Note-book in CASE'S overcoat pocket. Boot-heel on floor by window. Reel of garden hose on reel for MYRTLETON. Play-book for BETTY. Ring on BETTY'S finger. Hammer for CASE. Hat-boxes for MRS. VAN STYNE and CLAIRE. Tray set for dinner. Covered plate of chops. Knife and fork. Bottle of sauce. Ball of blue twine and ball of pink twine. Gun leaning against step-ladder. Carpet-bag for BASSETT. Slipper in BASSETT'S overcoat pocket. Box to tie on MYRTLETON'S hand. Property chicken with string for attaching. Palm in pot. Letter in MYRTLETON'S coat-pocket. Red wig and wired beard for JACK. Small costume trunk. Brass helmet. Green and spangled tights in trunk.

ACT II. Pencil and paper on table R. for JACK. Key. Money for MYRTLETON. Small wall mirror with cord attached to go round JASPER'S neck. Waxed side-whisker for VERE. Scissors and hand-glass for CASE. Bunch of violets. Newspaper in BASSETT'S coat-pocket. Tray with bottle and glasses. Large tray set for dinner for three. Roast chicken and chops in covered dishes. Carving knife and fork. Napkins and celery. Two chairs to be brought in from C. Pair of red tights. Boot-heel and book for CASE. Long leather wallet. Moon. Rouge and powder-puff. White hair. Pieces of white paper sewed to MYRTLETON'S costume to represent candle grease. Pistol. Blank cartridges.

ACT III. Two chairs for JASPER to bring on. Long blond wig on floor. Tray with breakfast. Property chicken. Open note for CASE. Note and envelope for BETTY. Three newspapers. Newspapers for MRS. VAN and CLAIRE. Newspapers for JASPER. Warrant in O'ROUKE'S helmet. Flask in O'ROUKE's pocket. Scotch pouch with bonds in pocket. Bundle of newspapers. Newspapers in JASPER'S pocket. Telephone bell to ring off L. Newspaper for MRS. VAN. Writing materials on desk-table R. Telegram. Plaid skirt for O'ROUKE. White fur rug. Newspaper in JACK'S pocket. Envelope containing cartoon. Wash boiler cover and poker for JERVIS. Pair of tongs. Toy gun. Laurel wreath.
ACT I. The scene represents the "living-room" at "Bachelor Hall." There is a double door L. C. leading from a hall. Doors R. and L. A French window R. C. opening on to a balcony. A table R. which is covered with various articles of "make-up," costumes, etc. A table R. upon which is a soap-box, one side of which is covered with yellow tissue paper, upon which VERE LEE, a young man about twenty, is at work. He is endeavoring to paint a moon; his face is streaked with paint . VERE ( putting on the finishing strokes ).

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

(BETTY VANCE, a jolly girl of eighteen, appears at door C.; she carries a large bunch of flowers, which she waves triumphantly .) BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

( Throws down his brush .) BETTY ( handing him a mirror ).

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

VERE.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

VERE.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

BETTY ( takes towel and scrubs VERE'S face ).

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars .

VERE ( who is wiggling under her vigorous rubbing ).

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

(JASPER, the colored butler, enters L. He is a man well along in years and has a deep sense of his responsibilities; he carries a small tablecloth on his arm .) JASPER.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

VERE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

JASPER ( climbs up and lays the cloth on the top step ).

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

VERE.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 190 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

JASPER ( handing BETTY the box ).

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

BETTY ( opens box and takes out roses ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

VERE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

BETTY ( looks at card ).

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

VERE.

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 272 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

VERE.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

(JASPER enters L. with note .) JASPER.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

VERE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

VERE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

VERE.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

(POLLY REYNOLDS enters C. A vivacious girl; has a property list in her hand .) POLLY.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

VERE.

Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 249 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 189 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 161 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

POLLY ( reads from list ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

BETTY ( embarrassed ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 11 words in 7 sentences using 70 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars .

BETTY ( makes a search on table ).

Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 223 chars .

(VERE enters R. looking very much discouraged .) VERE.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

VERE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

VERE ( throws down manuscript ).

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 74 chars .

(JACK MEREDITH, a young man, athletic in build, bronzed by the sun, appears at the window, unlocks it and enters the room .) JACK.

Contains 133 words in 14 sentences using 698 chars .

(JASPER enters unnoticed by JACK.) JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

JACK.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

JACK.

Contains 112 words in 13 sentences using 552 chars .

