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Cast of the Characters , — ( Self. )Burton's Theatre. St. Louis Theatre.

  • Mr. John Unit , a retired Banker, Mr. Burton. Mr. Mark Smith.
  • Mr. Apex , a N. Y. Merchant, Mr. C. Fisher. Mr. E. M. Morton.
  • Charles Sanford , his step-son, Mr. Morton. Mr. A. T. Morton.
  • Cypher Cynousure, Esq. , a travelled Nonentity, Mr. T. Placide. Mr. Morrison.
  • Mr. Promptcash , a Dry Goods Merchant, Mr. Setchell. Mr. Rodgers.
  • Mr. Ellwide , his partner, — Mr. J. Moore. Mr. Campbell.
  • Jones , Dry Goods Clerk, Mr. Tree. Mr. Barton.
  • Brown , Dry Goods Clerk, Mr. Lawson. Mr. Jaques.
  • Smith , Dry Goods Clerk, Mr. Everett. Mr. Johnson.
  • Thomson , Dry Goods Clerk, Mr. Paul. Mr. Parselle.
  • Servant to Apex, Mr. C. Parsloe. Mr. Mathews.
  • Servant to Unit, Mr. Hurley.
  • Mrs. Apex , a fashionable Lady, Mrs. A. Parker. Miss S St. Clair
  • Mary Apex , her step-daughter, Mrs. E. Davenport. Mrs. Mark Smith.
  • Mrs. Radius, Mrs. C. Howard. Miss Mary Shaw.
  • Mrs. Corderoy Codliver , a wealthy Vulgarian, Miss P. Marshall. Mrs. Em. Harris.
  • Aunt Chloe , an old colored Nurse, Mrs. Dunn. Mrs. De Bar.
  • Miss Sallie Simper, Miss Florence. Miss Stannard.
  • Miss Ida Indolence, Miss Tree Mrs. Ryan.
  • Miss Dorothea Dumpling, Miss Morton Mrs. Mathewman
  • Miss Fanny Fortuna, Miss Stella. Miss Lewellin.
  • Servant at Boarding House, Mrs. Bell.
Locality ... New York.
Time ... Two Days.
Time in Representation, two hours and thirty minutes.
Costume — modern.

STAGE DIRECTIONS.
EXITS AND ENTRANCES.

L. means First Entrance, Left. R. First Entrance, Right. S. E. L. Second Entrance, Left. S. E. R. Second Entrance, Right. U. E. L. Upper Entrance, Left. U. E. R. Upper Entrance, Right. C. Centre. L. C. Left of Centre. R. C. Right of Centre. T. E. L. Third Entrance, Left. T. E. R. Third Entrance, Right. C. D. Centre Door. D. R. Door Right. D. L. Door Left. U. D. L. Upper Door, Left. U. D. R. Upper Door, Right.

The Reader is supposed to be on the Stage, facing the Audience.

ACT I.

Scene I.

— A Fashionable Dry Goods Store, in Broadway. — Sign, " Ellwide & Promptcash ," over door. Counter and Shelves; Goods displayed; Frames, with Mantillas, Carpets, Shawls, &c., suspended from ceiling. Entrance to Store, C. D. Jones, Smith, Clark , and Thompson discovered at counter, arranging and displaying Dresses and Goods.
Ellwide and Promptcash discovered, C.
Ell.

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Prompt.

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Ell.

Note: Contains 80 words in 6 sentences using 432 chars.

Prompt.
[ Taking up newspaper.

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Ell.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Prompt.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars.

Ell.

Note: Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 136 chars.

Prompt.

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Ell.

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Prompt.

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Ell.

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Prompt.

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Ell.

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Prompt.

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Ell.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars.

Prompt.

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Ell.

Note: Contains 26 words in 8 sentences using 153 chars.

Enter Mrs. Apex , elegantly attired, in walking dress, C. D. Mr. Ellwide goes up stage, and receives her with great ceremony.
Mrs. Apex.

