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  • ACT I. At the Rolfes '. "I love you, first, last and always. You represent life in this world to me."
  • ACT II. Visitors' Room in the Tombs . Three Weeks Later . "My faith in him is more than human; it comes from my soul, — and you know in our soul lives whatever there is of divine in us."
  • ACT III. An Apartment in West 52d Street . Two Months Later . "Will you men never understand what a woman can undergo for the man she loves! Men endure physical torture for our sakes, which our bodies refuse to support; but we make it up in what we can endure mentally and spiritually for you."
  • ACT IV. At the Rolfes '. One Week Later .
Place. New York City .
Time. The Present .
      THE PERSONS IN THE PLAY
    • Margaret Rolfe .
    • Mrs. Hughes . Her Mother .
    • Claire Forster .
    • Elsie Brewster .
    • Dora Miller .
    • Louise Mane .
    • Maid .
    • Julian Rolfe .
    • Tompson .
    • Jimmy O'Neill .
    • Louis Klauffsky .
    • Walters . Servant to the Rolfes .
    • Inspector Williams .
    • Attendant .
    • Policeman .

Produced on January 30, 1905, at the Herald Square Theatre, New York, with the following cast:

  • Margaret RolfeBlanche Walsh
  • Mrs. HughesEleanor Carey
  • Claire ForsterDorothy Dorr
  • Elsie BrewsterKathryn Keyes
  • Dora MillerHelen Ware
  • Louise ManeFlorence St. Leonard
  • MaidEthlyn Clemens
  • Julian RolfeRobert Drouet
  • TompsonGeorge Fawcett
  • Jimmy O'NeillForster Lardner
  • Louis KlauffskySamuel Edwards
  • WaltersWilliam Wadsworth
  • Inspector WilliamsWilliam Travers
  • AttendantCharles Macdonald
  • PolicemanW. H. Wright

Produced at the Garrick Theatre, London, on June 2, 1909, with the following cast:

  • Margaret RolfeGrace Lane
  • Mrs. HughesKate Serjeantson
  • Claire ForsterViolet Vanbrugh
  • Elsie BrewsterEva Killick
  • Dora MillerEnid Sass
  • Louise ManeSybil Grey
  • Julian RolfeHerbert Sleath
  • TompsonCharles V. France
  • Jimmy O'NeillFrank Tennant
  • Louis KlauffskyE. Dagnall
  • WaltersCecil Yapp
  • Inspector WilliamsHenry Hare
  • Attendant, Policeman, Maid.
The play was produced by Mr. Allan Aynesworth.

ACT I

Scene : At the Rolfes'. A very charming drawing-room in a New York apartment, at the end of dinner .
Julian Rolfe , a handsome man of thirty-four, enters, and holds the door open for three ladies to pass into the drawing-room from the dining room , — Dora, Louise , and Elsie , — young, pretty, and very smartly dressed. They were the bridesmaids at his wedding three months before the opening of the play .
Julian .

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Dora .
Sitting on the sofa

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Julian .

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Louise .
Sitting on the sofa beside Dora

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Julian .

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They all laugh .
Elsie .

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Julian .

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Elsie .

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

Julian .

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Dora .
Laughing

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Elsie .

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Julian .
Laughing

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Starts to go .
Dora .

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Louise .

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Julian .

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Walters enters at Right with coffee, and passes it. All take it, except Elsie .
Julian .

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Goes out .
Louise .

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Dora .

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Louise .

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Dora .

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Louise .

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Elsie .
Beginning to drum popular songs on the piano

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Louise .

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Dora .

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Louise puts aside a cup of coffee for Margaret .
Dora .

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Elsie .

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Louise .

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Dora .

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Louise .
Putting her cup on the table

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Dora .

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Louise .

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Walters enters with ligueurs, which he passes .
Dora .

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Louise .

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Dora .

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Elsie .
Stops playing

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Louise .

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Dora .

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Louise .

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Elsie .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars.

Louise .

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Elsie .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Dora .

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Louise .

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Dora .

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Elsie .

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A moment's pause .
Dora .

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Louise .

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Dora .

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Elsie .

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Her fingers running into a sentimental ballad on the piano .
Dora .

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Louise .

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Elsie .

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They all laugh .
Dora .

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Elsie stops playing .
Louise .

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Elsie .

