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A Detective in PetticoatsCHARACTERS

    ( As originally produced by the Emanuel Club, of Radcliffe College, under the title of "A Lover in Duplicate," at Fay House, May 16th, 1896 .)

  • MRS. EVELYN WARRINGTON.
  • OCTAVIA FROTHINGHAM, her sister, an heiress and a Radcliffe graduate .
  • GEORGIE NAPPER, a detective from Chicago .
  • MARY, Mrs. Warrington's maid .
  • MRS. CUMMINGS, Friend of Mrs. Warrington .
  • MRS. GREEN, Friend of Mrs. Warrington .
  • MARY, a servant .
  • Other ladies at Mrs. Warrington's tea.

ACT I

SCENE. — MRS. WARRINGTON'S dressing-room . MRS. WARRINGTON seated at dressing-table R., dressed for a ball . MAID is doing her hair . OCTAVIA on sofa L., front, reading, in tea-gown. Bookcase above her .
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 282 chars.

Enter OCTAVIA R.
OCT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 98 words in 13 sentences using 477 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 91 words in 5 sentences using 480 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

OCT.
( reads ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 329 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars.

OCT.
( without looking up ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 50 words in 8 sentences using 247 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 94 words in 13 sentences using 457 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 97 words in 7 sentences using 472 chars.

Reënter OCTAVIA R.
OCT.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 170 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 55 words in 10 sentences using 240 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

OCT.
(L.)

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 80 words in 5 sentences using 397 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

MAID
( mysteriously ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 151 chars.

OCT.
( holds it unopened ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 202 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 208 chars.

MAID
( disappointed ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 159 words in 15 sentences using 852 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 204 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

OCT.
( reads ).

Note: Contains 99 words in 10 sentences using 496 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 151 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 173 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 93 words in 13 sentences using 432 chars.

( Then, ushers up GEORGIE NAPPER, who has a dress-suitcase . MAID has a telegram in her hand .)
MAID.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

GEOR.
( surprised ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 72 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

GEOR.
( turns on her in surprise ).

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 225 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 135 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

GEOR.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

MAID
( aside; at door L.).

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

GEOR.
( jumps up ).

Note: Contains 262 words in 31 sentences using 1285 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars.

GEOR.
( affectedly ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 96 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars.

Enter MAID L., and stands aghast .
GEOR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

MAID
( to OCTAVIA; aside ).

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars.

OCT.
( eagerly ).

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 161 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

GEOR.
( hurriedly finishing note ).

Note: Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 154 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 213 chars.

CURTAIN.

ACT II

SCENE. — Alcove of a ballroom. Waltz played in wings. Window-seat at back, with window looking info ballroom, and heads and shoulders of couples dancing by. Sofa R. Table, with punch-bowl and glasses L. OCTAVIA sitting on window-seat; GEORGIE dancing by herself, or with chair at front .
OCT.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Enter SERVANT, with note .
SERV.
( to GEORGIE).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

SERV.
( to OCTAVIA).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

( Gives note to OCTAVIA, and exit L. OCTAVIA comes to front . GEORGIE peeks over her shoulder .)
OCT.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

GEOR.
( aside )

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

OCT.
( on sofa ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

GEOR.
( disappointed ).

Note: Contains 109 words in 18 sentences using 547 chars.

OCT.
( reads ).

Note: Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 211 chars.

Enter MRS. WARRINGTON, hurriedly , L.
MRS. W.
( speaking to some one outside ).

Note: Contains 121 words in 16 sentences using 601 chars.

OCT.
( screams ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Exit MRS. WARRINGTON L.
OCT.

Note: Contains 82 words in 12 sentences using 377 chars.

Enter MRS. WARRINGTON, L., just inside door .
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 159 chars.

Enter MRS. CUMMINGS, R., who shakes hands with MRS. WARRINGTON.
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 227 chars.

( They sit . MRS. WARRINGTON picks up OCTAVIA'S flowers .)
MRS. C.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

MRS. W.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars.

MRS. W.
( forcing a smile ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

MRS. W.
( enthusiastically ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 77 words in 9 sentences using 395 chars.

Enter SERVANT, L., with note .
SERV.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

Exit SERVANT, L.
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 59 words in 7 sentences using 273 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 169 words in 18 sentences using 850 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 142 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 183 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 197 chars.

Enter OCTAVIA; speaks to some one outside L.
OCT.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

Exit MRS. CUMMINGS, disappointed , R.
Enter GEORGIE, R.
GEOR.

