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INSCRIBED WITH REGARD TO MR. & MRS. E. H. SOTHERN

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    • CAPTAIN LETTARBLAIR LITTON Of the Irish Fusiliers
    • DEAN AMBROSE An Eminent Divine of the Old School
    • PINCKNEY The Dean's Private Secretary, afterward a Subaltern in the Irish Fusiliers
    • FRANCIS MERIVALE A Country Squire, Suitor to Fanny
    • MR. SETON Fanny's Guardian
    • LORD WILLOUGHBY Of the Irish Fusiliers
    • SMITHERS A Clerk in the Office of Seton and Catesby
    • JORKINS Servant to Lettarblair
    • HENRY A Servant at the Deanery
    • FRANCES HADDEN The Dean's Orphan Niece
    • HYACINTH MESSITER The Dean's Love
    • POLLY MESSITER Hyacinth's Niece
  • ACT I Morning Room at Beechwood "Loves Me?"
  • ACT II (ONE WEEK LATER) Litton's Quarters in Barracks at Southampton "Loves Me Not"
  • ACT III (SIX MONTHS LATER) SCENE 1 — Office of Seton & Catesby, Solicitors, London SCENE 2 — By the Sun-Dial, in the Garden at Beechwood, the Following Day "Loves Me!"

ACT I

The interior of a well-furnished library in the Deanery at Beechwood, near Southampton, England. It is evening of an early spring day, and a grate fire throws a welcome glow over the room, with its handsome dark red carpet partly covered by three dark rugs, its large library table, a leather-covered lounge, an upright piano, and several chairs of the same heavy dark wood as the table. Two smaller tables stand one at either end of the room; books and ornaments are lying about on the tables; several palms stand in convenient niches, and the piano is littered with music sheets. The room presents an aspect of comfort and orderly disorder.

The Dean, a man of deliberate manner and fatherly benignity combined with a childlike ingenuousness, is seated on a sofa a little at the left, with his friend Mr. Seton, a lawyer of the old-school type. Pinckney, a volatile and impetuous youth, is seated at the table, writing; Polly, sprightly yet practical, leans over his shoulder. The Dean is poring over a railway guide.

DEAN
Handing time-table to Seton.

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MR. SETON

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Reads.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Gives back time-table.
PINCKNEY
Rising.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

POLLY

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

Pinckney takes the time-table from the Dean.
MR. SETON

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

POLLY
Goes to the window, followed by Pinckney.

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

DEAN

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

Pinckney returns to the table.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Aside, impassioned.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

MR. SETON

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

Laughs.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

With jealousy.
MR. SETON
Suddenly interested.

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

DEAN

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

PINCKNEY
Reading copy.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars.

Polly holds up one finger.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Pinckney resumes writing.
MR. SETON
To Dean.

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

DEAN

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars.

MR. SETON

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

DEAN

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

MR. SETON

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

PINCKNEY
Has been listening. Rises.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

DEAN
Reproving.

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Polly puts Pinckney back in seat and goes behind chair.
MR. SETON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

POLLY
Who has listened.

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Polly goes to the conservatory.
DEAN

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

MR. SETON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

MR. SETON
Shakes his head.

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DEAN

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

MR. SETON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

DEAN

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MR. SETON
Pleased.

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DEAN

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

MR. SETON

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

DEAN
Surprised.

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MR. SETON

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DEAN

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PINCKNEY
Writing.

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Throws down pen in disgust.
POLLY
At window, speaking to Dean.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

MR. SETON

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

DEAN
Oratorically.

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POLLY
Her arm around Dean's neck.

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The Dean is embarrassed. Polly laughs.
HYACINTH
Entering.

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Dean and Seton both advance to meet her. Mr. Seton laughs, Dean embarrassed.
MR. SETON

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

HYACINTH
Sentimentally.

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PINCKNEY
At table.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

DEAN
Embarrassed.

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POLLY
At window.

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

Rushes off.
PINCKNEY

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

Runs off after Polly, who leaves by the window.
DEAN

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

Miss Hyacinth appears embarrassed.
MR. SETON
Quizzically.

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

DEAN
Hastily explaining.

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Takes Hyacinth's hand, pauses, turns. Hyacinth proceeds to card-table.

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Hyacinth and Dean bring card-table to foot of sofa. Dean gets chair, places it at card-table. Hyacinth gets one from above door.
MR. SETON
Consults his watch.

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Enter Pinckney and Polly, carrying letter-bag.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars.

Slaps letter-bag on the table, scattering papers front of table.
POLLY

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

Hyacinth dealing cards.
DEAN

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Dean takes letter from Pinckney.
MR. SETON

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

Polly kneels front of table, picking up papers.
DEAN

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

DEAN
Gives letters to Seton.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

Enter Merivale.
DEAN

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

Nods to others, Merivale places cane on piano. Dean takes zither from head of sofa and places it on table. They talk apart a minute while Mr. Seton reads letter.
MR. SETON
Reading letter to himself.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

Dean motions Seton, who comes up. Dean presents Merivale to Mr. Seton. They shake hands stiffly.
PINCKNEY
Holds up letter in yellow envelope.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

MERIVALE
Turns from Mr. Seton and speaks over his shoulder to Pinckney.

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PINCKNEY

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

Throws Litton's letter on table. Takes out his own letter — blue envelope.
DEAN
Behind sofa.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

Hyacinth seats herself on foot of sofa.
PINCKNEY
Waving official blue envelope.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

Polly joins him, leaning on his shoulder.
DEAN

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

Dean and Hyacinth bring card-table forward a little. Dean, Hyacinth, Pinckney and Polly sit down to cards. Merivale appears to take idle interest in the game, while Seton meditates.
HYACINTH

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SETON
With a smile and a sigh.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

PINCKNEY
At cards.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

HYACINTH
In a flutter.

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

DEAN
Angrily.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

MERIVALE
Sitting on edge of table, addresses Seton.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

POLLY
To Pinckney, at cards.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

MERIVALE

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

SETON

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars.

MERIVALE
Interrupting.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

SETON
Interrupting.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

Goes to mantel and leans elbow on it.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

HYACINTH
At cards.

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

SETON

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

POLLY
At cards.

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

SETON

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

Rises, looks at watch.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

HYACINTH
At cards.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

MR. SETON

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars.

Putting on glove.

Note: Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 282 chars.

POLLY
At cards, claps hands.

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

MERIVALE
Aside.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Enter Henry.
HENRY

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The card-players rise. Pinckney puts card-table aside and goes to window. Hyacinth joins Polly. Dean goes to screen, taking overcoat with cape, shovel hat and scarf. Hyacinth assists him to put these on.
SETON
Consulting watch.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Holds out hand to Merivale.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

MERIVALE
Shaking hands with Seton.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Aside.

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Seton discovers he has forgotten glove; returns to table for it.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

FANNY
Speaking outside.

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Entering by the window, left.

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PINCKNEY
Rapturously.

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Goes out, gazing at Fanny.
FANNY

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Running to Seton.
SETON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

FANNY
Clinging to Seton.

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Whispers.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

SETON
Indulgently.

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FANNY

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars.

Disengaging himself.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

PINCKNEY
Appears at the door, bringing Seton's hat and coat.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

FANNY
Detaining Seton.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

SETON

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

FANNY
Aside, laughs.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

She meets Merivale in front of table and greets him.
DEAN
Shaking hands with Mr. Seton.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Fanny runs to overtake him, calling, "Guardian — one word."

