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      PERSONS OF THE PLAY
    • Hubert Merivale Of Clifty Farm
    • Diana Merivale His younger daughter, manager of the farm
    • Phyllis Dagmar His elder daughter
    • Lucius Dagmar Husband of Phyllis
    • Julian Burroughs A young lawyer from the East
    • The Rev. Eben Woodruff , D.D., Merivale's life-long friend
    • Maggie Salyers Housekeeper
    • Billy Man-of-all-work
Scene — Clifty Farm, in the valley of the Ohio
Time — A July day

ACT I

The library at Clifty Farm. The walls are filled bookshelves, the furniture old-fashioned mahogany. A large table desk with cigars, cigarettes, writing materials; a smaller table to the right with books and magazines. In the rear wall, great French windows thrown wide and revealing a railed and columned veranda; it views from an eminence a harvest-time landscape of gentle hills and valleys with a broad river in the distance. On the veranda, in a wicker chair under an awning umbrella, white, with green lining, sitsHubert Merivale , owner of the farm — white hair, smooth-shaven, deeply wrinkled face, strong, rather stern, intellectual. He is dressed in white linen and a Panama; an ebony cane with a gold knob leans against his chair. He is reading and making notes at a book-strewn wicker table beside him. The door to the right opens and Maggie Salyers , the housekeeper, crosses toward the left, carrying an armful of cut flowers.. At sight of Mr. Merivale she halts .

I. Scene

— Merivale — Maggie .
Maggie .

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Merivale does not hear .
Maggie .

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Merivale frowns, mutters, sighs like a disturbed sleeper, resumes his work .
Maggie .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 62 words in 13 sentences using 372 chars.

Maggie .
Holding up the telegram

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

Merivale .
Staring at her dazedly

Note: Contains 13 words in 11 sentences using 102 chars.

Maggie .

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

Merivale .
Self-reproachfully

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

Maggie .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 259 chars.

Maggie presses an electric button to the left of the closed fireplace .
Merivale .
Walking up and down the veranda

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars.

Enter by door to left Billy , the man-of-all-work, in shirt sleeves and collarless, his trousers held up by a broad leather belt. He has plainly been toiling and is in no very good humor .

II. Scene

— Merivale — Maggie — Billy .
Billy .
Crossly

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

Merivale , walking up and down the veranda, muttering to himself, does not hear .
Maggie .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

Billy .

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

Maggie .

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

She holds out the telegram, waving it impatiently . Billy advances with reluctant, hesitating step .
Billy .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Merivale .
Pausing, notes Billy

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Billy .
With complete change of manner and tone

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He takes the telegram and hastens out by door to right .

III. Scene

— Merivale — Maggie .
Merivale .

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

Merivale .

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

Maggie .
With a nod and knowing smile

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars.

Merivale .

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

She puts the flowers on the table and busies herself at rearranging small articles and polishing with her apron .
Merivale .

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

Maggie .

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

Merivale .

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars.

Merivale .

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

Maggie .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

Maggie .

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 200 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 194 chars.

Maggie .

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

Merivale .

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 68 words in 6 sentences using 333 chars.

Merivale .

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars.

Maggie .

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

Merivale .

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Merivale .
Smiling

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 47 words in 1 sentence using 212 chars.

Merivale .
Absently

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

Maggie moves toward door to left. Enter there Lucius Dagmar , fashionably dressed to the point of foppishness for morning in the country . Merivale eyes him and costume with tolerant, amused disapproval .

IV. Scene

— Merivale — Dagmar — Maggie .
Dagmar .
To Maggie

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

Maggie .

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

Exit Maggie hastily by door to left . Dagmar lights a cigarette .

V. Scene

— Merivale — Dagmar .
Dagmar .
Speaking with a drawling nicety that seems to suit his manner and dress

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

Merivale .
Ignoring Dagmar's remark

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 193 chars.

Merivale .
Absently

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

Dagmar .

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

Merivale .

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

Smiles, leans back in his chair .
Dagmar .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

Merivale .
Somewhat sharply

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

Dagmar .
Soothingly

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Merivale .

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

Dagmar .
Sitting at ease

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Merivale .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Merivale .

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

Dagmar .

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

Merivale .

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

Dagmar laughs, rises, lounges up and down .
Dagmar .

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 230 chars.

Merivale .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 329 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 167 chars.

Woodruff .
Outside

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

Enter Dr. Woodruff on veranda to left. He looks the successful, prosperous clergyman . Merivale rises, advances with boyish eagerness .

VI. Scene

— Merivale — Dagmar — Woodruff .
Merivale .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars.

Merivale and Woodruff shake hands again and again .
Merivale .
Greatly moved

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Woodruff .
Shaking hands with Dagmar

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 185 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Enter from veranda Phyllis , a fashionable, cynically good-humored woman of thirty .

