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CAST.

    (As originally played by Mr. Charles Dickson and Company, at the Bijou Theatre, New York, February 22d, 1892.)

  • TOM STANHOPE — His Father's Heir Mr. Charles Dickson.
  • GEN. RUFUS STANHOPE — A Martyr to Dyspepsia Mr. Harry Davenport.
  • NED MORELAND — In Love with Isabel Mr. Earle Brown.
  • DICK WINTERS — A Missing Husband Mr. Louis Mann.
  • HARRY WINTERS — An Absent Lover Mr. Robert Edeson.
  • DR. SIEGFRIED HARTMAN — In Charge of the Sanitarium Mr. John Ottomeyer and Max Freeman. (Alternating.)
  • MATTHEW — An Attendant Mr. Louis Mason.
  • FIRST ATTENDANT Of the Sanitarium
  • SECOND ATTENDANT Of the Sanitarium
  • KATE ARMITAGE — Miss Howard's Companion Miss Ellen Berg.
  • ISABEL HOWARD — An Heiress Miss Nellie Buckley.
  • MOLLY SOMERS — Expecting Her Lover Miss Clara Lipman.
  • MRS. WINTERS — In Search of Her Husband Miss Alice Shepard.
  • BESSIE WINTERS Her Child
  • RICHARD WINTERS Her Child

Time — The present. Summer.

Place — Acts I. and II., parlor of the Sea View Hotel. Act III., reception-room Hartman's Sanitarium.

Time of playing — About two hours.

COSTUMES.
  • TOM STANHOPE, about thirty years old. Brown hair, smooth face. First costume, light lounging seashore suit. Second, gray business suit, blonde wig and Van Dyke beard. Straw hat.
  • GEN. STANHOPE, about fifty-five years. Gray hair. Dark business suit, heavy cane, eye-glasses. Looks like Gladstone. Wears G. A. R. badge.
  • NED MORELAND, about twenty-five years old. Light lounging seashore suit.
  • DICK WINTERS, about thirty years old. Blonde wig and Van Dyke beard. Same style pattern and color suit as Tom. Straw hat.
  • HARRY WINTERS, same age, costume and make-up as Dick.
  • DR. HARTMAN, refined German character (dialect), Liszt wig, partly gray. Smooth face. Wears glasses. Prince Albert coat, dark vest and trousers.
  • MATTHEWS AND ATTENDANTS. Gray or blue uniform and cap. (Must be large, strong-looking men.)
  • KATE ARMITAGE, about twenty-five. First dress, neat summer costume. Second dress, traveling costume, hat, gloves, suit-case. Third dress, neat street costume.
  • ISABEL HOWARD, about nineteen. First dress, neat summer costume. Second dress, neat street costume, hat, gloves, etc.
  • MOLLY SOMERS, about twenty-five. First dress, neat summer costume. Second dress, neat street costume, hat, gloves, etc.
  • MRS. WINTERS, about thirty. First dress, dark, neat summer costume. Second dress, street costume, hat, gloves, etc.
  • BESSIE WINTERS, about ten years old. White dress.
  • RICHARD WINTERS, about eight years old. Knee breeches, schoolboy costume.
PROPERTIES.
  • Act I. — Two parlor or drawing-room tables, cheval mirror, sofa, armchair, medallion or carpet, if possible. Portiers for C. D. Flowers, ornaments, etc., ad lib. Drawing-room furniture ad lib. Newspapers on tables. Heavy cane for General. Cigarettes in case and matches for Ned. Letter for Mrs. Winters. Small handbag with supply of handkerchiefs for Mrs. Winters, also contains small powder puff. Letter for Mrs. Somers. Card for General or Tom. Suit-case for Kate. Photograph for Tom.
  • Act II. — Letter for Ned. Large book on table R. Some smaller books, table R. Revolver for Dick. Other properties as Act I.
  • Act III. — Desk with writing materials, bottles, microscope, magnifying-glass, newspapers, optical glass, candle, napkins, sounder and stethoscope, and bronze image on same, down R. Revolving chair at desk. Small table, down R. Water pitcher, bottles, glasses on table. Medicine cabinet, containing wine-glass, medicine-glass, bottles with liquid, powders, etc., against flat R of C. Large couch, down L. Large chair, R of couch. Chairs and other furniture (plain) ad lib. Waste-paper basket at desk. Cigars for Tom and General. Whiskey flask, empty, to be filled. Shower-bath, with curtains, against flat L of C if possible. Purse and roll of money for Miss Somers. Axe.

