CAST OF CHARACTERS
    • Mrs. WILLOUGHBY.
    • Major JOHN STRONG, U.S.V.
    • Dr. DOULTON, formerly surgeon U.S.A.
    • A HALL-BOY of the Hotel.

SCENE: — Mrs. Willoughby's parlor in the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York.

TIME: — An evening in the spring of 1864.

I

THE time is the evening of a day in the spring of 1864, and the scene is a parlor of the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The parlor is like most other hotel parlors. There is a mantel-piece on one side of it, separating two windows which look out on Madison Square. On the opposite side is a desk; and a little beyond this is the door leading into Mrs. Willoughby's bedroom. The door at the back of the parlor opens into the hall of the hotel. There is a sofa before the fireplace. There is an easel near one of the windows, empty, but with a silk flag thrown over it carelessly. In one of the upper corners stands a piano.

Mrs. Willoughby is seated at her piano, playing one after another of a collection of war-songs: "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching," "The Battle-cry of Freedom," and at last "Johnny Comes Marching Home." Then she plays more slowly, until at last she stops and speaks:

Mrs. Willoughby

Note: Contains 235 words in 18 sentences using 1115 chars.

As she is playing softly and dreamily, a knock is heard. She jumps up and runs to the door of her own room .

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

II

[A hall-boy appears in the doorway .
The hall-boy:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

The hall-boy:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

He places a bunch of flowers and a letter on the parlor table, and is going back to the door as Mrs. Willoughby checks him with a sudden exclamation .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars.

The hall-boy:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Then he disappears, closing the door after him .

III

Mrs. Willoughby
( going to the table ):

Note: Contains 103 words in 11 sentences using 483 chars.

As she moves away to get a better look at the flowers, the letter is brushed off the table and falls to the floor .

Note: Contains 231 words in 17 sentences using 1239 chars.

Note: Contains 74 words in 6 sentences using 380 chars.

Note: Contains 185 words in 10 sentences using 919 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( rising rapidly from her chair ):

Note: Contains 158 words in 13 sentences using 760 chars.

A second knock is heard, louder than the first .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

IV

The door opens, and Dr. Doulton enters .
Dr. Doulton:

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

Mrs. Willoughby
( coming forward again ):

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

He glances quickly about the room .
Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 284 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( uncomfortably ):

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Mrs. Willoughby
( surprised ):

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( running to the mirror over the mantel-piece ):

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( taking a chair ):

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars.

She extends her arm and he feels her pulse .
Mrs. Willoughby
( after a pause ):

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( hotly ):

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 133 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 192 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( taking up a paper-cutter from the table ):

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( surprised again ):

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( laughing ):

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

She drops the paper-cutter .
Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

[Mrs. Willoughby turns away from him .
Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( taking her handkerchief from her eyes ):

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Dr. Doulton:

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

Mrs. Willoughby
( anxiously ):

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 58 words in 3 sentences using 296 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( hastily ):

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( with reserve, and after a marked pause ):

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

A knock is heard at the door of the parlor .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 157 chars.

V

As the parlor door opens and Major Strong enters , Mrs. Willoughby disappears into her own room on one side. The Major is in uniform. He comes forward .
Major Strong:

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( behind the door of her room ):

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( in disgust ):

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Major Strong:

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

Dr. Doulton
( turning on him ):

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 198 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars.

Major Strong
( quietly ):

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 93 words in 6 sentences using 449 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 229 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( impatiently ):

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( watching him ):

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Major Strong
( with reserve ):

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 209 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

Major Strong
( carelessly ):

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 69 words in 6 sentences using 370 chars.

Major Strong
( quickly ):

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars.

Major Strong
( starting ):

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 75 words in 5 sentences using 406 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 293 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Dr. Doulton:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 263 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Major Strong:

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

Dr. Doulton
( looking at his watch ):

Note: Contains 48 words in 6 sentences using 243 chars.

[Dr. Doulton walks out briskly, banging the door after him .

VI

Major Strong
( looking after the Doctor):

Note: Contains 159 words in 15 sentences using 791 chars.

VII

[Mrs. Willoughby enters quietly from her room and stands on one side of the parlor, watching Major Strong.
Major Strong:

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

He kisses the photograph .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

Major Strong
( turning in astonishment ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( confused ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby
( coming forward ):

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( recovering himself ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( boldly ):

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Catching Mrs. Willoughby's eye, he stops abruptly .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

Major Strong
( in confusion again ):

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( sitting on the sofa ):

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 211 chars.