Scene VII.

— Merivale — Dagmar — Woodruff — Phyllis .
Merivale .
In raillery

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

Woodruff .
Good-naturedly

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

Phyllis .
From the center of the room where Dagmar is helping her off with her dust coat

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

Woodruff .
Laughing heartily and shaking his head at her

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 251 chars.

Merivale .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 69 words in 6 sentences using 353 chars.

Merivale .
Dryly

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

Woodruff .
Surveying the landscape

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars.

The two link arms and go out on the veranda , Merivale talking and using his cane to point our various features in the landscape. Exeunt left . Phyllis crosses to table desk at left, busies herself with contents of shopping bag .

Scene VIII.

— Dagmar — Phyllis .
Phyllis .
Pausing abruptly

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 293 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .
Crossly

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 71 words in 8 sentences using 370 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 246 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Woodruff and Merivale appear again on the veranda from left .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Woodruff and Merivale come into the room at window left center .

IX. Scene

— Dagmar — Phyllis — Woodruff — Merivale .
Woodruff .
To Phyllis

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

Dagmar .
Breaking in

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

Merivale .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

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

Woodruff .

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

Dagmar .

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

Woodruff .

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

Phyllis .

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

Woodruff .

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

Exit Woodruff and Dagmar to right .

X. Scene

— Phyllis — Merivale .
Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 133 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 208 chars.

Phyllis .
Laughing

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 282 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .
Carelessly

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .
Indifferent

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars.

Phyllis .
Impatiently

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars.

Merivale .
Amused

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

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .
Sternly

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars.

Merivale .

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

Merivale moves to go .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 279 chars.

Merivale walks up and down, reflecting; then he turns abruptly upon Phyllis .
Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 272 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 182 chars.

A pause , Merivale reflecting .
Merivale .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 80 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 189 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Merivale .
Reflecting

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Feels for his hat, looks helplessly round .
Phyllis
Laughing

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

She gives him his Panama and a caress at the same time. Exit Merivale , left . Phyllis goes to table desk, sits preparing to write a note. Enter Dagmar , right .

XI. Scene

— Phyllis — Dagmar .
Dagmar .

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Phyllis .
Carelessly

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 45 words in 7 sentences using 239 chars.

Enter Diana from veranda, right. A slender, graceful girl, quick of eye and movement, with great physical charm, and irradiating open-air freedom and naturalness. She wears divided riding skirt, and is without hat .

XII. Scene

— Phyllis — Dagmar — Diana .
Diana .

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .
Without looking up

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar groans .
Diana .

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

Billy .
Outside, right

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

Diana .

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

Billy .

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

Diana goes to sofa, right, and flings herself carelessly upon it .
Diana .

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

Dagmar .
Joining her

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars.

Diana .

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

Phyllis .
At desk, writing

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Phyllis startles, shows delight .
Dagmar .

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

Diana .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 46 words in 9 sentences using 244 chars.

Diana .
Glancing at a book

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 2 chars.

Dagmar .

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

Diana .

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

Dagmar .

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

Diana .

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

Dagmar .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars.

Diana .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

Phyllis pauses in her writing .
Diana .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Diana .

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

Dagmar .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .
Absently

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

Phyllis makes on impatient gesture, resumes writing .
Dagmar .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

Diana .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 203 chars.

Diana .
Inattentive

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

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis pauses in her writing, listens without turning .
Diana .
Half absently

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

Diana .
Dreamily

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

Dagmar .
Gently

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

Diana .
Laughing softly

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

Dagmar .

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

Flower pots falling from the balcony crash outside the veranda rail .
Dagmar .

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

Dagmar and Phyllis rise . Diana rushes out to veranda rail and looks up .
Diana .

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Billy .
Above

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

Diana .

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

Billy .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Exit Diana on veranda, right .

XIII. Scene

— Dagmar — Phyllis .
Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Diana reappears .

XIV. Scene

— Dagmar — Phyllis — Diana .
Diana .
To Billy , outside

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

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

Diana .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Phyllis .
With a meaning look at Dagmar

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Exit Dagmar , left .

XV. Scene

— Phyllis — Diana .
Diana .

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

Phyllis .
Writing

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 262 chars.

Phyllis .
Indifferently

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

Diana .
Absently

Note: Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 163 chars.

Phyllis .
Turns in chair, looks at Diana

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

Diana .
Smiling

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 221 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .
Dreamily

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

Phyllis gazes tenderly at her sister, then goes over and leans on the back of the sofa, toward her .
Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

A pause .
Diana .

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

Phyllis .
Half laughing — half serious

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 140 chars.

Diana .
Amused

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars.

