1884
First performed: February 16, 1884
CAST OF THE CHARACTERS.
Drury Lane, October 18, 1785. Daly's Theatre, February 16, 1884.
SQUIRE MOODY, a retired Town Beau, turned Country Squire, and newly come up to London with his Ward, whom he wishes to make his wife Mr. King Charles Fisher.
NED HARCOURT, his friend and former companion, and pupil in the frivolities of the town Mr. Palmer Yorke Stephens.
DICK BELVILLE, cousin to Harcourt, a young spark of the city, in love with the Country Girl Mr. Bannister John Drew.
SPARKISH, a vain coxcomb, betrothed to Alithea Mr. Dodd George Parkes.
OLD WILL, Harcourt's Servant Mr. Spencer J. Stapleton.
ROBIN, Belville's Page Mr. Jones W. Beekman.
ALITHEA, Moody's Sister Mrs. Ward Virginia Dreher.
LUCY, her Maid Mrs. Wrighten Helen Leyton.
PEGGY THRIFT, Moody's Ward Mrs. Jordan [Footnote: 1Kb ] Her first appearance in London. Ada Rehan. [Footnote: 1Kb ] Her first appearance in that character.
ACT I.
SCENE I.
— HARCOURT'S Lodgings .
HARCOURT and BELVILLE enter , L.
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Without , L.]
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[HARCOURT still makes signs to BELVILLE.
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Exeunt SPARKISH and BELVILLE, R.
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Enter MOODY, L., shown in by WILLIAM, who exits .
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[HARCOURT exits , R. WILLIAM clears stage from R.
CHANGE OF SCENE.
SCENE II.
— A chamber in MOODY'S house. Table and two chairs at R.
PEGGY discovered looking out of window , C. ALITHEA seated at table , R.
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Outside , C. L.]
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[ALITHEA saunters up to window .
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PEGGY trying to look off . MOODY urging her off, turns her round each time .
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Thrusts her in, and shuts the door , L. 1 E.
Enter SPARKISH, HARCOURT, and BELVILLE, L. U. D.
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[HARCOURT, ALITHEA, and SPARKISH, retire up .
Crosses to MOODY.]
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( Crosses , C.)
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[SPARKISH sits on sofa .
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Enter MOODY, L. U. D.
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Struggles with MOODY, to keep him from HARCOURT and ALITHEA.
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Rises
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Hands her out , L. U. D.
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Exits , R. 2 D.
Enter PEGGY and LUCY, L. 1 E. PEGGY runs up to look after them through the window; stamps pettishly as she comes forward .
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Crosses , L.
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Whispers
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Enter MOODY, R. — Crosses to C.
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[LUCY crosses up stage with a flout . MOODY sits . PEGGY gets to his shoulder .
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Goes up to her, tries to pet her. She turns away pouting; at, last she rises .
Coaxingly
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He annoyed, leaves her and comes down to LUCY.
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Crosses , C.]
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[MOODY pushes her off R. H. door and exits himself L., followed by LUCY.
END OF ACT I.
ACT II.
SCENE I.
— The Park. A seat at R. C. and at C., upon which Promenaders are sitting .
Enter BELVILLE and HARCOURT, L. U. E.
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Crosses , C.]
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Enter SPARKISH, L. U. E.
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Crosses , C.]
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Hides behind HARCOURT.
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Enter MOODY, PEGGY in boy's clothes, and ALITHEA, L. U. E., crossing , MOODY dragging PEGGY, who endeavors to look at them .
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Exit MOODY, pulling PEGGY, ALITHEA following , R.
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6 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
1 sentence
using
88 chars
.
Re-enter BELVILLE, R.
(R.)
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
66 chars
.
(C.)
Contains
42 words
in
2 sentences
using
204 chars
.
Contains
51 words
in
1 sentence
using
232 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
2 sentences
using
165 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
They retire up L.
Re-enter MOODY, PEGGY, and ALITHEA, R. ALITHEA joins SPARKISH and HARCOURT.
Contains
38 words
in
4 sentences
using
184 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
1 sentence
using
60 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Aside .
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
39 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
1 sentence
using
82 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
108 chars
.
He pulls her away. Exeunt PEGGY and MOODY, BELVILLE following , L. — BELVILLE kissing his hand toward them . SPARKISH, HARCOURT, and ALITHEA come forward .
(C.)
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
61 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
59 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
1 sentence
using
72 chars
.
(R.)
Contains
24 words
in
1 sentence
using
108 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
3 sentences
using
145 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
1 sentence
using
97 chars
.
(C.)
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
145 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
42 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Crosses , C.]