Note: Contains 43 words in 8 sentences using 198 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

(MRS. WARRINGTON enters, and stands aghast, as GEORGIE gives OCTAVIA a slap on the back .)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars.

MRS. W.
( taken aback ).

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 175 chars.

GEOR.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 98 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

( They sit on sofa R. OCTAVIA wanders about, restlessly, and keeps looking out of door , L.)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 174 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

(GEORGIE and MRS. WARRINGTON sit on sofa .)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 73 words in 7 sentences using 347 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

GEOR.
( reads note ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

OCT.
( takes note ).

Note: Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 194 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 257 chars.

GEOR.
( aside; rises ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars.

MRS. W.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 111 words in 13 sentences using 546 chars.

Enter SERVANT L.
SERV.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

SERV.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

SERV.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 130 words in 11 sentences using 652 chars.

Reënter SERVANT, L.
SERV.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

SERV.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 161 words in 20 sentences using 771 chars.

Reënter SERVANT, L.
SERV.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 41 words in 12 sentences using 215 chars.

CURTAIN

ACT III

SCENE. — Afternoon tea at MRS. WARRINGTON'S. A buzz of voices, as the curtain goes up. Sofa L., front. Tea-table , R. MRS. WARRINGTON and GEORGIE, receiving , R. Ladies come and go at L. MRS. CUMMINGS, pouring . OCTAVIA wanders about, absent-mindedly .
(GEORGIE comes front, with MRS. GREEN and OCTAVIA.)
MRS. G.
( to OCTAVIA).

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars.

OCT.
( eagerly ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 348 chars.

GEOR.
( exaggeratedly polite ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars.

( Goes to table. Sits with feet upon a chair. Eats a great deal, as she talks .)
MRS. G.
( to friend ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 97 words in 9 sentences using 482 chars.

( Continues to eat a great deal, and talks with the ladies . MRS. CUMMINGS rises and comes front, trying not to be seen laughing . MRS. GREEN comes up to her .)
MRS. C.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

(GEORGIE shakes hands with one of the guests. The guests begin to depart, while MRS. CUMMINGS and MRS. GREEN talk .)
MRS. C.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 242 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars.

MRS. G.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars.

GEOR.
( takes her hand ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 146 chars.

Exeunt GEORGIE and MRS. GREEN, arm in arm , L.
(MRS. CUMMINGS, coming up behind, at the tea-table, puts her hand on OCTAVIA'S shoulder .)
MRS. C.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 207 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 281 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 298 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Enter MAID, L.
MAID
( to OCTAVIA).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

OCT.
( aside; to MAID).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

(MAID shuts door for her, and begins to clear up tea-table .)
MRS. C.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

Enter MRS. WARRINGTON; comes down stage .
MRS. C.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

MRS. C.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

MRS. W.
( to MAID; aside ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

MAID.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

MRS. W.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

MRS. C.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 124 chars.

(MRS. WARRINGTON and GEORGIE, alone .)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 162 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 196 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 284 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 89 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 145 chars.

(GEORGIE sits in chair, chin on her hands .)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 135 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 104 chars.

( Runs to door R., and locks it .)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 138 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 8 words in 5 sentences using 47 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 166 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

(MRS. WARRINGTON bustles around, and finds a piece of string .)
MRS. W.
( in a loud whisper ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 23 words in 7 sentences using 119 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 170 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 33 words in 9 sentences using 155 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

(MRS. WARRINGTON kneels down, and peeks .)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 235 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars.

MRS. W.
( delighted ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 156 chars.

MRS. W.
( shocked ).

Note: Contains 60 words in 7 sentences using 302 chars.

Enter OCTAVIA, R.
OCT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

MRS W.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

OCT.

Note: Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 212 chars.

Exit OCTAVIA, R.
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars.

( Goes to door R., with hand extended, as if to shake hands .)

Enter GEORGIE, L., dancing wildly .

GEOR.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

( She twirls MRS. WARRINGTON around .)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 338 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

MRS. W.
( taking her hand .)

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 80 words in 8 sentences using 394 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

(MRS. WARRINGTON reads telegram, and drops into chair .)
MRS. W.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 88 words in 10 sentences using 423 chars.

MRS. W.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

GEOR.

Note: Contains 63 words in 8 sentences using 333 chars.

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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. A Detective in Petticoats. A Detective in Petticoats. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A0BB-2