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      THE PERSONS OF THE PLAY
    • SADIE
    • WILBUR TOMPKINS
    • JEROME BELDEN
    • MAX ROSENBAUM
    • EFFIE BRINKLEY
    • JOHNNY BRINKLEY
    • MRS. DEAN
    • BETTINA DEAN
    • A NIGHT CLERK
    • MR. BILLINGS
    • GRANBY SMITH
    • A SCENE PAINTER
    • MAGINNIS
    • GOLDMAN
    • HICKSON
    • STEVE
    • MISS DONAHUE
    • MISS FARRINGTON
    • MISS TOBY
    • MONK
    • WALTERS

The Scenes of the play are laid in the office of MAX ROSENBAUM, New York City, the parlour of the Palace Hotel, Punxatawney, the stage of a Broadway Theatre and the appartment of JEROME BELDEN.

The action covers a period of time from August to October, a month intervening between the first and second acts, six weeks between the second and third, and fourteen hours between the third and fourth.

THE SHOW SHOP

Original cast, as first presented at the Hudson Theatre, New York, December 31, 1914.

It is arranged in the order in which the characters first appear.

  • SADIE Edna Aug
  • WILBUR TOMPKINS Ned A. Sparks
  • JEROME BELDEN Douglas Fairbanks
  • MAX ROSENBAUM George Sidney
  • EFFIE BRINKLEY Olive May
  • JOHNNY BRINKLEY William Sampson
  • MRS. DEAN Zelda Sears
  • BETTINA DEAN Patricia Collinge
  • A NIGHT CLERK Sam Coit
  • MR. BILLINGS Stapleton Kent
  • GRANBY SMITH Felix Krembs
  • A SCENE PAINTER William Butler
  • MAGINNIS Harry G. Bates
  • GOLDMAN George Colt
  • HICKSON Walter Young
  • STEVE Charles Emerson
  • MISS DONAHUE Lillian Tucker
  • MISS FARRINGTON Rhy Alexander
  • MISS TOBY Becky Bruce
  • MONK Al Gilmore
  • WALTERS Edward Moore

THE FIRST ACT

The private office, in a Broadway theatre building, of MAX ROSENBAUM, theatrical manager. On the right of the room is a door opening on a hall that leads to a private entrance to the stage, on the left a door to the office of ROSENBAUM'S stage director , WILBUR TOMPKINS, and at the back another door to the outer offices and the waiting-room. At the left of the room are several chairs and a table on which stands a scenic artist's model of a stage setting, on the right a flat-topped desk and a swivel chair. Against the walls are filing cabinets and above them, encircling the room, is a row of framed "flashlights" of scenes from a ROSENBAUM production. In the most prominent position, over the centre door, is a large framed photograph of ROSENBAUM. Tacked to the walls are several "half-sheets" to be used in advertising ROSENBAUM'S forthcoming production, "The Wallop."

It is eleven o'clock of a morning in August. On a bench in the waiting-room is the usual row of patient and eternally hopeful actors and actresses, seeking positions. They exchange greetings with SADIE, ROSENBAUM'S secretary, as she comes through the waiting-room into the private office. She closes the door .

SADIE is pretty, quick-witted, clever-tongued, apparently bored with life yet incurably romantic. She takes a passionate interest in the affairs of the office, waging an eternal feud with TOMPKINS, the stage director; in fact, assuming a proprietary attitude toward the business, and, while admiring ROSENBAUM enormously, does not hesitate to criticise even him. She is carrying the morning's mail, several telegrams, a manuscript of a play and a set of "parts." As she moves about the room she sings a popular, sentimental ballad of the day .

SADIE.
Singing

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She picks up a newspaper, looks at it, smiles scornfully .

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Laying the parts on the desk .

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She slams the manuscript on the desk .

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As she replaces the receiver TOMPKINS, a lean, lank individual of saturnine appearance, the incarnation of pessimism, enters from his office .
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SADIE.

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Indignantly

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SADIE.

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SADIE.

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SADIE.
Giving him the manuscript and the parts

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TOMPKINS.

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SADIE.

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SADIE.

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Opening the letters

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SADIE.

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Wearily

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SADIE.

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Reading the letter

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Disgusted, he throws the letter on the desk .
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SADIE.

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He reads the second letter .
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TOMPKINS.

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He throws it on the desk .
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SADIE.

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Going

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SADIE.

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SADIE.

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SADIE.

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[TOMPKINS turns, glares at SADIE, then goes into his office, slamming the door . SADIE is laughing when the door from the waiting-room is thrown open and a breezy, good-looking type of the wealthy American youth of today comes in hurriedly. It is JEROME BELDEN. SADIE rises majestically, walks over to him and points to the letters on the door .
SADIE.

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JEROME.

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JEROME.

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She turns away .
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Following her

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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SADIE.

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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SADIE.
Sarcastically

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She moves to the chair at the desk .
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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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JEROME.

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She sits .
JEROME.
Offering a bill

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SADIE.
Waving if aside

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JEROME.
Smiling

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SADIE.
Taking it

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JEROME.
Sitting across from her

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SADIE.

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JEROME.
Offering another bill

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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SADIE.
Sighing

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JEROME.

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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SADIE.

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JEROME.

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He leaves hurriedly .
SADIE.
Wistfully

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[TOMPKINS bursts in from his office .
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SADIE.

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She rises and gives the manuscript to him .
TOMPKINS.

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SADIE.

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TOMPKINS.

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SADIE.

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[MAX ROSENBAUM, a jovial embodiment of his race, enters briskly from the outer office. He carries a theatrical "route" book .
SADIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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SADIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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[SADIE goes .
TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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He opens the book .
TOMPKINS.
Sarcastically

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ROSENBAUM.
Reading

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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He places the route book on the desk . SADIE enters, carrying a roll of paper .
SADIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.
Satirically

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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[SADIE, agreeing, goes .
[ROSENBAUM puts on his office-coat, then sits, reading his mail .
TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.
Sitting

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.
Sarcastically

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He hands ROSENBAUM a letter .
ROSENBAUM.
Reading it

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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He presses the buzzer on his desk .
TOMPKINS.
Handing ROSENBAUM the other letter

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ROSENBAUM.
Reading

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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SADIE.
Disconsolately

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ROSENBAUM.

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[SADIE rushes out .
TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.

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ROSENBAUM.

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TOMPKINS.

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He goes into his office . SADIE enters .
SADIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.
Entering

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ROSENBAUM.
Shaking hands

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.
Entering

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ROSENBAUM.
Shaking hands

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[EFFIE BRINKLEY is a plump, pretty, jolly woman of thirty-five, her bleached hair, too youthful hat, and gown, indicating clearly the passé soubrette. Her husband , JOHNNY, a small, spare man in the fifties, has the gloomy manner and dejected appearance that is so often characteristic of the comedian in private life .
ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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[EFFIE and JOHNNY sit . ROSENBAUM gets a box of cigars .
EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.
Reproachfully

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JOHNNY.

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He takes a cigar .
EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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They laugh . ROSENBAUM sits at his desk .
EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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JOHNNY.

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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JOHNNY.
Clutching his chair

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ROSENBAUM.

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JOHNNY.
Gasping

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ROSENBAUM.

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He presses the buzzer .
EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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SADIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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[EFFIE and JOHNNY rise . ROSENBAUM hands a part of two "sides" to EFFIE and another of three "sides" to JOHNNY. They look at them, then at ROSENBAUM, who smiles apologetically .
EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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JOHNNY.

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EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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He indicates the door at the right of the room .
EFFIE.

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She shakes hands and starts to go .
JOHNNY.
Shaking hands

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ROSENBAUM.

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EFFIE.

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ROSENBAUM.

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JOHNNY.

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[JOHNNY and EFFIE leave . ROSENBAUM pushes the buzzer and then, sitting at the desk, assumes a managerial attitude, affecting to be very busy in order to impress MRS. DEAN and BETTY, who are shown in by SADIE. MRS. DEAN is a woman of fifty, shrewd, capable, dominated by one idea only, and that the furthering of her daughter's success on the stage; in a word, the typical "stage mother," the terror of managers and the despair of stage directors. Her nondescript bonnet and her shabby blue serge suit are in striking contrast to the exquisitely charming attire of her daughter , BETTINA, a very pretty girl of twenty, who bows shyly to ROSENBAUM, on whom her mother advances with an air of grim determination .
ROSENBAUM.
Rising

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MRS. DEAN.
Interposing

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ROSENBAUM.

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BETTY.

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MRS. DEAN.

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BETTY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.
Complacently

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BETTY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.

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BETTY.
Protesting

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ROSENBAUM.
Drily

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MRS. DEAN.
Taking press notices from her bag

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BETTY.

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She rises, embarrassed, and moves away .
MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.
Beaming

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She rises and sits across the desk from ROSENBAUM.
ROSENBAUM.
Whispering

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MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.
Shaking hands across the desk

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MRS. DEAN.

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[ROSENBAUM draws his hand away quickly as if stung . BETTY, who has wandered to the other side of the room, turning quickly in surprise, meets the warning look of MRS. DEAN.
ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.
Rising

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ROSENBAUM.
Laughing

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MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.

