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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.
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Enter Mrs. Apex , elegantly attired, in walking dress, C. D. Mr. Ellwide goes up stage, and receives her with great ceremony.
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[ Crosses behind to C. and aside to Prompt.
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Enter Mrs. Radius , C. D. , Ellwide receiving her. Comes down stage, not seeing Mrs. Apex , who is still up at counter, L. H.
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Ellwide a little R. C.
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Ellwide displays dress in C. Mrs. Radius laughs.
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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.
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Charles goes, and talks to Ellwide.
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Ellwide holds up box down L. of C.
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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.
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Exit, affectedly , C. D.
Mrs. Apex comes down.
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Mimics Cy. , and exits C. D., Mrs. Apex laughing and admiring.
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Mrs. Apex exits C. D, casting haughly glances at Promptcash.
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Goes up to meet her.
Enter Mrs. Codliver , C. D. , muffled, with fan, &c. — Ellwide courteously places a chair, C.
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Enter Ellwide with a party of Ladies, Miss Sally Simper, Miss Dollie Dimple, Miss Ida Indolence , &c.
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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.
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Exit R.
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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.
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Enter Mrs. Apex in evening dress. from door, R. 2 E. — Comes down R. H.
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Enter Apex. R. 2 E. , agitated.
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Kisses her; goes up to door. She rushes up, and throws her arms around his neck. Embrace. Exit Apex , D. R.
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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.
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Enter Charles , L. H. — Mrs. Apex brings down chair, R. of C.
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Goes to table and preparcs paper, &c.
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3 words
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2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
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35 words
in
4 sentences
using
181 chars
.
Contains
54 words
in
3 sentences
using
276 chars
.
Contains
47 words
in
3 sentences
using
241 chars
.
Exit , L. H.
[ Brings down chair, and sits, thinking
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82 words
in
4 sentences
using
428 chars
.
Runs nervously to door and calls anxiously.
Enter Servant , L. H.
Contains
18 words
in
4 sentences
using
94 chars
.
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.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Exit , L. H.
[C.]
Contains
55 words
in
4 sentences
using
301 chars
.
Enter Mary , L. E. , followed by Servant , who passes off C. D.
Contains
33 words
in
5 sentences
using
184 chars
.
[R. of C.]
Contains
70 words
in
5 sentences
using
377 chars
.
[L. of C.]
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46 words
in
5 sentences
using
272 chars
.
Contains
46 words
in
3 sentences
using
243 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Contains
80 words
in
5 sentences
using
449 chars
.
Contains
45 words
in
4 sentences
using
252 chars
.
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.
Contains
39 words
in
9 sentences
using
196 chars
.
[ To Mrs. C. — crossing to her.
Contains
10 words
in
4 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
2 sentences
using
201 chars
.
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.
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11 words
in
3 sentences
using
53 chars
.
[ Coming down.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
96 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
[ Seated at table , L. H., Mrs. Radius , R. of table — Mary , L. H. of Mrs. Codliver.
Contains
122 words
in
7 sentences
using
654 chars
.
Enter Servant , with tray. — Mrs. Codliver commences eating greedily.
Contains
5 words
in
3 sentences
using
25 chars
.
Enter Cynosure , C. D.
Contains
35 words
in
3 sentences
using
185 chars
.
[L. H.]
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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.
Contains
51 words
in
7 sentences
using
271 chars
.
[ Down R.]
Contains
27 words
in
4 sentences
using
175 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
4 sentences
using
128 chars
.
Goes up to Mrs. Codliver.
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
92 chars
.
[ Crosses to Cy.
Contains
50 words
in
2 sentences
using
281 chars
.
Crosses c.
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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.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Exit hurriedly , L. H.
[ As Mrs. Codliver comes down.
Contains
27 words
in
4 sentences
using
143 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
4 sentences
using
47 chars
.
(R. H.)
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
72 chars
.
[ Crosses to c.]
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5 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
They draw together, and whisper significantly , R. H.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
98 chars
.
(R. H.)
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45 words
in
3 sentences
using
223 chars
.
Contains
63 words
in
5 sentences
using
340 chars
.
(C.)
Contains
38 words
in
6 sentences
using
214 chars
.
Mrs. Codliver goes up to lunch.
Enter Mrs. Apex, L. I E.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Goes up to Cynosure.
[ Aside , L. of C.]
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46 words
in
3 sentences
using
233 chars
.
Contains
49 words
in
3 sentences
using
260 chars
.
(R. C.)
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
67 chars
.
(C.)
Contains
49 words
in
3 sentences
using
242 chars
.
(R. H.)
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
82 chars
.
Contains
71 words
in
5 sentences
using
372 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
2 sentences
using
157 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Contains
115 words
in
6 sentences
using
590 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
5 sentences
using
185 chars
.
Mrs. Apex leads Mrs. C. to a chair , R., then comes down. L. H.
Contains
51 words
in
5 sentences
using
257 chars
.
Contains
148 words
in
10 sentences
using
762 chars
.
[L. of Unit.
