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    • MRS. GRIFFITHS, in the thirties
    • RICHARD P. BOWEN, about forty
    • EMILY, his wife, aged twenty
    • HEDWIG, Mrs. Griffiths' maid

SCENE: The living-room of Mrs. Griffiths' apartment, New York .

TIME: The present .

The living-room of a New York apartment, Central Park West. French windows at back overlook the Park. Shades and attractive chintz curtains, and a window-seat with chintz-covered cushions. There is a door up Right; another, Left, leads to the hall. Fireplace Right below door. A sofa or wide seat stands facing front at right angles to the fireplace. Small table just below it to the Right. A large table stands Right Center with books and magazines. Chair back of table and a large chair Left of it. It is evident that the occupant is a woman of modern artistic bent .

MRS. GRIFFITHS is seated at the fireplace, a small table in front of her, smoking a large after-dinner cigarette, her eye puckered up, playing solitaire . HEDWIG is on her knees to Left of her, brushing up the cigarette ashes .

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( after humming to herself a moment — throwing down a card ).

Note: Contains 54 words in 8 sentences using 244 chars.

HEDWIG
( moves up Left as if to go ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( picking up a pack of cards, re-shuffling ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

HEDWIG
( crossing ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

HEDWIG
( in consternation ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

HEDWIG.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( shuffling the cards ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

HEDWIG.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

HEDWIG
( turning to go ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 82 words in 8 sentences using 415 chars.

HEDWIG
( crossing up to fireplace ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

(MRS. GRIFFITHS goes out Right . HEDWIG picks up the cards, hurriedly thrusts them into her pocket, puts cigarette-box on mantel, and goes out Left. She leaves the door open. After an instant voices are heard .)
BOWEN
( outside ).

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

HEDWIG.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

( Enter BOWEN and MRS. BOWEN.)
MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN
( looking about ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( at fireplace ).

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

BOWEN
( back of her, his arm about her ).

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

MRS. BOWEN
( pouting ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

BOWEN
( moving to front of sofa ).

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 180 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( rapturously ).

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

BOWEN
( kissing her again ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( running to window ).

Note: Contains 67 words in 9 sentences using 311 chars.

BOWEN
( as they move down, arms still about each other ).

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

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN
( drawing away. Abruptly ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( taken aback ).

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

BOWEN
( against table ).

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

MRS. BOWEN
( going to him ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

BOWEN
( moving back Left of table ).

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

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN
( looking around the room for another chair ).

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( coming to table ).

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

BOWEN
( sitting ).

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

MRS. BOWEN
( hitting the chair ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars.

BOWEN
( he looks at the other furniture and then at the pictures on the walls, going up Right, then he exclaims suddenly ).

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

MRS. BOWEN
( turning back ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

(MRS. GRIFFITHS appears at the door .)
MRS. BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( coming into the room ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 6 sentences using 79 chars.

BOWEN
( blankly ).

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

MRS. BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( moving to him, holding out her hand ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 155 chars.

BOWEN
( hastily ).

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

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( jealously ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

BOWEN
( nettled ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( going back of her ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

( Enter HEDWIG. MRS. BOWEN goes to BOWEN and links her arm in his .)

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

HEDWIG.

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

(MRS. GRIFFITHS cuts her off with a look and gesture .)
MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN
( hastily drawing back ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( crossing toward the door ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( following HEDWIG out, protesting ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( at door ).

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 212 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 310 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( unheeding ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars.

BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

( Enter MRS. BOWEN, gushing in excited delight .)
MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

BOWEN
( desperately ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( horrified ).

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN
( her lips beginning to quiver ).

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 223 chars.

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN
( in a blind fury, pacing up and down ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars.

BOWEN
( going to her and putting his arm forcibly about her ).

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

( Enter MRS. GRIFFITHS, the lease and BOWEN'S hat and cane in her hand .)
MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( rising ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

(MRS. BOWEN sits back of table. Enter HEDWIG with teatray . MRS. GRIFFITHS sits on sofa at fireplace .)

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 253 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

(HEDWIG gives MRS. BOWEN her tea, then takes hat and cane from BOWEN and puts them back on chair at door and returns to the table .)
MRS. GRIFFITHS
( looking BOWEN over ).

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 250 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN
( defiantly ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( giving him one sugar ).

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

MRS. BOWEN
( getting up and looking at him anxiously ).

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

(HEDWIG gives him his tea, then goes out and returns at once with rack laden with cake, etc., going to MRS. BOWEN and BOWEN, who refuse it .)
MRS. GRIFFITHS
( pouring her own tea ).

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars.

BOWEN
( on edge ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 372 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( wide-eyed ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( looking at BOWEN doubtfully ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 250 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( with conviction ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 349 chars.

BOWEN
( on nettles ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( in shocked surprise ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 230 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( brokenly ).

Note: Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 264 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( sympathetically ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

( Enter HEDWIG.)
MRS. BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( rising ).

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

HEDWIG.

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

MRS. BOWEN
( to MRS. GRIFFITHS).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( to HEDWIG).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

HEDWIG
( bursting into tears ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

HEDWIG
( moving off ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 25 words in 7 sentences using 133 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 207 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 199 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

(BOWEN springs up .)

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( seated Right of MRS. BOWEN).

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 59 words in 4 sentences using 294 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

BOWEN
( going back of table ).

Note: Contains 132 words in 8 sentences using 659 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( indignantly ).

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 227 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

BOWEN.

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 69 words in 5 sentences using 311 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( moving to back of table ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( eating a tea-cake ).

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

BOWEN
( to MRS. BOWEN).

Note: Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 152 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 86 words in 7 sentences using 392 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( rising ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN
( patting his face, speaking as if to a child ).

Note: Contains 57 words in 6 sentences using 248 chars.

BOWEN.

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

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

BOWEN
( meekly ).

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

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

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

MRS. BOWEN
( arm in arm they turn toward her ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars.

MRS. BOWEN
( urging him to the door ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

BOWEN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

MRS. BOWEN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

MRS. GRIFFITHS
( calling after them ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

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