(JASPER appears at door R.) JASPER.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

(PINKERTON CASE appears at window; he is a man about thirty, eccentric; very quick in action and speech; is continually letting his eyes rove about, after the manner of a detective. He is in evening dress, over which he wears an Inverness or long coat. He enters the room, goes to each door and listens .) CASE.

Contains 69 words in 16 sentences using 348 chars .

(BETTY enters C.) BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

CASE.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

CASE.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

CASE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

CASE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

CASE.

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 84 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

CASE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

CASE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

( The HON. GEOFFREY MYRTLETON appears at door C. wheeling a reel of garden hose. He is a jovial man about fifty; has gray hair and ruddy complexion .) BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

CASE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

CASE ( going out C. wheeling hose-reel ).

Contains 11 words in 6 sentences using 54 chars .

MYRTLE. ( looks about room ).

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 86 words in 5 sentences using 424 chars .

(JASPER enters L.) JASPER.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 163 words in 7 sentences using 866 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 21 words in 7 sentences using 109 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

BETTY ( confused ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 53 words in 7 sentences using 239 chars .

JACK ( takes her in his arms and kisses her ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars .

JACK ( touches her lips ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

JACK.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

JACK.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

JACK.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

(CASE enters C. with a hammer in his hand .) CASE.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

CASE ( aside to BETTY).

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

BETTY ( going back to chair ).

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

JACK.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

(CASE enters C. BETTY and JACK act embarrassed . JACK uses the powder-puff vigorously over BETTY'S face, making her sneeze .) CASE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

JACK.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CASE ( aside ).

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

JACK.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

JACK.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

(JASPER enters L. unnoticed by JACK and BETTY.) JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 235 chars .

JACK.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

JACK.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

(CASE enters quickly at C. and crosses to door R.) CASE.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 102 chars .

JASPER ( imitating CASE).

Contains 51 words in 7 sentences using 219 chars .

(MRS. VAN STYNE and CLAIRE enter C. The former is a fashionably dressed woman, rather stagey in her actions . CLAIRE is a pretty girl who has but little of her mother's self-possession; talks with a slight lisp and appears very nervous at the prospect of appearing in "The Fatal Shot." Both carry hat-boxes which they give to JASPER.) MRS. V.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 179 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 284 chars .

(BETTY and POLLY enter R. There are mutual greetings .) CLAIRE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 170 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 51 words in 7 sentences using 277 chars .

CLAIRE ( sighs ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

CLAIRE ( in tears ).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

BETTY ( tries to comfort her ).

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

(JASPER enters L. with MR. MYRTLETON'S dinner on a tray, which he places on top of step-ladder .) JASPER.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

(JACK enters C. followed by CASE, who has a hammer and pretends to hammer a nail with it, keeping an eye on JACK all the time .) JACK ( pretends to look for something on the table. Aside ).

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

CASE ( aside ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars .

CASE.

Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 86 chars .

MYRTLE. ( heard outside ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 18 words in 6 sentences using 84 chars .

CASE ( taking tray and descending from step-ladder ).

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

(JASPER enters L. with bottle of chutney sauce .) JASPER ( as MYRTLETON enters L.).

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

JASPER ( laughs to himself ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

JASPER ( discovers that the tray has disappeared ).

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

JASPER ( goes off L. shaking his head ).

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 207 chars .

(BETTY and POLLY enter C.) BETTY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 137 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

BETTY ( helping him on with his coat, while POLLY puts on his hat for him ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

BETTY ( snaps her fingers ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

(JASPER enters L. with another tray set for dinner. He places it as before on the step-ladder; then takes a gun which is among the theatrical properties, shoulders it and walks back and forth, imitating a sentry on his beat .) JASPER.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 165 chars .

(BETTY enters C. hurriedly .) BETTY.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 123 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

( Enter DEACONS JERVIS and BASSETT; the former very tall and overbearing; the latter contrastingly small. They are not countrymen of "the hayseed" order but representative men in a small community . JERVIS is about fifty; his face smoothly shaven, except the chin, which is adorned with a long whisker . BASSETT has white hair, partly bald, and he wears at linen duster. He stands in awe of his colleague , JERVIS, and cringes before his stern glare. As they enter the door JASPER brings his gun to "charge bayonets." ) JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

BASSETT ( who is hard of hearing in one ear ).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

JERVIS ( with great dignity ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 141 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

BETTY ( louder ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

BASSETT ( crossing to the other side ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

JASPER ( there being only one in the room which is not covered with properties or costumes , JASPER offers it first to one of the men and then to the other and finally leaves it at C.).