Exeunt all; Fanny teasing; Seton expostulating, others saying "Good-bye." All but Merivale follow Seton to the door. Chorus of "Good-bye, bon voyage," etc.

MERIVALE
Alone.

Note: Contains 77 words in 7 sentences using 372 chars.

Goes into conservatory as Polly enters, waving her hand and calling good-bye to Mr. Seton.

Fanny follows Polly. Merivale stands within conservatory, unseen by them.

FANNY
Noticing letter-bag.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

Picks up Litton's letter and reads.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

POLLY
Dropping letter on table and leaning over Fanny.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

POLLY
Coming to Fanny's side.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

Kneels by Fanny.
FANNY

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

Kisses Polly.
POLLY
Chaffingly.

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

A little pause.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

POLLY

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

FANNY

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

POLLY

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

Crosses her heart Merivale, in conservatory, holds curtain aside and listens unseen.
FANNY

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

POLLY

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 240 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 95 words in 11 sentences using 461 chars.

POLLY
Counting her fingers.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Opening eyes in amazement.
FANNY

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

FANNY
Looking at Litton's letter.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Rising, delighted.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Kisses letter.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

At back of table; replaces letter in bag.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars.

LITTON
Outside, sings with Irish accent.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

FANNY
Indignantly.

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

POLLY

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

FANNY

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

POLLY

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Polly and Fanny run into the conservatory.
MERIVALE
Advancing, keeping the piano between himself and them. Aside.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Laughs.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

Takes Litton's letter from table.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Weighs letter in hand, then holds it up to light.

Note: Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 320 chars.

Starts guiltily on hearing Fanny's voice, drops letter.
FANNY

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

LITTON
Outside, sings.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars.

During this Merivale debates with himself in pantomime whether he shall steal Litton's letter, finally succumbing to the temptation and pocketing it as he goes out.
LITTON
Outside.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

FANNY
Slowly approaching.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

PINCKNEY
Who has peeped in at Fanny, now runs down to her and kneels before her.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

FANNY
Moves away.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

PINCKNEY
Following her on his knees.

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

FANNY
Walks on.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

POLLY
Who has been peeping in from conservatory, amused.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

PINCKNEY
On his knees.

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

FANNY
Having been talking to herself about Lettarblair, returns, almost falling over Pinckney.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Moves away, Pinckney still following on his knees. Enter Litton.
LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

Puts hat, etc., on card-table.
PINCKNEY
Rising angrily.

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

Fanny goes up, laughing, and joins Polly.
LITTON

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

PINCKNEY

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

Advancing angrily on Litton.
LITTON

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

Polly runs to Pinckney, restraining him.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

Waving his commission.
LITTON

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

POLLY
Drags Pinckney to the door.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Pinckney goes out majestically, followed by Polly, mocking him.
LITTON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Goes to Fanny, who is standing by the sofa, and tries to put his arm about her waist.
FANNY

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

Freeing herself.
LITTON

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

FANNY
Sighs.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

LITTON
Again tries to put an arm about her.

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

FANNY
Goes to table.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

Throws glove on table.
FANNY
Gaining time.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Soft music is heard: "Believe me, if all those endearing young charms." The twilight wanes.
LITTON
Taking both Fanny's hands.

Note: Contains 75 words in 4 sentences using 345 chars.

FANNY
Leans against table, laughing and playing with her riding-crop. Turns her face from him.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

LITTON
Impressively.

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

FANNY
Petulantly turning on him.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars.

He lays a hand on hers. She puts it from her and moves away.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

FANNY
Turns to him, pleading.

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

LITTON
Taking her hand.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

FANNY
With deep feeling.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

LITTON
With confidence.

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

FANNY
She attempts to turn away from him. He prevents her, holding her left hand and fondling it.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 316 chars.

FANNY
Deeply touched, yet withdrawing her hand.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

LITTON
With spirit.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 150 chars.

FANNY
Aside.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Turns and speaks to Litton.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

She leans on mantel, tapping lightly with crop, hardly trusting herself to speak.
LITTON

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

FANNY
Goes to table, picks up letter-bag and feels in it.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

LITTON
Feels for her hand inside letter-bag.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

FANNY
Smiles mysteriously.

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

LITTON
Impatiently.

Note: Contains 84 words in 4 sentences using 400 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Fanny gets handful of letters from bag, looks them over — throws them on table — turns away — leans on arm-chair; says nothing, but seems to be distressed.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 152 chars.

He draws her to him and is about to kiss her, when she breaks away.
FANNY
Aside.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

Merivale is seen crossing in the rear.
FANNY
Indicates Merivale as she sees him approaching.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

FANNY
Aside, detaining him.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

LITTON
Turns, seizing her hand.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

Kisses her hand.
FANNY

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

Enter Merivale at arch, as if about to take his cane from piano.
MERIVALE

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

Aside.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

Aside.

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

FANNY
With difficulty concealing emotion.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

Exit, agitated.
MERIVALE

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Appears to be going.
MERIVALE

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

LITTON
Changing mind about going.

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

Goes to sofa — sits.
MERIVALE

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

LITTON

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

MERIVALE
Rises and bows with elaborate irony.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

LITTON
Imitating Merivale.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

MERIVALE
Sits again.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

LITTON
Sits again.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

MERIVALE
Getting excited.

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

Slaps table.

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

LITTON
Slapping table.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

MERIVALE
Leaning on the table, hand under chin.

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

LITTON
Imitating Merivale.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

MERIVALE
Folds arms on table.

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

LITTON
Imitating Merivale.

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

MERIVALE

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

LITTON

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

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

MERIVALE

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

MERIVALE

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

MARIVALE

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars.

MERIVALE
Aside.

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

Aloud.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

LITTON

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

MERIVALE
Slaps breast.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

LITTON
Sings derisively.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

It grows gradually darker. Fanny and Polly enter through conservatory, bringing roses.
FANNY
To Polly.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Addressing Merivale.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

MERIVALE
With triumphant look at Litton.

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

As Fanny turns she drops a rose. Both lovers strive to get it. Merivale, succeeding, laughs mockingly, swinging the blossom in front of Litton as he follows Fanny.

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

LITTON
Quietly, capturing the rose.

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

Merivale makes an angry gesture, as if to strike him.
FANNY

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

LITTON
Striving not to appear neglected.

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Fanny and Merivale go out. Litton crosses rather disconsolately to the large arm-chair by the fire. Polly, who has been an amused spectator in the background, goes toward door.
POLLY
Softly to Litton.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Goes out.
LITTON
Sits gloomily by fire.

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

The Dean enters, humming a tune. He looks about, and, seeing no one, speaks to himself, meanwhile taking off hat, scarf and overcoat, placing these on back of arm-chair so that they fall over Litton.
DEAN

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 180 chars.

Takes novel from pocket, looks at it dubiously.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars.

Looks about; goes up, gets screen and places this about head of sofa. Goes toward door and draws curtain over it.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

Fetches palm from table and, stooping, sets this in front of sofa. As he rises, his head strikes the palm, and he exclaims, startled.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars.

Strikes match, lights candle, and sets this on piano.

Note: Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 166 chars.