Note: Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 252 chars.

Ell.

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Mrs. Apex.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Prompt.
[ At desk , R. H., aside.

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

Mrs. Apex.

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Prompt.
[ Aside.

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

Ell.
[ Takes paper-box, unties ribbon. &c.]

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Mrs. Apex.

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Prompt.
[ Aside.

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Ell.
[ Opening box, and displaying dress.

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Mrs. Apex.

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Ell.

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Mrs. A.

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Ell.

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Prompt.
[ Aside.

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Mrs. A.

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Ell.

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Prompt.
[ Aside.

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Mrs. A.

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

Going to C. D. Passing desk , Promptcash steps out and intercepts her.
Prompt.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 266 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars.

Crosses to L. H.
Ell.
[ Crosses behind to C. and aside to Prompt.

Note: Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 307 chars.

Mrs. A.
(L. H.)

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars.

Turns up stage to counier , L. H.
Ell.

Note: Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars.

Prompt.
[ Returns to desk as Ellwide comes down.

Note: Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 310 chars.

Enter Mrs. Radius , C. D. , Ellwide receiving her. Comes down stage, not seeing Mrs. Apex , who is still up at counter, L. H.
Mrs. R.

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[L. of C.
Ell.
(C.)

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Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars.

Turns and sees Mrs. Apex — Promptcash chuckles over a prospective quarrel. Mrs. R. and Mrs. A. meet.
Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars.

Kisses her.
Prompt.
[ Aside, at desk , R. 2 E.]

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Mrs. R.
(C.)

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 207 chars.

Mrs. A.
(L. of C.)

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Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Yaurning.

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Mrs. R.
[ Crosses to R., aside.

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Ellwide a little R. C.
Mrs. A.

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Ellwide displays dress in C. Mrs. Radius laughs.
Mrs. R.
(R. H.)

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Mrs. A.
(L. H.)

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Enter Charles Sandford and Cynosure , C. D. , both elegantly dressed in modern style; Mrs. Radius and Mrs. Apex curtsey to Cynosure.
Charles.
[ Down. L. of C.]

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Cyno.
[C., aside.

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

Charles.
[ Aside.

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Cyno.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars.

Mrs. A.
(L. H.)

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

Cyno.
(L. C.)

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

Charles.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Cyno.

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

Charles goes, and talks to Ellwide.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars.

Ellwide holds up box down L. of C.
Cyno.

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

Mrs. A.

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

Cyno.
[ Crosses to L. of C.]

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Mrs. Apex turns up off ended.
Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 123 chars.

Cyno.
[ Looking at dress again.

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Mrs. A.
[ Comes down C]

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Mrs. R.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 83 words in 22 sentences using 435 chars.

Ellwide ushers her to C. D., very politcly. — Mrs. Apex goes to counter , R. H., and looks at goods; comes R. of C., during Cynosure's speech.
Cyno.

Note: Contains 48 words in 6 sentences using 266 chars.

Exit, affectedly , C. D.
Mrs. Apex comes down.
Charles.
[L. of C.]

Note: Contains 69 words in 8 sentences using 370 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 123 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 356 chars.

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 173 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 90 words in 10 sentences using 429 chars.

Mimics Cy. , and exits C. D., Mrs. Apex laughing and admiring.
Mrs. A.
[ Down C.]

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Ell.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

Prompt.

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Mrs. Apex exits C. D, casting haughly glances at Promptcash.
Ell.
[ Coming down rubbing his hands.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars.

Prompt.
[ Comes down C.]

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 224 chars.

Ell.

Note: Contains 105 words in 7 sentences using 606 chars.

Goes up to meet her.
Enter Mrs. Codliver , C. D. , muffled, with fan, &c. — Ellwide courteously places a chair, C.
Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 156 chars.

Ell.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

Mrs. C.

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Ell.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 304 chars.

Ell.

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

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 78 words in 6 sentences using 398 chars.