Diana .
Interrupting

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 145 chars.

Diana .
After reflecting

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

Phyllis .
Kissing her

Note: Contains 69 words in 5 sentences using 363 chars.

Diana .
Gentle but firm

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

Diana .
Laughing

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 225 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

Diana .
Confidently

Note: Contains 39 words in 7 sentences using 173 chars.

Phyllis .
Heatedly

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Diana .
Passionately

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars.

Phyllis .
Angrily

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Phyllis .
Furious

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

Diana .
Proudly

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Phyllis .
Scornfully

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars.

Diana .
Confused and with an effort

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

Phyllis .
Gazing at her with a slow change from wonder to alarm, to fear

Note: Contains 19 words in 9 sentences using 92 chars.

Diana .
Haughtily

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars.

Diana .
Sharply

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Phyllis .
Rushing toward her

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

A musical bell is heard, left. Enter Woodruff , right .
Diana .
Intensely to Phyllis

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

XVI. Scene

— Phyllis — Diana — Woodruff .
Woodruff .

Note: Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 216 chars.

Phyllis .
To cover Diana's confusion

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

Woodruff .

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

Diana .
Mistress of herself again, and smiling affectionately at him

Note: Contains 52 words in 7 sentences using 257 chars.

Exit Diana by door to right. Enter by veranda right and left Dagmar and Merivale . A murmur of conversation as they move toward door to left. The bell heard again .
Curtain .

ACT II

The veranda. Two window doors of the house seen at left; several large columns and rail, at back; beautiful Indiana countryside, beyond. Wicker table, chairs, and sofa. Discovered — Dr. Woodruff , looking at landscape through telescope; Phyllis , at left of table in center of veranda, absorbed in thought. Enter Dagmar from extension of veranda to left .

I. Scene

— Woodruff — Dagmar — Phyllis .
Woodruff .

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

He makes a gesture to indicate that he has no words to express it .
Dagmar .

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

Woodruff .
With rather a strained smile

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Dagmar .
Looking at his watch

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

Phyllis .
Springing up

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

Dagmar .

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

Woodruff .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 162 chars.

Woodruff .
Sitting on sofa, right

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 257 chars.

Phyllis sits .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars.

Dagmar sits .
Woodruff .

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

Both spring up, laughing .
Dagmar .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 314 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

Woodruff .
Gazing with enthusiasm at the view of the farm

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

Phyllis .
With energy

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 177 chars.

Woodruff .
Rising

Note: Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 323 chars.

Phyllis .
Dryly

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

Woodruff .

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

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

Dagmar .
Seating himself

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

Phyllis .
To Woodruff

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

Woodruff .

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

Phyllis .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Woodruff .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Exit Dagmar by veranda, left .
Woodruff .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Woodruff .

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

Exit Woodruff into house .
Diana .
In house

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

Woodruff .

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

Enter Diana She is dressed as in Act I and is carrying a new hat band of blue and white silk for Merivale's Panama .

II. Scene

— Phyllis — Diana .
Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Phyllis .
Appealingly

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

Diana hesitates, without turning .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 123 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Diana laughs at her gently .
Diana .
Carelessly

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

Shrugs .
Phyllis .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 72 words in 7 sentences using 342 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 44 words in 6 sentences using 225 chars.

Diana .
Laughing frankly

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

Diana .

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

Phyllis .
Impatiently

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars.

Enter Merivale from house .

III. Scene

— Phyllis — Diana — Merivale .
Diana .
Holding up the hat band

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

Phyllis walks up to the veranda rail, stands there deep in thought .
Merivale .
Laughing and taking off his hat

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Phyllis .
Absently

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Diana with the hat in her lap fits on the new band .
Diana .
Rising

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

Holds out the hat in one hand, the old band in the other .
Merivale .
Laughing

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Exit, radiant, left . Merivale gazes after her, touching and arranging his hat .

IV. Scene

— Phyllis — Merivale .
Phyllis .

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

Merivale .
Frowning, impatient, yet tolerant

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

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 191 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 240 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 174 chars.

Phyllis .
Agitated

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 163 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

Phyllis stands breathless, fearing he has understood .
Merivale .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Phyllis draws a long breath of relief .
Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Hurries to veranda rail, glances to left .
Merivale .
Thoughtfully

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 9 words in 5 sentences using 47 chars.

Exit Phyllis by window door, left .
Dagmar .
On veranda, outside

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

Enter Julian Burroughs by veranda, left. He is dressed in a fashionable traveling suit. He is obviously from an Eastern city, a well-bred youth, ardent and attractive. He stands an instant — hesitates .

V. Scene

— Merivale — Burroughs .
Merivale .
With cordiality, yet with reserve

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

He advances with extended hand . Burroughs , confused, hesitating, shakes hands .
Burroughs .