Opening book, with a long breath of comfort, lies on sofa so as to be screened from view. The room is dark except for the firelight.
LITTON
Lifting hat and overcoat.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Smithers enters, looking about for some one. Litton sees him, and, agitated, gets behind the chair, putting on the Dean's hat, coat and scarf to disguise himself. Then, seizing a book from the mantel-piece, he sinks down into the chair as if absorbed in reading, coughing.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 204 chars.

SMITHERS
Turns and sees Litton.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Litton coughs and mumbles, affecting not to hear. Hyacinth enters, and, seeing Litton, mistakes him for the Dean.
HYACINTH
Rapturously.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

SMITHERS
Stepping down front.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

HYACINTH
Prodding Smithers in the back with her parasol.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

Pointing to Litton.
SMITHERS

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

HYACINTH
Prodding Smithers toward door.

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

SMITHERS
Going.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

Exit. Hyacinth takes a chair and places it near Litton.
LITTON
Peeping over back of arm-chair; aside.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

He sinks back as Hyacinth turns, and again reads.
HYACINTH
Sitting and patting skirts into place, then folding hands demurely.

Note: Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 196 chars.

The Dean is heard to snore slightly.
LITTON

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

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

LITTON
Aside.

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

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

LITTON
Aside, interested.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 153 chars.

LITTON
Exclaiming, amazed, then coughing again in imitation of the Dean.

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

HYACINTH
With concern.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

LITTON
Aside.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

LITTON
Aside.

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

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 230 chars.

LITTON
Aside.

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

HYACINTH
Sighing.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

LITTON
Aside.

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

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

LITTON
Amazed, overjoyed, tosses up his book. It falls upon the Dean, who is heard to waken with an exclamation.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

HYACINTH
Surprised at the supposed Dean's excitement.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

Rushes at Hyacinth and kisses her with a resounding smack. At the moment the Dean's face, wearing a horrified expression, appears above the screen.
PINCKNEY
Running in, pen in hand.

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

Breaks off, with a surprised whistle, seeing Hyacinth in the supposed Dean's embrace.
DEAN

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

Breaks off and ducks behind screen.
PINCKNEY
Not seeing Dean.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

Exit, whistling.
HYACINTH
Detaching herself.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars.

Runs off, leaving her parasol.
LITTON
Coughs, imitating the Dean, till she has gone, then bursts into laughter.

Note: Contains 62 words in 7 sentences using 322 chars.

Sits, smiling beatifically.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Rises and moves about.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

The Dean again appears above the screen.

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

Breaks off, catching sight of the Dean.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 90 chars.

Tosses hat to Dean.
DEAN
With great dignity, still standing on sofa, behind screen.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

LITTON

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

Tosses the Dean his overcoat, then sits in high chair, laughing.
DEAN
Enraged.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

He advances threateningly on Litton, who leaps up and protects himself with a chair.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

LITTON
Seizing the hand with which the Dean is gesticulating.

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

DEAN

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.

Shakes the Dean's hand rapturously.
DEAN

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

LITTON
Interrupting.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

DEAN
Doubtfully.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

HYACINTH
Entering, looks about.

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

DEAN
Not seeing Hyacinth.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 150 chars.

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Looking about, finds parasol. Seeing Dean, runs to him, and, throwing arms about him, kisses him fondly.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

Runs coyly off. The Dean, dumfounded, sinks into chair, while Litton laughs at him.
DEAN
Recovering breath.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

LITTON
Imitating a kiss.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

DEAN
Enraged, rising.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Waves the novel he holds, then suddenly becomes conscious of it and tries to conceal it.
LITTON
Seizing the novel.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

Pushes the Dean toward door.
DEAN

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

DEAN
Horrified.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

LITTON

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

Imitates a kiss.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

DEAN
Pathetically, wringing hands.

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

LITTON
Pulling Dean toward door.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

DEAN

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

LITTON
Throwing scarf about the Dean's shoulders.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

DEAN
Hurrying, trying to conceal novel.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 87 chars.

LITTON

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

DEAN

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

Exit.
LITTON

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

Henry enters, bringing lamp, which he sets on table. He restores the screen to its place, then exit.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

JORKINS
Enters with a letter, salutes.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

JORKINS
Aside.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

LITTON

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

JORKINS

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 253 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Snatching letter.
JORKINS
Salutes. Admiringly, aside.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

LITTON
Absently.

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

JORKINS

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

LITTON
Wrathfully.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars.

JORKINS

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

Admiringly aside.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

LITTON
Has read letter. Overcome.

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

JORKINS
Salutes.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

LITTON

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

JORKINS

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

Salutes.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars.

JORKINS
Saluting.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 194 chars.

JORKINS
Saluting. Goes toward door.

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

LITTON
Calls after him.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

JORKINS

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

Salutes and goes, laughing to himself indulgently.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

LITTON
Alone, refers to letter.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 234 chars.

Breaks off, repeating.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

Continues.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

Breaks off, crushing letter between hands.

Note: Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 282 chars.

Looks at letter.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

Again looks at letter.

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 225 chars.

Moves about, sits on piano stool, leaning elbow on keys with discordant clash.

Note: Contains 74 words in 6 sentences using 417 chars.

Turns to piano, striking notes.
Rising, takes coin from pocket, tossing and catching it, singing.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

Breaks off with sudden remembrance, and sinks into chair.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 184 chars.

Merivale enters and stands watching Litton as the latter sits with bowed head.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

MERIVALE
Sneering.

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

LITTON
Raising his head.

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

Merivale goes up to conservatory and stands, leaning on piano, watching. Fanny enters at window, followed by Hyacinth, who seats herself at piano and plays softly. Polly enters. They are all dressed for dinner.
FANNY
Lingering near window, watching Litton. Happily.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

LITTON
To himself, letter in hand.

Note: Contains 64 words in 6 sentences using 325 chars.

With resolution.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

FANNY
To herself, playing with a leaf of the palm.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

LITTON
To himself.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

FANNY
To herself.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

Buries her face in the roses she carries.
LITTON
To himself.

Note: Contains 42 words in 1 sentence using 206 chars.

He turns, and, seeing Fanny, rises impulsively as if to go to her. She moves as if to hold out her arms to him. Then, suddenly conscious of the letter in his hand, he turns away and sinks into the chair, his back toward her, trying to disguise his emotion. Fanny, bewildered, seems ready to break down, but, catching sight of the look of triumph on Merivale's face, restrains herself. Hyacinth's music rises to a crescendo. Litton covers his face with the hand that holds the letter, and the roses drop from Fanny's grasp.
CURTAIN
END OF ACT I

ACT II

The interior of Captain Lettarblair Litton's quarters in barracks at Southampton, one week later. The place is partly dismantled, showing evidences of confusion and packing, and also the signs of recent festivities. A large supper-table stands in the middle of the floor, littered with the remains of a supper; bottles and glasses are standing about; a wine-cooler and a large silver tankard are on the floor. At the right is a window with cushioned window-seat; beyond this a door. At the back a curtained opening leads to an inner room. To the left is another door. Near the window stands a small table with a saddle on it. A red waistcoat lies on the mantel-piece; a sword hangs on the wall. By the door on the left is a small desk littered with papers and boxes of cigars. On the floor to the right stand a portmanteau and tin uniform-case marked "Captain Lettarblair Litton, First Battalion Irish Fusiliers." Fishing-rods, fur coat, pipes and miscellaneous articles add to the general disorder. A streak of sunlight, coming between the closed window-curtains, falls across the table, revealing Pinckney in mess uniform, seated with his back to the audience, his head on the supper-table, in a heavy sleep. Jorkins is heard in the inner room singing, "The hour was sad; I left the maid, A lingering farewell taking. Her sighs and tears my steps delayed; I thought her heart was breaking! In hurried words her name I blessed ..." Soon he enters, a pile of Litton's clothes over his arm and Litton's busby on his head; pauses to look at Pinckney with a headshake, then throws the clothes over a chair-back, blows out the candles that, though almost burnt down to their sockets, are still alight; and draws the window curtains, letting in a flood of sunshine.
JORKINS

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars.