Ell.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 75 words in 5 sentences using 360 chars.

Ell.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

Exeunt, very a ceremoniously with Mrs. C., at C. D. — Promptcash chuckling, &c. at desk.
Prompt.

Note: Contains 99 words in 7 sentences using 512 chars.

Enter Ellwide with a party of Ladies, Miss Sally Simper, Miss Dollie Dimple, Miss Ida Indolence , &c.
Ell.
[ As they come down.

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Miss S.

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

Prompt.
[ Aside.

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

Miss S.

Note: Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 215 chars.

Ell.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 130 chars.

Ladies approach counter — Ellwide and Clerks pull down goods. Closed in.

Scene II.

— Parlor in the House of Mr. Apex.
Enter Aunt Chloe, R. H.
Aunt C.

Note: Contains 208 words in 17 sentences using 954 chars.

Enter Mrs. Apex , with Bonnet and Scarf, L. H.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Mrs. A.

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

Chloe.

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

Mrs. A.

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

Chloe.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 264 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars.

Mrs.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 220 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 89 words in 6 sentences using 413 chars.

Exit. R. H.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 241 words in 19 sentences using 1298 chars.

Enter Apex , L. H.
Apex.

Note: Contains 91 words in 7 sentences using 504 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 108 words in 7 sentences using 594 chars.

Apex.

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

Mrs. A.
[ Takes stage to L., laughing.

Note: Contains 53 words in 7 sentences using 289 chars.

Takes stage to R.
Apex.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Crossing to him.

Note: Contains 66 words in 7 sentences using 351 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 267 chars.

Mrs. A.

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

Apex.

Note: Contains 117 words in 8 sentences using 658 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

Weeps.
Apex.

Note: Contains 57 words in 6 sentences using 345 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 71 words in 2 sentences using 423 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 116 words in 8 sentences using 640 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

Mrs. A.

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

Apex.

Note: Contains 87 words in 7 sentences using 482 chars.

Enter Servant , R.
Ser.

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

Apex.

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

Servant ushers in Mr. Unit , bears, and crosses over behind to R., and exits.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 233 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 133 words in 12 sentences using 656 chars.

Exit , R. laughing.
Unit.

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 261 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 200 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 283 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 127 words in 6 sentences using 668 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 46 words in 8 sentences using 225 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 99 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 78 words in 10 sentences using 451 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 250 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars.

Apex.

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

Enter Servant , L. H.
Ser.

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

Apex.

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

Ser.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Exit Servant , L. H.
Unit.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 203 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 215 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 59 words in 7 sentences using 327 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 91 words in 3 sentences using 475 chars.

Enter Servant , A.
Ser.

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

Exit R.
Apex.

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Unit.

Note: Contains 78 words in 6 sentences using 444 chars.

Exeunt. R. H.

Scene III

— A Boudoir neatly furnished. Birds, flowers, work-table, &c., all the appointments of a young lady's Parlor. Mary discovered at a small work-table. R. H. C. , sewing. — Chloe , sitting on a stool near, with spectacles on, and a Child's Primer in her hand, saying her letters to Mary , who laughs as she attempts to repeat them. Two lighted candles. — Piano.
Chloe.

Note: Contains 76 words in 4 sentences using 360 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 76 words in 4 sentences using 363 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 91 words in 5 sentences using 426 chars.

Mary.

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

Chloe.

Note: Contains 49 words in 6 sentences using 214 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 198 chars.

Enter Mrs. Apex in evening dress. from door, R. 2 E. — Comes down R. H.
Mrs. Apex.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Goes up to piano , C.
Mary.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 250 chars.

Exit, muttering , L. H.
Mrs. Apex.
[ Brings down chair. C.]

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars.

Mrs. Apex.

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars.

Mary.

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

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 437 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 92 words in 5 sentences using 499 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 84 words in 4 sentences using 440 chars.