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

Merivale .

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

Burroughs .

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

Merivale .

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

Burroughs .

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

Merivale .
After a pause

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

Burroughs .
Embarrassed

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Merivale .
After an awkward pause, and speaking with nervous shyness

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Burroughs .
Confused

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

Pauses .
Merivale .
With some sharpness

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

Burroughs .

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

Merivale .

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

Burroughs .

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

Merivale .
Stiffly, with a touch of haughtiness

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 125 chars.

Burroughs .
Embarrassed, but with engaging candor

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 207 chars.

Pauses, painfully embarrassed .
Merivale .
Kindly, trying to put him at his ease

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Merivale .
Laughing

Note: Contains 20 words in 7 sentences using 93 chars.

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

Merivale .
Eagerly relieved

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

Merivale pauses as he sees Phyllis and Dr. Woodruff entering by door to right . Phyllis's eyes seek her father's face, but she is not fully reassured by his air of a man with a weight happily off his mind. She and Burroughs shake hands, he embarrassed, she frank and cordial .

VI. Scene

— Merivale — Burroughs — Phyllis — Woodruff .
Merivale .

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

Woodruff advances to Burroughs , takes him by the hand, scrutinizes his face .
Woodruff .

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

Merivale .
In answer to an inquiring look from Burroughs

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

Burroughs .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars.

They go to the right along the veranda .
Woodruff .

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

Merivale .

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

Exeunt. Enter Dagmar by window door, left .

VII. Scene

— Burroughs — Phyllis — Dagmar .
Dagmar .

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

Burroughs .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Exit Dagmar , left, into the house .

VIII. Scene

— Phyllis — Burroughs .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Burroughs .
Embarrassed

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 100 chars.

Phyllis .
Startling, then recovering her composure and speaking in a tone of polite regret

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Phyllis .

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

Burroughs .

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

Phyllis .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars.

Phyllis .
Constrainedly, almost absently

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

Burroughs .
With some awkwardness

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 191 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 11 words in 7 sentences using 64 chars.

Burroughs .
Confused and apologetic

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

Phyllis .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 244 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Burroughs .
Depressed

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Phyllis .
Dryly

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

Burroughs .
Confused

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 358 chars.

Burroughs .
Jealously

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

Phyllis .
Sweetly

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

Burroughs .
Somewhat sourly

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars.

Burroughs .
Gruffly

Note: Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars.

Phyllis .
With some embarrassment

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

Burroughs .

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

Phyllis .

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

Burroughs .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Exit Burroughs by veranda, left , Phyllis nodding and smiling friendlily at him. The instant he disappears, her face, her manner change to deep agitation .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Enter Diana by door to left. She is dressed beautifully in a walking costume, with a very short skirt which makes her look extremely girlish, and is most becoming to her figure, which is graceful, alluring, free in line and in movement .

IX. Scene

— Phyllis — Diana .
Diana .

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

Phyllis .
Startled

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Laughs .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars.

Diana .
Sharply

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .
Dazedly

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .
Dazedly

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

Diana turns away. A pause .
Diana .
Hoarsely

Note: Contains 9 words in 5 sentences using 56 chars.

She pauses, reflecting, oblivious of her sister .
Phyllis .
Staring in amazement

Note: Contains 30 words in 15 sentences using 185 chars.

Diana .
Half absently

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

Diana .
Calmly

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

Phyllis .
Distracted

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Diana .
Strongly

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 106 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

Phyllis .
Wildly

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

Diana .

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

Phyllis .

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

Enter Merivale on veranda, left .

X. Scene

— Phyllis — Diana — Merivale .
Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 201 chars.

Exit Merivale into the house, left .

XI. Scene

— Phyllis — Diana .
Phyllis .
Softly, solemnly

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 124 chars.

Diana wavers, recovers herself .
Diana .
Strongly

Note: Contains 44 words in 7 sentences using 215 chars.

Burroughs .
Outside, on veranda

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

Diana lifts her head exultantly, clasps her hands . Phyllis hastily exit, into house .
Burroughs .
Outside

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

Enter Burroughs . He stands uncertainly an instant, distinctly shows embarrassment. As he gazes at her lithe figure and face aglow, his passion surges .

XII. Scene

— Diana — Burroughs .
Burroughs .

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

Kisses her passionately. Her arms encircle his neck, and they cling together in a long embrace .
Diana .

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

Burroughs holds her at arm's length, gazes into her face .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 299 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

Burroughs .
Clasping her again

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

Diana slowly half releases herself, looks up at him laughingly .
Diana .

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 87 chars.

Burroughs .
Stammeringly

Note: Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 80 chars.