Folds and packs clothes, taking whisky flask from pocket of one garment, holding it up to light and sighing on finding it empty.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Takes off busby, presses it to heart before packing it.
SMITHERS
Entering cautiously by door on the left.

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

JORKINS
Looking up from packing.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Crossing to the right, stumbles over bottles, stubbing toes, and exclaiming.

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

JORKINS

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Aside.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Enter Litton in smoking-jacket, pipe in mouth, papers in hand.
LITTON
Aside, seeing Smithers.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

SMITHERS
Very loud, to Jorkins.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

LITTON

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

SMITHERS
With importance.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

SMITHERS
Suddenly catching sight of Pinckney, rushes at him and shakes him.

Note: Contains 58 words in 8 sentences using 291 chars.

PINCKNEY
Sings drowsily.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

SMITHERS
Frightened.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

JORKINS
Indicating Smithers and restraining himself with difficulty.

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

PINCKNEY
Shouts in his sleep.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

LITTON
Sorting papers at desk.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

SMITHERS
To Litton, deferentially.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

LITTON

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

Smithers hesitates.
PINCKNEY
Shouts savagely, clutching the air.

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

SMITHERS
Hurrying toward door on the left.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Nods to Jorkins, who laughs.
SMITHERS

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

LITTON

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

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

LITTON
Infuriated.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

Shaking fist at Smithers.
SMITHERS

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Exit hurriedly.
JORKINS
Waving clothes-brush.

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

PINCKNEY
Waking.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

Rising, sits on edge of the table, with feet on arm of a chair.
LITTON

Note: Contains 95 words in 10 sentences using 449 chars.

Exit into inner room.
PINCKNEY

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

JORKINS

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

Tries to walk.

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

JORKINS
Saluting.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

PINCKNEY
Puzzled.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

JORKINS
Saluting.

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

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

JORKINS

Note: Contains 54 words in 9 sentences using 333 chars.

LITTON
Appearing.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

JORKINS

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

LITTON

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

Throws a pair of top-boots that he carries to Jorkins, and exit.
JORKINS

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

Catches the boots and packs them in tin box. Picks up the silver tankard, polishes it on his sleeve lovingly, while talking in a hoarse whisper to Pinckney.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars.

Sets the tankard down on floor.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

JORKINS

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

PINCKNEY
Sharply.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

JORKINS
Saluting.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

JORKINS

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

PINCKNEY
Leans head on arm, heavily.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

JORKINS

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars.

LITTON
Entering.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

JORKINS
Salutes.

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

LITTON

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

JORKINS

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

To Pinckney, in a hoarse, impressive whisper.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

Litton takes a waistcoat from the mantel, throws this to Jorkins, who catches it and packs it in tin box.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

JORKINS
Holding up the fur coat.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars.

Refers to bills.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

LITTON
Taps Pinckney on head.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Hands a bill to Pinckney, who passes it on to Jorkins.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

JORKINS
Taking fishing-rods from under saddle.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

PINCKNEY

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

LITTON

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

Checking off bills. Jorkins drags tin box into inner room.
PINCKNEY
Takes a soda-water bottle and a corkscrew from table. Sits in window-seat.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

JORKINS
Appearing with a statue of Venus.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Jorkins guffaws.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

JORKINS

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars.

Goes out with statue.
LITTON
Consulting note-book.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

JORKINS
Entering. Sadly.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

JORKINS
Hesitates, to make sure that Pinckney does not hear.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

Again hesitates.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Again makes sure that Pinckney does not hear.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

More hesitation.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

LITTON
Removes pipe from mouth.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

JORKINS

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

LITTON
Sternly.

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

JORKINS
Hurt.

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

LITTON
Suddenly seizing Jorkins by back of neck.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars.

Shaking Jorkins gently to conceal emotion.
JORKINS

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

LITTON

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

JORKINS

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

Litton, moved, grasps Jorkins' hand and turns away.
PINCKNEY
At window, opens bottle with loud report and fills a glass.

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

LITTON
Exchanging a meaning glance with Jorkins.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

PINCKNEY
About to drink, pauses.

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

LITTON
Stooping, picks up plate and bottle from floor and sets them on table.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PINCKNEY
Commiseratingly.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

Drinks.
JORKINS

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

Throws topcoat over arm, lifts portmanteau from corner and sets it on the chair, flinging the coat over it so that Litton's name is concealed.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

LITTON
Placing chair by the desk.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

Takes hold of supper-table to move it, Jorkins assisting. Pinckney runs to help. They talk while carrying table into inner room.
JORKINS
Sighing.

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

LITTON
Trying to conceal emotion.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

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

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

PINCKNEY

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

LITTON

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

Enter Smithers, left.
SMITHERS

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

LITTON
Seeing Smithers, makes a rush at him and pushes him out.

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

SMITHERS
Struggling.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

Bangs door and holds it.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars.

PINCKNEY
Running to the door and leaning against it.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

JORKINS
Doing the same.

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

LITTON

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

Running to door right. Seizes hat from saddle, in passing, and sticks it on back of head. Catching sight of Willoughby, pauses at window.

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 113 chars.

Calls from window. Leaps into saddle.
WILLOUGHBY
Outside.

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

LITTON
Beckoning.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars.

SMITHERS
Outside, knocks, and forces door open.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

SMITHERS
Forcing door open. Pinckney and Jorkins thrust him out.

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

PINCKNEY
Leaning against door.

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

JORKINS
Leans against door.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

JORKINS

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

PINCKNEY

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

WILLOUGHBY
Outside.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 16 words in 6 sentences using 71 chars.

WILLOUGHBY

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

LITTON

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

SMITHERS
Forces door open.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

PINCKNEY AND JORKINS
Turning, close door, wedging Smithers' head in.

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

SMITHERS
Half-strangled.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

LITTON
To Willoughby.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

SMITHERS
In strangled tones.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

SMITHERS
Thrusts left hand in.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

LITTON

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

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

Shouts as Jorkins strikes down his hand and kicks him out.
LITTON

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 156 chars.

SMITHERS

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

Pushes door open with such force that Pinckney and Jorkins are thrown forward on to the desk. He braces door open with hands and feet, leaning back against frame.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

JORKINS AND PINCKNEY
Turning on Smithers, Jorkins striking down his hands.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

They slam the door and hold it.
LITTON

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

JORKINS
Disgusted.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 218 chars.

JORKINS
With feeling.

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

LITTON

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

JORKINS
In despair.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

Aside to Pinckney and Jorkins.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

JORKINS
Rushing about, excited.