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[MRS. DEAN'S back is toward ROSIE. She smiles triumphantly at BETTY, then turns to ROSENBAUM with gracious dignity .
MRS. DEAN.

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They start to go .
ROSENBAUM.
Following them

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MRS. DEAN.
Suspiciously

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.
All smiling graciousness

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BETTY.
Indifferently

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MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.

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BETTY.

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ROSENBAUM.

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MRS. DEAN.

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ROSENBAUM.
Stopping her

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MRS. DEAN.
Roguishly

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ROSENBAUM.

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He hands MRS. DEAN a part and goes into the waiting-room . MRS. DEAN turns joyously to BETTY.
MRS. DEAN.

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BETTY.

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MRS. DEAN.

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BETTY.

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MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars.

She hands the part to BETTY, then, crossing to the desk, picks up first act of the manuscript of the play . BETTY sits wearily at the left of the room .
BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Drily

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars.

BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.
Rising, goes to her

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

She puts her head on her mother's shoulder .
MRS. DEAN.
Embracing her

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

BETTY.
Drawing away

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.

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

She moves away .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 92 words in 7 sentences using 445 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

She throws the part on the table .
MRS. DEAN.
Reproachfully

Note: Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars.

BETTY.
Turning to her

Note: Contains 40 words in 7 sentences using 173 chars.

She is at the point of tears , MRS. DEAN at her wits' end, when they are interrupted by the return of ROSENBAUM with the contracts .
ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Bewildered

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

[BETTY turns, sees the disappointment in her mother's eyes, then, sighing, picks up the part, takes a few steps toward ROSENBAUM, who is seated at the desk, and begins to read, her mother watching anxiously the effect on him .
BETTY.
Reading

Note: Contains 70 words in 4 sentences using 331 chars.

The concluding lines are so applicable to her own situation that she is overcome and, throwing herself into the chair, buries her head in her arms and breaks into wild sobs . MRS. DEAN, understanding, goes to her quickly, but ROSENBAUM, thinking it a bit of acting, jumps to his feet excitedly and claps his hands in applause .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

He holds out the pen to BETTY, who continues to cry . MRS. DEAN is torn between her joy at the offer and her fear that BETTY will refuse it. There is a pause . ROSENBAUM looks at them bewildered .

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

[BETTY looks at her mother, who is watching her with tears in her eyes . BETTY braces up, walks across to the chair, sits at the desk and takes a pen . MRS. DEAN gives a sigh of relief, goes to the table and gets the part .
ROSENBAUM.

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

BETTY.
Signing them

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

[BETTY gives one contract to her mother, who looks it over, verifies it, then folds it and puts it in her bag .
BETTY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

He opens the door that leads to the stage . BETTY starts to go, but MRS. DEAN, victorious, resumes her aggressive mood . TOMPKINS comes in, unobserved .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Turning, sees TOMPKINS.]

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 80 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

She looks at TOMPKINS coldly, then strides haughtily to the door . BETTY smiles shyly at them as she follows her mother out of the room .
ROSENBAUM.
Excitedly

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

TOMPKINS.

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

[SADIE enters, wearing a large bunch of violets .
SADIE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

He slams into his office .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

He wearily follows TOMPKINS. SADIE places the BRINKLEY contracts on the desk and is about to return to the outer office when JEROME BELDEN rushes in .
JERRY.

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

SADIE.

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

JERRY.

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

SADIE.

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

JERRY.

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

SADIE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

JERRY.

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

SADIE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

SADIE.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

JERRY.

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

[SADIE goes . JERRY is sitting at the desk when TOMPKINS, coming in, sees him, stops and clutches ROSENBAUM, who is following him .
TOMPKINS.
In a hoarse whisper

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 84 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

He runs over past JERRY to his chair at the desk . TOMPKINS brings a chair and places it so as to block the way should JERRY try to leave . JERRY, seeing them, rises .
JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

JERRY.
Bewildered

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.
More bewildered

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.
Rising

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Pushes buzzer

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 170 chars.

He rises . TOMPKINS advances, seizes JERRY by the arm, and is starting to drag him toward the door to the stage when JERRY throws him off .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

TOMPKINS.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

TOMPKINS.
Bitterly

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

He goes into his office . SADIE bursts into laughter, which ROSENBAUM resents .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

JERRY.
Threateningly

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Frightened

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

[JERRY comes toward the desk. A chair is in his way; he throws it aside violently and leans over the desk, his doubled fist within an inch of ROSENBAUM'S nose . ROSENBAUM is terrified .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Rising indignantly

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

JERRY.

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

He turns away .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

[ROSENBAUM sits at the right of the desk . JERRY brings a chair and sits across from him .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Rising

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

JERRY.
Rising

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

He tries to push ROSENBAUM into the chair .
ROSENBAUM.
Placing both hands on JERRY'S arms

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

He sits .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

SADIE.
Outside

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

SADIE.
Outside

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

[ROSENBAUM stands for an instant, looking at JERRY speculatively, then, smiling, brings a chair and places it beside him .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Disappointed

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

He sits .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

They sit .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.
Dejectedly

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

ROSENBAUM.
Surprised

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 54 words in 6 sentences using 252 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

He rises .
JERRY.
Following him

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 167 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars.

JERRY.

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

[ROSENBAUM and JERRY are standing side by side, lost in thought . ROSENBAUM looks at him sympathetically .
ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Their argument is interrupted by the entrance of MRS. DEAN, followed by BETTY.
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Quickly

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

[JERRY and ROSENBAUM shake hands on the bargain, to the astonishment of MRS. DEAN and to the joy of BETTY, who runs across to JERRY'S outstretched arms .
CURTAIN

THE SECOND ACT

The parlour of the Palace Hotel, Punxatawney — a large room with the dingy aspect and notable lack of comfort so characteristic of the "one-night stand" hotels in America. At the right of the room is a large window with "stringy" lace curtains over which are faded green rep hangings, at the left a fireplace and, towering above it, a black walnut mantel cluttered with garishly coloured bric-à-brac, and at the back and to the left a large opening, showing a hall and a flight of stairs. A round table with a spotted chenille cover stands in the centre of the room with chairs at the right, at the left and at the back of it, all of them of different periods, alike in that they are equally uncomfortable. A rocking-chair at the fireplace, a horsehair sofa at the right of the room, and, near the window, a table on which, in a glass case, is a moth-eaten stuffed bird, complete the furnishings of the room. The wall-paper in an intricate design of green and purple "cabbages," and fly-specked engravings of historical incidents, preferably those depicting death, enhance the general gloom which is intensified rather than mitigated by the light of a ponderous chandelier. It is half-past eleven of an evening in October, six weeks having elapsed since the events of the preceding act .

ROSENBAUM, his hat pushed down over his forehead, a partially smoked cigar hanging from the corner of his mouth, his hands in his pockets, slouches in the chair at the right of the table, a picture of utter and abandoned despondency. The NIGHT CLERK, a tall, rawboned Yankee with hair plastered in deep curves on his brow, a heavy, drooping moustache, and dressed in the height of small-town fashion, "featuring" a plaid waistcoat and a made-up four-in-hand tie in which is a cluster scarf-pin of imitation emeralds and diamonds, enters and approaches ROSENBAUM, who turns and regards him gloomily .

ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

NIGHT CLERK.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

TOMPKINS.
To ROSENBAUM.]

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

He sits .
TOMPKINS.

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

He sits on the other side of the table .
ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.
Smiling

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

The NIGHT CLERK goes .
TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.
Laughing bitterly

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 170 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

TOMPKINS.
Picking up the manuscript

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

He rises, takes the manuscript and puts in his travelling bag which is on the sofa. The NIGHT CLERK returns with a tray containing the drinks .
NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

He sits again .
NIGHT CLERK.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

[TOMPKINS and ROSIE drink .
NIGHT CLERK.

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

NIGHT CLERK.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

He rises, grabs the NIGHT CLERK'S hand and shakes it, then sits again .
NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

TOMPKINS.
Imploringly

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

NIGHT CLERK.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

NIGHT CLERK.

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

Chuckling, he goes .
TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

TOMPKINS.
Rising

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

He rises .
TOMPKINS.

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

He goes . ROSENBAUM is following him dejectedly when BETTY appears in street attire. She shakes hands with ROSENBAUM.
BETTY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

BETTY.

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

As she moves towards the fireplace , JERRY enters breezily .
JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

He goes . JERRY, laughing, follows him to the door, looks out to see that no one is coming, then rushes to BETTY, grabs her and kisses her .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars.

He kisses her again .
BETTY.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

JERRY.

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

He tries to kiss her again . BETTY evades him and moves away .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.
Following her

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars.

She sinks wearily onto the sofa .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

He falls into a chair .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 151 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 227 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

He walks away, sulkily .
BETTY.
Rising

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

JERRY.
Going to her

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

BETTY.

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

She turns to JERRY, and puts her head on his shoulder .
JERRY.
Putting his arms around her

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars.

BETTY.