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Louise .
Laughing

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Dora .

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Elsie .

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Dora .
Insinuatingly

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Elsie .

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She turns to the piano and plays again .
Dora .

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Elsie .

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Dora .

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Elsie .

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Dora .

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

Elsie .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Dora .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

Louise .

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars.

Elsie .

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

Dora .

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

Louise .

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

All laugh as Margaret enters .
Margaret .

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Dora .

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

Margaret .

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

Louise .

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Margaret .

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 200 chars.

Dora .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Elsie .

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

Margaret .

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

Elsie .

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Margaret .

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Dora .
Leaning over the piano

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Elsie .
Rising

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Margaret .

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They all laugh .
Elsie .

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Dora .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

Margaret .
Rising

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Walters enters, and announces Mr. Tompson , a lawyer, — a good-looking man about forty-five years old, who enters .
Tompson .

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General greeting .
Margaret .

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The others mark this with secret amusement .
Elsie .
Mischievously

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Margaret .
Also mischievously

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All laugh .
Tompson .

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Margaret .

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Tompson .

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Margaret .

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Tompson .
Covering the truth

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Margaret .

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All going out .
Elsie .
Turning back

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Tompson .

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

He rings an electric bell by the mantel .
Margaret .

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

They go out .
Tompson goes to the lamp, takes out an evening paper, and reads it. He is evidently nervous and worried. Enter Walters at Right. As he eaters , Tompson quickly hides the paper behind his back .
Walters .

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Tompson .

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Walters .

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Tompson .

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Walters .

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

Tompson .

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Walters .
Looking surprised

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Goes out .
Tompson crosses the room to the sofa, watching the door . Mrs. Hughes enters. She is a handsome, well-preserved woman of fifty-four .
Mrs. Hughes .

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Tompson .

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Mrs. Hughes .

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Tompson .

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Enter Margaret .
Margaret .
Surprised

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Going to her, and taking her hand .
Mrs. Hughes .

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Tompson .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars.

Margaret .
Alarmed and curious

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Looking from her mother to Tompson .
Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

Margaret .
More alarmed

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Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 83 words in 10 sentences using 381 chars.

Margaret .
Desperate

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Mrs. Hughes .

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Tompson .
Giving Margaret the paper

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Margaret takes the paper to the lamp .
Mrs. Hughes .
To Tompson

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Tompson .

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Margaret .
Looking up from the paper

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Tompson shows interest .
Mrs. Hughes .

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Margaret .

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Reads on .
Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars.

Margaret .
Interrupting

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Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .
Doubtingly

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Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 296 chars.

Margaret .
Putting aside the paper

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Tompson .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 122 words in 12 sentences using 610 chars.

She tears the paper in two .
Tompson .

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

Margaret .
Giving him the pieces

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She rings the electric bell .
Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 248 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Tompson .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Laughing . Tompson laughs too .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .
Saving herself

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Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Jimmy O'Neill comes in from the dining room .
O'Neill .

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 134 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

O'Neill .
To Tompson

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

Tompson .

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

O'Neill .

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

Margaret .

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

Enter Walters .
O'Neill .

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Goes out .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Walters .

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He exits .
Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .
To Mrs. Hughes

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Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 117 chars.

Both go out .
Tompson picks up the pieces of paper, and is putting them together, as Julian enters, smoking a cigar . Tompson places the papers on the piano, and joins the two pieces, leaving them there .
Julian .

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

Tompson .
Going toward him

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars.

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Sits on the sofa; Tompson sits down beside him .
Tompson .
Embarrassed

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 215 chars.

Tompson .
Smiling

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

Julian .

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

Tompson .
Continuing

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Julian .
As if he didn't quite follow

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

Julian .
Very quietly, and smoking

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Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Tompson .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 235 chars.

Tompson .
Going to the piano, and glancing down at the paper

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 140 chars.

Julian .
Angry and stern, rises

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Tompson .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

A change comes over Julian ; he puts his cigar on the tray on the table, and he sits back, thoughtfully and without anger. A moment's pause .
Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Tompson .
Astonished, and with a note of alarm in his voice

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Tompson .
Drawing up a chair beside the sofa

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Julian .
With a half laugh, half sneer

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Tompson .

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

Julian .

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Tompson .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 239 chars.

Tompson .