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

BETTY ( aside to JASPER).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

JASPER ( perplexed; aside ).

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

(VERE enters R. in great excitement .) VERE.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

JERVIS ( appears disgusted at his reception and sits in the chair placed by JASPER).

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

JERVIS ( frowning ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

JERVIS ( squelching BASSETT with a look ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

BASSETT ( crushed ).

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 105 chars .

JERVIS ( sniffing the air ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 218 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

JERVIS ( sternly ).

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

JACK.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

JERVIS ( enraged — jumps up ).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

BASSETT ( starting from his doze ).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

JACK.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

(BETTY enters C.) BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

JACK.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 70 words in 8 sentences using 348 chars .

JACK ( whistles — aside ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

(JASPER enters L.) JASPER.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

MYRTLE. ( calls outside in the hall ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

(MYRTLE. enters C. Has a bundle tied to one wrist, a propperty chicken, dangling from the other and carries a palm which completely hides his face from view .) MYRTLE.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

BETTY ( going up to him ).

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

MYRTLE. ( keeps the palm between himself and the Deacons and crosses to door R.).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

JASPER ( aside to BETTY).

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars .

JERVIS ( grimly ).

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

JASPER ( to BASSETT, who is about to follow JERVIS).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

JASPER ( shouting ).

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

BETTY ( sinking into chair ).

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 101 words in 12 sentences using 474 chars .

(VERE enters R.) VERE.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

VERE.

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 113 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars .

MYRTLE. ( listens ).

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

(JASPER appears at door L.) JASPER.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 77 words in 11 sentences using 400 chars .

(JACK enters R. in sailor costume, with a red wig and beard in his hand .) JACK.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

JACK ( hearing his name and discovering MYRTLE.; aside ).

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars .

CASE.

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 20 chars .

MYRTLE. ( turns and looks at JACK, whom he does not recognize ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

JACK.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

MYRTLE. ( applauding ).

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

CASE ( appears from portières; touches MYRTLE. on shoulder ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

CASE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

CASE.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 30 words in 7 sentences using 167 chars .

CASE ( nodding his head significantly ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

MYRTLE ( excited ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

CASE.

Contains 29 words in 9 sentences using 135 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 86 words in 13 sentences using 421 chars .

( Enter MRS. VAN STYNE R.) MRS. V.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

(JASPER enters C. with costume trunk .) JASPER.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

MYRTLE ( pulling trunk to centre of stage ).

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

MYRTLE ( jumps up in confusion ).

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

ACT II. SCENE. — The same as in ACT I. JACK MEREDITH is discovered writing at table R. JACK. ( writing ).

Contains 76 words in 8 sentences using 391 chars .

(BETTY enters C. dressed for "The Fatal Shot." ) BETTY.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 167 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

JACK.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

JACK.

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

JACK ( taking BETTY in his arms ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

(JASPER enters L.) JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

BETTY ( springing from JACK).

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

JACK.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

JASPER ( getting excited ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

JACK.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

JASPER ( rolling up his sleeves ).

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

JACR.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

JACK.

Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 284 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

JACK.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

JACK.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

(MYRTLETON, in evening dress enters C.) MYRTLE.

Contains 55 words in 7 sentences using 273 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 156 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

(POLLY enters C., she is dressed in costume and has a small wall-mirror in her hand .) POLLY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

JASPER ( holding mirror for her ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

(MRS. VAN STYNE enters C. followed by CLAIRE, who is dressed as a French maid .) MRS. V.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

JASPER ( starts for pins ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

JASPER ( dancing between them, entirely losing his head ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

(VERE enters, dressed as an Englishman, with enormous side-whiskers one of which has been stuck on upside down .) VERE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 158 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 36 chars .

VERE.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

VERE ( looking in glass ).

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

POLLY ( pulls whisker off . VERE gives a howl of pain ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

VERE.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

MRS. V. ( kisses CLAIRE on the forehead ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

CLAIRE ( shaking like a leaf ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

MRS. V. ( leads her to door ).

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 123 chars .

(CASE enters C. dressed in Highland costume, kills, etc., has on regulation hose, displaying bare legs to knee. Skirt short, wears red wig and large moustache which he is trimming with a pair of scissors; carries a small mirror .) CASE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MRS. V. ( horrified at CASE'S bare legs ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

CASE.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

CASE.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

VERE.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

CASE.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

CASE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

CASE ( aside ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

CASE ( aside ).

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars .

CASE.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 68 chars .