( Lively music at rise of curtain . GEN. STANHOPE and NED MORELAND enter from garden up R 3 E.)
GEN. STANHOPE.
( Violently .)

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Angrily .)

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NED.
( Somewhat amused .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.
( Brightly .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Still in chair down R, turning in anger .)

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NED.

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.
( Comes down stage .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Rising — furiously .)

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Pounding with his stick .)

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NED.
( Lighting cigarette goes up L.)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.
( Enters from beach , C D. Looking around, sees NED, who holds up hands in horror .)

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NED.
( Goes up to meet him .)

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TOM.
( Aside to NED.)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( To TOM.)

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TOM.
( Lights cigarette .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Rising and walking to TOM, L.)

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Enraged .)

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.
( Rising and going to him .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Softer in manner .)

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( After a pause, during which he stares at TOM, almost speechless with rage .)

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TOM.
( Making rings of smoke and watching them .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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(KATE appears at center door with book in hand .)
GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.
( Seeing her .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Furiously .)

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KATE.
( Coming forward C.)

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(TOM jumps up at her approach and offers her his chair. She declines .)
GEN. STANHOPE.
( Glaring at her .)

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(NED is now down R, GENERAL R of C, KATE C, TOM L.)
TOM.

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KATE.

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( Together .)
GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Still more violently .)

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TOM.
( Crossing to C, facing GENERAL.)

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KATE.
( With emotion .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.
( To KATE.)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.
( Coolly .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Walking to door R 2 E.)

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TOM.

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KATE.
(C in dismay .)

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TOM.
( Solicitously .)

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KATE.

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TOM.

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NED.
( Coming down R C.)

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TOM.

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KATE.

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TOM.
( Embracing her .)

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KATE.

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TOM.

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KATE.

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TOM.

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KATE.

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TOM.

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KATE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Growling .)

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TOM.
( Goes to door R 3 E.)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Quietly .)

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TOM.
( Singing .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Looking after him .)

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KATE.
( Stamping her foot angrily .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( After a pause, during which he looks after her, gasping speechlessly .)

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Snarling at him .)

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Almost screaming with rage .)

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NED.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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NED.
( Solus .)

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ISABEL.

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NED.

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ISABEL.

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NED.

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ISABEL.

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NED.
( Following her .)

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ISABEL.

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NED.

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ISABEL.

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NED.

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ISABEL.

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NED.
( Detaining her .)

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ISABEL.

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NED.
( Putting his arm around her .)

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MRS. WINTERS.
( In loud voice .)

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NED.

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ISABEL.
( Archly .)

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NED.
( Going to her quickly .)

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MRS. WINTERS.
( Enters from L 3 E weeping. She has an open letter in her hand .)

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MISS SOMERS.

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MRS. WINTERS.
( Tearfully .)

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MISS SOMERS.

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MRS. WINTERS.
( Mournfully .)

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MISS SOMERS.

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MRS. WINTERS.

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MISS SOMERS.

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MRS. WINTERS.

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MISS SOMERS.

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MRS. WINTERS.

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MISS SOMERS.
( Aside, seated .)

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MRS. WINTERS.
( Mournfully .)

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MISS SOMERS.

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MRS. WINTERS.
( Sighing .)

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MISS SOMERS.
( Laughing .)

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MRS. WINTERS.
( Sighing and wiping her eyes, with a show of irritation .)

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MISS SOMERS.
( Rising. Laughing. Still R.)

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MRS. WINTERS.
( Going to C. Mysteriously .)

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MISS SOMERS.

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MRS. WINTERS.

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MISS SOMERS.

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MRS. WINTERS.

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MISS SOMERS.

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(MISS SOMERS is now at R. MRS. WINTERS at L.)
MRS. WINTERS.
( Aside .)

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MISS SOMERS.
( Aside R.)

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MRS. WINTERS.
( Spitefully .)

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( Enter R 3 E, GENERAL and TOM, the latter completely disguised by blondewig, mustache and whiskers. Music, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," for entrance of TOM.)
GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Gruffly .)

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TOM.
( Aside down R.)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Careless scrutiny .)

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TOM.
( Aside .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Scowling .)

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( His manner becoming more genial .)