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Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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Rises, crosses to the piano, and touches the keys .
Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .
Turns and faces him

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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He takes out a cigar, and clips the end .
Tompson .

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Julian .

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Takes a match .
Tompson .

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Julian .

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Be strikes the match .
Tompson .

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Julian .
Lighting his cigar

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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

Julian .
With a shrug

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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

Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .
Interrupting

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .
Rising

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Julian .

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Tompson .

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Julian .

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Tompson .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

Julian .
Laughs and rises

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Enter Margaret and Mrs. Hughes .
Margaret .

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Julian .
Going toward the door

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Margaret .

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Julian goes out, and is greeted with a chorus of the three girls at once .
Elsie .

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Dora .

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Louise .

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Door is heard shutting outside .
Margaret .

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Tompson .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Tompson .
To Margaret

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Margaret .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

Margaret .
Laughing

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Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

Tompson .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Tompson .

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Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Tompson .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars.

Julian .
Coming back, gaily

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret and Julian exchange amused glances . Margaret rings electric bell .
Tompson .
With a wink at Julian

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .
Laughing

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

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 75 words in 8 sentences using 363 chars.

Turning to Tompson .
Margaret .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Enter Walters .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Walters .

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

Goes out .
Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian .
Laughing

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

Margaret .
Laughs

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian and Margaret .

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

Margaret goes out with her .
Tompson .
To Julian

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

Julian .

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

They shake hands .
Tompson .
To Margaret , whom he meets coming in the door

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

Margaret .

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All repeat "Good night ." Margaret closes the door, turns, and faces Julian . They look at each other a second, half amused, but with love in their eyes. The smile dies out; Margaret puts her hands on Julian's shoulders, and looks up lovingly into his eyes .
Margaret .
Softly

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

Julian .
Puts his arms about her, and draws her to him. He kisses her, and speaks softly

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Margaret .
With her head on his shoulder

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

Both laugh .
Julian .

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

Leading her to the sofa .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

He makes a movement for them to sit down; she hangs back .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Julian .

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

They sit down .
Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .
Smilingly

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 99 words in 8 sentences using 462 chars.

Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .
Holds her in his arms

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Margaret .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars.

Margaret .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 266 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Julian .
Rising

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 96 words in 9 sentences using 456 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 161 chars.

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

Taking out her violin .
Julian .

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

They laugh at each other .
Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

They both laugh again .
Margaret .

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

Julian .
Picking up a piece of music

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

Margaret .
Looking at it

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

As they are getting ready to play .
Julian .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

He seizes her hand, which holds the bow, and kisses it. Then they begin to play. Once or twice they look at each other and smile as they play. After a few seconds, the door opens quickly, and a Police Inspector enters with Walters . A Policeman is in the hall outside .
Walters .

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

They stop playing, and Julian rises .
Inspector .
Coming down to them

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Inspector .
Very quietly

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

Margaret .

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

Inspector .

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

Julian .

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

Inspector .

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

Sweeney .
Appears at the door

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

Margaret puts down her violin .
Inspector .

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

Warren .
Answering from outside

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

Inspector .

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

Closes the door .
Margaret .

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

Inspector .

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

Julian .

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

Inspector .

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Walters .

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

Julian .

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

Inspector .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 49 words in 8 sentences using 251 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Inspector .
Hands Julian the warrant. To Margaret

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

Margaret .
Growing excited

Note: Contains 37 words in 1 sentence using 174 chars.

Julian .
Calmingly

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Inspector .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

Margaret .
Aghast

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

Julian makes a tender, calming gesture toward her .
Inspector .

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .
Quickly

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

Inspector .

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

Julian .

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

Inspector .

Note: Contains 60 words in 2 sentences using 293 chars.

Margaret .
Much more excited

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Julian .

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

Inspector .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .
To Margaret , kindly

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

Inspector .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

Inspector .

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

Margaret .
More excited, verging on hysterics

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 55 chars.

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars.

Margaret .
Hysterical

Note: Contains 58 words in 8 sentences using 263 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 139 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars.

Inspector .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

Margaret .
Interrupting, and clinging to Julian

Note: Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 184 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

Inspector .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Julian .
In agony at her suffering

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 195 chars.

Inspector .

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

Julian .
Aside to the Inspector

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Julian .
To the Inspector

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

The Inspector goes toward the door .
Margaret .
In an ecstacy, thinking he's going to leave them

Note: Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 124 chars.