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20 words
in
4 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
3 sentences
using
137 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
5 sentences
using
125 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
4 sentences
using
142 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
164 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
73 words
in
6 sentences
using
322 chars
.
[ Aside.
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12 words
in
4 sentences
using
67 chars
.
Contains
46 words
in
5 sentences
using
240 chars
.
Contains
127 words
in
7 sentences
using
728 chars
.
Cyno, Mrs. R., and Mrs. C. retire up.
[L. of C.]
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Re-enter Mary , L. 1 E. — She crosses behind to R. H. of Unit.
[ Aside.
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8 words
in
3 sentences
using
47 chars
.
[ Aside.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Goes up to R. H. table.
[R. of Unit.
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50 words
in
5 sentences
using
212 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
132 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
165 chars
.
Contains
43 words
in
4 sentences
using
217 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
80 chars
.
Puts her arm on his shoulder.
Contains
110 words
in
9 sentences
using
572 chars
.
Exit. C. D. — Mary goes to table , L. H.
Cyno.   Mrs. R.   Mrs. A.
Contains
57 words
in
5 sentences
using
293 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
10 sentences
using
207 chars
.
Exit. C. D., affectedly.
Contains
81 words
in
8 sentences
using
397 chars
.
Exit, c., fanning herself. All laugh.
[R. of C.]
Contains
23 words
in
3 sentences
using
122 chars
.
[L. of C.]
Contains
33 words
in
4 sentences
using
190 chars
.
[ Going — returns.
Contains
63 words
in
10 sentences
using
351 chars
.
Exit , C. D.
[ Brings down a chair , R. of C.]
Contains
29 words
in
6 sentences
using
153 chars
.
Aside.
[ Comes down L. of Mrs. Apex.
Contains
23 words
in
4 sentences
using
127 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
100 chars
.
[ Aside.
Contains
20 words
in
3 sentences
using
108 chars
.
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.
[ Down C.]
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
129 chars
.
[ Aside.
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
107 chars
.
[ Aside.
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14 words
in
3 sentences
using
74 chars
.
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.
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
86 chars
.
[ Comes down R.]
Contains
18 words
in
4 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
3 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Mrs. Apex retires up, quickly , R, Apex comes down with check in his hand , C.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
59 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
4 sentences
using
162 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
4 sentences
using
84 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
79 chars
.
(R. of table. ) [ Aside.
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8 words
in
3 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
10 chars
.
Contains
66 words
in
5 sentences
using
347 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
4 sentences
using
74 chars
.
Down L.
(C.)
Contains
42 words
in
7 sentences
using
237 chars
.
[ Kuccling at his feet.
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
130 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
130 chars
.
Enter Chloe , L. U. E. — Remain up stage.
Contains
22 words
in
3 sentences
using
104 chars
.
[ Throws Mary off.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
52 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
152 chars
.
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.
[ Weeping.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
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.
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6 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
49 words
in
6 sentences
using
251 chars
.
Contains
70 words
in
3 sentences
using
399 chars
.
Contains
215 words
in
10 sentences
using
1068 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
91 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
156 chars
.
Contains
67 words
in
7 sentences
using
321 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Bursts into tears.
Contains
207 words
in
13 sentences
using
916 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
4 sentences
using
111 chars
.
Contains
77 words
in
6 sentences
using
345 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Weeps.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
83 chars
.
A knock at door L. H.; Chloe goes to it.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
53 chars
.
[ Gives card to Mary.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
53 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
4 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
51 chars
.
[ Delivers message at door.
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
140 chars
.
A knock. Chloe. opens door, and then retires up.
Enter Cynosure.
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
90 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
5 sentences
using
175 chars
.
Aside.
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
138 chars
.
Contains
136 words
in
9 sentences
using
689 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
122 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
4 sentences
using
164 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
73 chars
.
Contains
87 words
in
8 sentences
using
416 chars
.
Rushes out , L. H.
Contains
41 words
in
6 sentences
using
189 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
3 sentences
using
126 chars
.
Exit , 1 L. H.
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.
Contains
328 words
in
15 sentences
using
1744 chars
.
Enter Mary and Chloe , L. H.
Contains
47 words
in
8 sentences
using
259 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
161 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
4 sentences
using
194 chars
.
Exit, looking back , L. H.
Contains
56 words
in
3 sentences
using
253 chars
.
Contains
71 words
in
4 sentences
using
342 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
2 sentences
using
190 chars
.
Contains
43 words
in
2 sentences
using
218 chars
.
[ Stopping him.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
5 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
4 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Contains
81 words
in
3 sentences
using
397 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
122 chars
.
Enter Servant , R. H. , with Tray, Teapot, &c. — He places them on table, and Exit
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
105 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
3 sentences
using
154 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
97 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
110 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
5 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
9 chars
.
Contains
59 words
in
5 sentences
using
297 chars
.
Contains
62 words
in
4 sentences
using
325 chars
.
Contains
50 words
in
5 sentences
using
253 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
78 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
82 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
4 sentences
using
193 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
54 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
56 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
5 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Going.
