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THE HUSBAND C. Coquelin .
THE WIFE Agnes Booth .

TIME. — The present — a little before eleven P. M.

PLACE. — New York — and in the pleasant parlor of the happy pair.

SCENE. — A small parlor, with a fireplace at back, and doors R. and L. Two armchairs before the fireplace, and a sofa near door L. Small table on R., with ice-water pitcher and glass. The WIFE is discovered seated near the fireplace, doing needlework. She pauses for a moment and sighs. Then she resumes her work with impatience. The clock on the mantelpiece strikes eleven .

WIFE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 6 sentences using 74 chars.

WIFE

( thrusting back her chair ).

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

( The HUSBAND is about to speak .)

WIFE

( rising and recoiling ).

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

WIFE

( with her hand on the door ).

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

WIFE

( coming out of her room and standing before him ).

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

( The HUSBAND is surprised .)

WIFE

( explosively ).

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

( The HUSBAND is more surprised .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 175 chars.

( The HUSBAND is about to rise .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars.

( The HUSBAND is about to speak .)

WIFE

( suddenly ).

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

( The HUSBAND looks at the clock .)

WIFE

( quickly ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

( The HUSBAND looks at his watch .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars.

( The HUSBAND is about to protest .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 200 chars.

( The HUSBAND is about to protest again .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND smiles .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

( The HUSBAND protests again .)

WIFE

( feverishly ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

( The HUSBAND stands impassive .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

( The HUSBAND is reduced to apathy .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND revolts at last .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 313 chars.

( The HUSBAND tries to protest .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars.

( The HUSBAND suggests a doubt .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars.

( The HUSBAND modestly deprecates this compliment .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND is disconcerted .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

( The HUSBAND approaches her, smiling .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

( The HUSBAND recoils indignantly .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

( The HUSBAND wonders what she means .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars.

( The HUSBAND looks at her reproachfully .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

( The HUSBAND shakes his head .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars.

( The HUSBAND is about to explain .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 237 chars.

( The HUSBAND lifts up his eyes .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

WIFE

( starting afresh ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

( The HUSBAND is discouraged .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND doesn't know, and doesn't care .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND suggests that the subject is not interesting .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 54 words in 6 sentences using 236 chars.

( The HUSBAND again suggests his lack of interest in the subject .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 193 chars.

( The HUSBAND indicates his complete indifference .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars.

( The HUSBAND looks at her with wonder .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 290 chars.

( The HUSBAND again looks at her in wonder .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 196 chars.

( The HUSBAND has at last a chance to reply, but he feels it would be useless. He shrugs his shoulders and turns away .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND turns back .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND looks at her calmly .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 209 chars.

( The HUSBAND approaches her .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND is staggered by this .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND does not know what to do .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

( The HUSBAND has again a chance to speak, but what could he say! Obviously, the best thing he can do is to go. So he starts toward the door , R.)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND turns back .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

( The HUSBAND is about to answer, but he checks himself .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND raises his eyebrows .)

WIFE

( furiously ).

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

( The HUSBAND takes up his paper quietly, and sits down again before the fire .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND begins to read .)

WIFE

( drawing near to him ).

Note: Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 412 chars.

( The HUSBAND, touched by this, lays aside his newspaper .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND is about to affirm .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND is about to speak .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

( The HUSBAND is again about to speak .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND protests .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

( The HUSBAND hesitates .)

WIFE.

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

( She falls, sobbing, on the sofa. The HUSBAND looks at her compassionately .)

WIFE

( sobbing ).

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

( The HUSBAND is sorrowful .)

WIFE

( sitting up ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

( The HUSBAND goes toward her .)

WIFE

( thrusting him aside ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars.

( The HUSBAND thinks this is a little too much. He loses patience completely, and in his anger strides to and fro .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars.

( The HUSBAND continues to pace to and fro .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars.

( The HUSBAND who is near the fireplace, turns at this last speech .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

( The HUSBAND is indignant .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars.

( The HUSBAND is impatient .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND is more and more impatient .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND has taken up a paper-cutter from the mantelpiece, and at the word "divorce" he breaks it .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND is about to let his indignation break out, but he controls himself. Going to the little table, he pours out a glass of water .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

( The HUSBAND pours out a little more water, filling the glass up .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND sips his glass slowly, and in great calmness .)

WIFE

( furiously ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

( The HUSBAND sets down the glass and wipes his lips .)

WIFE

( after a pause ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

( The HUSBAND listens to her coldly but politely, and then goes to the little table and sets down the glass .)

WIFE

( very angry ).

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars.

( The HUSBAND still listens frigidly .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

( The HUSBAND, resigned to anything, listens in silence .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND, by a gesture, suggests that there is no need for him to say anything .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND shrugs his shoulders .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND raises his hands in a silent appeal to heaven .)

WIFE

( sobbing ).

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

( The HUSBAND listens stolidly .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

( The HUSBAND protests .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND is about to speak .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND looks at the audience, as though to call them to witness. Then he turns to the WIFE, smiling .)

WIFE.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

( The HUSBAND takes a jewel-case from his pocket, and opens it .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND hands it to her .)

WIFE.

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

( The HUSBAND nods .)

WIFE

( reading the inscription inside the bracelet ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

( The HUSBAND nods again .)

WIFE

( effusively ).

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

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Citation Suggestion for this Object: TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. The Silent System. The Silent System. American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A7D2-0