Inspector .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Margaret .

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

Running to him, and embracing him; he tries to calm her .
Sweeney .
As he comes in

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

Inspector .

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

Sweeney .

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

Going to Julian .
Margaret .
Hysterical, — almost beside herself

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

Going .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

Going after them, and catching hold of Julian .
Inspector .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars.

Inspector .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .
Beside herself

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 37 chars.

Inspector .
Putting her away from Julian

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

Julian .
To the Inspector

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

Julian , the Policeman and Inspector move toward door .
Margaret .
Quite beside herself, half screams, half cries

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 127 chars.

Julian tries to calm her with "Margaret, my dear little woman." The double doors are open, and they are heard in the hall outside .
Inspector .
Taking Julian's arm

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Margaret .
Of stage

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars.

Inspector .
Off stage

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

Julian .
Off stage

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

Margaret .
Screams

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

There is a loud bang on the door, as Margaret's body strikes it. The door bursting open, she falls in, and tumbles on the floor, crying , "Julian! Julian!"
Julian .
Off stage

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

Inspector .
Off stage

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

Margaret .
On the floor, helpless in her hysteria, raises herself on her elbow, calling out:

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

the curtain falls

ACT II

Scene : Visitors' Room at the Tombs
Margaret, Mrs. Hughes , and Tompson shown in by the attendant .
Mrs. Hughes .
To Margaret

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Margaret .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Margaret .
Going to her mother

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Tompson .
Looking at his watch

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

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 191 chars.

Margaret .
Rising and giving the card back to Mrs. Hughes

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars.

Margaret .

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

She motions to Tompson , who opens the door .
Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

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

The Attendant appears .
Attendant .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

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

Mrs. Hughes goes out . Tompson and Margaret come back into the room .
Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

Margaret .
Surprised

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

With a look of suspicion .
Tompson .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

She glances at him doubtfully a second, then speaks emphatically .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 141 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

Margaret .
Going to the window

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 41 words in 1 sentence using 239 chars.

Margaret .
Turning on him

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 139 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .
Quietly

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

Margaret .
Her eyes filling with tears

Note: Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 248 chars.

Tompson .
Going to her

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Tompson .
Turning on her very quickly and sharply

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

Margaret .
Stands still a moment, searching in her mind, in her memory . Tompson watches her closely. After a minute, she speaks slowly:

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 107 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .
Going to him, frightened and yet confident

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 238 chars.

Margaret .
Eager, anxious, distressed

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

She hurries to him; they embrace .
Julian .

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

They shake hands .
Margaret .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 264 chars.

They all sit down .
Margaret .
Quickly

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 268 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Julian .
To stop him

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

Margaret .
To Julian aside, interrupting him

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 41 chars.

Tompson goes out .
Julian .
Embracing Margaret again

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

Margaret .
Resting in his arms, with her head on his shoulder

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

Looking at him .
Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Julian .

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

Margaret .
Rising

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars.

Margaret .
Quickly

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 235 chars.

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

Julian .

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

Taking her two hands .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars.

Margaret .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

Margaret .
Sighing

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Margaret .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars.

Margaret .
Interrupting, with her arm about him

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Margaret .
With perfect confidence

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

Julian .
Goes on, scarcely noticing Margaret's interruptions. He rises

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

Margaret .
Going on

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars.

Margaret .
Striking the table

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

Julian .
Looks at her, with a smile

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

Tompson knocks at the door .
Margaret .

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

Tompson enters .
Tompson .
To Margaret

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

Julian .
Quickly

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 129 chars.

Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 205 chars.

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 113 words in 11 sentences using 535 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars.

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Julian .
Who is standing beside her, with his arms around her, gives her a hug, and says impulsively to Tompson , with a smile:

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

Julian .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 170 chars.

Margaret .
Going quickly to him

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .
Reading

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 52 words in 1 sentence using 261 chars.

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars.

Margaret looks at Julian , confident of his sure answer .
Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

Margaret .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 72 words in 3 sentences using 338 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 134 words in 4 sentences using 656 chars.

He lays the letter down on the table .
Margaret .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 73 words in 5 sentences using 367 chars.

Tompson .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 257 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 209 chars.