CASE.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

CASE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

CASE.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

(JACK enters C. Is seen by CASE but not by MYRTLE.) JACK ( aside ).

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 26 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

CASE.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

(JASPER enters C.) JASPER.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

(BETTY enters C.) BETTY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MYRTLE. ( starts towards door ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

MYRTLE. ( with sarcasm ).

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

(JASPER enters R.) MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 31 words in 6 sentences using 154 chars .

JERVIS ( frigidly ).

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

JERVIS ( sharply ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

(VERE puts his head in at door R.) VERE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MYRTLE. ( disturbed ).

Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 219 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

JERVIS ( sharply ).

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars .

BASSETT ( takes newspaper out of pocket and hands it to JERVIS, indicating matter for him to read ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

JERVIS ( glances at paper and gives a start ).

Contains 81 words in 10 sentences using 456 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

(MYRTLE. enters R.) JERVIS ( aside ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 131 chars .

MYRTLE ( aside ).

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

MYRTLE. ( aside ).

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 73 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 41 words in 7 sentences using 218 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MYRTLE. ( aside to CASE.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CASE ( aside ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MYRTLE. ( aside to CASE).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

CASE.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

CASE.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

JERVIS ( to BASSETT).

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

BASSETT ( aside to JERVIS).

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

CASE.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars .

CASE ( aside to MYRTLE.).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

CASE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 180 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 69 words in 5 sentences using 369 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 395 chars .

CASE.

Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 48 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

VERE.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 110 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

MYRTLE. ( aside ).

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

JASPER ( placing tray with a plate of chops and a roast chick, carving-knife and fork, etc. )

Contains 43 words in 10 sentences using 232 chars .

MYRTLE. ( leaves the two gentlemen at the window, comes down and looks at table. Aside ).

Contains 39 words in 7 sentences using 216 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

(VERE appears at door C. and tries to get MR. MYRTLETON'S attention .) MYRTLE.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

VERE ( aside to MYRTLE.).

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

VERE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 34 words in 8 sentences using 183 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

MYRTLE. ( to JASPER, who tries to apologize ).

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

JASPER ( takes platter towards R., shaking his head ).

Contains 18 words in 6 sentences using 92 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 254 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

MYRTLE ( aside to VERE).

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 53 words in 8 sentences using 274 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

BASSETT ( meekly ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

(VERE enters R.) VERE.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

VERE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 16 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

VERE ( aside ).

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

MYRTLE. ( aside to VERE).

Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 247 chars .

(JASPER enters R.) JASPER ( aside to MYRTLE.).

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 150 chars .

MYRTLE. ( aside ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

(BETTY puts her head in at door R.) BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

JERVIS ( starts at BETTY'S voice ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

BASSETT ( holds up tights ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 79 words in 8 sentences using 401 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 65 chars .

(CASE enters R.) CASE.

Contains 133 words in 15 sentences using 651 chars .

(JACK enters R. and looks about cautiously .) JACK.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars .

(BASSETT enters C. very much out of breath .) BASSETT.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

JACK. ( holds out wallet ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars .

JACK.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

JACK.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 135 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

( Enter BETTY R., followed by VERE.) BETTY.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

VERE.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

CASE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

VERE.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

CASE ( excitedly ).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

VERE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

CASE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

VERE ( aside to BETTY).

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CASE.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

VERE.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

(MYRTLE enters C.) MYRTLE.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

(POLLY enters R. with moon .) POLLY.

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 126 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

(VERE enters R. looking greatly depressed .) POLLY.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

VERE.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 166 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

VERE.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

VERE ( disgusted ).

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

VERE.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

VERE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

VERE.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars .

(MOLLY appears at C.) MOLLY.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars .

(JERVIS and BASSETT enter at C.) CLAIRE.

Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 109 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

( Enter MRS. VAN STYNE R.) MRS. V.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JERVIS ( astounded ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

MRS. V. ( laughs ).

Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 126 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

BASSETT ( imitating CLAIRE).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 96 chars .

(CASE enters C.) CASE.

Contains 86 words in 14 sentences using 442 chars .

(JASPER enters L.) JASPER.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

CASE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

CASE.

Contains 46 words in 7 sentences using 223 chars .

VERE ( heard outside ).

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

CASE.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

(VERE enters R. and looks about room .) VERE.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars .

(JACK enters R. without his disguise .) JACK.

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 157 chars .

CASE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

JACK.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

CASE.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

CASE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

JACK.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

CASE.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

CASE.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

MYRTLE. ( outside ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(BETTY enters C.) CASE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

JACK.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

CASE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

MYRTLE. ( outside ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

JACK.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

CASE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

BETTY ( who is between them ).

