Part 8
_A fireplace at middle right, filled with ferns and goldenrod. An old-fashioned, three-cornered colonial cupboard in upper R. corner. The walls are covered with a soft-shaded cretonne of green and white stripes, blended with a small rose pattern of flowers. The doors, windows, fireplace and all woodwork are in ivory white, and a mahogany baseboard extending around the room._
_The furniture is all old colonial mahogany. A mahogany drop-leaf table at C., a lacquered single chair at R. of table, an armchair at L. and a mahogany upholstered stool below table. An old cashmere covering on table, and an old-fashioned inlaid desk with writing materials on table for SALLIE._
_At R. in front of mantel, an upholstered mahogany armchair with tidy. At R. above mantel a square work-table; a small work-basket on table. At L. of cupboard an armchair, L. of window a what-not filled with shells, vases, and odds and ends of ornaments. At stage L. a small mahogany upright piano, with single mahogany chair and cushioned seat for JUDY. Music on piano. Below piano another single chair. At lower L. below stairs a small mahogany card-table, leaf raised against wall. On table an old clock and pair of old-fashioned silver candlesticks with partly burned candles. Over table, an old mahogany mirror._
_In lower front side of jut—on wall, on a diagonal line with staircase are hung some old family silhouettes. Over piano (on side wall of jut) hangs an oil painting of JERVIS PENDLETON at the age of four. Above piano near door hangs an old framed engraving of George Washington. Over what-not at L. back hangs a large engraving of Gen. Grant and family, flanked by smaller old framed pictures of Lincoln and Jackson. At L. back between window and cupboard hangs a colored Martha Washington and below a small engraving of Washington at Valley Forge. Over mantel at C. hangs an old-fashioned, oblong mirror, with top picture panel. On either side of mirror hangs old-fashioned life-size crayons in oval frames of MR. and MRS. SEMPLE. On either side of fireplace, flanking the SEMPLE pictures, are small characteristic pictures of colonial subjects. An old copper warming pan hangs at lower end of fireplace._
_A large rag medallion on floor at C. and around the room some hand-braided rugs. White shade curtains at C. overhung with lace curtains. A plaited valance across top of window with side draperies, and cushioned seat in window with hanging drape to match top of valance—all of same material (green and mahogany water stain) serve as a picture frame to window and complete the room. Off stage to R. is a telephone bell. Off stage at lower L. a stamped envelope for SALLIE. Off stage L. U. the other properties for CARRIE, JUDY and JIMMIE._
_The light outside is a soft September afternoon of rich amber. Within the room the light is full but not bright. Dimmed at end of act into a mellow sunset._
ACT IV
SCENE: _The scene shows JERVIS PENDLETON’S library, a dark, richly-furnished man’s room. The room is panelled in Circassian walnut and topped by a green and gold frieze. The entrance C. is a square arch, hung with curtains partly open and topped with lambrequin. It leads to the hall outside. The back wall in hall is tapestry covered; stairs at C. lead up and off L. A grandfather’s clock at R. of stairway. In room at R., a large window corresponding in width to arch at C., hung with curtains and lambrequin at C. arch, and lace curtains. In front of window a desk, and on desk, writing materials and papers, a push button at L. of desk and a telephone at R. of desk. A lower (L.) drawer of desk opens, and in it is a written letter addressed “John Smith.” On desk papers for GRIGGS, a stenographer’s note-book and extra note-book which GRIGGS returns for in Act._
_A long library table at C., running L. and R., a chair at each end. On table C. a book rack and books. At back of either side of entrance are large bookcases filled with books and ornamented on top with large vases. At R., above desk, a teakwood table and large lamp. At L. a mantelpiece and open grate fire with steel fender. Above the mantel a painted portrait of JERVIS PENDLETON’S brother. On mantel a library clock and vases. Before fireplace a large, upholstered armchair._
_Off stage L., on table, a tray containing a glass, bottle of medicine, with small quantity of medicine for JERVIS to drink and the medicine graduate. An additional bottle for WALTERS and second entrance with medicine change. A doctor’s surgical bag, typewritten letter for GRIGGS (JUDY’S letter). Off stage R., a doorbell._
_The time is late afternoon of an October day._
_At R., through window, a spot-lamp spreads over desk. Practical fire in grate at L._
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PROPERTY PLOT
ACT I
1 ground cloth; 1 large cupboard, with shelf; cheap fringed shelf paper; plates, dishes and earthenware crocks in cupboard; 1 black box, containing 2 white aprons and lace caps on shelf; in pantry, low shelf, containing various kitchen pans; 7 benches; 7 stools; 4 oilcloth covered tables; 4 horses for same; tables 8 feet by 2 feet—28 inches high; 1 table only 22 inches high; 2 benches 22 inches high; 4 tables as described; 4 benches same height; 4 dozen plates—white enamel; 4 dozen mugs—white enamel; 4 dozen tablespoons; 1 salt cellar filled with sugar (not salt); 2 black Japan trays; 1 tea set (6 cups, 6 saucers, 1 sugar bowl, 1 cream pitcher); 4 large salt cellars; 2 dishpans; 1 wash basin; polishing cloths, soap and towels; extra cups to break; 1 dozen teaspoons; 4 kitchen chairs; 1 shelf—in pantry.