Diana .
Drawing back slowly, wonderingly

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 95 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

Diana .
Sadly

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs .
Evasively

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

Diana .
Sadly

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 210 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 79 words in 8 sentences using 360 chars.

Diana draws her hand away .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

Diana .
Coldly

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

Burroughs .
Desperately

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

Checks himself .
Diana .

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

Burroughs .
Eagerly

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs lowers his eyes .
Diana .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs .
Pleadingly

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .
Facing him, suddenly

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

His eyes sink before hers. A long pause .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

He pauses .
Diana .
Mournfully

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

She turns from him .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 68 words in 6 sentences using 335 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 156 chars.

Burroughs .
Passionately seizing her

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

Tries to kiss her .
Diana .
Withholding her lips

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 54 chars.

A long kiss; a close embrace .
Diana .
Releasing herself a little

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars.

Diana .

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

Burroughs .
Tenderly

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

Kisses her .
Diana .
Softly, shyly

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

Burroughs .
Releasing her, smiling uneasily

Note: Contains 37 words in 11 sentences using 209 chars.

Tries to take her in his arms .
Diana .

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

Burroughs starts back, hangs his head. A pause .
Burroughs .
Shamefacedly

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Burroughs .
With dignity

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 16 words in 8 sentences using 95 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 10 words in 6 sentences using 56 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .
Wildly

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 41 words in 12 sentences using 188 chars.

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .
Beside herself

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars.

Burroughs .
Angrily

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

A pause . Diana stares at him, looks round wildly, sinks into a chair, gazes straight before her .
Diana .
Breathlessly

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

Burroughs watches her uneasily, then exit by window door, left, into house .
Diana .

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

Curtain .

ACT III

Same as Act I. — The Library. At the table near the centerMaggieis arranging white flowers in vases;Billyis carrying a large palm through the room .

I. Scene

— Maggie — Billy .
Maggie .
Surveying the vase she has just filled

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

Billy .
Setting down the palm

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Maggie .

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

Billy
Contemptuously

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

Billy .

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

Maggie .

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars.

Billy .

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 73 chars.

Maggie .

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

Billy .
Whistling

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Maggie .

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

Billy .
After glancing round cautiously

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Maggie .

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 169 chars.

Billy .

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

Maggie .
Lamely

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

Billy .

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

Maggie .

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

Billy .

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Maggie .

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

Billy .
Injured

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Maggie .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Billy .

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars.

Maggie .

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars.

Billy .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Maggie .

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

Billy .
Tauntingly

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

Enter Woodruff from the right . Billy takes up the palm and exit by double doors, to the left, with a wag of the head and a wink at Maggie that infuriates her .

II. Scene

— Maggie — Woodruff .
Maggie .
Noting his depressed air

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Maggie .

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Maggie .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars.

Enter Phyllis from left. She is in fashionable afternoon dress. Her air is excited and gay .

III. Scene

— Maggie — Woodruff — Phyllis .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 180 chars.

Exit Maggie by veranda, left . Phyllis inspects the vases on the table .
Woodruff .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Exit Woodruff by double doors . Phyllis , humming, busies herself rearranging flowers in the vases. Enter Dagmar from right, smoking cigarette and moving leisurely, as usual .

IV. Scene

— Phyllis — Dagmar .
Phyllis .

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 154 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 39 words in 7 sentences using 198 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars.

Phyllis .
Pausing abruptly, and gazing at Dagmar

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

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .
Resuming her work

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 80 words in 9 sentences using 407 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 206 chars.

Hesitates .
Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 225 chars.

Phyllis .
With cheerful sarcasm

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 212 chars.

Dagmar .

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

Enter Maggie with apron full of flowers .
Phyllis .
To Maggie

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

Maggie .

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

Exit Maggie .
Phyllis .
To Dagmar

Note: Contains 58 words in 7 sentences using 284 chars.

As she is about to exit with a vase, enter Woodruff , almost bumping into her. He is beaming and rubbing his hands .

V. Scene

— Phyllis — Dagmar — Woodruff .
Woodruff .

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Exit Phyllis with vase .
Dagmar .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Exit Dagmar with vase, whistling the wedding march as he goes. Enter Maggie presently, to take up the remaining vase from the table .

VI. Scene

— Woodruff — Maggie .
Woodruff .

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

Maggie .
Indignantly

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

Woodruff looks disconcerted, starts to explain, shrugs and smiles. In lifting the vase Maggie drops several flowers, sets it down to pick them up. Enter Burroughs from veranda, right. He is somber, restless .

VII. Scene

— Woodruff — Maggie — Burroughs .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

Maggie .

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Maggie .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Enter Billy by door to left, front .

VIII. Scene

— Burroughs — Woodruff — Maggie — Billy .
Woodruff .