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

LITTON

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

JORKINS
Lifts up a chair and sets it down with emphasis.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

LITTON

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

PINCKNEY
Running forward.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

PINCKNEY

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

LITTON

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

As Pinckney leaves the door Smithers stumbles in with a jerk.
SMITHERS
Angrily.

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

Recovers balance and advances.
LITTON

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

Sees Smithers.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

SMITHERS
Angrily shaking his cane.

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

LITTON

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

PINCKNEY AND JORKINS
Seize Smithers and run him. He blocks his own exit with cane; accordingly they pull him back a few steps.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

JORKINS AND PINCKNEY
They throw Smithers out and slam door, then lean against it.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

JORKINS
Outraged.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

JORKINS

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

WILLOUGHBY

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 280 chars.

Jumps off saddle and holds it up at window.
JORKINS
In despair.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

JORKINS
Almost crying.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

JORKINS

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

PINCKNEY AND JORKINS
They lift their hands, as if this were the climax, and in so doing move slightly from the door. Smithers opens it, at which they turn, as if on a pivot, and fall against it, with an exclamation of triumph.
LITTON
At window, to Willoughby.

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

Again leaps into saddle.
JORKINS

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

LITTON

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

JORKINS AND PINCKNEY
Excited.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

LITTON
Seizes a pen and uses this as if it were a whip, grasping the table-cover like reins.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

JORKINS

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

PINCKNEY AND JORKINS

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

PINCKNEY AND JORKINS
Jumping wildly into the air.

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

WILLOUGHBY
Outside.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

JORKINS

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

SMITHERS
Pushing door open.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Jorkins and Pinckney slam the door, shutting him out.
LITTON
Jumping off saddle and throwing it out of window.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 205 chars.

To Jorkins and Pinckney.

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

PINCKNEY AND JORKINS
They open the door wide suddenly, so that Smithers falls forward on the floor, his head in front of the tiger rug. Jorkins and Pinckney, in their endeavors to arrest him, themselves fall on top of him. They rise immediately and assist Smithers, who is greatly frightened at seeing the tiger's head, and place him in chair.

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

LITTON
Catching bundle of bank-notes at window.

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

Runs to Smithers and thrusts these into his right hand.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 238 chars.

Goes to desk, fetches more bank-notes and thrusts them into Smithers' hands.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Takes bottle from cooler on floor and gives this to Smithers.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

Gets box of cigars from desk and thrusts this into his arms.
JORKINS
Getting a cigar from the box and thrusting it into Smithers' mounth.

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

LITTON
Picking up Smithers' hat and smashing it over his eyes.

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

PINCKNEY
Giving the hat an extra smash.

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

LITTON
Thrusting Smithers' cane under his arm.

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

Goes up to supper-table and gets a bottle of champagne.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

PINCKNEY AND JORKINS
Going up to table.

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

Pinckney brings one glass, Jorkins two.
LITTON
Knocking off head of bottle and pouring out wine.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

Taking glass from Jorkins, drinks. Pours wine over Smithers, who, in trying to dodge it, stumbles over tiger's head.
JORKINS

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

PINCKNEY AND JORKINS
Sing.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

Laughing, shakes fist at Smithers. Throws glass on supper-table in passing, and exit. Smithers also follows Litton, but is confronted by Pinckney as the latter turns, and, frightened, backs, bumps into Jorkins, who is removing the rugs. In terror he jumps aside and sits in chair, hugging bottle and box of cigars.
JORKINS
Dismally.

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

Suddenly catching sight of Smithers, hoists him by his collar and propels him toward door.

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

In passing the cooler he unconsciously kicks it on Smithers' toes at every step, Smithers exclaiming.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars.

Kicks Smithers off, then the cooler, and exit, closing door.
PINCKNEY
Wipes chair with napkin which he finds hanging over its back. Sits, stretching out legs and contemplating them admiringly.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Knock at door.

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

Knock repeated.

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

Runs to door and throws it open with such violence that the handle comes off in his hand.
DEAN
Outside, reproving.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

PINCKNEY

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

Drops handle by door and runs off into inner room, closing curtains behind him. Enter the Dean, Hyacinth, Polly and Merivale.
HYACINTH

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

POLLY
Advancing, unconsciously pushing the handle a few feet from the door.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

JORKINS
Entering, gleefully rubbing hands.

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

Nearly collides with Hyacinth. Salutes.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Eyes Merivale with suspicion.
DEAN

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

POLLY

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

JORKINS
Sadly.

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

ALL
Amazed.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

HYACINTH

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

Sinks into chair.
JORKINS

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

ALL
Amazed.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

MERIVALE
Lolling in window seat.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

JORKINS
Moving table away from window, and setting it against wall.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

HYACINTH

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

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

POLLY
Has picked up the tankard and examined it.

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

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars.

Carries it to Hyacinth.
HYACINTH
Taking tankard, reads.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Passes tankard to Dean.
DEAN
Reads.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

JORKINS

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

Exit, drawing curtains sharply behind him.
MERIVALE
Impressively.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 125 chars.

Enter Litton.
LITTON
Throws arms about Dean.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

DEAN

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

HYACINTH
With extended hand.

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

LITTON
Kissing her hand.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

LITTON

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

Takes tankard from Dean and sets it on desk.
MERIVALE

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

LITTON
Kissing hand to him.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

HYACINTH
Going to chair, sits.

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

MERIVALE
Sneering.

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

LITTON
To Dean.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

DEAN AND HYACINTH

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

POLLY
Aside.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

Taking note from pocket, and reading from it.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

MERIVALE
Insultingly.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

LITTON
Determined not to quarrel with him.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

Aside.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

Aloud, striving to speak jauntily.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

POLLY
Aside, shocked.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

DEAN
Amazed.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

HYACINTH
Rather shocked.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars.

HYACINTH
Quite shocked.

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

Polly goes over to Litton on his left, as if striving to solve the puzzle.
MERIVALE
Rising ponderously.

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

DEAN

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Points to tankard.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

Shrugging shoulders.
LITTON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

MERIVALE

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

LITTON
Hotly.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

Hyacinth gives a slight shriek.
DEAN
Rising.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

MERIVALE
Swaggers to door.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

LITTON
Airily.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Merivale gives him a black look. Exit.
Enter Pinckney, in full uniform, with great display, saluting on all sides. All exclaim.
PINCKNEY

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

POLLY
Admiringly.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

Dean and Hyacinth murmur assent.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 255 chars.

Noise heard outside.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Goes to window.
POLLY
Runs to window.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

Sits in upper end of window-seat.
HYACINTH
Going to window and stands, looking out.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

DEAN
Following Hyacinth.

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

LITTON
Detaining Dean.

Note: Contains 73 words in 6 sentences using 364 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

LITTON
Overcome.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Indulgently.
LITTON

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

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Moving toward door.
DEAN
Taking hat from top of portmanteau where he placed it on entering, he gives Hyacinth his arm, and leads her out.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars.

Note: Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

Runs to Pinckney who is waiting for her at door, takes his arm. They go out.
LITTON
To himself.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

Sees Willoughby from window.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

WILLOUGHBY
Outside.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Enter Smithers in a battered condition.
SMITHERS

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

LITTON
At window.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

LITTON

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

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars.