Properties Off Stage R. 1 E.—1 rag rug; on property table, 1 tray containing 2 plates of bread sandwiches, 1 dish of sliced lemon; 6 napkins.
PROPERTY PLOT
ACT II
Desk with chair; desk well arranged. (Judy’s desk.) Over it, small sign reading: “We study to please.” Above sign, large framed picture of Mona Lisa; college poster of Freshman’s Tree ceremonies; tacks to tack it on wall; round table; on table, a tea tray containing cups, saucers, spoons, tea pot, cream pitcher and empty sugar bowl; spirit lamp; empty alcohol bottle; empty match box; couch and pillows in disorder; kettle; Princeton college pennant tacked on wall; bookcase, with books to hang on wall; papier mache rabbit’s head tacked over bookcase; large bureau with upholstered top and drawers to open like steps; on top, pillows, books and memoranda case are scattered; large ornamental Japanese lantern hangs above in C. Shades on windows, with draperies to window length; on side window sills, small vases filled with spring field flowers; another desk in wild disorder (SALLIE’S desk) with chair; old oak armchair with one short leg—the “wobbly” chair; large picture of Sir Galahad; college poster of “Field Day” with illustration of JUDY running, copied from book (Daddy Long-Legs). Small sign, “No Smoking Allowed.” Another sign, “Our success is not mere talk.” Old fashioned brass knocker for door. Another desk, also in disorder (JULIA’S desk) and chair; another single chair; poster of Sophomore’s Cotillion; large pictures on wall; pretty medallion rug, about 12 × 15; large inkspot on rug; combination flat top desk with shelves at R. and L. Large rattan arm-chair with hour-glass shaped bottom, caned to floor (to conceal inkspot). Oak arm-chair; tobacco jar; skull; 2 aged lemons; pair of scissors; small book; cover on desk; mass of vases, books, ink bottles, tennis balls; 1 pair fencing foils on desk; chair at desk; sweater; 2 tennis racquets; feather duster; 2 (girls’) out-of-doors coats; note-book; fencing mask; basket-ball, tam-o’-shanter; child’s sweeping broom; golf bag with sticks.
Properties Off Stage L. 1 E.: small crash; extra cover for C. table, same material as one on stage; gown for JUDY; on table R. at back, a table with box of candy, card and tray, plate of buns, cup of sugar, cup of tea, kettle of hot water, box of tea biscuits.
PROPERTY PLOT
ACT III
Fire-place (middle right) filled with ferns and goldenrod; all furniture is old Colonial mahogany. Old fashioned 3-cornered Colonial cupboard; drop leaf table; lacquered single chair; arm-chair; upholstered stool; old cashmere cover on table; old fashioned inlaid desk; writing materials; upholstered arm-chair; tidy; square work-table; small workbasket; arm-chair; what-not with shells, vases, odds and ends of ornaments; small mahogany upright piano; cushioned seat; music on piano; another single chair; small mahogany card table, leaf raised; old clock; pair old fashioned silver candlesticks; partly burned candles; old mahogany mirror; old family silhouettes; oil painting of JERVIS PENDLETON at age of 4; old fashioned engraving of George Washington; large engraving of General Grant and family; old framed pictures of Lincoln and Jackson; colored Martha Washington; small engraving of Washington at Valley Forge; old fashioned oblong mirror with top picture panel; old fashioned life-size crayons in oval frames of MR. and MRS. SEMPLE; warming pan; large rag medallion; several hand braided rugs; white shades; lace curtains; plaited valance for top of window, with side draperies; cushioned seat in window; hanging draperies to match top of valance—all same material.
Properties Off Stage R.: telephone bell; off lower L. stamped envelope. L.U. the other properties for CARRIE, JUDY and JIMMIE.
PROPERTY PLOT
ACT IV
Grandfather’s clock; curtains, topped with lambrequin for arch; curtains, lambrequin and lace curtains for window; desk; writing materials and papers; push button L. of desk; telephone R. of desk; letter addressed “John Smith” (in lower L. drawer of desk); papers; stenographers’ note book; extra note book; long library table; 2 chairs; table; book rack; books; bookcase filled with books (at entrance) large vases (on top); teakwood table; large lamp; mantelpiece; open fire grate; steel fender; painted portrait of JERVIS PENDLETON’S brother; library clock and vases (on mantel); large upholstered chair.