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
Contains
30 words
in
3 sentences
using
162 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
1 sentence
using
125 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
Contains
48 words
in
4 sentences
using
257 chars
.
Crosses , C.]
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
74 chars
.
[ALITHEA walks carelessly to and fro .
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
She crosses angrily to L. H.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
54 chars
.
(C.)
Contains
32 words
in
1 sentence
using
163 chars
.
Clapping his hand on his breast, points to SPARKISH.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
117 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
1 sentence
using
175 chars
.
Crosses , C.]
Contains
22 words
in
3 sentences
using
114 chars
.
(L.)
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
1 sentence
using
171 chars
.
Enter MOODY and PEGGY, BELVILLE at a distance , L. U. E.
(L.)
Contains
12 words
in
4 sentences
using
68 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
2 sentences
using
196 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
3 sentences
using
95 chars
.
To MOODY.]
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
36 chars
.
Crosses , L.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
80 words
in
5 sentences
using
404 chars
.
Crosses , C.]
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
151 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
93 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
66 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
1 sentence
using
135 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
1 sentence
using
112 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
1 sentence
using
133 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
126 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
74 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
71 chars
.
(L. C.)
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
57 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
2 sentences
using
99 chars
.
Offers to take her away .
Contains
31 words
in
3 sentences
using
177 chars
.
[BELVILLE kisses her .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Endeavors to take hold of her .
(L. C.)
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
32 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
Endeavors to cross to her . HARCOURT stays him .
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
62 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
161 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
3 sentences
using
134 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
2 sentences
using
128 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
Down , R. C.]
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
56 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
Curtseys .
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
96 chars
.
Exeunt MOODY, PEGGY, and ALITHEA, R.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
.
Re-enter MOODY, PEGGY, and ALITHEA, R.
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
130 chars
.
Re-enter HARCOURT and BELVILLE, L.
Contains
20 words
in
3 sentences
using
111 chars
.
Re-enter MOODY, L. U. E.
Contains
8 words
in
4 sentences
using
51 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
32 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Exit , R. BELVILLE and PEGGY run across from R. 2 E. to L. 3 E.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
72 chars
.
Re-enter MOODY, R.
(R.)
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
95 chars
.
(L.)
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
52 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
1 sentence
using
181 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
[HARCOURT leads ALITHEA off R.
Enter BELVILLE and PEGGY, L. U. E., PEGGY looking around anxiously for MOODY. BELVILLE takes her hand .
Contains
38 words
in
1 sentence
using
196 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
4 sentences
using
95 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
3 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
Running up to him
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
4 chars
.
Surprised
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
58 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
135 words
in
9 sentences
using
643 chars
.
Has been pleased or discontented in action according to the items of BELVILLE'S speech
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
127 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
104 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
66 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
1 sentence
using
107 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
59 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Runs up and dodges in and out among the promenaders, who have entered a little before, then round the tree . BELVILLE gives chase, but, not catching her, throws himself into seat , R. H. She runs to him and kisses him. Promenaders laugh and gradually getting off , R. and L.
Contains
21 words
in
1 sentence
using
107 chars
.
Kisses her .
Contains
44 words
in
2 sentences
using
199 chars
.
Contains
46 words
in
3 sentences
using
242 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
59 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
1 sentence
using
151 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
4 sentences
using
164 chars
.
Enter MOODY hastily, and meets them , L. U. E.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
3 sentences
using
162 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
64 chars
.
(R.)
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
89 chars
.
(C.)
Contains
26 words
in
2 sentences
using
116 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
[BELVILLE makes signs of dislike .
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
171 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Mocking him, skipping, and laughing .
Contains
33 words
in
2 sentences
using
159 chars
.
Goes to her .
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
[MOODY pulls BELVILLE away to R.
Contains
42 words
in
3 sentences
using
206 chars
.
Exeunt MOODY, with PEGGY under his arm , L. BELVILLE a contrary way , R.
END OF ACT II.
ACT III.
SCENE I.
— MOODY'S house. Table and two chairs L., book on chair R.
Enter MOODY dragging in PEGGY, who is still in disguise , L.
Contains
45 words
in
3 sentences
using
221 chars
.
(R.)
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
2 sentences
using
183 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
2 sentences
using
123 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
1 sentence
using
107 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
67 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
1 sentence
using
123 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
63 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
139 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
107 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
7 sentences
using
229 chars
.
Enter PEGGY, R., with writing-case .
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
.
Sorrowfully .
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Pleased .
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
58 chars
.
(R.)
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
99 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
(L.)
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
4 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
127 chars
.
Contains
51 words
in
4 sentences
using
231 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
138 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
103 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
68 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
6 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
152 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Turning away, biting end of pen .