Reaching out to grasp hold of Litton.
LITTON
To Willoughby.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Leaps out of window.
SMITHERS
Baffled.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Looks out of window.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

LITTON
Outside.

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

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Sits on sill, hidden by curtains.

Enter Merivale and Fanny.

FANNY
Breathlessly.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars.

Looks about surprised.

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

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

FANNY
Hesitatingly.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

Moves toward door.
MERIVALE

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Deciding to remain.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

To herself.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

MERIVALE
Shrugging shoulders.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

FANNY
To herself.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

SMITHERS
Peeping out.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

MERIVALE

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

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

MERIVALE
Pleased, watching the effect on Fanny.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

FANNY

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

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Opens curtains, disclosing supper-table.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Fanny involuntarily exclaims.

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

FANNY

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

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

At door turns back and stares at Merivale, who returns the stare. Aside.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Exit, muttering.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

MERIVALE
Going to Fanny.

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

FANNY

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

Rises.
MERIVALE

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

FANNY

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

Goes to window.
MERIVALE
Following her, eagerly.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

FANNY

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

MERIVALE

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

FANNY
Facing on him.

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

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

MERIVALE

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

Hurried exit.
FANNY
Going to window.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Taking letter from breast reads.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 199 chars.

Sits. Polly and Pinckney enter, breathless.
POLLY
Agitated.

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

Sinks into window-seat.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

POLLY

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

Bravely.

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

Rises, and pushes him off into inner room.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Goes half-crying to Fanny.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars.

FANNY
Half-crying.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 134 chars.

POLLY

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

FANNY

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

POLLY

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

Writing a message on her card.
POLLY

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Calls.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

FANNY
Giving Polly card.

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

POLLY

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

Pinckney enters.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

POLLY
Taking his arm.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PINCKNEY
Devotedly.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

POLLY
Pushing him to door.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

PINCKNEY

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

Salutes, takes coat from portmanteau in passing, exposing Litton's name to view.
POLLY
To Fanny.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

Kisses Fanny.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Exit with Pinckney, unconsciously shutting tail of Fanny's skirt in door.
FANNY
Leaning back against door.

Note: Contains 100 words in 11 sentences using 437 chars.

Her right hand falls on sword that is standing against wall. She picks it up and reads the tag on it.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Looks about, sees name on portmanteau.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Turning to go, finds skirt caught. Pulls at it. laughing.

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

Tries to open door.

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

Tugs skirt harder. Beats on door, calling; then waves gloves from window.

Note: Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 72 chars.

Considers. Begins to unfasten skirt, then laughing, changes mind.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Tugs angrily. Suddenly sees handle.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

Goes toward it hastily, but is unable to reach it.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Sees sword, grasps it, and tries to reach handle, only knocking it further from her. Makes futile strokes.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Puts scabbard partly on sword to lengthen it, and makes more futile efforts, finally dropping scabbard. Sits despairingly on floor, chin on sword hilt.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

LITTON
Under the window, outside.

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

FANNY

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

Rises, struggling with dress, and again vainly trying to get handle.
LITTON
To Willoughby, outside.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

LITTON
Climbs in at window, and sits on sill.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

Suddenly sees Fanny, but as her hand is up to her face, at first does not recognise her. Goes in front of her, amazed. Seeing him, she falls back against the door with a cry of rage.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

Joyfully, approaching her.
FANNY
Warding him off with sword.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

FANNY
Keeping him back with sword.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

FANNY
With scorn.

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

LITTON

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

FANNY
Loftily.

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

LITTON

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

FANNY
Aside.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

To Litton, with hauteur.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Litton sits at desk, face in hands.

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

Litton turns and bows.
She starts to go with dignity, but is detained by her skirt. There is a pause during which she looks despairingly at handle, then angrily at Litton. Clears throat to speak to him, but changes her mind. Waves handkerchief out of window. Overcome with anger and disappointment, coughs.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

LITTON
Turns quickly; joyfully springs up.

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

FANNY
Aside, angrily.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

LITTON
Approaching her.

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

FANNY
Aside, feeling skirt, fearfully.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

Pointing to handle.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

LITTON
Puzzled.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

FANNY
Stormily.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

LITTON
Seeing handle, puzzled.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

LITTON
Touching handle with foot, then staring at Fanny.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

LITTON
Picking up handle.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Tosses it up and catches it.
FANNY
Reaching for it vainly.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

LITTON
Laughs.

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars.

FANNY
Furious.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

LITTON
Surprised.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

LITTON

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

Drops handle and goes to her.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

FANNY

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

Puts hands to ears.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

LITTON
Taking her hands from her ears and holding them.

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

FANNY

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

Snatches away her hands and again covers ears.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Cries.
LITTON
Hastening to her.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Trying to dry her eyes with his handkerchief.
FANNY
Pushing him from her.

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

LITTON
Hurt and bewildered.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

LITTON

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

FANNY

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

FANNY
Aside, turning from him.

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

Leans, face buried in hands, against door.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

LITTON
Sadly.

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars.

Tries to take down her hands.

Note: Contains 100 words in 12 sentences using 475 chars.

Fanny utters a cry, and pushes him from her. The door opens, releasing her. She runs across the room, crying hysterically.
Enter Merivale.
MERIVALE

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

Sees Litton.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

With angry suspicion.
Enter Polly, pale and breathless, followed by Pinckney, the Dean and Hyacinth.
POLLY

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

In undertone.

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

FANNY
Shudders.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Turns to Merivale.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

Merivale, relieved, takes her hand.
DEAN

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars.

MERIVALE
Approaching.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

LITTON
Starts forward to resent this, but checks himself.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

FANNY
Aside to Polly.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

LITTON

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

DEAN

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

MERIVALE
Playing with his gloves.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

LITTON
Snatches Merivale's gloves, and slaps his face with them.

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

Merivale makes a blow at Litton, but is caught from behind by Pinckney, and forced into chair.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

MERIVALE
Between clenched teeth.

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

FANNY
To Merivale.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

MERIVALE
To Fanny.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

FANNY

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

FANNY
Vehemently.

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

Litton turns away, broken-hearted.
Loud shouts outside and first bugle call. Enter Jorkins in full marching array, running.
JORKINS

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

ALL

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

Commands heard outside, "Irish Fusiliers! By Companies!" "Form Fours!" "By the right!" etc. "Quick March!"

Drum-beat, and fife. The Girl I left Behind Me! Marching.

JORKINS

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

ALL

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

Pinckney embraces Polly, shakes hands hastily with the others, and again embraces Polly, placing her half-fainting in window-seat, and hurries off.
JORKINS

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

Exit rapidly.
Excitement outside increased. Litton looks out of window.
LITTON

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

MERIVALE
With a sneer.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

LITTON
Turning quickly to him at the door.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

Fanny faints; Merivale catches her and places her in chair. Band outside louder. Commands heard: "No. I by the right, march! No. 2 by the right!" Shouts of the crowd and the marching of soldiers.
CURTAIN
END OF ACT II

ACT III

SCENE I

Office of Seton and Catesby, Solicitors, London. Six months after Act II. In the foreground are Mr. Seton's desk and revolving chair; in the background toward the right Smithers' high desk and stool. On the right a window overlooks a quadrangle; beyond this a door leads to inner offices, and further on is a curtained arch. A large, ancient table stands on the left between the fireplace and the door that opens into outer offices. Law-books on shelves, tin boxes and letter-files appear in utmost order. High-backed office chairs are ranged stiffly against the walls. In a corner an old clock mounts guard. On the mantel-piece tea-things are set out. Mr. Seton is bending over a neat pile of papers at the table, while Smithers, pen over ear, stands at attention by his desk, receiving instructions.
SETON

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

SMITHERS

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

Knock at door. Smithers opens the door. Enter Fanny, Polly and Pinckney.
FANNY

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

SETON

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

POLLY
Hiding face in hands, with pretended shyness.