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

She kisses him. The NIGHT CLERK enters with a tray on which are beer and sandwiches. They jump apart .
JERRY.
Embarrassed

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

NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

He puts the tray on the table .
Enter EFFIE and JOHNNY in rather dingy attire .
EFFIE.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

NIGHT CLERK.

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

He goes .
JERRY.

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

He indicates the bottles .
JOHNNY.

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

[JERRY sits at the right of the table opening a bottle of beer; BETTY takes a sandwich and sits on the couch . EFFIE sits at the left of the table and begins to munch sandwiches . JOHNNY goes over to the fireplace .
EFFIE.

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

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 123 chars.

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 45 words in 1 sentence using 228 chars.

EFFIE.

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

JOHNNY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

JOHNNY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

JOHNNY.

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

EFFIE.
Tearfully

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

JOHNNY.

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

EFFIE.

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

She begins to cry . JOHNNY goes to her quickly and puts his arms about her .
JOHNNY.

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

EFFIE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

BETTY.
Rising and going to JERRY.]

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 63 words in 7 sentences using 300 chars.

BETTY.
Tenderly

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

She puts her hand on JERRY'S shoulder; JERRY pats it and kisses it .
JOHNNY.

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

EFFIE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

JOHNNY.
Very tenderly

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

EFFIE.

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

JOHNNY.

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

He sits at the back of the table .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

EFFIE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

JOHNNY.
Handing her a glass of beer

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

EFFIE.

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

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

EFFIE.
Giggling

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

EFFIE.

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

[BETTY laughs and moves to the couch . JERRY follows her . ROSENBAUM appears . JOHNNY, EFFIE and BETTY knowing what is coming, settle themselves for the blow which ROSENBAUM hates to deliver. He hesitates, coughs and then begins .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 68 words in 7 sentences using 308 chars.

BETTY.

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

She goes to him and gives him her hand .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

EFFIE.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

He sits at the right of the table . BETTY returns to the couch beside JERRY.
JERRY.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

EFFIE.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

EFFIE.
Indignantly

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 114 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JOHNNY.

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

[ROSIE turns and looks at JOHNNY. EFFIE nods an assent to the statement .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

EFFIE.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

JOHNNY.

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

EFFIE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

[MRS. DEAN appears, unobserved, in the door dressed as in the previous act .
MRS. DEAN.

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

[JERRY, at the sound of her voice, jumps quickly from the sofa where he has been seated, his arm around BETTY, who rises in confusion and goes to MRS. DEAN. The others are surprised at MRS. DEAN'S cheerful mood .
EFFIE.
Whispering across the table to ROSENBAUM.]

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

[ROSENBAUM shakes his head .
JOHNNY.
Whispering

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

[ROSENBAUM rises, fearing the task ahead of him, and walks slowly towards the fireplace . JOHNNY and EFFIE wait for the explosion from MRS. DEAN.
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Joining him

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Beginning his set speech

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Greatly surprised

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

MRS. DEAN.
Very pleasantly

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

JOHNNY.

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

[MRS. DEAN glares over her shoulder at JOHNNY. EFFIE reproves JOHNNY with a glance .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

[ROSENBAUM, bewildered, looks at JOHNNY and EFFIE who are equally taken aback, then sits again at the right of the table .
BETTY.
Going to her mother

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars.

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Firmly

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars.

She and BETTY start to go . JERRY follows them to the door .
JERRY.

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

[MRS. DEAN glares at JERRY and leads BETTY away . JERRY moves slowly down to the fireplace where he stands the picture of dejection. The others look at him in sympathy .
JOHNNY.

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

EFFIE.
Rising

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 242 chars.

JERRY.

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

Moved, he puts his arm around EFFIE, who is crying, and takes her to the door . JOHNNY joins them and puts his arm about JERRY'S shoulder in a sympathetic hug .
JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

They go, leaving JERRY standing at the door lost in thought. He is seized suddenly by an idea and runs quickly to ROSENBAUM who is seated, a prey to despondency .
JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Startled

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Turning to JERRY.]

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Disgustedly

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 255 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

He rises, dazed, and goes to JERRY.
JERRY.

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Eagerly

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

JERRY.
Laughing

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

He presses the push button .
ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Recollecting

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

He gets his travelling bag, places it on a chair beside the table, opens it and begins to lay the manuscripts on the table. The NIGHT CLERK enters .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

NIGHT CLERK.
Demurring

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

JERRY.

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

He gives him a liberal tip .
NIGHT CLERK.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

He stands at the back of the table on which the manuscripts are now spread out. He puts his hand over his eyes . ROSENBAUM looks at him and chuckles .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars.

ROSENBAUM

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Taking it

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

[JERRY and ROSENBAUM are hanging on to each other weak from laughter when the NIGHT CLERK returns .
NIGHT CLERK.

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

JERRY.
To ROSIE.]

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

They both laugh .
NIGHT CLERK.

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

JERRY.

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

They howl with laughter again, to the intense annoyance of the NIGHT CLERK, who goes .
JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

He laughs and disappears .
[ROSENBAUM has hastily put the other manuscripts in the bag which he conceals underneath the table. Then sitting, he takes out his pocket handkerchief and opening the script of "A Drop of Poison" at random, waits for the arrival of MRS. DEAN. Presently there is a knock . ROSENBAUM is convulsed with silent laughter, as he pretends to be engrossed in the play . MRS. DEAN knocks again. Then she enters, attired in a faded pink kimono , ROSENBAUM watching her out of the corner of his eye .
ROSENBAUM.
Sobbing

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

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

MRS. DEAN.
Bounding out of her chair

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Sneeringly

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

She starts to go .
ROSENBAUM.

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

He sits in the rocking chair .
MRS. DEAN.
Stopping

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 65 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Wistfully

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Rising

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Picking up the manuscript from the table

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

He tries to take the manuscript .
MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Puzzled, then taking a chance

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

[MRS. DEAN laughs, but her laugh dies as she sees the title .
MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

He sits at the right of the table .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 31 words in 7 sentences using 156 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

He rises, reaches his hand to her across the table .
MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

[MRS DEAN rises, smiling effusively, and shakes hands with ROSENBAUM, who rises .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Sapiently

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

[BETTY enters .
BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Rushing to her

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

BETTY.
Indifferently

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

She sits in the rocking-chair .
ROSENBAUM.

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

BETTY.
Rocking

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

[ROSENBAUM smiles conceitedly .
BETTY.
Yawning as she rocks

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.
Hiding a smile

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

BETTY.

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

She rocks . MRS. DEAN looks at ROSIE, who nods assent .
MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.
Firmly

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

[MRS. DEAN, dismayed, turns to ROSIE, who signifies consent .
MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.

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

[MRS. DEAN and ROSIE are paralysed .
MRS. DEAN.
Recovering

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars.

She rocks .
ROSENBAUM.

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

[MRS. DEAN goes to him. He takes her aside .
BETTY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Whispering

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

MRS. DEAN.
Whispering

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Smiling

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Going to BETTY.]

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

BETTY.
Rocking

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

MRS. DEAN.
Vindictively

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

[JERRY, entering, stops at the sight of them . ROSIE and JERRY exchange glances . BETTY rises and runs to JERRY.
BETTY.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

JERRY.

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

Amazed, he looks at ROSIE, who moves away .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.
Furiously

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

He turns away .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

He starts angrily far ROSENBAUM, BETTY towards the door, followed by MRS. DEAN and ROSENBAUM.
ROSENBAUM.

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

[MRS. DEAN brings BETTY back and ROSENBAUM returns to JERRY.
BETTY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Dramatically

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 115 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 356 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Whispering

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

JERRY.
Grasping the idea

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

JERRY.

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

Aghast, he falls back against the table .
CURTAIN

THE THIRD ACT

SCENE ONE: . The Dress Rehearsal

The stage of a Broadway Theatre at four A. M. of a Monday in October during the dress rehearsal of "DORA'S DILEMMA," which began at eight o'clock of the previous evening and is still in progress. The scene when completed is to represent a handsomely decorated and furnished library, the walls panelled in wood to a certain height, above which is a frieze of tapestry. It is now partially finished. At the back is an opening obviously designed to contain a large window in several sections as one of them with leaded glass panes is in place. Through this opening can be seen a garden back drop, lowered only half way, an electric light border, and beyond and below them the back wall of the theatre. Against this wall are stacked several pieces of scenery, the unpainted side turned towards the spectators and stencilled with the words, "Bettina Dean Co." At the rear and at the left of the window is a door leading to a hall. The backing to represent the hall is not in place. At the lower left is a door, the frame and the door are unpainted. At the right of the stage is an opening for a fireplace in which a fire is lighted, but there is no backing, andirons nor logs, so that the "baby" spot which furnishes the effect of a fire-glow is plainly visible. There is a door at the upper right of the room. The ceiling of the room is not in place, the "lines" holding it plainly visible. There is a large couch placed at right angles to the fireplace, on the opposite side of the room a table desk with a desk chair, its back to the spectators. Another chair is at the right of the desk. Below the door at the left, against the wall, is a high-backed chair and one similar in style at the right of the room below the fireplace. These chairs are in the process of upholstery, the material applied on the arms and the backs, but the seats are still in muslin. An arm-chair, covered in velvet, stands at the right of the window. There are no draperies and the cushion of the window seat has not been covered .