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

TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Smiling amicably, and rubbing his hands together in joyful anticipation .)

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( With extreme cordiality .)

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TOM.
( Aside .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.
( Bowing .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Sharply .)

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( With extreme geniality .)

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars.

TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Rather stiffly .)

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars.

TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.
( Commiseratingly .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Looks rather dubiously at TOM, whose face is perfectly passive .)

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TOM.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

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TOM.
( Eagerly .)

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Rises .)

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( Enter KATE, R 2 E. She is dressed for traveling; gloves, suit-case, etc. KATE comes to R C, GENERAL to C, TOM to L C.)
GEN STANHOPE.
( Aside to TOM.)

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KATE.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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KATE.

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GEN. STANHOPE.
( Hastily .)

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

KATE.
( Doubtfully .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 169 chars.

KATE.
( Coldly .)

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Bus. of winking at TOM.)

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

KATE.

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GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 191 chars.

TOM.
( Crossing to KATE, who is R, and bowing deeply .)

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KATE.
( Staring at TOM in amazement .)

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

TOM.
( Coughing rather significantly .)

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

KATE.
( Still staring at him .)

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

TOM.
( Quickly .)

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( In chair R of table L. Scratching his head with a puzzled air .)

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

TOM.
( Coming C quickly .)

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 184 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

TOM.
( Aside to KATE.)

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars.

KATE.
( Gasping .)

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

TOM.
( Quickly .)

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

TOM.
( Aside to her .)

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

KATE.
( Aside to him .)

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

TOM.
( Aside to her .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Aside, and watching them with delight .)

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

TOM.
( Aside to KATE.)

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

KATE.
( Aside to TOM.)

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Chuckling aside .)

Note: Contains 36 words in 8 sentences using 186 chars.

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Aside .)

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

TOM.
( Aside to GENERAL.)

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 86 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Aside to TOM.)

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

(KATE is now R of C. GENERAL C. TOM down L.)
TOM.
( Aside to GENERAL.)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Chuckling with glee and nudging TOM.)

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

TOM.
( Goes to KATE quickly, who has come down C.)

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

KATE.
( Turning .)

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

TOM.

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

KATE.
( Looking at him critically .)

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

TOM.

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

KATE.
( Looks at him admiringly .)

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars.

KATE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 112 words in 10 sentences using 587 chars.

KATE.
( Laughing as she takes the photograph , L of table R.)

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 197 chars.

KATE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

KATE.

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

TOM.

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

NED.
( Enters unobserved from R 3 E, astonished. Aside .)

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Aside .)

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

ISABEL.
( In horrified tone .)

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Coming forward, almost bursting with suppressed laughter .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

TOM.
( Aside, to GENERAL, as he pokes his ribs in return .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Aside to TOM, poking him again .)

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars.

TOM.
( As he goes up stage, aside .)

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

ISABEL.
( Severely, as she comes forward with KATE down to table L.)

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

KATE.

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

ISABEL.
( Angrily .)

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

KATE.

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

ISABEL.

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

KATE.

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

ISABEL.

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

ISABEL.
( Very angrily .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Coming to R of C, with his arm thrown across TOM'S shoulder .)

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

(ACTION. — ISABEL bows with extreme frigidity, and then moves away . NED enters L 3 E, followed by MRS. WINTERS and little boy and girl .)
MRS. WINTERS.
( Seeing TOM.)

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

PICTURE AND CURTAIN.

SCENE: Same as ACT I.
( As curtain rises DICK WINTERS enters, hat in hand, and light overcoat over his arm .)
DICK.

Note: Contains 253 words in 26 sentences using 1277 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Sarcastically .)

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

DICK.
( In great surprise .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DICK.
( Completely bewildered .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

DICK.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Shaking his cane at him .)

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars.

DICK.
( Indignantly .)

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Very angrily, but in suppressed voice .)

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars.

DICK.
( Starting violently, making a dash at GENERAL).

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Runs around R of table R.)

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

DICK.
( Follows GENERAL to table, angrily .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars.

DICK.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DICK.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DICK.
( Bewildered .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

DICK.
( Half aside .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Indignantly .)

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

DICK.
( Doubtfully .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

DICK.
( Putting his hands to his head .)

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars.

DICK.
( Staring at GENERAL.)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

DICK.
( Angrily .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 153 chars.

DICK.
( Sinking in chair R.)