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

PINCKNEY
Imitating her.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

PINCKNEY

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Pinckney leads Polly to table.
POLLY
Rummaging among boxes on shelves.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

FANNY
To Mr. Seton, with lowered voice.

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

SETON

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

SETON

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

POLLY
Opening a tin box.

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

SETON

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

POLLY
Having opened another box.

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

Polly and Pinckney bring biscuits and teacups to table; Fanny goes to fireplace and picks up kettle.
SETON
Protesting.

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

SMITHERS
He takes the kettle; exit.

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

SETON
Pointing to Polly and Pinckney.

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

Knock at door.

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

Merivale enters. He greets Mr. Seton formally, Fanny with marked devotion, then nods carelessly to the others.
MERIVALE

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Pinckney threatens Merivale.
POLLY

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

MERIVALE
Addressing Seton.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

SETON
Taking up letter, sits at desk.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

FANNY
Going to Seton.

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

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Leans on mantel.
POLLY
Indignantly, to Merivale.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

MERIVALE
Shrugging shoulders.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

FANNY
Horrified, clutching Seton.

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

SETON

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

Merivale moves uneasily.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars.

Reading from letter.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 270 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

POLLY

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

PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

Polly and Pinckney go to window.
FANNY

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Enter Smithers with kettle.
SMITHERS

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

Polly seizes the kettle; it burns her hand. Pinckney takes it from her, burning his hand. Smithers hands a card to Mr. Seton.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Sits on high stool at desk.
SETON
Reading card.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Pointing.
PINCKNEY

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

Swinging the kettle, as he and Polly go out.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

Fanny is about to accompany them, but Mr. Seton detains her.
SETON

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

Merivale is about to slip quietly out. Mr. Seton, turning in chair, notices him.

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

Rises, goes to Fanny. Smithers leaps from stool and stands by desk as if to watch Merivale.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

Exit, with emotion.
SETON
To himself.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.

Note: Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars.

Note: Contains 0 words in 0 sentences using 0 chars.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

SETON

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

Smithers approaches Merivale.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

MERIVALE
Looks at Smithers. Recognises him.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

SMITHERS

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

SETON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars.

MERIVALE
Laughs, sneering.

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

SMITHERS

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

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

SMITHERS

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars.

SETON

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

Smithers goes out.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

MERIVALE
Moves a chair forward and sits.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

MERIVALE
Turns on Seton.

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

SETON
Still seated, turns, facing him.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

MERIVALE
Rises. Moves away a few paces.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 115 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

Rises.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 262 chars.

MERIVALE
Again turns on him.

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

SETON
Turning in chair so as always to face Merivale.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars.

MERIVALE
Leaning on a chair-back.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

MERIVALE

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

SETON

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Picks up his hat and goes toward door.
SETON
Takes up letter.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars.

Merivale hurriedly opens the door.

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

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

MERIVALE
Insolently.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 54 words in 6 sentences using 313 chars.

Merivale makes a gesture as if to strike Seton. Polly, Pinckney and Fanny enter gaily, with tea-pot, sugar-bowl, etc. Fanny prepares to pour the tea.
POLLY

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

MERIVALE
In undertone to Fanny.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

FANNY
Cordially.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

MERIVALE

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

Smithers enters.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Takes her hand as if to lead her away.
FANNY
Drawing back.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

SMITHERS
Pointing over shoulder with thumb.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars.

MERIVALE
Going hurriedly.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

POLLY

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

MERIVALE
In a burst of passion.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Exit, banging door.
POLLY AND PINCKNEY
Amazed.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

FANNY
Offering cup to Mr. Seton.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars.

POLLY

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

SETON

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Drives Polly and Pinckney.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

POLLY AND PINCKNEY

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

Taxing Seton as they go, carrying their tea.
SETON

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

FANNY
Stooping to help herself to sugar, as Polly and Pinckney go out.

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

Goes.
SETON

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

SMITHERS
Has just put a lump of sugar into his mouth.

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

He drops it adroitly into hand and pockets it. He runs to door at left and opens it.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Ushers in Litton, in full uniform.
LITTON

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

SETON
Cordially shaking hands with Litton.

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

Sits at desk again.
LITTON

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

LITTON

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

SETON
Taking up newspaper to refer to it.

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

LITTON

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

Hands busby to Smithers, who places it on table behind pile of tin boxes. Exit Smithers.
SETON
Referring to paper.

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

LITTON
Snatches paper from Seton.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

LITTON
About to sit, leaps up.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

Looks about for busby.
SETON

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

LITTON
Striding forward.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

Places Litton in chair.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

Smithers enters.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

SMITHERS
Ushering in Fanny.

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

Fanny starts amazed at seeing Litton. Seton signs her to keep quiet. Litton has turned his back squarely, so that he does not see her.
SETON

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

LITTON
Doggedly, with folded arms.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

Fanny had advanced as if to go to him, but at this she starts back, repelled. Smithers exit.
SETON

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

Approaching Litton.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

LITTON
Sneering.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

SETON

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Leading Fanny back of desk.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars.

LITTON
Savagely.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Fanny, startled, jumps back.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

SETON

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

LITTON
In a low voice.

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

SETON

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

LITTON
Continuing, while Fanny, whose face shows surprise and remorse, cries quietly.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 39 words in 7 sentences using 230 chars.

Bitterly.

Fanny turns away, crying.

SETON

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

LITTON

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

Fanny shakes her head "No."
SETON

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

Loud, explosive, scornful laugh, that makes Fanny start.
SETON

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

Lays a hand on Litton's shoulder.
LITTON
Doggedly.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

SETON
Suppressing amusement.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

LITTON

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

SETON
Taking Fanny's hand.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars.

SETON
Musingly.

Note: Contains 74 words in 2 sentences using 392 chars.

Puts his arm about Fanny.
LITTON
In a positive tone.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 224 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

Fanny nods emphatic assent.
LITTON

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Fanny hides face on Seton's shoulder.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

Fanny starts, signals No! No! No!
SETON
Moves toward Litton.

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

LITTON
Shrugs shoulders.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

SETON
Quizzically.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Groans.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Goes to Fanny and takes her hand.

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

LITTON
Shouts savagely.

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

Fanny starts back.
SETON

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Fanny starts, shocked.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

Fanny laughs.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars.

Fanny moves toward the door, as if to go, but Seton detains her, considering. Then, with a new idea, motioning her to remain silent, he leads her up and conceals her behind the curtains. This done, he opens and closes the door ostentatiously.
SETON
Impressively.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

LITTON
Rises, turns about with a long-drawn breath of relief.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

SETON

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

Takes cigar-case from pocket and offers cigar to Litton, who accepts it.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

SETON
Sitting and cutting off end of cigar.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 238 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

Pauses in the act of lighting cigar and replaces the spirit-lamp on the table.
SETON

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

Turns about in chair, away from Litton.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

LITTON

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

Coming forward eagerly.
SETON

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

LITTON
Horrified.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

LITTON
Tenderly.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

SETON

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

LITTON
Beginning to grasp it.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

LITTON
Tenderly.