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

Burroughs .
Curtly

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

Maggie glances at Billy with a nod and smile of triumph . Burroughs is moving restlessly about .
Woodruff .

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Woodruff .

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

Burroughs .
Awkwardly

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

Billy .
To Woodruff

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Exit Woodruff by door to left, front , Billy following . Burroughs strolls uneasily about the room .

IX. Scene

— Burroughs — Maggie .
Maggie .

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

Burroughs .

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

Maggie .

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

Burroughs .
Absently

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

Enter Phyllis by the door left, front .

X. Scene

— Maggie — Phyllis — Burroughs .
Phyllis .

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

Maggie .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Maggle .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Maggie takes the vase and moves toward parlor doors . Phyllis watches Burroughs uneasily. As Maggie reaches the door, enter Merivale and Woodruff . She stands aside for them to pass, then exit .

XI. Scene

— Phyllis — Burroughs — Woodruff — Merivale .
Merivale .
Gravely, to Burroughs

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

Burroughs looks disconcerted , Phyllis uneasy .
Burroughs .

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

Woodruff and Phyllis go to the veranda, talk at extreme left rear of scene, she watchful of her father and Burroughs .
Merivale .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars.

Burroughs .
Showing great relief

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars.

Burroughs .
With constraint

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

Merivale .
Hesitatingly

Note: Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 395 chars.

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

Merivale .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

Merivale .
After a brief pause, turning suddenly and appealingly to Burroughs

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Burroughs lowers his eyes, then his head. His lips move, but he is inaudible . Merivale lays one hand affectionately on his shoulder for an instant .
Merivale .

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 167 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Exit Woodruff, Burroughs , and Phyllis by veranda, to left . Merivale sits on the sofa to left, reflecting. He rises, takes a framed photograph of Diana from the top of the cabinet to right, gazes long at it, kisses it. He returns it to its place, reseats himself on the sofa to the left with a heavy sigh. Enter Diana from the right, in a white embroidered batiste that reveals her throat. She is very pale. She halts at the threshold .

XII. Scene

— Merivale — Diana .
Merivale .

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

Diana crosses to him, seats herself upon his knee, looks into his face. He strokes her hair and kisses her brow .
Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana lowers her eyes, evades an answer by pressing her head against his .
Merivale .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

Diana .
Absently

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana's face clouds and she turns away to hide it from him .
Diana .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

Diana .
Suddenly clinging to him

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 43 words in 1 sentence using 254 chars.

Diana .
Painfully moved

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

Merivale .

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

Diana draws away sharply, gazes into the distance .
Diana .
Slowly and in a strange voice

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana rises, walks slowly up and down, her head bent, her hands clasped tightly behind her .
Diana .

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

Enter from the left Woodruff . She pauses, gazes at him. He returns her look with a fatherly smile .

XIII. Scene

— Diana — Merivale — Woodruff .
Woodruff .

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

Pauses .
Merivale .

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

Diana .
Aside

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

Merivale , still preoccupied, rises, kisses her, looks long into her face, kisses her again .
Merivale .

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars.

Exit Merivale to the left .

XIV. Scene

— Diana — Woodruff .
Woodruff .

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

Diana .
Earnestly studying his face

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Diana .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

Woodruff .
Springing to his feet

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

Diana .

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

Woodruff .
Sitting and taking her hand

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

Diana .
With bitterness

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 47 words in 7 sentences using 220 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 66 words in 7 sentences using 352 chars.

Woodruff .
Bursting out again

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Diana .

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

Woodruff .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 80 words in 4 sentences using 386 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

Diana .
After a pause

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

Silence .
Woodruff .

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

Diana .
Springing up, rushing toward the windows

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

Silence .
Woodruff .

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 53 words in 8 sentences using 287 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Diana .
Laying her hand on his arm entreatingly

Note: Contains 72 words in 9 sentences using 374 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Diana .

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

Woodruff paces slowly up and down. A long pause .
Woodruff .

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

Diana .
Passionately

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

Woodruff .
Throwing out his arms in a wild gesture

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 200 chars.

Woodruff .
Starting violently

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

Diana .

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

Woodruff seats himself, his head resting upon his hands. A long pause. At length Woodruff rises .
Woodruff .
Going toward her, and speaking solemnly

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Diana draws her breath sharply; her fingers seek her throat as if she were stifling .
Woodruff .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Woodruff .
Greatly agitated by her words and apparent hesitation

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars.

Diana .
Stopping her ears with her palms

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

She rushes toward veranda exit to the right. In the left entrance from veranda appears Burroughs .