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

CASE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

(MYRTLE. enters C. dressed as Mephistopheles, carries the moon in one hand, a pistol in the other. His costume is covered with candle grease .) MYRTLE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

CASE ( looking towards window and not noticing BETTY).

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

BETTY ( laughs ).

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars .

CASE.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

(JASPER enters L., sees MYRTLE., and is convulsed with laughter .) JASPER.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

MYRTLE. ( hands JASPER revolver ).

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

( Enter MRS. VAN STYNE R.) MRS. V.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 155 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 197 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars .

CASE ( goes up to BASSETT).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

BASSETT ( clutches at his hair ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CASE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

CASE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

READY CURTAIN. CASE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

CASE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

(JASPER enters C. with pistol in hand .) JASPER.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

CASE ( rushing out C.).

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 37 chars .

MYRTLE. (C.).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

(CURTAIN.)
ACT III.

SCENE. — Same as ACTS I. and II. It is the morning after the play .

(JASPER enters and begins to put the room in order .)

 JASPER.

Contains 47 words in 7 sentences using 239 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

JASPER ( jumps ).

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

JERVIS ( gets up ).

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

BASSETT ( feels of his head ).

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 217 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

BASSETT ( sees CASE and begins to shake ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

(JASPER enters L. with MYRTLE'S breakfast on tray as the deacons rush out .) JASPER.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

CASE ( puts his head in window ).

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

CASE.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

(MYRTLE. enters C.) MYRTLE. ( very much out of sorts ).

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 274 chars .

CASE ( enters room ).

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

CASE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

CASE ( hands MYRTLE, note ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

MYRTLE ( reads ).

Contains 66 words in 9 sentences using 379 chars .

CASE.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

CASE.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars .

CASE.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 205 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

CASE.

Contains 48 words in 8 sentences using 206 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

CASE.

Contains 125 words in 17 sentences using 637 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

CASE.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

CASE ( following him ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 55 words in 7 sentences using 261 chars .

( Enter VERE and POLLY C., each with a newspaper in hand, which they wave triumphantly .) VERE.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

POLLY ( reads from paper ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

VERE ( reads ).

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

VERE.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars .

VERE ( looking at his paper ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

(CASE enters C.) VERE ( as CASE enters ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 66 chars .

CASE ( nervously ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

VERE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

CASE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars .

VERE.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars .

VERE.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

VERE ( angrily ).

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 271 chars .

CASE.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 190 chars .

( Enter MRS. VAN STYNE C., followed by CLAIRE.) MRS. V.

Contains 36 words in 7 sentences using 172 chars .

CASE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars .

CASE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars .

CASE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

CLAIRE.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 304 chars .

CASE ( rubs his eyes ).

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 229 chars .

(JASPER enters L. in great glee, holding a newspaper .) JASPER.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

CASE.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CASE.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

(POLICEMAN O'ROUKE appears at door C.) O'ROUKE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars .

JASPER ( aside; goes to L.).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

O'ROUKE ( takes flask out of pocket and drinks ).

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

O'ROUKE ( glares at BASSETT).

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

JERVIS ( at door C.).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

O'ROUKE ( looks off C.).

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars .

(CASE enters C.) CASE.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

O'ROUKE ( reverently ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

CASE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

CASE.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

CASE ( aside ).

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

CASE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

O'ROUKE ( aside ).

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

CASE.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

CASE.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

(JERVIS and BASSETT enter from R. as others exit .) JERVIS.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

(MYRTLE. enters R.) MYRTLE.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

MYRTLE. ( rushes to the window ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

(JASPER enters R. greatly excited .) JASPER.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars .

MYRTLE. ( takes pouch ).

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 90 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 183 chars .

( Enter JASPER C., carrying a large bundle of newspapers .) JASPER.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars .

(MYRTLE. enters L.) MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

JASPER ( tries to conceal papers ).

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

MYRTLE. ( takes paper ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

MYRTLE. ( sits R.).

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars .

JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars .

(JASPER enters L.) JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

(BETTY enters C., followed by POLLY.) JASPER.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

(MYRTLE. enters L., with an armful of newspapers .) BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

POLLY ( aside ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

MYRTLE. ( sits R.).

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

BETTY ( who has been holding counsel with POLLY).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

MYRTLE. ( wiping his glasses ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

POLLY ( gives an unearthly shriek ).