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

Fiercely.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Looks about room.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

SETON

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Seton covers a laugh with his handkerchief.

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 140 chars.

A pause, slight, but solemn.

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

Sharply.
SETON

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Turning about in chair, takes from drawer of desk two documents.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Hands one of these to Litton.

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

Opens will; runs eye over contents.
Fanny, deeply moved, appears between the curtains, watching.
LITTON

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

Lifts deed high in hand.

Note: Contains 35 words in 1 sentence using 172 chars.

Seton solemnly says Amen. Fanny, inaudibly, echoes Amen. Litton, with a quick movement, thrusts the deed into the flame of the lamp.
SETON
Turning slowly and absent-mindedly in chair, catches sight of him, and, half-rising, tries to check him.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars.

Drops the burning paper, and stamps on it, extinguishing it.

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

Goes hurriedly toward the door, finding his busby as he passes the table.

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

SETON
Agitated, turns toward him, swinging about in chair.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

LITTON
Standing near the door. With deep feeling.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 80 chars.

Goes hurriedly, closing the door sharply behind him. Seton swings about in chair, away from door, as he wipes his glasses. Fanny advances, and, kneeling, picks up the charred deed, then suddenly bows her head on Seton's knee in a passion of tears. He smooths her hair tenderly.
CHANGE OF SCENE

SCENE II

On the following day in the garden at Beechwood. To the centre of the picture a stately tree spreads its shade over a rustic bench and a table, on which are apples, and daisies in a vase. On the right stands an old, moss-stained, vine-wreathed sun-dial. Paths lead in all directions among trim flower beds, clumps of shrubs and trees. In the distance is a golden vista. Everything betokens peace and old-fashioned exquisiteness seen through the soft hazes of a mellow afternoon. Hyacinth is sitting, listening adoringly to the Dean, who is seen approaching playing on his zither, Believe me, if all those endearing young charms .
Dean sits by Hyacinth.
HYACINTH
With a sigh of rapture as the Dean ends.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

DEAN
Touched.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

HYACINTH
Taking her gloves and parasol from the table.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

DEAN

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

HYACINTH

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

DEAN
Rising and giving Hyacinth his hand.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Exeunt Dean and Hyacinth. Enter Litton. He looks about cautiously. Pinckney and Jorkins follow him.
LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

JORKINS
Salutes, and exit.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 247 chars.

Hands money and letter to Pinckney.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

LITTON

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

PINCKNEY

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

Exit. Enter Merivale.
MERIVALE

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

LITTON
Sadly.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

MERIVALE
Sits on table.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

LITTON

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

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars.

Laughs bitterly, slapping breast.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

LITTON

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

MERIVALE
Rising, crosses to R.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

Takes envelope from breast, counts out the money it contains and lays it on table.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Litton hands him a card on which he has been writing.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

LITTON
Putting envelope with money in breast.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

Bitterly.
LITTON

Note: Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 244 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

Pinckney is heard to whistle a warning.
JORKINS
Putting head round corner.

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars.

Slapping Merivale on back.

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 144 chars.

MERIVALE
Breaking down.

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

LITTON
Solemnly.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

MERIVALE

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Recovering himself, speaks with assumption of jauntiness.

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars.

Exit.
LITTON
Looks after him and sighs.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Sits on the table, and, taking a letter from pocket, reads it to himself, kisses it, then reads it aloud several times with different intonations, holding it out at arm's length. Rises, repeating the words. Whispers them. Sits on bench and spreads out the letter on his knee, reading it.

Note: Contains 51 words in 15 sentences using 279 chars.

Rises, kisses letter, and exit left, still reading it.

Fanny enters. Polly follows her.

FANNY
Looking at sun-dial.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

Picking out an apple and taking a large bite.
FANNY
Sighing.

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

POLLY

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars.

Munches apple.
FANNY

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

Munches apple.
FANNY

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Mimicking Fanny.
FANNY

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 175 chars.

POLLY
Takes up a daisy and gives it to Fanny, then selects one for herself and plucks out its petals.

Note: Contains 39 words in 8 sentences using 182 chars.

FANNY

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

POLLY
Plucking another daisy.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 323 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

Flings away the plucked daisy.
POLLY
Still plucking.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Holding up a bunch of stripped daisy heads.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

FANNY

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

POLLY

Note: Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 247 chars.

FANNY

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

Goes to sun-dial and looks at it.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

POLLY

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

Litton approaches, still reading letter. He starts on seeing the two girls, but at a sign from Polly pauses to listen to Fanny.
FANNY
In rapturous tones, not seeing Litton.

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

Clasping hands, rapturously, turns and sees him. Very coldly.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

LITTON

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

POLLY

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

Exit, mocking Fanny.
FANNY

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

LITTON

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

FANNY
Putting the sun-dial between them.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 169 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars.

LITTON
Impatiently.

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

Goes to her behind the sun-dial.
FANNY
Retreating toward table.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

She leans on the table.
LITTON
Sits on bench.

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

FANNY
Emphasising with her fan.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

FANNY
With passion, flinging away her fan.

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

LITTON
Picks up the fan.

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 266 chars.

LITTON
Fanning himself.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 162 chars.

Sobbing.
LITTON

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars.

Rises and goes to her, but she motions him back.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Fanny shakes head despairingly while wiping her eyes. With a new idea.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 219 chars.

FANNY
Relieved.

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

Heroically.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

Moves a few steps away to the left.

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

LITTON
Airily.

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

FANNY
Taken aback.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

Fanny makes a futile effort to speak. He mimics her.
FANNY

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

FANNY

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

Marches stiffly toward him.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

LITTON
Shudders.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars.

FANNY

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

Breaks off, scuffing her foot among the fallen leaves, while Litton imitates her.

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

LITTON
Fanning himself, as if propitiated.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

FANNY

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

Breaks off, puzzled how to go on.
LITTON
In a patronising tone.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Approaches him.
LITTON
Condescendingly.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

FANNY

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

Kneels in front of him.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Fanning himself.
FANNY
Rises indignantly.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Detains her by his tone as she is about to leave him.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Fans himself.
FANNY

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

LITTON
With feeling.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

FANNY
With deep feeling.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

LITTON

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

He takes her into his arms. Enter the Dean, Hyacinth and Mr. Seton. Fanny breaks from Litton and goes to sun-dial
DEAN

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

SETON

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

LITTON

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

He takes Fanny's hand.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

Enter Pinckney and Polly.
PINCKNEY

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

DEAN
In tone of indulgent reproof.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

He hands Hyacinth to seat and places himself beside her.
POLLY
Taxing Fanny.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

FANNY
Taking a daisy and plucking the petals.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

LITTON
Plucking the petals with her.

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

FANNY

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

FANNY

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

LITTON

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

FANNY

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

LITTON

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

FANNY

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

LITTON

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

FANNY

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

LITTON

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

Polly and Pinckney, Hyacinth and the Dean follow with daisies of their own; Seton with one all alone. At the close Litton takes Fanny into his arms.
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