1937
First performed: 1914
CAST OF CHARACTERS
MONSIGNOR SARACINESCA James O'Neill
CAPTAIN GIOVANNI SEVERI William Farnum
LIEUTENANT UGO SEVERI Dwight Dana
DOCTOR PIERI Joseph Whiting
LIEUTENANT BASILI Richie Ling
BRESCA Joseph Carducci
COUNTESS CHIAROMONTE Minna Gale
MADAME BERNARD Fanny Addison Pitt
PORTRESS Belle Chippendale Warner
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SISTER GIOVANNA Viola Allen
SYNOPSIS
ACT I
The Reception Hall of a Convent Hospital near the Porta Portese, Rome. Morning.
ACT II
Same as Act I. No time elapses.
ACT III — SCENE 1
Lieutenant Severi's room near the Powder Magazine. Eight o'clock same evening.
ACT III — SCENE 2
Same as Act III. An hour later.
THE WHITE SISTER
PROPERTIES
ACT I
Cigarettes, matches (BASILI)
Doctor's bag (DOCTOR)
Red roses in vases (tables)
Tortoise shell glasses (COUNTESS)
Box of chocolates (MME. BERNARD)
Stretcher and blankets (off L.)
Organ and chimes (off R.)
ACT II
Red rose (GIOVANNA)
ACT III
Writing materials, pen, ink, etc. (desk)
Revolver (desk)
Cigarettes, matches (desk)
Sabre, cloak, cap (window seat)
Fan (COUNTESS)
Key (center door)
Black cloak (GIOVANNA)
Weapons (about the room)
Torn envelope (desk)
Envelope (on floor near desk)
Bottle of medicine (GIOVANNA)
COSTUMES
GIOVANNI, BASILI and LIEUTENANT are in uniform. All nuns in regulation nun's habit. MONSIGNOR in regulation habit. The others in modern dress.
ACT I
SCENE: There is an arch R.; glass doors C. at back, showing terrace and cloistered garden beyond; a door L. There is a chair down R.; tables R. and L. of center doors with vases of red roses; a bench down L. C. Other furniture and pictures characteristic of a convent may be used if desired .
AT RISE: The organ is heard; after a moment a bell rings off R. The PORTRESS enters L. and exits R. and returns ushering in MADAME BERNARD.
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Dropping down R. of DOCTOR.]
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The two look fixedly at each other. It is the COUNTESS who falters at last . GIOVANNA moves upstage
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[PORTRESS leads the way to the glass door C. followed by COUNTESS, who looks back at GIOVANNA, shaking her tortoise shell glasses with a deliberately menacing gesture . GIOVANNA crossing to L. does not see this. Exit PORTRESS and COUNTESS C., the PORTRESS closing the doors — they are seen to cross the cloistered garden, going up L. and disappearing. When they are gone , GIOVANNA leans against the door post L. for a moment and presses her hand to her heart; then she calls:
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The DOCTOR watches her a moment; then turns and exits C. to L. MONSIGNOR and the COUNTESS enter C. from L.]
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BELL sounds as before. After a pause, enter the PORTRESS L. Enter LIEUTENANT BASILI C. from L. keeping to upper side of door, and looking back; enter two ORDERLIES, bearing a stretcher on which lies LIEUTENANT SEVERI. He looks about curiously; smilingly recognizes the COUNTESS but not MONSIGNOR. Walking beside him is the DOCTOR.]
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Re-enter PORTRESS L. — she crosses to R. and stands as if expecting another person to enter. The DOCTOR and MONSIGNOR, who evidently know each other, come down R. of stretcher, talking
To BASILI.]
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[BASILI goes up — looks out of C. door . DOCTOR joins him
Who has listened to his questions with increasing agitation, bending over LIEUTENANT and speaking in sharp, tense tones
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Greatly startled
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[C. Confused
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With an effort
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Calling to LIEUTENANT.]
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To DOCTOR.]
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To MONSIGNOR.]