Note: Contains 89 words in 7 sentences using 411 chars.

( Enter KATE from C D at word "watch." )
KATE.

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 205 chars.

DICK.
( Gasping in complete bewilderment .)

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 118 chars.

DICK.

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

KATE.
( Mimicking him .)

Note: Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 188 chars.

DICK.
( Puzzled .)

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 57 words in 7 sentences using 274 chars.

DICK.
( Looking after her .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( With scream of joy .)

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

DICK.
(C, sternly, and putting out his hands to ward off her approach .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
(L of C. Surprised .)

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

DICK.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Sobbing .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 100 chars.

DICK.
( With sudden fury, rising .)

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Trying to restrain her sobs .)

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

DICK.
( Seizing her wrist and dragging her forward to C.)

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( On knees C. In extreme terror .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

DICK.
( Sternly .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

DICK.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

DICK.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

DICK.
( Throwing her hand aside roughly .)

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Sobbing and wringing her hands .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Sarcastically .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

MISS SOMERS.
( Laughing .)

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

(GENERAL withdraws arm, puts hand to his head, in act of scratching. Ad. lib till laughter ceases, then leads MRS. WINTERS to chair .)
MRS. WINTERS.
( Sobbing .)

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

GENERAL.

Note: Contains 58 words in 9 sentences using 266 chars.

TOM.
( To MRS. WINTERS.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Taking his hand with glad surprise .)

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

TOM.
( Drops her hand in astonishment .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( About to embrace TOM. TOM runs to C. She after him . TOM runs behind sofa, using it as a barricade . MRS. WINTERS returns to table L, disconsolate .)
TOM.
( Aside .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Angrily .)

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Aside .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Quietly approaches TOM.)

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

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Aside to the GENERAL, who is now in center .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Shaking his fist in TOM'S face .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Seizing GENERAL by arm, tearfully .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

MRS. WINTERS.

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 187 chars.

TOM.
( Amused. Aside .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Reproachfully .)

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

TOM.
( Imitating her tone .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.
( Starts. Then embraces her again .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( To GENERAL.)

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Sitting on sofa , C, assuming affectionate attitudes .)

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.
( Amazed and drawing from her .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Throws up his arms in chair , L.)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( With angry decision .)

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

TOM.
( Quietly .)

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 139 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Dragging him up L.)

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Arms around DICK.)

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

TOM.
( Disengaging himself, horrified .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Approaching him .)

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

MISS SOMERS.
( Embracing TOM.)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Rises from L corner, in amazement .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
(R corner, angrily .)

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

MISS SOMERS.
( In TOM'S arms .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

TOM.
( Embracing MISS SOMERS violently. Aside .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.
( Seizing MISS SOMERS around waist .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Center .)

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

TOM.
( Right .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Angrily. Arms around TOM'S neck .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

Note: Contains 24 words in 6 sentences using 115 chars.

TOM.
( To MRS. WINTERS.)

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars.

MISS SOMERS.
( Triumphantly .)

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

(MRS. WINTERS also embraces him. Both ladies haul him back and forth with their arms around his neck until he is nearly strangled. He finally succeeds in releasing himself .)
TOM.
( Pulling himself together .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

BOTH LADIES.

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

TOM.
( Goes to sofa and sits C.)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
(R of couch .)
( To TOM.)

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

TOM.
( To MISS SOMERS, L of couch .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( In triumph .)

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Threatening .)

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

TOM.
( To MISS SOMERS.)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.
( Smiling .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Threatening .)

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

TOM.
( Nervously .)

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Angrily .)

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

TOM.

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

(GEN. rings his hands in despair, jumps up and runs off stage C door . TOM remains on sofa C, while the two ladies assume belligerent attitudes and come down C together .)

( All of the following dialogue is spoken very fast, both ladies speaking in high pitched voices, threateningly to each other .)

MISS SOMERS.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Very angrily .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

(GENERAL come back C entrance and tries to separate ladies, is thrown aside to R corner .)
MISS SOMERS.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Sharply .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Stamping her foot .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 4 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Looks at TOM savagely, then motions him to come C.)
TOM.
( Aside .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( To TOM.)

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

( Together .)

( They both exit quick in pursuit of him .)

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Sits exhausted on sofa C.)

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

( Enter HARRY WINTERS L 3 E. He enters, goes to table R, begins to remove gloves .)
GEN. STANHOPE.