Before the curtain is raised there can be heard a confused murmur of voices as though an act of a play was in progress. When it is raised the room is dimly lighted as though by the effect of lamplight and firelight. The people on the stage are made up as the characters they represent in "DORA'S DILEMMA": JOHNNIE BRINKLEY as CHAPMAN, wearing a moustache, a grey wig and a morning coat, vest and striped trousers; JERRY as DICK BENNETT, in dinner clothes and cap; BILLINGS, a stocky individual in a policeman's uniform, and BETTY as DORA CHAPMAN, in an evening gown . TOMPKINS as HENDERSON, the butler, in livery but in his shirt-sleeves, leans against the door at the back. He is holding the prompt copy of "DORA'S DILEMMA" with which he is following the action of the play . JOHNNY is standing in front of the desk , BILLINGS at the right of it . JERRY in the centre of the room, facing JOHNNY; BETTY behind the couch, on which is JERRY'S overcoat. Their attitudes are tense, their speech excited, as they are at the climactic moment of the third act of "DORA'S DILEMMA."

JOHNNY.
To HENDERSON.]

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

BILLINGS.
Advancing to JERRY and threatening him with a pistol

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

BETTY.
Rushing down between BILLINGS and JERRY, holding aloft the papers

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 43 chars.

[TOMPKINS gives the signal for the curtain . BETTY, BILLINGS and JOHNNY hold the picture which, to their disgust , JERRY breaks by pivoting to the front and smiling . BETTY hands the bonds to JOHNNY wearily. He puts them on the desk as the curtain falls .
ROSENBAUM.
At the rear of the auditorium

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

There is a pause .
TOMPKINS.
Behind the cutrain, and in a loud tone

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

The curtain rises slowly, then MRS. DEAN enters from the door at the left and, coming to the footlights, shades her eyes from their glare and peers out into the auditorium .
MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

[JOHNNY and BILLINGS exchange glances, then go . TOMPKINS moves down to the chair at the right of the desk, and sits, looking at the manuscript . BETTY is pinning up her train with a long safety-pin .
BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

She puts her arm around BETTY'S shoulder and starts to the couch .
JERRY.
To MRS. DEAN.]

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

She crosses to the couch . BETTY sits at the left end of it . MRS. DEAN stands beside her. Enter, from the door at the left , GRANBY SMITH, the author, a tall, harassed-looking individual in a lounge suit, outing shirt and soft hat. He comes to JERRY.
SMITH.

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

JERRY.
Going to him

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

SMITH.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

SMITH.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

[TOMPKINS looks at him sneeringly . SMITH glowers at him and sits on the edge of the desk, poring over his play . ROSENBAUM enters, passing SMITH, who glares at him, and goes to JERRY, who leads him out of the others' hearing .
JERRY.

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

ROSIE.

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

They laugh .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

ROSIE.

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

SMITH.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

He throws the manuscript on the desk, takes a chair, places it below the tormentor at the left edge of the proscenium arch, where he sits, his head buried in his hands . ROSENBAUM and JERRY laugh . MRS. DEAN starts to the left . JERRY turns and bumps into her .
MRS. DEAN.
Exasperated

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars.

[TOMPKINS looks at MRS. DEAN disgustedly, then turns in his chair at the desk and yells .
TOMPKINS.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

He joins SMITH.
Enter from the rear door the SCENE PAINTER, an emaciated, dejected-looking person, carrying a paint pail, a colour sheet and a brush .
MRS. DEAN.
Yelling

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 122 chars.

He looks at her slowly, then yawns in her face . MRS. DEAN, furious, is about to address him violently, but her words are lost in the noise of a loud hammering begun at the rear door by MAGINNIS, a burly stage carpenter, wearing overalls and a cap . MRS. DEAN brushes the SCENE PAINTER aside impatiently and begins yelling at MAGINNIS, who pays no attention to her. The SCENE PAINTER goes up to the door at right, looks at it, then places his pot of paint and the colour sheet on a chair by the window, selecting, naturally, the only chair that has been covered with velvet and that might be damaged. Then he walks out of the door at the right, wearily . MRS. DEAN continues to try to make herself heard above the din of the hammering . TOMPKINS finally comes to her rescue .
TOMPKINS.

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

MAGINNIS.
Truculently

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars.

MAGINNIS.
Getting paper of tobacco out of his pocket and taking a chew

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

MRS. DEAN.
Bitterly

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

MAGINNIS.

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

He winks at TOMPKINS as he goes .
[MRS. DEAN turns and sees JERRY sitting beside BETTY. She glares at him. He rises quickly and, going to the window-seat, lies on it . MRS. DEAN having settled him, turns and sees IKE GOLDMAN, the Electrician, entering at the left door. He is tall and rather pleasant-looking. His shirt-sleeves are rolled up, showing that his hands and arms are stained yellow and red by the dyes in which he has been dipping the electric light bulbs that he is carrying. He starts to talk to TOMPKINS when MRS. DEAN interrupts him .
MRS. DEAN.
Severely

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

She turns and joins BETTY.
GOLDMAN.
To TOMPKINS.]

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

GOLDMAN.
Calling off left

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

He goes .
HICKSON, the Property Man, a stout young man with a disagreeable cast of countenance and an overbearing manner, comes in the door at the right, followed by his assistant , STEVE, a small, slight, meek youth. They are wearing sack suits and soft hats . HICKSON goes quickly to the window-seat where JERRY is lying . HICKSON unceremoniously brushes JERRY off the seat and climbs on it . JERRY picks himself up and bows elaborately to HICKSON, who sneers at him, then begins to take a measurement of the window with a foot-rule which his minion , STEVE, has carried on . MRS. DEAN, turning, sees him .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

[HICKSON pays no attention to her .
TOMPKINS.

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

HICKSON.
Measuring the window

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

HICKSON.
To STEVE.]

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

TOMPKINS.

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

[HICKSON jumps off the window-seat, grabs the property list from STEVE'S hand and gives him the ruler. He comes down to MRS. DEAN.
HICKSON.
Insolently

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

MRS. DEAN.
Placating him

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

HICKSON.

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

[STEVE goes out the door at the right . JERRY is standing there . HICKSON, following STEVE, throws JERRY out of the way . JERRY shakes his fist at HICKSON, follows him, but returns immediately .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

She joins ROSENBAUM and SMITH at the proscenium arch at the left .
ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

He rises wearily .
BETTY.
Rising

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

She unpins the train, letting it fall on the floor, and walks up and down .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

She moves to the right . JERRY follows her .
TOMPKINS.
Yelling

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

He glowers at them, but it has no effect. They stroll on . MISS DONAHUE, a tall, beautiful blonde in an elaborate and extremely décolleté dress; MISS FARRINGTON, a red-headed divinity, gorgeously attired; MISS TOBY, a pretty, girlish brunette in a maid's costume, and EFFIE, looking remarkably well in a dark blue velvet evening gown, advance to the foot-lights and, placing their hands below their eyes, look out over them into the auditorium . JERRY comes over to them .
JERRY.

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

[BILLINGS comes hurrying in from the door at the left, followed by JOHNNY. They join the group . JERRY goes over to BETTY, whispers to her. She turns and sees that MRS. DEAN is busily engrossed with ROSENBAUM and SMITH, then, taking JERRY'S arm, they run out through the door at the right . EFFIE, MISS DONAHUE, BILLINGS, MISS TOBY, JOHNNY, MISS FARRINGTON and TOMPKINS, who is leaning against the desk, are lined up from right to left. They shift wearily from one foot to another, yawning .
EFFIE.
Yawning

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

[BILLINGS shoves up the sleeve of his policeman's uniform and looks at his wrist watch .
BILLINGS.
In a pronounced English accent

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

FARRINGTON.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars.

MISS DONAHUE.

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

TOMPKINS.
Sarcastically

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

MISS DONAHUE.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

TOMPKINS.
To MRS. DEAN.]

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

MRS. DEAN.
Over her shoulder

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

She turns again to SMITH.
JOHNNY.

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

He sits in the chair at the desk .
ROSENBAUM.

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

[TOMPKINS takes the manuscript to ROSENBAUM, who abetted by MRS. DEAN begins to browbeat the author .
MISS TOBY.

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

EFFIE.
Sarcastically

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

MISS DONAHUE.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars.

[EFFIE goes up to the couch and puts on JERRY'S overcoat, which is thrown across it .
MRS. DEAN.
To SMITH.]

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

She crosses over and stands in front of the company. In her hand are slips of paper on which she has made memoranda .
TOMPKINS.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Following MRS. DEAN.]

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

The company look at one another disgustedly . TOMPKINS sits on the left end of the desk . SMITH, in his chair at the proscenium arch, groans loudly. Everyone looks at SMITH.
MRS. DEAN.
To SMITH.]

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

SMITH.

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

[HICKSON and STEVE return through the door at the right, carrying the "masterpieces ." STEVE comes down between EFFIE and MISS DONAHUE. HICKSON comes down between Miss FARRINGTON and Miss TOBY. They push the actresses aside rudely .
ROSENBAUM.
Going to HICKSON.]