Goes up on L. H.
Mrs. A.
[ Looks a moment astohished. — Aside.

Note: Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 311 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars.

Curtseys proudly, and exits D. E. 2 E.
Mary.

Note: Contains 71 words in 8 sentences using 382 chars.

Enter Apex. R. 2 E. , agitated.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 276 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 223 chars.

Mary.

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

Brings chair , L. of him.
Apex.

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

Mary.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 150 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 126 words in 7 sentences using 698 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 88 words in 9 sentences using 422 chars.

Runs up to table , L. C., and writes eagerly.
Apex.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars.

Mary.
[ Comes down.

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

Apex.
[ Folds cheque and places it in pocket-book.

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

Mary.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 129 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 225 chars.

Mary.

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

Apex.

Note: Contains 216 words in 12 sentences using 1183 chars.

Kisses her; goes up to door. She rushes up, and throws her arms around his neck. Embrace. Exit Apex , D. R.
Mary.

Note: Contains 97 words in 11 sentences using 526 chars.

Picture. — Act drop
END OF ACT I.

ACT II.

Scene I.

— Breakfast Room in Apex's House. Table and chair; Pen, Ink, and Paper, R.
Enter Mrs. Apex , in Morning Costume, R. H.; she walks uneasily about the Stage.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 122 words in 12 sentences using 695 chars.

Enter Charles , L. H. — Mrs. Apex brings down chair, R. of C.
Charles.

Note: Contains 46 words in 7 sentences using 261 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 317 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 78 words in 4 sentences using 414 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 370 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 154 words in 7 sentences using 870 chars.

Mrs. A.

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

Charles.

Note: Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 413 chars.

Mrs. A.

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

Charles.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Charles.
[ Brings chair down L.]

Note: Contains 75 words in 4 sentences using 422 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

Charles.

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

Mrs. A.

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

Charles.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 320 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Charles.

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

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

Charles.

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

Mrs. A.

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

Charles.

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

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 105 words in 9 sentences using 549 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars.

Charles.

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

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 277 chars.

Goes to table and preparcs paper, &c.
Charles.
[ Forward on L. H.]

Note: Contains 75 words in 6 sentences using 413 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Having prepared check.

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

[L. of table.
Charles.
[R. of table.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars.

Crossing down. R.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 201 chars.

Charles.
[ Goes to R. of table.

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 246 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 276 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars.

Exit , L. H.
Mrs. A.
[ Brings down chair, and sits, thinking

Note: Contains 82 words in 4 sentences using 428 chars.

Runs nervously to door and calls anxiously.
Enter Servant , L. H.
Ser.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 108 words in 6 sentences using 569 chars.

Exit. L. H.

Scene II.

— Drawing-Room in Apex's House. — Sofa, L. U. E. — Tables, — Chairs. R. and L. — A Hand-bell, Books, and Smelling-bettle on L. H. table.
Enter Mrs. Radius , Shewn in by Servant. — Servant brings forward Table and Chair to L. 2 E.
Servant.

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

Exit , L. H.
Mrs. R.
[C.]

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 301 chars.

Enter Mary , L. E. , followed by Servant , who passes off C. D.
Mary.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars.

Mrs. R.
[R. of C.]

Note: Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 377 chars.

Mary.
[L. of C.]

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 272 chars.

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 243 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 80 words in 5 sentences using 449 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 252 chars.

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars.

Enter Mrs. Codliver , C. D.; she has a large Bottle, labelled and wrapped in paper, and large Pill Box, also labelled.
Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 39 words in 9 sentences using 196 chars.

Mary.
[ To Mrs. C. — crossing to her.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 201 chars.

Mary.

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

Rings bell.
Enter Servant , L. H. — As Mary gives orders to him, Mrs. Codliver goes up and suggests something.
Mrs. R.

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

Mrs. C.
[ Coming down.

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

Mary.

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

Mrs. C.
[ Seated at table , L. H., Mrs. Radius , R. of table — Mary , L. H. of Mrs. Codliver.