XV. Scene

— Woodruff — Diana — Burroughs .
Burroughs .
Commandingly

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

Diana motions him wildly aside with an inarticulate cry and rushes off. He gazes after her, shrugs his shoulders, elevates his head and advances .

XVI. Scene

— Woodruff — Burroughs .
Burroughs .
Curtly

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

Woodruff startles, wheels abruptly and frowns at Burroughs , who returns his gaze with open defiance .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Burroughs .

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

Woodruff .

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

Burroughs .
Carelessly

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Burroughs .
Advancing to him and looking him in the eyes

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Reënter Diana at right. She is cold, calm and stately .

XVII. Scene

— Diana — Burroughs — Woodruff .
Burroughs .

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

Diana .
With contempt

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

Burroughs .
Stung to fury

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 115 chars.

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

Burroughs .
Beside himself

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 85 chars.

Burroughs gazes furiously at her .
Woodruff .
In a low tone

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 170 chars.

Exit Woodruff by door to left, with a parting look of entreaty at both .

XVIII. Scene

— Diana — Burroughs .
Diana .
Contemptuously

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

Burroughs .
Turning on her

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 112 chars.

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 265 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 217 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 112 words in 10 sentences using 583 chars.

She is facing him, erect, calm. At her last words Burroughs starts back, then stands gazing at her, his shoulders heaving with passion .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

Diana .
Jeering

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 45 words in 9 sentences using 209 chars.

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Diana .
Standing her ground

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 57 chars.

After a fierce struggle Diana releases herself, rushes to doors at left, flings them open .
Diana .
Panting and beside herself

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

Enter from the left Merivale, Phyllis, Dagmar, Woodruff . They gaze in amazement from Burroughs , standing dazed at sofa to right, to Diana , at small table to left, with blazing eyes and surging bosom, pointing at Burroughs .

XIX. Scene

— Diana — Burroughs — Merivale — Phyllis — Dagmar — Woodruff .
Diana .

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

Burroughs .
Coming forward defiantly

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

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .
Seizing Diana by the arm

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

Diana .
Releasing herself and approaching her father

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

Burroughs .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

Merivale .

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

Phyllis .

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

Diana .

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

Profound sensation . Merivale starts, gazes from Diana to Burroughs , to Diana again . Phyllis clasps her hands despairingly . Dagmar turns threateningly toward Burroughs , who sees only Diana .
Diana .

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars.

Merivale staggers . Woodruff attempts to help him, but he pushes him aside, seats himself on the sofa to left, sitting rigidly erect .
Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 71 words in 7 sentences using 336 chars.

A pause. Then Merivale slowly rises and faces Burroughs .
Merivale .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Burroughs .

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

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Dagmar .

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

Merivale looks round dazedly. Finally his eyes rest upon Diana , standing with bowed head .
Merivale .
Brokenly

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

Diana .
Straightening herself haughtily

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

Merivale .
Striking his cane sharply upon the floor

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

Burroughs .

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

Merivale .

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

Diana .
Calm and inflexible

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

Merivale .
Sternly

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Dagmar .
Quietly

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

Burroughs .
Snapping his fingers

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana looks from face to face — at Woodruff , at Dagmar , at Phyllis , finally at her father .
Diana .

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 203 chars.

Merivale .
Gentle but firm

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 78 words in 6 sentences using 385 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana draws herself slowly up, faces her father .
Diana .

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

A pause, all watching the father and daughter as they gaze at each other .
Diana .
Very slowly

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

Silence, all watching Merivale , except Burroughs . He is gazing at Diana as if he were seeing a vision that dazed and dazzled him. At last Merivale stands tall and straight .
Merivale .

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

He encircles her with his arms. A pause .
Merivale .
To Burroughs , calmly and restrainedly

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

Burroughs slowly, as if dazed and blinded, moves toward veranda, left. He turns, crushed and haggard . Merivale and Diana look proudly at him and Merivale draws Diana more closely into his arms. Exit Burroughs .
Curtain .

ACT IV

Diana'ssitting room, the same evening. To the right, double doors into her bedroom; to the left a door into the hall. At the rear, the wide balcony that encircles the second story of the house. Along its railing creepers, an edge of planted flowers, with potted plants on the pillars. The window doors opening upon the balcony are very wide. Instead of curtains there are broad light-green valences, matching the walls and upholstery. The background is the tops of the trees with fireflies winking among the branches, and the clear, starry night sky. In the room, to the left, near a desk, a great lamp on a tall, slender pedestal gives a sufficient but not brilliant light. The furniture is simple, comfortable, tasteful — including bookcases, racks of guns and fishing tackle . Phyllis in dinner dress enters by balcony window doors. As she is knocking at Diana's bedroom doors , Dagmar appears from the balcony. He is dressed as before .
Dagmar .
Softly yet sharply

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

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 31 words in 7 sentences using 155 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 337 chars.