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

MYRTLE. ( jumps up and throws down his paper which BETTY picks up with the other papers ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

POLLY.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 141 chars .

(JASPER enters L.) JASPER.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

( Enter MRS. VAN STYNE C.) MRS. V.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 184 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

( Enter MYRTLE. L.) MYRTLE.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MRS. V. ( sarcastically as she hands the paper to him ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

(BETTY enters C., goes down between MRS. VAN STYNE and MYRTLE, and takes paper .) BETTY.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 192 chars .

MYRTLE. ( gets furious .)

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 113 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

BETTY ( aside to MRS. V.).

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

BETTY ( looking at MYRTLE., who is dashing his pen across the paper at great speed ).

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 79 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

MYRTLE. ( returns to work ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

(JASPER enters L. with telegram .) JASPER.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

MYRTLE. ( opens it and reads ).

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

(O'ROUKE enters C., his arm in a sling and his head bandaged .) O'ROUKE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 339 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

(CASE appears at window; opens it, looks cautiously about, then enters. He has on a dress suit which is ridiculously large for him .) CASE.

Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 251 chars .

(JASPER enters L.) JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

CASE.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

CASE.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

JASPER ( aside ).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

CASE.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

CASE.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars .

CASE.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

(JASPER re-enters C. with a white fur rug .) JASPER.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

CASE ( disgusted ).

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

JACK.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

JACK.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

JASPER.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

JACK.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

(BETTY enters C.) BETTY.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

JACK.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

JACK ( innocently ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 86 words in 9 sentences using 428 chars .

JACK ( doubled up with laughter ).

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars .

JACK.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

JACK.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 176 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

JACK.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

( Enter MYRTLE. C.) BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

JACK.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

JACK ( aside to BETTY).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

JACK.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars .

BETTY ( prompting him ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

JACK.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

BETTY ( timidly ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

BETTY ( whispering to JACK).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

JACK ( aside to BETTY).

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MYRTLE. ( bangs table; BETTY and JACK jump ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

JACK.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

MYRTLE. ( gets into a passion ).

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 192 chars .

JACK.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 277 chars .

JACK.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

(JASPER enters L.) JASPER ( hands envelope to MYRTLE.).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

MYRTLE. ( opens envelope and takes out picture ).

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars .

BETTY ( aside to JACK).

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

MYRTLE. ( sees them ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

BETTY ( aside ).

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

MYRTLE. ( looks at picture ).

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

( Enter MRS. VAN STYNE C.) MRS. V.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 284 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MRS. V. ( shows him paper ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

MYRTLE ( snatches paper and reads ).

Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 147 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

MRS. V. ( laughs ).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

MYRTLE. ( ironically ).

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

MRS. V.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 199 chars .

( Enter C. O'ROUKE, JERVIS and BASSETT, strung out one after the other, and cross to door R. JERVIS is armed with a wash-boiler cover, which he uses as a shield, and a poker . BASSETT carries a pair of tongs .) MYRTLE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

MRS. V. ( waving her parasol ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

(JACK enters C.) JACK.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

(CASE enters C.) CASE ( aside ).

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

CASE ( meaningly ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

JACK.

Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 151 chars .

CASE ( aside ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

JACK ( aside ).

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars .

CASE.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

JACK.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

CASE.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

( Enter O'ROUKE, JERVIS, BASSETT, MYRTLE., C.) CASE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

CASE.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

MYRTLE. ( takes JERVIS and BASSETT aside ).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

CASE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

CASE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

CASE.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

CASE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

BETTY ( enters C.) BETTY.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

CASE.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

JERVIS.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

O'ROUKE.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

(JASPER enters with a newspaper .) JASPER.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars .

CASE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

JACK.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

BETTY.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

CASE.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

JACK.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

JACK.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

MYRTLE.

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 173 chars .

JACK.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

CASE.

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 245 chars .

BASSETT.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

( Enter VERE C., whistling in imitation of a fife, followed by POLLY, who carries a toy gun on her shoulder; they march across the stage; halt in front of CASE where POLLY "presents arms." ) CASE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

VERE.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

CASE ( takes gun ).

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

( Enter JASPER C., bearing a large laurel wreath .) READY CURTAIN. JASPER.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

BETTY ( takes wreath ).

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

(MYRTLE, bows to the company and struts about the stage with a grand theatrical stride. All applaud him .)

POLLY, VERE and CASE R. JERVIS and BASSETT by window . MYRTLE C. JACK and BETTY L. JASPER C. at door .
CURTAIN.