Note: Contains 122 words in 7 sentences using 654 chars.

Enter Servant , with tray. — Mrs. Codliver commences eating greedily.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

Enter Cynosure , C. D.
Cy.

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

Mary.
[L. H.]

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

Enter Mrs. Apex , in splendid Morning Dress, L. H. — She crosses to c. — She has changed her Dress during Scene. — Mrs. Codliver crosses to her.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 51 words in 7 sentences using 271 chars.

Cy.
[ Down R.]

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

Goes up to Mrs. Codliver.
Cy.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

Mrs. R.
[ Crosses to Cy.

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 281 chars.

Crosses c.
Cy.

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

Enter Servant, L. H , crosses to Mrs. Apex , and whispers to her. Sheé expresses agitation. Exit Servant , L., H.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Exit hurriedly , L. H.
Mrs. R.
[ As Mrs. Codliver comes down.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars.

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars.

Cy.
(R. H.)

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

Mrs. R.
[ Crosses to c.]

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

They draw together, and whisper significantly , R. H.
Mrs. R.

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

Cy.
(R. H.)

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 223 chars.

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 340 chars.

Mrs. R.
(C.)

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 214 chars.

Mrs. Codliver goes up to lunch.
Enter Mrs. Apex, L. I E.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Mrs. R.

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

Goes up to Cynosure.
Mrs. A.
[ Aside , L. of C.]

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 260 chars.

Mrs. R.
(R. C.)

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

Unit.
(C.)

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 242 chars.

Cy.
(R. H.)

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 372 chars.

Cy.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 115 words in 6 sentences using 590 chars.

Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 185 chars.

Mrs. Apex leads Mrs. C. to a chair , R., then comes down. L. H.
Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 257 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 148 words in 10 sentences using 762 chars.

Mrs. A.
[L. of Unit.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars.

Cy.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars.

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 73 words in 6 sentences using 322 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars.

Cy.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 240 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 127 words in 7 sentences using 728 chars.

Cyno, Mrs. R., and Mrs. C. retire up.
Mrs. A.
[L. of C.]

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Re-enter Mary , L. 1 E. — She crosses behind to R. H. of Unit.
Mary.
[ Aside.

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

Mrs. A.
[ Aside.

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

Goes up to R. H. table.
Mary.
[R. of Unit.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Puts her arm on his shoulder.
Unit.

Note: Contains 110 words in 9 sentences using 572 chars.

Exit. C. D. — Mary goes to table , L. H.
Cyno.   Mrs. R.   Mrs. A.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 293 chars.

Cy.

Note: Contains 41 words in 10 sentences using 207 chars.

Exit. C. D., affectedly.
Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 81 words in 8 sentences using 397 chars.

Exit, c., fanning herself. All laugh.
Mrs. R.
[R. of C.]

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

Mrs. A.
[L. of C.]

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 190 chars.

Mrs. R.
[ Going — returns.

Note: Contains 63 words in 10 sentences using 351 chars.

Exit , C. D.
Mrs. A.
[ Brings down a chair , R. of C.]

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 153 chars.

Aside.
Mary.
[ Comes down L. of Mrs. Apex.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars.

Mrs. A.

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

Mary.
[ Aside.

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

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Goes up R.
Enter Apex , C. D. , hurriedly — Mrs. Apex goes to entrance, but pauses irresolutely, and conceals herself behind chair.
Apex.
[ Down C.]

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Apex.

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

Mrs. Apex.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

Goes to table L. H., takes out a large pocket-book, and selects papers, till the following dialogue is over.
Mary.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Mrs. Apex.
[ Comes down R.]

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars.

Mary.

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

Mrs. Apex.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Mary.

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

Mrs. Apex.

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

Mrs. Apex retires up, quickly , R, Apex comes down with check in his hand , C.
Apex.

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

Mary.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars.

Mary.