Contains
125 words
in
8 sentences
using
614 chars
.
Contains
56 words
in
8 sentences
using
324 chars
.
Contains
70 words
in
7 sentences
using
399 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
5 sentences
using
225 chars
.
Contains
95 words
in
4 sentences
using
491 chars
.
Contains
89 words
in
8 sentences
using
480 chars
.
Contains
38 words
in
3 sentences
using
206 chars
.
Contains
94 words
in
5 sentences
using
508 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
3 sentences
using
171 chars
.
Contains
72 words
in
4 sentences
using
382 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
94 words
in
4 sentences
using
465 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
2 sentences
using
160 chars
.
Contains
39 words
in
3 sentences
using
223 chars
.
Mary beckons on Chloe from L. H.
Contains
25 words
in
4 sentences
using
136 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
4 sentences
using
178 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
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.
Contains
215 words
in
12 sentences
using
1143 chars
.
Enter Apex , in evening dress, L. H.
Contains
51 words
in
3 sentences
using
264 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
170 chars
.
Contains
57 words
in
4 sentences
using
305 chars
.
[ Aside.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Contains
92 words
in
3 sentences
using
527 chars
.
[ Aside, down C.]
Contains
42 words
in
6 sentences
using
220 chars
.
Enter Mrs. Radius, L. U. E.
Contains
7 words
in
4 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
7 sentences
using
213 chars
.
Goes up.
[ Aside.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
92 chars
.
[ Aside , L. H.]
Contains
23 words
in
5 sentences
using
119 chars
.
[ Down , C. This speech spoken jestingly.
Contains
86 words
in
7 sentences
using
446 chars
.
R. of C.]
Contains
52 words
in
5 sentences
using
256 chars
.
Goes up , R.
Contains
44 words
in
4 sentences
using
211 chars
.
(L.)
Contains
22 words
in
3 sentences
using
119 chars
.
Contains
57 words
in
3 sentences
using
308 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
105 chars
.
Contains
60 words
in
6 sentences
using
315 chars
.
[ Aside , L. H.]
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
65 chars
.
Enter Mrs. Codliver. Apex is seated.
[ Down C.]
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
133 chars
.
Mrs. Radius expresses confusion, and signs Mrs. Codliver to be silent.
Contains
109 words
in
3 sentences
using
555 chars
.
[R., with forced composure.
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
114 chars
.
(C.)
Contains
59 words
in
4 sentences
using
321 chars
.
(R. of C.)
Contains
38 words
in
3 sentences
using
227 chars
.
Enter Cynosure , down C.
Contains
45 words
in
6 sentences
using
274 chars
.
Enter Servant , L. H.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Exit.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Going.
Contains
49 words
in
4 sentences
using
260 chars
.
Mrs. Radius takes Cynosure's arm, and exeunt D. L. 2 E.
Contains
77 words
in
3 sentences
using
358 chars
.
Exit. R. 1 E.
[ Aside.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Enter Charles hastily, his dress disordered, his face pale and agitated.
(C.)
Contains
45 words
in
9 sentences
using
243 chars
.
(L. H.)
Contains
45 words
in
3 sentences
using
253 chars
.
(C.)
Contains
37 words
in
4 sentences
using
206 chars
.
[ Comes hastily forward , R.; apart to Charles.
Contains
30 words
in
4 sentences
using
158 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
5 sentences
using
150 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
4 sentences
using
189 chars
.
Down , L. H.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
63 chars
.
[ Turns suddenly.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
[ Peeps in at door that opens in and up stage.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
77 chars
.
Spoken quickly.
[ Takes his mother by the hand.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
88 chars
.
[ At door.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
72 chars
.
Must be spoken very quickly.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
56 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Contains
55 words
in
4 sentences
using
292 chars
.
[ Crosses to Apex.
Contains
52 words
in
9 sentences
using
259 chars
.
Sinks into the arms of Charles , laughing hysterically.
Contains
30 words
in
4 sentences
using
159 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
59 chars
.
Enter Unit , L. H. C.
Contains
43 words
in
5 sentences
using
232 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
65 chars
.
[L. C.]
Contains
21 words
in
4 sentences
using
89 chars
.
[R.]
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
95 chars
.
Contains
77 words
in
5 sentences
using
448 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
4 sentences
using
189 chars
.
Contains
54 words
in
5 sentences
using
280 chars
.
[L. H.]
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
51 chars
.
Contains
61 words
in
6 sentences
using
295 chars
.
Going up. — Apex goes up to Mrs. A on sofa. L. H.]
Contains
15 words
in
1 sentence
using
76 chars
.
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Enter Mary.
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Mary embraces Apex , &c. They, with Mrs. Apex and Charles retire up.
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Opens door , R. 2 E.
Enter Mrs. Radius and Cynosure , R. 2 E.
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Mrs. Radius retires up with Cynosure.
Enter Mrs. Codliver , R. 1 E.
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[R. of C.]
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[ Comes L. of C.]
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Enter Chloe.
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