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Enter GIOVANNI SEVERI C. from L. He takes off his hat as he enters and comes forward briskly to L. of the stretcher . BASILI and MONSIGNOR greet him silently with deep emotion
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He sees the COUNTESS and shows great surprise. He crosses R. and takes the hand she offers him
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Surprised
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Eagerly
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START ORGAN
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START CHIMES
Makes a movement and approaches GIOVANNI.]
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WARN CURTAIN
It is evidently his intention to warn GIOVANNI, but the door L. opens and all eyes turn toward it. Enter GIOVANNA, followed by MME. BERNARD. GIOVANNA enters so quickly she does not notice GIOVANNI.]
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Suddenly, with a loud cry
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[GIOVANNA starts violently at the sound of his voice, straightens herself, faces him, recognizes him, throws up her arms like a person shot through the heart
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The DOCTOR springs to her side , GIOVANNI leans on BASILI. The LIEUTENANT sits up, startled, staring in amazement . MONSIGNOR clasps his hands and looks upward
CURTAIN
ACT II
SCENE: Same as ACT I. The organ is playing. Several NUNS are praying about the room. After a while MOTHER SUPERIOR and MADAME BERNARD enter C. from R. as BASILI enters from L. Goes up C. and looks off R. The chimes ring and MOTHER SUPERIOR and the NUNS exit C. to R.
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Enter GIOVANNA C. from R. MME. BERNARD hurries to her and leads her L. C. — where they both sit on bench — GIOVANNA with her head on MME. BERNARD'S shoulder like a weary child
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STOP CHIMES
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Turning on her suddenly with cry
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Her arm around GIOVANNA.]
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Rising
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Rising
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Trying to mother her
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Misunderstanding
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Looking up and pressing her fingers to her eyes as if forcing back tears
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Speaking quickly as if to herself
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Rising, crossing to C. door and looking off L.]
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Enters C. from L. Courteously signifying that MME. BERNARD is to retire
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Humbly
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Gravely
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With set teeth
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Music off R. "AVE MARIA."]
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With involuntary horror
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[MONSIGNOR is on the point of crying out "No" but he masters himself with a violent effort. He raises his hand in blessing. She kneels to him
With gentle dignity, very solemnly
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Calling off C. to L.]
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[GIOVANNI hastens to GIOVANNA, eagerly holding out both hands. She rises; straightens herself with an effort and holds out her hand, warning him off. He stops abruptly and amazed
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With a constant effort
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Startled
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Bitterly
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Almost to herself
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Impulsively
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Not understanding
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With joy
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Quite simply
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Laughing
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Stunned
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Bowing her head and folding her hands in her sleeves
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Crossing to her
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Tortured
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With a great gesture
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As he hesitates
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Rising, goes L.]
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Going R.]
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Impatiently
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Impatiently
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Coldly, but with deep meaning
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Violently
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A laugh
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Startled
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Quickly
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START ORGAN AND HYMN
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With sudden resolve crosses to table up R.]
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Comes down L.]
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ORGAN SWELLS
After a pause GIOVANNI crosses as if to follow her. At the door he meets MONSIGNOR, who stops him
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ORGAN STOPS
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Drily
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Following to L. C.]
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Interrupting him roughly
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To L. C.]
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In grave reproof
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Curtly
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Impatiently
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With dignity
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Annoyed
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Impatiently
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Moving away , L., musing
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66 chars
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START ORGAN AND SINGING. RESPONSES
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With horror
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351 chars
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Shuddering
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START ORGAN AND SINGING
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Picks up rose on bench and rises
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WARN CURTAIN
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97 chars
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"HALLELUJAH" HEARD OFF
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With horror, but barring GIOVANNI'S way
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Grasping MONSIGNOR by the arm
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152 chars
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ORGAN SWELLS
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4 sentences
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82 chars
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Drawing himself up
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32 chars
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[GIOVANNA enters C. from R. bearing a red rose
He rushes to her
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41 chars
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Offering ring
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79 chars
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CURTAIN
ACT III
SCENE 1:
LIEUTENANT SEVERI'S rooms. There are doors down R. and up R. [ one can be omitted ]; double doors C. at back; a window up L.; a fireplace down L. A table desk R. C. with chair. A settee down L. C. Any other characteristic furniture or decorations may be added as desired .