Properties Off Stage: L. on table, tray with glass, bottle of medicine, small quantity of medicine for Jervis to drink; medicine graduate; additional bottle; doctor’s surgical bag; typewritten letter. Off R. door-bell.
ELECTRICAL PLOT
ACT I
Foots, amber and white up one-half at rise.
Foots dimmed at cue to one-fourth up. (Bunch lamps and strips dim on same cue.)
At window L. and amber and white bunch lamp above and below on each backing.
At windows L. a 7 blue light strip on each backing up full through Act.
Over doors C. and R. of C. a three-lamp strip dimmed at cue as above.
Over doors at R., R.1 E., R.2 E.—a two lamp strip.
Bracket lamps, one at R. between doors, one R. of C. door, one L. of C. door, and one in C. of C. hallway to be turned on by MISS LIPPETT at cue.
Footlights come up a trifle when brackets are on.
A five-lamp strip (32 power lamps) in foots at C. up full through Act.
A spot lamp off L. upper window, to swing on pivot, into and around the room, indicating the approach of a motor car, at near end of Act, cue from JUDY “I can think about him. Please! Please!”
ELECTRICAL PLOT
ACT III
The light outside is a soft September afternoon, of rich amber.
Within the room the light is full but not bright.
Dimmed at end of Act into a mellow sunset.
ELECTRICAL PLOT
ACT IV
The time is late afternoon on an October day. At R. through window, a spot lamp spreads over desk. Practical fire in grate over L.
LIGHTS. Placement. Fixtures NOT ON.
Floods outside window R.
Bunches Amber in arch C.
Spot in window R.1 to hit R.C.
Proc. Spot to hit Briss, R.C.
Proc. Spot to hit chair L. of table.
RISE FULL UP. Briss ENT. DIM. FTS. to 1/2—5 min.
Rise door bell R.
Red 1 5.
Red—Foots.
Amber—Foots.
White—Foots.
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[Illustration: Stage diagram of Act I: The Orphan Asylum]
[Illustration: Stage diagram of Act II: Judy’s Study at College]
[Illustration: Stage diagram of Act III: Sitting Room at Farm House]
[Illustration: Simplified stage diagram of Act III: Sitting Room of Farm House]
[Illustration: Stage diagram of Act IV: Pendleton’s Library]
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Transcriber’s Notes
This file uses _underscores_ to indicate italic text. Stage directions are spaced inconsistently in the original printed text (e.g., “R. I. E.” vs. “R.I.E.”) and are reproduced here as they appear in print. On p. 25, a stage direction has an orphan embrace Judy before she has entered; on p. 104 there appears to be a missing or misattributed line, as Jervis is given two lines in a row (beginning “And I thought...” and “The same idea...”). As the correction is not clear in either case, the passages have been left as printed.
One line and one stage direction in Act 1 reference a character named “Codman,” who does not appear elsewhere in the play but appears to be one of the Trustees; this is possibly intended to be Wykoff.
Below is a list of itemized changes from the original text. Other minor inconsistencies, such as differences in hyphenation (e.g. “armchair” vs. “arm-chair”, “carefree” vs. “care-free”), have been left as printed.
• p. 6: Removed italics from mistakenly italicized line (Say ye knocked this off...) • p. 9: Corrected “flambuoyant” to “flamboyant” (Examines a flamboyant watch...) • p. 10: Corrected “today” to “to-day” (...in this institution to-day) • p. 11: Added missing period in “R. I. E.” (Exits R. I. E.) • p. 13: Corrected “today” to “to-day” (...Jervis Pendleton with us to-day) • p. 23: Corrected “tres” to “très” (Tu es enfant très bon...) • p. 26: Corrected “Lippet” to “Lippett” (This won’t do, Mrs. Lippett!...) • p. 26: Supply missing period after “...upsetting the tea by bumping into Jervis.” • p. 69: Corrected “Mrs. Pritchard” to “Miss Pritchard” in stage direction. • p. 105: Corrected “imposisble” to “impossible” (Of course I know it’s impossible...) • p. 105: Corrected “he” to “be” (She should be here now...) • p. 116: Corrected “Lippet” to “Lippett” (...as Mrs. Lippett turns on bracket lights.) • p. 119: Supply missing comma after “At L. of cupboard an armchair,” • p. 119: Corrected “Sllie” to “Sallie” (...writing materials on table for Sallie.) • p. 124: Corrected “ink-spot” to “inkspot” (...to conceal inkspot)
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