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

HICKSON.

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

[STEVE turns the picture face out to the audience. It is a badly painted watermelon with a slice cut out of it . HICKSON turns the picture he is carrying. It is a plate of lemons .
ROSENBAUM.
Pointing to HICKSON'S picture

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

HICKSON.
To ROSENBAUM.]

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

[SMITH rises and rushes to the centre . ROSENBAUM stops him . STEVE and HICKSON look indifferently at SMITH.
STEVE.

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

HICKSON.
Indicating SMITH.]

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

[ROSENBAUM takes SMITH back to the chair, while HICKSON and STEVE push their way between the actresses again and go . EFFIE settles herself comfortably in the corner of the couch .
ROSENBAUM.
Advancing

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Consulting notes

Note: Contains 93 words in 12 sentences using 496 chars.

MISS DONAHUE.
Very languidly

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

ROSENBAUM.
Winking at TOMPKINS.]

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

[MISS DONAHUE smiles at ROSENBAUM. BILLINGS puts his monocle in his eye and, staring at her, follows her up to the window-seat .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

EFFIE.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Snapping at her

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

EFFIE.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Satirically

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

[JOHNNY, who has been asleep in the chair beside the desk, rouses himself, then comes down to ROSENBAUM and MRS. DEAN. They look at him . TOMPKINS rises and comes down to the left of JOHNNY. EFFIE turns and comes to the right of him . SMITH moves impatiently in his chair .
JOHNNY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

JOHNNY.

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

EFFIE.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

JOHNNY.

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

Everybody, even MRS. DEAN, roars with laughter, which maddens SMITH who rises and rushes over to them .
SMITH.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Everyone stops and looks in surprise at SMITH.
ROSENBAUM.

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

SMITH.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

SMITH.

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

JOHNNY.

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

Everybody laughs again .
SMITH.
Furiously

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

MRS. DEAN.
Angrily

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars.

She walks away to the right . SMITH to the left .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 166 chars.

He puts his arm through SMITH'S and drags him over to MRS. DEAN, then putting his arm through MRS. DEAN'S, he stands between them smiling. They are the personification of dislike and antagonism .
ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Witheringly

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

She moves away to the right and leans against the proscenium arch . JOHNNY and EFFIE, who is again wearing JERRY'S overcoat, are seated on the couch , TOMPKINS beside the desk, the others in the window-seat .
ROSENBAUM.
To SMITH.]

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

SMITH.
Impressively

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars.

He smiles in self-satisfaction .
EFFIE.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

[SMITH glares at MRS. DEAN and walks away to the left .
ROSENBAUM.

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

Enter the SCENE PAINTER with a ladder. He rests it against the frame of the door at the right, then getting the paint pail from the armchair, climbs up on ladder .
TOMPKINS.
Calling

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

[MISS TOBY, MISS FARRINGTON and BILLINGS exit hurriedly and then reappear at the door at the left, to watch the rehearsal of the scene . JOHNNY and MISS DONAHUE drag themselves off wearily not interested in anything . MRS. DEAN goes to the proscenium arch at the right , ROSENBAUM, to it at the left . TOMPKINS turns and sees the SCENE PAINTER.
TOMPKINS.
Furiously

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

The painter pays not the slightest attention. There is a pause .
ROSENBAUM.

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

EFFIE.
Wearily to MRS. DEAN.]

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

SMITH.

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

He points to the right .
EFFIE.
Angrily

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

SMITH.
Sarcastically

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

EFFIE.
Sweetly

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

[SMITH gives it up in despair and goes to his chair at the proscenium and sinks into it wearily . ROSENBAUM tries to console him . MRS. DEAN looks over at them in sarcastic pity . JERRY and BETTY, unseen by anyone, do a fox trot back of the window from the right to the left and disappear . EFFIE stands victorious in the centre . TOMPKINS is delighted with her .
EFFIE.
Patiently

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

EFFIE.
Getting the photograph from the desk

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

SMITH.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

EFFIE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Taking it, hands it to TOMPKINS.]

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

TOMPKINS.

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

[HICKSON appears at the door at the left .
HICKSON.
Snarling

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

TOMPKINS.
Handing the photograph to HICKSON.]

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

[HICKSON takes the photograph and goes .
EFFIE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

A pause .
ROSENBAUM.
Irritated

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

[BETTY and JERRY, still unobserved, trot back of the window, doing a back and forward step .
TOMPKINS.
At the desk

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

MRS. DEAN.
Viciously calling

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

TOMPKINS.

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

BETTY.
Off stage

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

JERRY.

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

In crossing to the right at the back of the window, he knocks a large tray off the top of a bunch light, then he appears at the door where the PAINTER is on the ladder .
EVERYBODY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

[JERRY disappears, then is seen running past the window to the door at the rear, from which he enters breathlessly .
JERRY.

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

EFFIE.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

EFFIE.
Crossly

Note: Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 30 chars.

She is interrupted by the crash of a falling object off stage .
TOMPKINS.
Yelling

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

EFFIE.

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

Again she is interrupted by a similar sound .
M'GINNIS.
Off stage

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

MONK.
Off stage

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

EFFIE.

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

M'GINNIS.
Off stage

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

[JERRY laughs . EFFIE moves away in disgust . SMITH rises and rushes to ROSENBAUM.
SMITH.
Bitterly

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

[EFFIE goes to JERRY, places her hands on his shoulders, looking up into his face with a sweet, motherly expression .
EFFIE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

JERRY.

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

EFFIE.
Grabs him by the shoulder, very angrily

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

She makes a motion of kissing him on the left cheek, then on the right .
JERRY.

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

EFFIE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

She meets JOHNNY, who is waiting for her with a cup of coffee. They both disappear off left , EFFIE talking angrily .
ROSENBAUM.

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

SMITH.
Coming to the centre

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

MRS. DEAN.
Moving toward him

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

BETTY.
Off stage

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

SMITH.
To MRS. DEAN.]

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

[BETTY appears at the rear door carrying two cups of coffee. She comes down to her mother .
BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Taking the cup

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

BETTY.
Offering the cup to SMITH.]

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

SMITH.

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

He waves it aside impatiently and goes to the couch where he sits . BETTY gives the cup to JERRY, who puts it on the stand in the left corner of the window .
JERRY.
Eagerly

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

[MISS DONAHUE appears at the back of the window and sits on the off stage side of the window-seat . BETTY and JERRY take positions at the centre , BETTY at the right of JERRY. MRS. DEAN stands at the proscenium arch, at the right . TOMPKINS is seated on the desk with the manuscript . ROSENBAUM stands beside him .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Striking an affected attitude

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

JERRY.

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

He crosses to BETTY and they try three positions of the arms in an embrace, and each time JERRY kisses her . SMITH looks at MRS. DEAN imploringly .
MRS. DEAN.
Wearily

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

She puts her coffee cup on the mantel . BETTY, her back towards JERRY, re-assumes her pose . JERRY goes to the left of her .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

He turns and looks at TOMPKINS.
TOMPKINS.
Prompting him

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

JERRY.

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

TOMPKINS.
Prompting

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

JERRY Adored.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

SMITH.
Jumping up

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

JERRY.

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

SMITH.
To MRS. DEAN.]

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

JERRY.
Laughingly

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

[SMITH falls back on the couch . JERRY goes up to take BETTY in his arms .
MRS. DEAN.
Furiously

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

TOMPKINS.
Angrily

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

JERRY.

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

SMITH.
Jumping up from the couch distractedly

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

BETTY.
Passionately

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

She turns and throws herself into his arms .
JERRY.
Casually

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

[SMITH looks at him in disgust, then throws himself upon the couch . MRS. DEAN, overcome by the horror of his acting, bows her head on the mantel-piece . ROSENBAUM shivers, then looks at TOMPKINS, whose expression is one of pain . BETTY moves away wearily and sits beside MISS DONAHUE on the window-seat .
ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Despairingly

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

She joins SMITH on the couch .
ROSENBAUM.

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

TOMPKINS.
Rising

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

He tries to illustrate "pep" by a movement of his hands .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

He imitates TOMPKINS' gesture .
[SMITH, afraid that they are going to do something else to his play, rushes down to the group . TOMPKINS and ROSENBAUM repeat their gesture . JERRY watches them utterly bewildered, then imitating them, turns to SMITH.
JERRY.

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

[ROSENBAUM and TOMPKINS look despairingly at JERRY, then shaking their heads despondently, move away , ROSENBAUM sitting in the chair at the proscenium arch at the left , TOMPKINS on the desk, his back to JERRY.
SMITH.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

SMITH.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Jumping up

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

She goes to the proscenium arch at the right . SMITH, hopeless, sits on the couch .
ROSENBAUM.
Impatiently

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

[BETTY rising, comes toward JERRY. He puts his arms around her .
JERRY.
Indifferently

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

SMITH.
Rising

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

SMITH.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

[SMITH rushes to leave the stage . ROSENBAUM rises and grabs him .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

SMITH.