DISCOVERED: GIOVANNI, seated at desk R. C. Pause. Someone knocks smartly at door C. GIOVANNI raises his head eagerly .
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Enters
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Eagerly
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Lighting cigarette
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[C.]
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With a laugh
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With profound disgust
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Startled
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5 chars
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Rising. Motioning silence
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24 words
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121 chars
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4 words
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21 chars
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Dumbfounded
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To BRESCA.]
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.
Contains
17 words
in
5 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
54 words
in
3 sentences
using
268 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
1 sentence
using
131 chars
.
Goes to desk
Contains
28 words
in
4 sentences
using
143 chars
.
Ruminating
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
62 chars
.
With grim humor
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
162 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
157 chars
.
Not heeding him
Contains
41 words
in
3 sentences
using
181 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
147 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
1 sentence
using
103 chars
.
Contains
30 words
in
4 sentences
using
142 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Fiercely
Contains
29 words
in
2 sentences
using
128 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
55 chars
.
A knock at door
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
15 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
48 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
33 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
57 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
140 chars
.
Impatiently
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
63 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
79 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Sits on settee
Contains
21 words
in
1 sentence
using
106 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
58 chars
.
Crosses L. to window
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
7 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
59 chars
.
At the window
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
7 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Almost roughly
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
42 chars
.
Turning on her savagely
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Rising to C.; and, as it were, leaping at him with her words
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
Suddenly on his guard
Contains
35 words
in
4 sentences
using
164 chars
.
Controlling her jealousy, with feigned tenderness
Contains
36 words
in
3 sentences
using
186 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
52 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Impatiently
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
5 sentences
using
171 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
She surreptitiously drops her fan. She moves to the door and takes his arm
With affected playfulness
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
They go out C. to R. As the door closes behind them BASILI cautiously enters R., goes to L. and meets BRESCA who enters C. from L.]
Saluting
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Eagerly
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
5 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
[BRESCA removes the key from inside of door, puts it in lock outside, then exits C. to L. Short pause. He re-enters and stands L. of door. Pause. Enter GIOVANNA, wearing a large black cloak over her white nun's gown. She enters quietly and comes forward . BRESCA slips out, closes the door, and the key is immediately heard to turn in the lock. She stops at the sound, looks back with a little surprise and then examines the room as if expecting to see someone. She sees the door R., knocks at it — knocks again, opens it; hesitates; comes away from it. She sees the weapons about the room and begins to show signs of perturbation. She catches sight of a torn envelope on the desk, reads the address and starts. She picks up another from the floor and her distress increases. She goes quickly to door C., tries it and finds it locked. She draws back two or three steps in horror. Then footsteps and the clanking of a sword are heard without. She creeps along the wall at the side from which the door opens outward meaning to dash out. The key is heard to turn in the lock and is taken out again. The door is opened quickly. Enter GIOVANNI. She springs forward to rush past him, but he catches her by the wrist and holds her away from the door while he shuts the door, locking it with the other hand
Low and determined
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Not moving
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Grimly
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
39 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
39 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
.
Moving down a little
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
14 chars
.
Crossing to the window
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
59 chars
.
Contains
45 words
in
3 sentences
using
203 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
33 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
2 sentences
using
140 chars
.
Grips her hands together and her lips move in prayer
Contains
21 words
in
3 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
137 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
57 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
56 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
134 chars
.
Indignantly
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
147 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
97 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
80 chars
.
Crossing to L. of her
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
63 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
104 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
4 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Misinterpreting his gesture and snatching at the pistol from the desk
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
.
They look into each other's eyes
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
She lets the revolver drop on the table
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
133 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
38 chars
.
Wringing her hands. With intense earnestness
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
60 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
3 sentences
using
179 chars
.
Quickly
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Eagerly
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
6 sentences
using
100 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
138 chars
.