Julian .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 143 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

Julian .

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

Tompson .
Serious, but kind

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars.

Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

Margaret goes to the table, and takes up the letter .
Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

He takes the letter from Margaret , and looks at it .
Tompson .

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

Margaret .
In distress

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

Almost in tears . Julian turns and puts his hand on her shoulder .
Tompson .

Note: Contains 48 words in 7 sentences using 257 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 308 chars.

Tompson .
Going toward them, in a lowered voice

Note: Contains 71 words in 3 sentences using 347 chars.

Julian looks up at him, horrified .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

Julian .
Very quietly, after looking into Tompson's face

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

Tompson .
Still quietly, but firmly

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

Margaret .
Interrupting him

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

Julian .
Quietly, firmly

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 138 chars.

Tompson .
After a few seconds' pause, looking Julian straight in the eyes

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars.

The Attendant enters .
Attendant .

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

Margaret .
Turning to Julian

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

Tompson .

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

Julian .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 213 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 135 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 101 words in 7 sentences using 502 chars.

Julian .
Shaking hands cheerfully

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

As Tompson goes out, he turns his back discreetly .
Margaret .

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

Julian .
Kissing her

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .
Half humorously

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

Margaret .

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

Julian .

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

Goes out with the Attendant .
Margaret stands a second, lost in thought . Tompson is waiting for her .
Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 156 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Walking up and dawn .
Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .
Standing still

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 283 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 255 chars.

Tompson .
Amazed

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 244 chars.

Tompsom .
Takes her hand and presses it

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

Half shamefacedly, he kisses her hand .
Margaret .

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

The Attendant enters .
Attendant .

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

Both turn .
Tompson .

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

Attendant .

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

Tompson .

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

The Attendant goes out .
Margaret .
After a pause

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

Attendant .
Coming back

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

Tompson and Margaret look at each other in astonishment .
Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret goes quickly behind the door . Tompson stands with his hand on the knob, holding it far back so that Margaret is completely hidden behind it. The Attendant comes in with Claire . She is a young woman, pretty and slender, of a rather refined appearance — just the opposite of her real nature. The Attendant waits in the doorway .
Tompson .

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

Claire .
Abruptly

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

Claire .

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars.

Laughing .
Tompson .
With exaggerated politeness

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

Claire .

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

Tompson .
Dryly

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

Claire .

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

Tompson .

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

Claire .

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

Tompson .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

Tompson .

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

Claire .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Claire .
Going toward him

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

A movement on the part of Tompson more surely to conceal Margaret .
Tompson .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

Claire .

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

Tompson .
Quickly

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

Claire .

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

Tompson .
Quietly

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

Claire .

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

Tompson .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

Claire .

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

Tompson .
Irritated

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

Claire .
Emphatically

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 149 chars.

Tompson .

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

Claire .

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

Tompson .

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

Claire .

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

Tompson .

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

Claire .

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

Tompson .
Almost beside himself. Rising

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

Claire .
With baby surprise

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

Tompson .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Tompson .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Claire .

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

Tompson .

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

Claire .
Indignantly

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 157 words in 12 sentences using 804 chars.

Claire .
Rising

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

Tompson .

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

Claire .
Looks at him and sneers

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

She goes out, followed by the Attendant. Tompson follows her to the doorway, and looks after her. He closes the door, and Margaret comes forward .
Margaret .
Nervously, holding some paper, a pencil and her cardcase, on which she has been writing

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 31 words in 6 sentences using 156 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .
Relieved

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 290 chars.

Tompson .
Going to the door

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

Margaret .
As they go out

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars.

the curtain falls

ACT III

Scene: Margaret's flat in West 52d Street. Two months later. Doors Right and Left. A lace-curtained bow window. Under a big brass chandelier, shaded by a large, flaring red silk shade, is a supper table set for four. The furniture is gilt. Imitation palms stand on the radiator and on a white fur rug by the window. There is an upright piano, with popular music on it. Professional photographs are all about. Parti-colored, sporting pennants are crossed behind the pictures on the figured wall. The time is 10:45 p. m.
Enter Walters , showing in Tompson , with hat and coat .
Tompson .
Who is smoking a cigarette

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

Walters .

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

Tompson .
Looking at the supper table

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

Walters .

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

Tompson .

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

Walters .
Putting finishing touches to the table

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

Tompson .