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

He sits on the chair from which ROSENBAUM has risen .
MRS. DEAN.
Taking command

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

SMITH.
Rushing at JERRY.]

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

She sinks on the couch, utterly worn out . SMITH joins MISS DONAHUE on the window-seat. She tries to console him . BETTY sits in the chair beside the desk on which TOMPKINS is seated . MISS FARRINGTON, MISS TOBY and BILLINGS leave their post of observation at the door at the left . EFFIE appears yawning, and goes to the chair where SMITH has been seated and huddled in JERRY'S overcoat, falls asleep . JERRY, eager to do what is asked of him, stands at the centre . ROSENBAUM advances on him belligerently .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

JERRY.

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

[ROSENBAUM looks at him. He gives it up and joins MRS. DEAN on the couch . SMITH rushes down to JERRY.
SMITH.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Bitterly

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

BETTY.
Rising impatiently, goes to JERRY.]

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

She returns to the chair wearily .
MRS. DEAN.
Rising

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

[MISS DONAHUE leaves the window-seat and disappears to the right , MISS TOBY and MISS FARRINGTON appear at the back of the window going towards the left . SMITH takes a position at the back of the couch . ROSENBAUM remains seated on it . MRS. DEAN goes to the right to watch the scene . JERRY goes up to the window-seat , TOMPKINS to the door , BETTY following him .
TOMPKINS.

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

BILLINGS.

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

[BILLINGS and JOHNNY enter .
TOMPKINS.

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

[BETTY takes her position at the door, her back to the spectators, her hand outstretched towards the button that is supposed to switch on the electric lights . BILLINGS stands behind the desk , JOHNNY in front of it .
JOHNNY.
Very dramatically

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

JERRY.
Standing on the window-seat

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

He jumps off the seat .
MRS. DEAN.

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

TOMPKINS.

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

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

[SMITH looks for it at the back of the couch , ROSENBAUM underneath it , MRS. DEAN under the chair at the right , TOMPKINS behind the window-seat . BETTY, BILLINGS and JOHNNY wait, resignedly .
ROSENBAUM.

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

BETTY.
Impatiently

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

JERRY.

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

SMITH.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

EFFIE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Everybody is disgusted . JERRY laughs, but subsides as they all turn and stare at him witheringly . EFFIE rises , JOHNNY grabs the coat and takes it to JERRY who puts it on . EFFIE, yawning and shivering with the cold, starts for the door at the left . SMITH crossing to the chair where EFFIE has been seated, glowers at her . EFFIE tosses her head and goes . MRS. DEAN is leaning against the proscenium arch at the right , ROSENBAUM beside her . BETTY, BILLINGS and JOHNNY take their places . TOMPKINS stands in the door at the left, holding the manuscript . JERRY starts for the window .
JERRY.
Stopping

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

JOHNNY.
Giving him the bonds which he has taken from the desk

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

TOMPKINS.
Wearily

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

[JERRY gets up on the window-seat .
JOHNNY.
Very dramatically

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

TOMPKINS.
Despairingly

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Fiercely

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

JERRY.

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

He gets in position to leap from the window-seat .
TOMPKINS.

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

JOHNNY.

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

JERRY.
Feeling in the pocket of his overcoat

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

JOHNNY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

BETTY.
At door

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

On the word "bing" she presses the button on the right side of the door. The lights do not go out. Everybody on the stage looks up to see what is the matter with the lights . BETTY comes down impatiently .
BETTY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

TOMPKINS.
Calling

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

HICKSON.
Appearing at the rear door

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

He goes .
MRS. DEAN.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

BETTY.
[BETTY returns to the door, repeating the business of pushing the button

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

[BILLINGS starts for the window . JERRY springs off the window-seat. They seize each other fiercely, and struggle . BETTY rushes behind them to the back of the couch, and begins, apparently, to look for something. She is being very dramatic. Suddenly she stops and runs toward MRS. DEAN.
BETTY.
Shrieking

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars.

She sits on the couch, her head buried in her hands .
JERRY.
Going to her

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

[BILLINGS is standing by the desk . JERRY leaps through the air and lands on him. They begin to struggle fiercely . ROSENBAUM rushes and grabs JERRY; MRS. DEAN, following him, tries to get to JERRY SMITH runs up and seizes BILLINGS. They try to stop the struggle, but as it is the one thing that JERRY can do well, he continues and pulls everybody to and fro in the room. Finally it penetrates to him that they want to tell him something, so he stops .
MRS. DEAN.
Shrieking at JERRY.]

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Raging

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

SMITH.
Wildly

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

JERRY.
Placidly

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

He takes off the overcoat, puts it on the back of the couch and starts for the window-seat . MRS. DEAN, very much shaken, moves away, supported on one side by ROSENBAUM, and on the other by SMITH. It is the one moment in which the three are in accord .
SMITH.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

TOMPKINS.
Resignedly

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

[BETTY, BILLINGS and JOHNNY again take their positions . ROSIE and MRS. DEAN go over to the right . SMITH to his chair at the left. They wait . JERRY starts to get on the window-seat, stops and comes down .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 259 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.
Coming down angrily

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

She returns to the door .
JERRY.

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

SMITH.

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

JERRY

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

[MAGGINIS enters from the rear door yawning. He looks up at the ceiling and then calls to the men in the "flies."
MAGINNIS.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

JERRY.
Turning to MAGINNIS.]

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

MAGGINIS.

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

The ceiling is lowered into place with a rush, and MAGGINIS goes .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

[JERRY dashes out from the window and throws the overcoat on the back of the couch . BETTY runs to get the bonds from the pocket . BILLINGS rushes at JERRY, who grabs him and they begin to rehearse in plain view an old fashioned "struggle in the dark" in which violent noise is more important than violent action. With JERRY'S assistance , BILLINGS vaults lightly in the air and JERRY holds him above his head, then falls slowly backward with BILLINGS on top of him, both grunting loudly .
BILLINGS.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

[BILLINGS does so and JERRY emits sounds of strangling. They roll over . JERRY, who is on top, rises and standing over BILLINGS, takes him by the shoulders and slams him gently up and down two or three times as BILLINGS groans and imitates the sound of a falling body by knocking loudly on the floor with his heel .
JERRY.

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

BILLINGS.

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

[JERRY pulls BILLINGS up on his feet, then turns him around, his back to the desk, and begins to back him towards it .
JERRY.

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

He slaps BILLINGS' open hand which BILLINGS holds up to the left side of his face . BILLINGS groans .
JERRY.

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

BILLINGS.

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

[JERRY slaps the desk loudly with his right hand . BILLINGS groans frightfully . JERRY pulls BILLINGS up on his feet . BILLINGS pushes JERRY lightly away. JERRY staggers backwards wildly to the right . JOHNNY points at him dramatically .
JOHNNY.

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

BILLINGS.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

He points the revolver at JERRY, who puts up his hands . BETTY rushes down between JERRY and BILLINGS to the centre, making a picture with the bonds held high over her head in her right hand .
BETTY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 43 chars.

TOMPKINS.

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

He imitates with a downward motion of his hand the jailing of the curtain . BETTY, JOHNNY and BILLINGS "hold the picture" tensely dramatic in their attitudes and expressions . JERRY turns to the front and grins idiotically, destroying the effect of the climax. The others see him and "break the picture," BETTY sitting in the window-seat , JOHNNY in the chair, in front of the desk , TOMPKINS on the desk , BILLINGS in the chair at the right of the desk , SMITH slumps despairingly in his chair at the left , MRS. DEAN on the couch and beside her ROSENBAUM holding her hand. Their backs are turned to JERRY, who is so awful they cannot bear to look at him . JERRY looks at them, smiling a little wistfully. There is a pause, then JERRY worried, almost frightened, joins BETTY on the window-seat. She refuses to talk to him .
ROSENBAUM.
Rising, beckoning to SMITH.]

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

SMITH.
Meeting him

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

MRS. DEAN.
Going to them

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

SMITH.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

[SMITH, ROSENBAUM and MRS. DEAN return to their places at the left and at the right . JOHNNY sits in the chair in front of the desk . BILLINGS goes .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Angrily

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

JERRY.

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

TOMPKINS.
Calling

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

HICKSON.
Off stage

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

[TOMPKINS goes out the rear door, shutting it .
BETTY.
Indifferently

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars.

She looks around wildly, then running to the desk, sits beside it and falls forward across it as though fainting .
TOMPKINS.
Entering as HENDERSON looks at her, then rushes off, crying

Note: Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 19 chars.

[JERRY enters from the window, wearing a light overcoat. He sees BETTY.
JERRY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 30 chars.

BETTY.
Rushing to him wildly

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars.

She puts the bonds in the pocket of JERRY'S overcoat . JERRY puts his arms about her carelessly .
JERRY.
In a spiritless sing-song

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

[BETTY pushes JERRY away from her and sits on the desk, her back to him . JOHNNY throws himself disgustedly in the chair at the front of the desk . TOMPKINS enters the rear door and falls in the armchair at the left . SMITH collapses utterly . ROSENBAUM staggers to the proscenium arch at the right, burying his head in his arms . JERRY, bewildered, walks to the door at the right . MRS. DEAN rises, staggers towards ROSENBAUM, who has turned and advanced to meet her . ROSENBAUM supports her in his arms .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 109 chars.