Contains
48 words
in
4 sentences
using
241 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
52 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Kneeling
Contains
38 words
in
2 sentences
using
191 chars
.
In a wild agony of fear
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
128 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
3 sentences
using
156 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
3 sentences
using
155 chars
.
Going C.]
Contains
50 words
in
5 sentences
using
257 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
8 chars
.
Contains
96 words
in
6 sentences
using
435 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
66 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
76 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
49 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
2 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
55 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
.
Contains
42 words
in
4 sentences
using
205 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
34 chars
.
Contains
38 words
in
5 sentences
using
176 chars
.
At the desk, with his eyes on the revolver
Contains
21 words
in
5 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Stopping in the doorway, with terror
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
4 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Crossing to L.]
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
33 chars
.
She sees the determination in his face, hesitates in agony, then sinks in the chair at the desk, takes up the pen, begins to write, drops the pen. Her head sinks on the table and she is shaken with sobs . GIOVANNI stands unmoved. She dashes her tears away and signs the paper
Contains
137 words
in
18 sentences
using
695 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
95 chars
.
Enter COUNTESS C. from E.]
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
4 sentences
using
132 chars
.
Bewildered
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
77 chars
.
Violently
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Going up behind desk
Contains
21 words
in
1 sentence
using
128 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
9 chars
.
Turning to GIOVANNA.]
Contains
45 words
in
4 sentences
using
236 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
3 chars
.
Crosses to C. door
Contains
82 words
in
10 sentences
using
409 chars
.
Staring in front of him
Contains
20 words
in
3 sentences
using
103 chars
.
WARN CURTAIN
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
86 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
66 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
3 sentences
using
169 chars
.
With horror
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
90 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
With revelation
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
She snatches it out of his hand
With a cry
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
5 sentences
using
46 chars
.
She then throws herself on her knees beside him
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Enter MONSIGNOR C. from R. He reels back in horror
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
The curtain may be lowered or the lights can go out to indicate the passage of an hour
CURTAIN
SCENE 2:
An hour later . BASILI smoking nervously and looking frequently at door R. A knock C. He opens the door. Enter COUNTESS quickly .
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
57 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
66 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
4 chars
.
Impatiently
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Pressing her hand to her heart
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
5 chars
.
Springing to her assistance
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
58 chars
.
Amazed
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
Coldly
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
55 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
Looking at her searchingly
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Taken aback
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
69 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
50 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
32 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
60 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Indignant
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
1 sentence
using
105 chars
.
Revolted
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
77 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Protesting politely
Contains
35 words
in
3 sentences
using
155 chars
.
Bewildered
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Nodding his head
Contains
62 words
in
6 sentences
using
313 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Watching him closely
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Very deliberately
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
36 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
77 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
69 chars
.
Mockingly
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
55 chars
.
To BRESCA, who crosses from L. in corridor
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
64 chars
.
In doorway
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Helplessly furious
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
.
[COUNTESS turns from him with an impatient "Oh!" and finds herself face to face with GIOVANNA who has entered C. from R.]
Contains
29 words
in
2 sentences
using
155 chars
.
Enter BASILI, C. from R. GIOVANNA moves L.]
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
115 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
59 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
71 chars
.
Anxiously
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
3 sentences
using
181 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
[R. C.]
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
[L. C.]
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
5 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
40 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Enter MONSIGNOR R.]
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Gently
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
After a quick glance at him; submissively
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
102 chars
.
With deep feeling
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
118 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
117 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
1 sentence
using
82 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
155 chars
.
Contains
58 words
in
6 sentences
using
276 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
33 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
63 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
45 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
3 sentences
using
97 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
36 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
1 sentence
using
158 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
85 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
.
Contains
82 words
in
4 sentences
using
429 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
34 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
1 sentence
using
155 chars
.
Enters C. from R.]
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Noncommittal
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
33 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
6 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
WARN CURTAIN
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
70 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
72 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Enters R.]
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
Gravely
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
40 chars
.
Stopping her
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Gently
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
With gradual realization of the truth
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
3 sentences
using
98 chars
.
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