Contains
23 words
in
1 sentence
using
108 chars
.
Holds up the pen-knife .
Contains
4 words
in
3 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
3 sentences
using
184 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
85 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
50 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
4 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
92 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
3 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
32 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
13 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
8 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
86 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
61 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
66 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
65 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
5 sentences
using
168 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Trips over to listen at door .
Outside
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
7 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Within , R.]
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
56 chars
.
Goes to the door
Contains
182 words
in
13 sentences
using
869 chars
.
Lolloping over the table as she writes .
Outside
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
4 sentences
using
62 chars
.
Enter MOODY, with a candle , R.
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
42 chars
.
He opens and reads the first letter. Crosses , L.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
5 sentences
using
153 chars
.
Snatches the letter from him, changes it for the other, seals it, and delivers it to him. Sits L. of table .
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
59 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Contains
77 words
in
5 sentences
using
367 chars
.
CHANGE OF SCENE.
SCENE II.
— BELVILLE'S Lodgings .
Enter LUCY and BELVILLE, L. U. E.
(R.)
Contains
40 words
in
1 sentence
using
194 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
2 sentences
using
186 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
1 sentence
using
159 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
3 sentences
using
152 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Without , L.]
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
63 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
5 sentences
using
125 chars
.
Contains
51 words
in
8 sentences
using
251 chars
.
Enter MOODY, L. U. E.
Contains
33 words
in
1 sentence
using
184 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
91 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
116 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
56 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Contains
52 words
in
1 sentence
using
285 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
136 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
1 sentence
using
117 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
96 chars
.
(R.)
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
1 sentence
using
77 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
37 chars
.
(R.)
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
70 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
1 sentence
using
170 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
33 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
1 sentence
using
129 chars
.
Contains
64 words
in
2 sentences
using
320 chars
.
Crosses , L.]
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
140 chars
.
As MOODY is going out he is met by SPARKISH, who enters , L. U. E.
(L.)
Contains
24 words
in
1 sentence
using
115 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
2 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
1 sentence
using
74 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
1 sentence
using
86 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
84 chars
.
(R.)
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
57 chars
.
Crosses , C.]
Contains
112 words
in
2 sentences
using
535 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
45 chars
.
Contains
88 words
in
3 sentences
using
451 chars
.
Contains
42 words
in
3 sentences
using
211 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
1 sentence
using
115 chars
.
[LUCY in the closet laughs .
Contains
27 words
in
5 sentences
using
123 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
[SPARKISH tries two or three times to cross to R. door . BELVILLE turns him away and runs him by the shoulders to L.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
2 sentences
using
239 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
1 sentence
using
105 chars
.
Exit , L. U. D.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
LUCY peeping out at R. 1 D.
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
1 sentence
using
101 chars
.
Contains
74 words
in
6 sentences
using
381 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
CHANGE.
SCENE III.
— MOODY'S House .
PEGGY enters R., in plain white dress, pink sash .
Contains
52 words
in
2 sentences
using
253 chars
.
Enter MOODY, (L.) who, seeing her writing, steals softly behind her, and, looking over her shoulder, snatches the paper from her .
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
(L.)
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
14 chars
.
She attempts to run out, he stops her, and reads .
(R.)
Contains
253 words
in
12 sentences
using
1266 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
73 words
in
3 sentences
using
360 chars
.
[PEGGY takes the pen, and writes .
Contains
19 words
in
4 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
1 sentence
using
87 chars
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Sobs
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Re-enter PEGGY, R.
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(L.)
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(R.)
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Steps on one side .
Enter PEGGY, R., dressed like Alithea; and, as she passes over the stage, seems to sigh, sob, and wipe her eyes .
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Comes forward
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CHANGE.
SCENE IV.
— BELVILLE'S House .
Enter SPARKISH, fuddled , C. R.
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Enter PEGGY, C. L., still as ALITHEA.
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Enter MOODY, C.
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[MOODY takes her from SPARKISH, and flings SPARKISH round to L.
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Enter HARCOURT, C. L.
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[MOODY walks about in a rage .
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Goes hastily to BELVILLE'S door , L., in flat, and knocks hard .
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JOHN appears , R. D.
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Going to Sparkish
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BELVILLE appears C. L.
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PEGGY appears in C.
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BELVILLE and PEGGY come forward .
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Exit , C.
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[SPARKISH staggers to seat L, perceives ALITHEA, gets up with difficulty and resigns the chair to her . PEGGY comes forward and addresses the audience in the following
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DISPOSITION OF THE CHARACTERS AT THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN.
SPARKISH.
BELVILLE. PEGGY. ALITHEA. HARCOURT.