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

Walters .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Tompson .
Goes to the bow window and looks out

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

Walters .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

Walters .

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Walters .

Note: Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 211 chars.

Tompson .
Holding out his hand

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

Walters .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

Walters .

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

Gives his hand to Mr. Tompson , who gives it a good, hearty shake .
Tompson .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

Walters .

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

Tompson .
Looking around the room

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

Walters .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars.

Walters .
Still arranging the table

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

Tompson .

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

Walters .

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

Tompson .

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

Walters .

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

Opening door at Right .
Tompson .
Looking in

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

Walters .

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

Opens the door .
Tompson .
Going to the door and calling:

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

Williams .

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

Tompson .

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

Williams .

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

Tompson .

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

Walters .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Walters .

Note: Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 122 chars.

Tompson .

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

Walters .

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

Tompson .

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

Walters .

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 167 chars.

Tompson .

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

Walters .

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars.

Tompson .

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

Walters .

Note: Contains 112 words in 10 sentences using 540 chars.

A bell rings . Tompson puts his cigarette end out on a plate, and leaves it there on the table .
Tompson .

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Walters goes out Left and Tompson Right, after looking around to get his bearings .
Margaret .
Heard outside

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

Walters .
Also outside

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

Margaret .
Still speaking outside

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .
Sitting down beside Tompson on the sofa

Note: Contains 78 words in 8 sentences using 377 chars.

She leans her head on the arm of the sofa and cries .
Tompson .

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

He lights a new cigarette .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 296 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 104 words in 9 sentences using 510 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 294 chars.

She walks up and down, feverishly .
Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 281 chars.

Tompson .

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 153 words in 10 sentences using 744 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 87 words in 6 sentences using 470 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 74 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars.

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 195 chars.

Enter Walters quickly and softly .
Walters .
Under his breath

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

Tompson rises. All half whisper .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Walters .

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

Margaret .
To Tompson

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

Tompson .

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

Throws his cigarette into the grate .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars.

Walters hands her the box from the table. She takes one .
Tompson .

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

Handing her a lighted match .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Lights her cigarette. Bell rings .
Walters .
To Tompson

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

Tompson goes out Right, and locks the door after him . Walters goes out Left . Margaret , with a hasty look about her, rearranges Tompson's chair, and goes out Right .
Claire .
Heard outside

Note: Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 94 chars.

Walters .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

Klauffsky .
Who speaks with a slight German accent. Off stage

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

Enter Claire , calling "Belle," followed by Klauffsky and O'Neill. Claire is very over-dressed for the theatre, and wears a huge picture hat .
Claire .

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

Margaret .
Calling out from her room

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

Her voice, her manner, everything about her, is different — common and loud .
Claire .
Closing the shutters

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .
To O'Neill

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

She stands before the mantel and removes her hat . O'Neill goes to Margaret's door and knocks .
Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

O'Neill .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .
Sitting down at the table. In a loud voice

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

O'Neill .

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

Turns the knob, but with really no intention of going in .
Claire .
To Klauffsky

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

Be sits beside her .
Margaret .

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

O'Neill .

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

Margaret .

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

O'Neill .

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

Klauffsky .
Pretending to rise from his chair. To Claire

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

Klauffsky .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Claire .

Note: Contains 59 words in 10 sentences using 273 chars.

O'Neill .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 63 words in 12 sentences using 292 chars.

Margaret .
From her room

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 197 chars.

She goes to Margaret's room. Inside, the two women are heard , Claire laughing and saying , "Where is he? Come along out with him! Jimmy's looking in the next room," etc. , Margaret denying it. The two women are heard laughing and talking, but not distinctly, through the following speeches between the two men . O'Neill had gone to door, Right; he tries it; it is locked . Klauffsky is watching .
Klauffsky .
Rising

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

O'Neill .

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

Klauffsky .

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

O'Neill .
Going quickly to him

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

Klauffsky .

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

O'Neill .

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

Klauffsky .

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

O'Neill .
Interrupting

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Klauffsky .

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

O'Neill .

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

Klauffsky .

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

O'Neill .

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 189 chars.

Klauffsky .

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

Claire .
Coming back

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

O'Neill .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars.

Walters .
Stares at her blankly. Then, after a moment, he says:

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

Walters .
Looking

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Claire .