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

HARRY.
( In great surprise .)

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

HARRY.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

HARRY.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

HARRY.
( Angrily .)

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Crosses to table L.)

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

HARRY.
( Menacingly .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Crosses to table R.)

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

HARRY.
( After a pause, during which they regard each other very angrily .)

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Throws down book on table, gasping and staring at HARRY in utter bewilderment .)

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

HARRY.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Makes a very deep obeisance to him .)

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

HARRY.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Bites fingers to make sure he is awake .)

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

HARRY.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

HARRY.
( Crosses to GENERAL threateningly .)

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

HARRY.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Pushing him away, screaming with rage .)

Note: Contains 35 words in 7 sentences using 187 chars.

HARRY.
( Looking after him .)

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars.

KATE.
( Rushing toward HARRY with extended arms .)

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

HARRY.
( Falling on lounge .)

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 79 chars.

HARRY.

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

MISS SOMERS.
( Off stage .)

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

HARRY.
( Staring after her .)

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 154 chars.

( About to go R and bumps into TOM, who enters from R 3 E. Pause and stand, staring at each other , C.)
TOM.

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

HARRY.

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

HARRY.
( Angrily .)

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

HARRY.
( Shaking his fist in TOM'S face .)

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

TOM.
( Coolly, aside .)

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

HARRY.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

TOM.

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

HARRY.
( Sharply .)

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

TOM.

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

HARRY.
( Following him, furiously .)

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

HARRY.

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 236 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 157 chars.

( When DICK enters , TOM does not observe him . DICK goes to sofa, sits with hand to head, meditating, when TOM observes him .)
TOM.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

DICK.
( Staring at TOM.)

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

TOM.
( Disgusted. Aside .)

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

DICK.
( Following TOM, glaring at him angrily .)

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

DICK.

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

TOM.

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

DICK.

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

DICK.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

DICK.

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

TOM.

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

DICK.
( Violently .)

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 152 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 50 words in 6 sentences using 223 chars.

KATE.

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

TOM.
( Bringing her to chair L of R table .)

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars.

TOM.

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

KATE.

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

TOM.

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

KATE.

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

KATE.

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars.

TOM.

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars.

TOM.
( Gasping .)

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

KATE.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars.

KATE.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

KATE.

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

TOM.

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

TOM.

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

( Enter GENERAL, MRS. WINTERS, MISS SOMERS, C. D.)
GEN. STANHOPE.
( In a voice of thunder .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

KATE.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Rushing toward TOM.)

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Rushing toward TOM.)

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 110 chars.

KATE.
( Pointing to MRS. WINTERS, says aside to TOM.)

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

TOM.
( Catching her by throat .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Wild with fear .)

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 4 chars.

(TOM releases her.)
MISS SOMERS.
( In triumph .)

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

TOM.
( Looking savagely at MISS SOMERS.)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

( Hides behind GENERAL.) ( Enter two keepers from C D. TOM is throwing books and shamming madness. The keepers try to get hold of him. He knocks them down, tries to escape R 3 E, meets DICK with a pistol. Knocks pistol out of DICK'S hand, whirls him around quickly and throws him off entrance, rushes to L 3 E, sees HARRY coming, turns and hides behind C. Enter HARRY, whom the attendants seize and drag off R 3 E under the impression that he is TOM. KATE after them trying to persuade keepers not to take him away — no one has seen TOM hide . GENERAL shouts: "Take him away! Take him away!" The ladies are overcome . HARRY struggling in the grasp of the attendants, general confusion . TOM emerges from behind curtains laughing .)
CURTAIN.

SCENE: Reception-room in Dr. Hartman's Sanitarium.

( At rise of curtain DR. HARTMAN discovered at his desk down R, writing .)

DR. HARTMAN.
( Looking at watch .)

Note: Contains 89 words in 8 sentences using 490 chars.

HARRY.
( Excitedly .)

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

FIRST ATTENDANT.

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

HARRY.

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

DOCTOR.

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

SECOND ATTENDANT.

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

DOCTOR.

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

HARRY.

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

DOCTOR.

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

HARRY.
( Fiercely .)

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

HARRY.

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

DOCTOR.

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

HARRY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

HARRY.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

HARRY.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 108 words in 15 sentences using 595 chars.

( Enter TOM, dragged in by ATTENDANTS R 3 E, general entrance .)
TOM.