Major Strong
( taking a chair by her side ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( smiling ):

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 289 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 47 words in 1 sentence using 223 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( musing ):

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Major Strong
( startled ):

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 92 words in 5 sentences using 430 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

And here she hides her face in handkerchief .
Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby
( fiercely ):

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( suddenly ):

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( looking at him ):

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Major Strong
( quailing under her glance ):

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Major Strong
( confused ):

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Major Strong:

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

There is a pause for a little space .
Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( taking courage ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars.

Major Strong:

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

There is another pause .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( taken aback ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 265 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( gently ):

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

Major Strong
( earnestly ):

Note: Contains 120 words in 6 sentences using 571 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( moved in spite of herself ):

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Major Strong:

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

The sound of an approaching band begins to be audible .
Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( encouraged ):

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( starting up ):

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

The band passes under the windows playing "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching."
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

Major Strong
( earnestly ):

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 76 words in 9 sentences using 352 chars.

The music of the band begins to die away in the distance .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

Major Strong
( impetuously ):

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( seizing her hand ):

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( withdrawing her hand ):

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

Major Strong
( quickly ):

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( fiercely rising ):

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars.

Major Strong
( with dignity ):

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( holding out her hand to him ):

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 218 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( eagerly ):

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

He kisses her .
Mrs. Willoughby
( indignantly ):

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( penitently ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

Major Strong
( prompting her ):

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( smiling again ):

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Major Strong
( taking her hand ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Major Strong
( passionately ):

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

He kisses it again tenderly .
Mrs. Willoughby
( withdrawing her hand ):

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

A knock is heard .
Mrs. Willoughby:

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

VIII

The hall-boy enters .
The hall-boy:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

The hall-boy:

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( eagerly ):

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

The hall-boy:

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( to Major Strong):

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( to the hall-boy):

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

The hall-boy:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

The hall-boy:

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

IX

Major Strong
( moving toward the door ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars.

Major Strong
( interrupting her ):

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

He kisses her hand and goes out, leaving the door open .

X

Mrs. Willoughby
( looking after him ):

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars.

The hall-boy appears at the door with a large painting .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

The hall-boy:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

The hall-boy
( placing the picture on the easel ):

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( stiffly ):

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

The hall-boy
( going to the door ):

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( sharply ):

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

The hall-boy:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

He leaves the room through the open door . Mrs. Willoughby, standing silently before the picture, sighs, and begins to drape an American flag over the top of the easel .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

XI

Dr. Doulton
( appears at the door, saying ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( taking a chair ):

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

She finishes draping the flag over the top of the picture-frame, and she moves back from the easel, looking at it .
Dr. Doulton
( seeing picture ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( crossing over to the picture and reading the inscription on the frame ):

Note: Contains 48 words in 8 sentences using 282 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( dryly ):

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( starting ):

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( grimly ):

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( dropping into a chair ):

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby;

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( rising quickly ):

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

Dr. Doulton
( brusquely ):

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( with dignity ):

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( severely ):

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

Dr. Doulton
( going to the table and pouring out a glass of water ):

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( taking the glass ):

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

Dr. Doulton
( feeling her pulse ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby
( tearfully ):

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

She sets down the glass of water untasted .
Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( anxiously ):

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 207 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( falling back on the sofa ):

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

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

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

Mrs. Willoughby
( surprised ):

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars.

"Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 250 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 270 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( impatiently ):

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

XII

[Dr. Doulton goes out, leaving the door open behind him . Mrs. Willoughby stands silent in thought for a moment or two. Then she comes forward and drops the flag across the portrait so as to hide the face .
Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

[Major Strong appears in the doorway; he has put on his belt and his sword, and his cap is in his hand .
Major Strong:

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( feverishly excited ):

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Major Strong
( surprised ):

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( enthusiastically ):

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Major Strong
( surprised again ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

Major Strong
( alarmed ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( anxiously ):

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong
( puzzled ):

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

The music of an approaching band is heard, playing "Johnny Comes Marching Home."
Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Major Strong
( hotly ):

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

The band has come nearer and nearer; it is now almost under the window .
Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Major Strong
( joyfully ):

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

[Mrs. Willoughby stands silent for a moment. Then Major Strong starts forward, clasps her in his arms and kisses her .
Major Strong:

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Major Strong:

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

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby
( clinging to him ):

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

Major Strong:

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Mrs. Willoughby:

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

Major Strong:

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

XIII

As he embraces her Dr. Doulton appears in the doorway .

When the doctor sees Mrs. Willoughby in Major Strong's arms he starts back .

Dr. Doulton:

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

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