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

Walters goes out as Margaret enters, having changed to a "tea gown." She is very much painted, rouged, etc.
Margaret .

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

She joins Claire and Klauffsky at the table .
Claire .

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

She laughs and looks at the men, as if she'd said something clever .
Margaret .
Laughs

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars.

Walters enters with a magnum of champagne in a cooler, which he puts near the table, and goes out .
Claire .
To Klauffsky

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Klauffsky .
To Claire

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

Claire .

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

Walters brings in another bottle of champagne, and puts it in the ice .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars.

Claire .
Interrupting

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

Jimmy opens and pows out the champagne .
Margaret .

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

Klauffsky .

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 117 chars.

Margaret .

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

O'Neill .

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

Claire .

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

Klauffsky .
To Claire

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

He stops .
All .

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

Claire .

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

Klauffsky .

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 100 chars.

Claire .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Kisses her hand, and slaps his face with it. All laugh .
Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Kisses her hand to slap him .
O'Neill .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

Walters .

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

Giving it .
O'Neill .

Note: Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars.

Klauffsky .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

O'Neill .

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

Rising .
Klauffsky .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

O'Neill .
To Walters

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

Walters .

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

O'Neill .

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

Walters goes out .
Claire .
To Margaret

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

Margaret .

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

Klauffsky .

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

Claire .

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

Klauffsky .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 188 chars.

Klauffsky .

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

Taking a check-book from his pocket .
Claire .

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

Klauffsky .

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

He takes out a fountain pen and writes . Claire winks at Margaret .
O'Neill .
To Margaret

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

O'Neill .

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

He fills the glasses with champagne .
Margaret .
Stopping him. Aside

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

He does so, and fills the glasses again .
Klauffsky .
To Claire , handing her the check

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

Claire .
Looking at it

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Klauffsky .
Lifting his glass

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

All drink, except Margaret , who manages to empty her glass into the flowers in the centre of the table. All say good-by . Margaret and O'Neill exchange looks, as Klauffsky goes to Claire .
Claire .

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

Klauffsky .

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

Claire .

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

Klauffsky .

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

Claire .

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

Klauffsky .
To O'Neill , who stands in the doorway

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

Margaret .
Quickly

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Claire .

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

O'Neill .

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

Goes out .
Claire .

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

Klauffsky .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

Goes out .
Claire .

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

Follows him out .
Margaret .
To Jimmy

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

O'Neill .

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

Margaret .
Almost breaking down

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

O'Neill .

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

Claire .
Reëntering

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

O'Neill .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars.

Claire .
Sits again at the table

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

Holds her glass . Margaret fills it with champagne .
Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .
Laughs

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

Margaret .

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

Lights a cigarette and takes two or three puffs .
Claire .

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 149 chars.

Margaret .
After a minute

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 134 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars.

Pushing Claire's glass towards her .
Claire .

Note: Contains 57 words in 6 sentences using 276 chars.

She fills Margaret's and her glasses. She drinks some, and Margaret pretends to .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

Claire .

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Margaret grows more tense, puts out her cigarette, and leans a little nearer to Claire .
Claire .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .
Laughs

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

Margaret .
Very slowly

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Claire .
Looking at her, after a moment

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

A flash of disappointment passes over Margaret's face; to hide it, she rises, and puts her arm around Claire's shoulder and her head against Claire's head .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars.

Claire .

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

She fills their glasses .
Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 120 chars.

Pushing it towards Claire , who fills it . Margaret drinks some .
Claire .

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

Margaret has come around, and sits at Claire's feet .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Claire .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Claire .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

She makes a movement toward the door .
Margaret .
Stops her

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

Claire .

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

Margaret sinks into O'Neill's chair at the table .
Margaret .

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

Claire .

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

Margaret .
Trying to look indifferent

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .
Moves about; she is too nervous to keep quiet

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars.

Margaret .
Seating herself again

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 41 words in 1 sentence using 185 chars.

Claire .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Claire .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Margaret .

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

Coming to Claire , and leaning on the back of her chair .
Claire .

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

Margaret .
Very innocently

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars.

Claire .

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Margaret .
After a pause

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

Slyly shoving the bottle of champagne toward her .
Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 48 words in 6 sentences using 233 chars.