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

MATTHEW.
( To DOCTOR.)

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 55 chars.

MATTHEW.

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

DOCTOR.

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

MATTHEW.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Complacently .)

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.
( Takes the cigar given to him and puts it on desk; then takes the other from TOM'S mouth .)

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Aside . R of desk .)

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 190 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.
( Without seeing this, fixes optical glass on his eye .)

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 101 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.
( Sternly .)

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 33 words in 8 sentences using 173 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars.

DOCTOR.
( His ear on TOM'S chest .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 97 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.
( Puts stethoscope to R side of chest .)

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

TOM.
( Deep voice as possible .)

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

DOCTOR.
( Stethoscope L of chest .)

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

TOM.
( Striking desk with hand .)

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Shaking his head after pause .)

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

DOCTOR.
( Seats himself at L of TOM, near C, assuming a very confidential manner .)

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars.

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

DOCTOR.
( His manner growing serious .)

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.
( His manner becoming grave and businesslike .)

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

TOM.
( Quickly .)

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.
( Looks mysteriously around .)

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Getting quickly between TOM and the door, locking it, and removing the key .)

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

TOM.
( After pause, during which he stares at the DOCTOR in utter amazement .)

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Quickly moving away from TOM, but watching him warily .)

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.
( Turns in chair .)

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

TOM.
( Indignantly .)

Note: Contains 62 words in 7 sentences using 282 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Rising and speaking soothingly to TOM.)

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

TOM.
( Throwing off the DOCTOR'S grasp violently .)

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.
( Angrily .)

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

DOCTOR.
( To ATTENDANTS.)

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 5 sentences using 28 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Enters hastily R 3 E, general entrance .)

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Sobs with joy, then clasps him in her arms and kisses him .)

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.
( Surprised .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Indignantly .)

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Joyfully .)

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Triumphantly .)

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

TOM.

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( To attendants .)

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

( The ATTENDANTS release TOM, who smooths his hair, settles his clothing, etc., embraces NERVY, C.)
MRS. WINTERS.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars.

MRS. WINTERS.
( Majestically .)

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

DOCTOR.
( To TOM.)

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

TOM.
( Growling .)

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

DOCTOR.
( To ATTENDANTS.)

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars.

TOM.
( Exasperated .)

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 191 chars.

MISS SOMERS.
( Joyously .)

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

TOM.
( Crosses behind desk R, rising, and speaking sternly .)

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Almost shrieking .)

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

TOM.
( Tragically .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Reproachfully .)

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Joyfully .)

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

TOM.
( Taking roll of money from her and putting it in his pocket .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.
( About to kiss her, then suddenly stops. Aside .)

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

MISS SOMERS
( Annoyed .)

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars.

MISS SOMERS.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars.

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.
( indignantly .)

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

MISS SOMERS.
( Angrily. Turning away .)

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

TOM.
( Quickly seeing he has made a mistake .)

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars.

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Laughs. Aside .)

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 155 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 59 chars.

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.
( Quietly .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

MISS SOMERS.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars.

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Alarmed .)

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

TOM.
( Subsiding .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

MISS SOMERS.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

TOM.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars.

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.
( Leading her to door L in flat , DOCTOR'S office .)

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 286 chars.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

( Enter MATTHEW R 3 E general entrance .)
MATTHEW.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Enters excitedly R 3 E.)

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

MATTHEW.
( Hides the flask quickly in DOCTOR'S desk .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

MATTHEW.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Entering with MATTHEW from private office door L in flat .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Breathlessly .)

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

DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Proudly .)

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

MATTHEW.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Anxiously looking at room .)

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

MATTHEW.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Goes up, looks into the room, then sits down in chair by sofa L with a look of dismay .)
DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( In a hollow voice .)

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

DOCTOR.

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

MATTHEW.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Solemnly .)

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Looks around him nervously, and wipes his brow in an excited, feverish manner .)

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

DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

DOCTOR.
( Taking cigar from him .)

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Nervously, and lowering his voice .)

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

( Goes to cabinet against flat C, pours water into a wine-glass, then empties a small powder or pours a few drops from a bottle into it .)
GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.
( Handing GENERAL the glass .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Pausing with glass to his lips .)

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

DOCTOR.
( Lighting his cigar .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Tastes and puts glass down in disgust .)