Phyllis .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Dagmar .

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

Phyllis .

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

Goes toward Diana's door .
Dagmar .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 231 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 388 chars.

Phyllis .
Somewhat calmed

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Dagmar .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Dagmar .

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

Enter by door, left , Merivale , erect, vigorous .
Phyllis .
Depressed by his evident cheerfulness

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

Merivale .
Shaking his head in good-humored rebuke

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Phyllis .

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

Merivale .
In a tone of finality

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

Dagmar .

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

Exit Phyllis followed by Dagmar. Merivale looks hesitatingly at Diana's doors .
Woodruff .
Outside

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

Phyllis .
Outside, her voice not yet under control

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Merivale .

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

Enter Woodruff .
Woodruff .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Merivale .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 282 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

He shakes his head doubtfully .
Merivale .

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

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars.

Merivale .
Laying his hand cheerfully on Woodruff's shoulder

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars.

Woodruff .

Note: Contains 58 words in 11 sentences using 333 chars.

He pauses .
Merivale .
Smiling

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Woodruff .
Smiling

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

Merivale .

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

Woodruff .

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

Merivale .

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

Woodruff .

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

Woodruff turns to go by door to left .
Merivale .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

Woodruff .

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

Merivale .

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

Woodruff .

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

Merivale .

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

Exit Woodruff. Merivale hesitates before Diana's doors, then taps softly on the floor several times with his cane .
Diana .
Within

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

Enter Diana , in a flowing white negligee, very simple, with graceful lines .
Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana .

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

Merivale .
With his hands on her shoulders

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

Diana shakes her head rather sadly .
Merivale .

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

He seats himself on the sofa, she walks slowly and aimlessly up and down .
Merivale .

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

Diana .

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

Merivale .

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

Diana .

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

Merivale takes her hand tenderly. Then, his face grows stern . Diana glances at him .
Diana .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana .
Shaking her head

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

Merivale .
After reflecting

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

Diana .

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

Diana struggles for self-control, then bursts into tears, burying her face in her father's arms .
Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

He hesitates .
Diana .

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

Merivale .

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars.

Diana .

Note: Contains 50 words in 7 sentences using 271 chars.

Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars.

A pause .
Merivale .

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

Merivale rises, moves to window door, gazes out. The moon rises, sharply lighting up his features . Diana joins him, and they stand there together. A long silence .
Diana .

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

They go to the door, to left, and embrace .
Merivale .

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

Diana .

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

They embrace lingeringly. Exit Merivale.Diana slowly returns to window, pauses there in the moonlight, sighs heavily, goes to her desk, seats herself. She takes out of a drawer, reads and tears up several letters, with increasing anguish. She reads one that moves her beyond her power to control. She returns it to the drawer, closes the drawer. Then, with swift movements, she snatches it, tears it up, sends the fragments to join the others in the waste basket. She rises, gazes out into the moonlight, grows calmer. She goes toward her bedroom door, pauses to extinguish the lamp. As she turns away, a slight sound on the balcony startles her. She advances boldly toward the window doors, to see the cause . Burroughs appears, pauses just beyond the threshold. His dress shows some dishevelment and dust. He looks distinctly less the boy, more the man — subdued, humbled, but resolute .
Burroughs .

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

He advances .
Diana .
Rigid, cold

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

Burroughs .
Firmly, quietly

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

Diana .

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Burroughs .
His manner subdued, respectful, yet insistent

Note: Contains 68 words in 2 sentences using 328 chars.

Diana .
Self-controlled with an effort

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 52 chars.

Diana .
Moving still farther from him

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

Burroughs .
Interrupting

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 233 chars.

Diana .

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

Burroughs .

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 258 chars.

Diana .

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

Burroughs .
Solemnly

Note: Contains 45 words in 7 sentences using 228 chars.

Diana trembles, but remains with her back to him, he several paces from her .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 62 words in 7 sentences using 319 chars.

Diana gives a faint suppressed cry, but does not turn. He advances a step, but only a step .
Burroughs .

Note: Contains 88 words in 9 sentences using 435 chars.

Diana .
Turning and gazing earnestly, hesitatingly at him

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

Burroughs .
Extending his hands in manly appeal

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

She advances a step toward him .
Diana .

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

Burroughs .

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

She slowly gives him her hands. He puts them together, bends and respectfully kisses them. A brief pause .
Burroughs .

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

Diana .
Softly

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

She holding her hands, they go to the window door, pause on the threshold. He hesitatingly puts his arm round her, touches his lips to hers, releases her, except one hand .
Burroughs .
Going

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

Diana .

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

Curtain .
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. The Worth of a Woman. The Worth of a Woman. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A60D-1