BETTY.
Turning around

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

He goes .
ROSENBAUM.

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

[BETTY starts towards the right . JERRY meets her .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Stamping her foot

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

She sits in the chair near the fireplace .
JERRY.
Following her

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

Betty turns her back to him . JERRY leans against the proscenium arch, utterly disconsolate. The company and stage hands, learning that ROSENBAUM and MRS. DEAN are going to rehearse the scene, take points of vantage to see them . MISS TOBY and MISS FARRINGTON enter at the right . MISS TOBY sits on the table below the door , MISS FARRINGTON leaning against it . MISS DONAHUE sits on the window-seat , M'GINNIS, HICKSON and STEVE stand at the back of the window . EFFIE, GOLDMAN and BILLINGS appear in the door at the left . SMITH remains seated in his chair , JOHNNY at the desk . TOMPKINS is in the wings at the left waiting for his cue to enter as HENDERSON. MRS. DEAN in JERRY'S part of DICK, climbs on the window-seat , ROSENBAUM in BETTY'S part of DORA, gets the bonds. Both of them are very serious in their intention but highly ludicrous in the result as they are naturally quite unfitted physically for the hero and the heroine of "DORA'S DILEMMA." ROSENBAUM, forgetting the cigar in his mouth, imitates BETTY'S stage "business" at the desk, then backs up towards the rear door. He opens it. The necessary "cue" of a closing door is not heard .
ROSENBAUM.
Irritably

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

[HICKSON rushes off right . MAGINNIS rushes off left. Immediately there are two door slams heard off left followed by two off right .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

He staggers down to the table, falls into the chair, still imitating BETTY.
TOMPKINS.
Entering the rear door, sees the "situation."

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

The first "Help" is given loudly, the other two die away as TOMPKINS, wishing to see the scene, does not go as demanded by the "business," but remains in the doorway .
MRS. DEAN.
Rushing down from the window

Note: Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 30 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Rising, and meeting her at the centre

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Dramatically

Note: Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars.

[MRS. DEAN clasps ROSENBAUM in her arms fervently, crushing his hat over his eyes, forcing it to an angle of 45 degrees . ROSENBAUM blindly tries with his left hand to find the pocket in MRS. DEAN'S clothes in order to imitate BETTY'S "business" of placing the bonds in JERRY'S overcoat. The company, stifling their laughter, fall out of the room , SMITH is almost fainting with horror . BETTY, stuffing her handkerchief in her mouth, rocks with mirth . JERRY is not so discreet, for shrieking with laughter, he advances to ROSENBAUM and MRS. DEAN, who at the sound of his glee have started apart .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Angrily

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

SMITH.
Rushing to JERRY.]

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

He starts to the door at the left .
ROSENBAUM.

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

SMITH.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

SMITH.

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

He goes, slamming the door. The noise of the row attracts the notice of the company, who come running back to their former positions in time to hear SMITH'S farewell speech. There is a pause . MRS. DEAN, at first speechless with rage, breaks into a fierce tirade .
MRS. DEAN.
Indignantly

Note: Contains 107 words in 10 sentences using 502 chars.

She goes, sobbing . BETTY rises to follow her but is stopped by EFFIE, who runs out calling "Matilda, Matilda." The company, who have all been unanimous in their dislike of MRS. DEAN, have a revulsion of feeling now that she is apparently at the end of her endurance. Talking quietly and sympathetically everyone disappears, leaving BETTY almost in tears and JERRY remorseful .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

He moves away .
BETTY.
Following him

Note: Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 291 chars.

JERRY.
Turning to her and taking her hands

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

She kisses him and starts to the door .
ROSENBAUM.
Entering

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

BETTY.

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

She goes .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Smiling

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

JERRY.
Starting to follow BETTY.]

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Stopping him

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars.

[MRS. DEAN returns, wiping her eyes , BETTY and EFFIE accompanying her . TOMPKINS appears at the rear door .
BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

He pushes her into place next to JOHNNY, shoves MISS TOBY next to her . MRS. DEAN is arranging the other end of the line . BILLINGS gets into the wrong place .
MRS. DEAN.
Impatiently to BILLINGS.]

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

She grabs BILLINGS and puts him next to EFFIE, then returns to the extreme right . TOMPKINS takes his place. The line-up for the "call" from left to right is MISS TOBY, BILLINGS, EFFIE, JERRY, BETTY, JOHNNY, MISS DONAHUE, TOMPKINS and MISS FARRINGTON.
TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

All run off excepting JOHNNY, EFFIE, JERRY, BETTY and BILLINGS, and TOMPKINS, who joins ROSENBAUM.
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

BILLINGS.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

[BILLINGS goes grumbling .
TOMPKINS.

Note: Contains 20 words in 10 sentences using 114 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Proudly

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

[JERRY runs out the rear door . BETTY goes up the centre carrying her train. She starts down stage to the left, dropping her train carefully. Then BETTY stops as though surprised by a burst of applause. She bows .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

[BETTY holds out her hand as though desirous of bringing someone to share her triumph. When she gets to the rear door , JERRY jumps on and takes her outstretched hand . BETTY is annoyed .
BETTY.
Complainingly

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

MRS. DEAN.
Furiously

Note: Contains 42 words in 8 sentences using 210 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

EFFIE.

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

She smiles stagily, looks angrily at MRS. DEAN, then stalks off .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

[BETTY imitates the "business" of looking for the author and in doing so sees ROSENBAUM.
BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Disgustedly

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

BETTY.
[BETTY, advancing to the centre, smiles very brightly

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

MRS. DEAN.
Very kittenishly

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

BETTY.
Imitating her

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Tearfully

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

BETTY.
Crying

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

She backs up the stage bowing .
The curtain is lowered to indicate a lapse of time .

SCENE TWO: The First Night

After the curtain falls there is an instant of time, then ROSENBAUM appears in the left upper stage box of the theatre. He looks over its railing at the audience, then sits with his back to the stage mentally "counting the house." MRS. DEAN, following him, looks over the railing at the audience and then seats herself facing the stage . SMITH comes in and, sitting between them, nervously crumples a programme . ROSENBAUM is in a dinner jacket , SMITH in evening clothes , MRS. DEAN in a wrap and over her head a scarf which she removes .

The idea sought to be conveyed is that the curtain is rising on the final scenes in the third act during the first performance of "Dora's Dilemma."

The curtain rises to disclose a completely furnished stage setting representing the library in the ROBERT CHAPMAN home . EFFIE, as MRS. BENNETT, is seated on the couch . BETTY, as DORA CHAPMAN, is speaking to her .

DORA.

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

MRS. BENNETT.

Note: Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 157 chars.

DORA.

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

MRS. BENNETT.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars.

DORA.

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

MRS. BENNETT.

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

DORA.

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

MRS. BENNETT.

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

DORA.

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

MRS. BENNETT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

DORA.

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

MRS. BENNETT.

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

DORA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

MRS. BENNETT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

DORA.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 232 chars.

MRS. BENNETT.
Taking DORA'S hands

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars.

DORA.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

Enter quickly JOHNNY, as CHAPMAN, from the rear door. He wears a business suit and carries a bag. He stops at the sight of the women .
CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

He goes down to the desk and puts the bag on the end of it .
DORA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

[CHAPMAN pushes the button on the desk. It rings off stage .
MRS. BENNETT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

CHAPMAN.
Frightened

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

MRS. BENNETT.

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

CHAPMAN.
Relieved

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

MRS. BENNETT.
Eagerly

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

CHAPMAN.
Opening the bag

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

[TOMPKINS enters as HENDERSON.
DORA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

[MRS. BENNETT goes, followed by DORA. CHAPMAN crosses to the window where he stands beside the drawn curtains looking out . DORA returns .
CHAPMAN.

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

DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

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

DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

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

DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

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

DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.
Going to the desk quickly

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

DORA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

He indicates the bag on the desk .
DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 147 chars.

DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

DORA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

[DORA recognises the bonds which he displays to her as those DICK has given CHAPMAN.
DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

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

DORA.
Falling into the chair at the desk, as though fainting

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

CHAPMAN.

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

DORA.

Note: Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 268 chars.

As BETTY is replacing the receiver , CHAPMAN enters .
CHAPMAN.

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

DORA.
Frightened, then recovering

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

She goes slowly up to the window to open it .
CHAPMAN.
Watching her suspiciously

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

DORA.

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

She opens the window .
CHAPMAN.
Going to the desk

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 157 chars.

DORA.
Hesitatingly

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

CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

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

DORA.
Hesitatingly

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

She comes down to the back of the desk .
CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

He makes a rush for her .
DORA.
Picking up the revolver from the desk

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

She points the revolver at him across the desk .
CHAPMAN.
Backing away a step or two

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

DORA.

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

[CHAPMAN opens the bag which is on the desk, takes out the package of United States Bonds, and throws them on the desk. As she reaches for them he jumps, grabs her wrist, gets the revolver, then takes the bonds forcibly from her, and puts them in the bag . DORA sinks on the chair at the desk .
CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

DORA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

DORA.