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

Apex.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Mrs. Apex.
(R. of table. ) [ Aside.

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

Mary.

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

Apex.

Note: Contains 66 words in 5 sentences using 347 chars.

Mrs. Apex.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars.

Down L.
Apex.
(C.)

Note: Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 237 chars.

Mary.
[ Kuccling at his feet.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

Enter Chloe , L. U. E. — Remain up stage.
Chloe.

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

Apex.
[ Throws Mary off.

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

Mary.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

Sinks into chair. L. of C., and buries his face in his hands , Mrs. Apex. is in R. corner — Mary L. C. — Chloe L. Mary approaches him, he pushes her roughly away. — She falls into Chloe's arms.
Mary.
[ Weeping.

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

Chloe.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

PICTURE. —
END OF ACT II.

ACT III.

Scene I.

— A Room in a Boarding-house. — Plain Furniture. — Mary discovered.
Enter Chloe , R. H.
Mary.

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

Chloe.

Note: Contains 49 words in 6 sentences using 251 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 70 words in 3 sentences using 399 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 215 words in 10 sentences using 1068 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 67 words in 7 sentences using 321 chars.

Mary.

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

Bursts into tears.
Chloe.

Note: Contains 207 words in 13 sentences using 916 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 77 words in 6 sentences using 345 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Weeps.
Chloe.

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

A knock at door L. H.; Chloe goes to it.
Servant.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Chloe.
[ Gives card to Mary.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 41 chars.

Chloe.

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

Mary.

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

Chloe.
[ Delivers message at door.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars.

A knock. Chloe. opens door, and then retires up.
Enter Cynosure.
Mary.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Cy.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 175 chars.

Aside.
Mary.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

Cy.

Note: Contains 136 words in 9 sentences using 689 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

Cy.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 164 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

Cy.

Note: Contains 87 words in 8 sentences using 416 chars.

Rushes out , L. H.
Chloe.

Note: Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 189 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

Exit , 1 L. H.
Chloe.

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 218 chars.

Exit Chloe , L. H.

Scene II.

— Unit's a Study — Furniture of Black Walnut — Desk, with pens, ink, and paper, R. H. — Tea Table, L. of C. — A large Chair, R. — A Stool, L. H. — A lighted candle on Desk — Chairs and Stool covered with black haircloth — A Fire-place, L. 2 E.
Unit discovered writing Will, folds and places it in drawer of Desk, locks and puts key in his pocket.
Unit.

Note: Contains 328 words in 15 sentences using 1744 chars.

Enter Mary and Chloe , L. H.

Note: Contains 47 words in 8 sentences using 259 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

Chloe.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 194 chars.

Exit, looking back , L. H.
Mary.

Note: Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 253 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 342 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 190 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 218 chars.

Mary.
[ Stopping him.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 81 words in 3 sentences using 397 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

Enter Servant , R. H. , with Tray, Teapot, &c. — He places them on table, and Exit

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

Unit.

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

Mary.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Mary.

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

Unit.

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

Mary.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 297 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 325 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 253 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 193 chars.

Unit.

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

Mary.

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

Unit.

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

Mary.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars.

Going.
Mary.

Note: Contains 125 words in 8 sentences using 614 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 56 words in 8 sentences using 324 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 70 words in 7 sentences using 399 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 225 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 95 words in 4 sentences using 491 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 89 words in 8 sentences using 480 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 94 words in 5 sentences using 508 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 72 words in 4 sentences using 382 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 94 words in 4 sentences using 465 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 223 chars.

Mary beckons on Chloe from L. H.
Chloe.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars.

Mary.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 117 words in 3 sentences using 677 chars.

Exeunt , L. H.

Scene III.

— Splendid Drawing-Room in Apex House, brilliantly illuminated — Mirrors. Chandeliers, &c. — Chandeliers reflected on large mirror at back — Sofa, &c — A door R. 2 E. , to open into Stage, and up.
Enter Mrs. Apex , R. H. , elegantly dressed.
Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 215 words in 12 sentences using 1143 chars.