Margaret shoves the bottle a little closer toward Claire , who at last sees it. She takes up the bottle .
Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Handing her a glass. Both drink .
Claire .

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

She is beginning to show the effects of the champagne .
Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Looks around at the door to see if it is closed. A moment's pause .
Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 213 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 219 chars.

Another pause .
Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars.

Margaret .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

She pours out more champagne, and both drink .
Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars.

Margaret .
Emphatically

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Margaret .

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

Making an almost invisible movement nearer .
Claire .

Note: Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 109 chars.

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .
Suddenly, angrily

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Margaret .
Excitedly, as if in perfect sympathy

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Claire .
With a slight reaction in her manner, looking at Margaret

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars.

Margaret .
Leaning over nearer

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .

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

Margaret .

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

Claire .
After a short pause

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

Another pause .
Margaret .

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 69 words in 6 sentences using 296 chars.

Margaret .
Breathlessly

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 240 chars.

Margaret .
With every muscle tense and strained

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

Claire .
Forgetting Margaret

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Margaret .
Leaning over and whispering, close to her:

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

Margaret .
A cry almost escaping from her

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

Claire .
Not hearing her or realizing; more to herself than to Margaret ; in a sodden, half-dead voice:

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

Margaret .
Containing herself with a supreme effort, whispers tremblingly:

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

Claire .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Margaret .
Losing all control, and letting herself go altogether, springs upon Claire , clutching her with both hands by her shoulders, and screams:

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

Claire .
Frightened, but not able to take it all in at once

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 89 chars.

Claire .
Dazed

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

Margaret .
Still gripping Claire with all her force

Note: Contains 53 words in 12 sentences using 242 chars.

Tompson .
Unlocking the door, comes out, followed by the Inspector

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

Margaret .
Hysterically

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .
More hysterically

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

Tompson .

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

Margaret .

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

Her voice breaks, and she drops in a dead faint .
Tompson rushes to her . Claire sits, staring ahead of her, struck dumb with despair and fear .
the curtain falls

ACT IV

Scene : At the Rolfes'. Margaret's room. It is simply furnished, but with great taste. The walls are in pink and white stripes. There are pink and white chintz curtains, and a white bed. The time is morning .
Mrs. Hughes is discovered in on arm-chair, her head resting on her hand. There is a tap at the door. She goes softly and opens it. It is Julian. Mrs. Hughes puts her finger to her lips. They both speak in whispers .
Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian tiptoes a few steps in, and stands looking at Margaret .
Mrs. Hughes .
Going to him, puts her hand on his shoulder

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Julian .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars.

Julian .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars.

Julian .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Julian exits Left . Mrs. Hughes goes softly toward the bed to see if Margaret has been disturbed. She is sleeping quietly. As Mrs. Hughes goes back to her chair, a soft tap is heard on the door. She goes to it and opens it . Walters hands her a box, which contains a bunch of violets .
Walters .

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .
Reads the card

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars.

Elsie .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

Note: Contains 64 words in 4 sentences using 296 chars.

Laughs gently . Margaret wakes, turns, and slightly lifts her head, but they do not observe her. Through the rest of the scene she follows all they say with suppressed emotion, — keeping herself still, lest they should find out she is awake and stop talking, but moving and reflecting in her face all that what they say means to her .
Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

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

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 257 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 223 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 135 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Elsie .
Still whispering

Note: Contains 93 words in 11 sentences using 519 chars.

Margaret .
In a clear voice

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

Both turn in amazement .
Elsie .

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

Mrs. Hughes .
Going to her

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Margaret .
Holds out a slender hand

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Elsie .

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

Margaret .

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

Elsie .

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

Margaret .

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

Elsie .

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

Margaret .

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

Elsie .

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

She goes out .
Mrs. Hughes .
Gives Margaret the violets

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

Reading the card .
Margaret .

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

She hesitates .
Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

Mrs. Hughes .

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

Margaret .
Taking her hand

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

Mrs. Hughes .

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

She smooths Margaret's pillow, and then leaves the room . Margaret closes her eyes. There is a moment's pause. The door opens; it is Julian .
Julian .

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

He goes to her .
Margaret .
Trying to lift herself on her elbow

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

Julian .

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

Margaret .

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars.

He kisses her tenderly .
Margaret .
Smiling up into his face

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

the curtain falls
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