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

CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

Sitting in the chair in front of the desk, he leans over and opens the safe, and begins to empty it of its contents .

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 139 chars.

He laughs, leaning back in his chair. At the mention of the word "chloroform" DORA takes the bottle from the desk and empties it on her handkerchief . CHAPMAN roars with laughter and says "Damn funny," DORA thrusts the handkerchief over his mouth, grabs his right arm and brings it up back of the chair . CHAPMAN struggles .
DORA.

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 195 chars.

[CHAPMAN'S hand falling limply on the desk presses the button. The bell rings off stage . BETTY alarmed, listens, then dropping the handkerchief, she gets the bonds from the bag, and starts to leave when a door is heard to slam .
DORA.

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

She looks wildly about, holding the bonds in front of her, and runs down to the chair at the desk and falls forward as though in a faint .
HENDERSON.
Entering, sees the situation, then goes quickly, calling

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

[JERRY, as DICK, rushes in through the window .
DICK.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

DORA.

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

DICK.

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

DORA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

A police whistle sounds faintly .
DICK.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

DORA.

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 116 chars.

She pushes DICK behind the curtain at the window and starts for the door .
HENDERSON.
Entering

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

DORA.

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

Enter BILLINGS as a Policeman .
POLICEMAN.

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

DORA.

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

[HENDERSON leads her towards the door . CHAPMAN has been coming out of his daze .
CHAPMAN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

POLICEMAN.

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

DORA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

She tries to go .
CHAPMAN.
Rising

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars.

[DORA, who is at the door, turns off the lights . DICK rushes out. He and the Policeman struggle
CHAPMAN.

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

When the lights go up DICK is discovered wearing the overcoat with the bonds sticking out of the pocket, in plain view . DORA is at the couch looking wildly for the overcoat .
CHAPMAN.

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

POLICEMAN.

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

[BILLINGS sees the overcoat, and the bonds. He is paralysed. A stage wait occurs .
MRS. DEAN.
From the stage box

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

SMITH.
From the stage box

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

[BILLINGS, JOHNNY, TOMPKINS and BETTY become panic-stricken, losing their characterizations completely . JERRY suddenly realises what he has done but is unabashed .
JERRY.

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

He hesitates . JERRY jumps for him, knocks him down .
BETTY.
Wildly

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

He dashes at JOHNNY who rushes off below the tormentor . JERRY then jumps on the desk, and leaps at TOMPKINS, who dodges. Then he grabs BETTY who has fainted and jumps out of the window .
ROSENBAUM.
From the box

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

TOMPKINS.
Rushing off below the tormentor

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

CURTAIN

THE FOURTH ACT

JERRY'S apartment in a Studio building in New York, — a simply and attractively furnished room with a door at the left to the bedroom and another at the back to the hall. There is a fireplace at the right and extending from it into the room, its back to the spectator is a large couch covered with corduroy. Facing it is a comfortable wing chair and a table with a reading light. At the left is a window with a cushioned seat and in front of it a handsome table with writing materials, a lamp, a rack of books and silver boxes containing cigarettes. Behind the desk is a chair, in front of it a bench with a cushion of corduroy. Against the back wall is a Jacobean cabinet and a table with a lamp. Another table for newspapers and magazines stands at the left end of the couch. There are framed photographs on the walls, the mantel-piece, the tables and the desk, all of BETTY in various poses. Bright sunlight is streaming through the windows .

WALTER, JERRY'S man-servant, has placed the morning papers and the mail on the desk and is starting for the bedroom carrying the coat of a suit when the door opens and JERRY appears .

JERRY.

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

WALTERS.

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

JERRY.

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

WALTERS.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars.

JERRY.
Angrily

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

WALTERS.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

He goes . JERRY takes a cigarette from a box on the table, and is getting a match, when there comes a knock at the door .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 99 chars.

BETTY.

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

[JERRY takes her in his arms and kisses her .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Surprised

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Crying

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.
Staggered

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

BETTY.

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

She gets a paper from a table at the end of the couch and hands it to him .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

BETTY.

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

She sits on the couch, her back to the spectators .
JERRY.

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

He begins to read the review .
BETTY.
Crying

Note: Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 240 chars.

She cries again .
JERRY.
Gloomily, from behind the newspaper

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 327 chars.

BETTY.

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

She sobs .
JERRY.

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

He sits on the couch beside her his back to the audience and takes her in his arms .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Releasing herself

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

She cries . JERRY turns and takes her in his arms, both again with their backs to the spectators .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

She sobs .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Sobbing wildly

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

[JERRY rises and goes to the telephone on the table at the left of the room . BETTY wipes her eyes .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

She rises and follows JERRY.
JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Crying

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

JERRY.

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

He places the telephone on the table .
BETTY.
Despairingly

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

She sinks on the bench beside the table . JERRY gets a chair and brings it towards her .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

He hangs his head guiltily .
BETTY.
Alarmed

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

JERRY.
Despairingly sitting in the chair

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

JERRY.
In the manner of a stage confession

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

In deep despair he bows his head in his hands .
BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.
Seriously

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

BETTY.
Indignantly

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 123 chars.

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

The telephone bell rings sharply .
JERRY.
Rushing to the telephone

Note: Contains 46 words in 8 sentences using 220 chars.

BETTY.

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

[JERRY in his irritation is walking up and down; he stumbles over BETTY'S suit case, and gives it a vicious kick .
JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Sniffling

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars.

BETTY.

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

JERRY.
Growing agitated

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.
Very agitatedly

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

[JERRY frantic, takes BETTY'S hands and tries to draw her to her feet .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

BETTY.
Impatiently, pulling her hands away

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 137 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.
Indignantly

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

BETTY.
Crying

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

JERRY.
Taking her in his arms

Note: Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 297 chars.

BETTY.
Running to him

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

BETTY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

[MRS. DEAN comes in, smilingly, arrayed in a gorgeous gown, a fur trimmed wrap of brocade, and a befeathered picture hat .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

She sweeps across in front of them to display her clothes .
BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Graciously

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 215 chars.

BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Parading across the room

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 151 chars.

JERRY.

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

He sits on the bench .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars.

BETTY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

BETTY.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 149 chars.

MRS. DEAN.
Majestically

Note: Contains 68 words in 5 sentences using 337 chars.

BETTY.
To JERRY.]

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

[MRS. DEAN pays no attention to him. She takes off her wrap and throws it over the couch on which she poses, then smiles in a stagey way at JERRY.
JERRY.
Coming to her

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

MRS. DEAN.
Contentedly

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

BETTY.

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

She rises and goes to JERRY.
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

[BETTY starts to talk; JERRY quiets her .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

He sits on the bench beside BETTY.
MRS. DEAN.
Rising

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

JERRY.

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

BETTY.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

JERRY.

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

[ROSENBAUM bursts in. He, like MRS. DEAN, exudes prosperity in every line of the palpably new morning coat, silk hat, boutonnière and gloves. He is beaming .
ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

She sits on the couch .
ROSENBAUM.
Going to her

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 249 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Rising

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

JERRY.

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

He rises and goes to ROSENBAUM.
ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.
Threateningly

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

She rises .
JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.
Indignantly

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

She glares at ROSENBAUM, who sneaks away .
JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 226 chars.

BETTY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Going to MRS. DEAN.]

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

JERRY.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Handing him a check

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

[ROSENBAUM moves away again .
JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

JERRY.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars.

He picks up BETTY'S suit case . BETTY joins him, and they start toward the door . MRS. DEAN rushes to intercept them .
MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

MRS. DEAN.

Note: Contains 57 words in 6 sentences using 286 chars.

BETTY.

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

[JERRY throws down the suit case in disgust. There is a slight pause, then he advances on ROSENBAUM in a fury .
JERRY.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars.

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

JERRY.
Going to MRS. DEAN.]

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Going to JERRY.]

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

JERRY.
Shaking his fist in ROSENBAUM'S face

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

He goes and sits on the table, his back to them .
BETTY.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

She joins JERRY and sits with her back to them .
ROSENBAUM.

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

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

MRS. DEAN.

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

ROSENBAUM.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars.

JERRY.
Furiously, jumping off table and going to ROSENBAUM.]

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

BETTY.

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

ROSENBAUM.
Scornfully

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

BETTY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.

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

ROSENBAUM.

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

JERRY.
Going quickly to the telephone at the end of the desk

Note: Contains 133 words in 13 sentences using 656 chars.

ROSENBAUM.
Whispering

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

MRS. DEAN.
Whispering

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

JERRY.
Whispering

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

MRS. DEAN.
Whispering

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

JERRY.
Whispering

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

ROSENBAUM.
Getting MRS. DEAN'S coat from the couch, gives it to her, whispering

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

JERRY.
Reaching out his hand to MRS. DEAN.]

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

[BETTY, MRS. DEAN and JERRY start to the door at the left, walking on tiptoes . ROSENBAUM tiptoes to the other door. The knocking becomes louder. He motions to them to hurry and they go smilingly as he is about to admit the reporters .
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