Enter Apex , in evening dress, L. H.
Apex.

Note: Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 264 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Aside.

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

Apex.

Note: Contains 92 words in 3 sentences using 527 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Aside, down C.]

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 220 chars.

Enter Mrs. Radius, L. U. E.

Note: Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars.

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 41 words in 7 sentences using 213 chars.

Goes up.
Mrs. A.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Apex.
[ Aside , L. H.]

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars.

Mrs. R.
[ Down , C. This speech spoken jestingly.

Note: Contains 86 words in 7 sentences using 446 chars.

Mrs. A.
R. of C.]

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 256 chars.

Goes up , R.
Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 211 chars.

Apex.
(L.)

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 308 chars.

Apex.

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

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 315 chars.

Apex.
[ Aside , L. H.]

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

Enter Mrs. Codliver. Apex is seated.
Mrs. C.
[ Down C.]

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars.

Mrs. Radius expresses confusion, and signs Mrs. Codliver to be silent.

Note: Contains 109 words in 3 sentences using 555 chars.

Mrs. A.
[R., with forced composure.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

Mrs. C.
(C.)

Note: Contains 59 words in 4 sentences using 321 chars.

Mrs. R.
(R. of C.)

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 227 chars.

Enter Cynosure , down C.
Cy.

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 274 chars.

Enter Servant , L. H.
Ser.

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

Exit.
Apex.

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

Going.
Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 260 chars.

Mrs. Radius takes Cynosure's arm, and exeunt D. L. 2 E.
Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 77 words in 3 sentences using 358 chars.

Exit. R. 1 E.
Mrs. A.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Enter Charles hastily, his dress disordered, his face pale and agitated.
Charles.
(C.)

Note: Contains 45 words in 9 sentences using 243 chars.

Apex.
(L. H.)

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 253 chars.

Charles.
(C.)

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Comes hastily forward , R.; apart to Charles.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 150 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars.

Down , L. H.
Charles.

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

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Apex.
[ Turns suddenly.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Mrs. R.
[ Peeps in at door that opens in and up stage.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Spoken quickly.
Charles.
[ Takes his mother by the hand.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Mrs. R.
[ At door.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

Must be spoken very quickly.
Mrs. A.

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

Apex.

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

Charles.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 292 chars.

Mrs. A.
[ Crosses to Apex.

Note: Contains 52 words in 9 sentences using 259 chars.

Sinks into the arms of Charles , laughing hysterically.
Charles.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

Apex.

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

Enter Unit , L. H. C.
Unit.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 232 chars.

Charles.

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

Unit.
[L. C.]

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars.

Mrs. A.
[R.]

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 77 words in 5 sentences using 448 chars.

Mrs. A.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 280 chars.

Apex.
[L. H.]

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 61 words in 6 sentences using 295 chars.

Going up. — Apex goes up to Mrs. A on sofa. L. H.]
Charles.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 233 chars.

Charles.

Note: Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 154 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 335 chars.

Enter Mary.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Mary embraces Apex , &c. They, with Mrs. Apex and Charles retire up.
Unit.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 209 chars.

Opens door , R. 2 E.
Enter Mrs. Radius and Cynosure , R. 2 E.
Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 212 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Mrs. Radius retires up with Cynosure.
Enter Mrs. Codliver , R. 1 E.
Mrs. C.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars.

Cy.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 76 words in 4 sentences using 397 chars.

Mrs. C.
[R. of C.]

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

Cy.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars.

Mrs. R.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

Mary.
[ Comes L. of C.]

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars.

Enter Chloe.
Chloe.
(R. C.)

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 216 chars.

Apex.

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

Chloe.

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

Mary.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Apex.

Note: Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 308 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Mary.

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

Unit.

Note: Contains 69 words in 6 sentences using 344 chars.

Mary.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 142 chars.

Unit.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

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