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

DOCTOR.
( Sternly .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.
( Going to door R 2 E.)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.
( Opening door R 2 E.)

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

DOCTOR.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

DOCTOR.

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 267 chars.

DICK.
( Angrily .)

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

MATTHEW.

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

DICK.
( Staring at him .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars.

MATTHEW.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars.

DICK.
( In amazement .)

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

MATTHEW.

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

DICK.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

MATTHEW.
( Staring at him .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

DICK.
( Sitting down with his hands to his head .)

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

MATTHEW.

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

DICK.

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

MATTHEW.

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

DICK.
( Furiously .)

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

MATTHEW.

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

DICK.
( Violently .)

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

MATTHEW.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

DICK.
( With yell .)

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

KATE.
( Joyfully .)

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

DICK.
( Retreating with yell .)

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

KATE.
( Pausing suddenly .)

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

DICK.
( Wildly pointing to KATE.)

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

KATE.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

MATTHEW.

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

KATE.
( Rushing behind desk R, in terror .)

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

DICK.
( Very angrily .)

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

MATTHEW.
( Collaring him .)

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

DICK.
( Struggling with him .)

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

KATE.
( Who had watched the scene in terror .)

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars.

MATTHEW.

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

KATE.
( Looking around her fearfully .)

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

HARRY.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

KATE.
( Turning toward him .)

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

HARRY.
( Aside .)

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

KATE.
( Coquettishly .)

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

HARRY.
( Aside .)

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

KATE.

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

HARRY.
( Quickly .)

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

KATE.

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

HARRY.

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

KATE.

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

HARRY.

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

KATE.
( Hurriedly .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

HARRY.
( Hastily, and catching her hand with an exclamation of pain .)

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

KATE.
( Going after him to R corner in surprise .)

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

HARRY.
( Hand to face .)

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

KATE.

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

( Enter GENERAL R 2 E in great terror .)
GEN. STANHOPE.
( Wildly .)

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

KATE.
( Terrified .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

(GENERAL exclaims with terror as he dodges the blows aimed at him by HARRY. Hides under desk R, head in waste — basket. Enter two Attendants and MATTHEW R 3 E.)
MATTHEW.
( Seeing HARRY.)

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

KATE.
( Sobbing and wringing her hands .)

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Removing basket from head after struggle .)

Note: Contains 49 words in 6 sentences using 220 chars.

TOM.

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

KATE.
( Tearfully, not seeing TOM.)

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

TOM.

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

KATE.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

TOM.
( Following her .)

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

KATE.
( Almost crying .)

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

TOM.
( Catching her in his arms and kissing her tenderly .)

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

KATE.
( Smiling .)

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

TOM.

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

KATE.
( Pausing suddenly and passing her hand over his nose .)

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

TOM.
( Amazed .)

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

KATE.

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

TOM.

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

KATE.
( Clinging to TOM in great fear .)

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

(GENERAL rushes frantically from L 2 E, his hair and clothing considerably disordered .)
GEN. STANHOPE.

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

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Wildly, as he points to DICK.)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( With a shriek .)

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars.

TOM.
( Aside .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Staring at TOM with a look of utter amazement .)

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

( Enter MISS SOMERS from office, door L in flat .)
MISS SOMERS.
( Joyfully .)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Furiously, as she steps between DICK and MISS SOMERS.)

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

HARRY.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( With a wild shriek of fear falls in DOCTOR'S arm .)

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

TOM.
( To MISS SOMERS.)

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

MISS SOMERS.
( Seeing HARRY.)

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

HARRY.
( Seeing DICK.)

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

DICK.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

ALL.
( Except DOCTOR.)

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

DOCTOR.

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

TOM.

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

NED.
( To GENERAL.)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.
( Rising and gasping .)

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

NED.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 176 chars.

ISABEL.
( Eagerly .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

TOM.

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars.

TOM.
( Takes KATE'S hand .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

KATE.
(C, next to TOM, GENERAL R. Archly .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

TOM.
( Embracing KATE, over her shoulder .)

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

GEN. STANHOPE.

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

KATE.
( Smiling and laying her hand on TOM'S.)

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

MRS. WINTERS.
( Joyfully .)

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

MISS SOMERS.

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

TOM.

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

KATE.

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

(GENERAL in chair, lights a cigar . DOCTOR taking a drink. Others embracing .)
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. Incog. Incog. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A68E-F