Appendix
Scene: The scene shows the dining-room of the John Grier Home. A bare, dreary room with plastered walls. Main entrance at C. leading into a bare hall outside. R. of C. is a large cupboard; partly opened; shelves covered with cheap fringed paper and filled with plates; dishes and earthenware crocks. On the lowest shelf is a black paste-board box containing white muslin caps and aprons. R. of cupboard is an entrance leading into the pantry, at back a low shelf on which are various kitchen pans. At lower R. is an entrance leading to children’s department. Above it another entrance with door leading to kitchen. Entrances lower R., back R. and C. are open entrances. At L. are two large windows through which is seen the porch outside and the yard beyond.
The room is furnished with four long tables, two R. of C. are placed across stage R. to L. Two L. of C. are placed up and down stage. Table L. of C. is lower, for the smaller children. Dimensions, 8 × 2, stand 22 inches high, other tables 8 × 2 stand 28 inches high, benches on each side of tables, and stools at end, 18 in. high. Benches and stools for small table 14 in. high. The tables are covered with white marble oil-cloth and rest on horses. The tables are set for the next meal. A large soup-plate, cup and soup-spoon at each plate. 14 at a table. On each table a large salt-cellar. Table L. of C. down stage is cleared and a dish-pan with polishing rags and soap placed there for the orphans to clean the teaspoons for the Trustees’ tea. On lower table R. at L. end is a tray containing cups, saucers and sugar bowl to be sent to the Trustees’ room. Salt-cellar on this table filled with sugar, not salt.
The only decoration in the room is a large lettered illumined text, painted over door at C. “The Lord will provide.”
The light at rise is of late afternoon dimmed at cue to dark evening and coming up a little as Mrs. Lippett turns on bracket lights. Off stage at R. 2 E. is a table. On table a tray containing two plates of bread sandwiches for Judy, also napkins and dish of sliced lemons for Mrs. Lippett.
The Scene shows a prettily furnished college study. At C. back is a large bay window flanked by smaller windows R. and L., through which is seen the college campus and country beyond. R. of window at R. is the entrance into the room, the door opening on and down stage. A hall at rear, leading off R. At R. middle of plot, a door opening off into Judy’s room and above it, L., a door opening off into Sallie’s room.
Between doors L. is Judy’s desk, with chair. This desk is well arranged. Over it a small sign stolen from some store by the girls, reading “We study to please.” Above the sign a large framed picture of Mona Lisa. On wall above upper door L. is tacked a college poster of the Freshmen’s Tree ceremonies. Under window L. of C. is a round table on which is a tea tray containing cups, saucers, spoons, teapot, cream pitcher and empty sugar bowl. Also a spirit lamp, empty alcohol bottle and empty box of matches. L. of this table a couch and pillows in disorder. Under R. end of couch the kettle. Over couch, tacked on wall, is a Princeton college pennant. Above couch, fastened on wall, a bookcase with books. On wall above case hangs a large rabbit’s head (papier mache). At C. a large bureau with upholstered top sets in the box window. Drawers to open like steps. On top, pillow, books and a memorandum case are scattered, later put in top drawer by Julia. A large, ornamental Japanese lantern hangs above in C. Shade curtains on windows, with draperies in front on all windows. C. draperies hang to floor, side draperies to window length. On side window sills, small vases filled with spring field flowers. Before window R. of C., Sallie’s desk, in wild disorder, with chair. R. of desk an oak armchair with one short leg, the “wobbly” chair. Above chair a large picture of Sir Galahad. Tacked on wall at window, a college poster of “Field Day” with an illustration of Judy running C., copied from book (Daddy Long-Legs). Above Sallie’s desk a small stolen sign, “No smoking allowed.” Over door at back a larger stolen sign, “Our success is not mere talk.” On door outside an old-fashioned brass knocker. Below door at R. is Julia’s desk, also in disorder, and chair. Another single chair a little L. and up from this desk. On door R. a poster of the Sophomore’s Cotillion. On wall R. and L. of door R. a large picture.
At C. on floor a pretty medallion rug, about 12 × 15. At R. of rug from C. a large inkspot about a foot in diameter. At C. to left a combination flat-topped desk with shelves at R. and L. R. of table a large rattan armchair with hour-glass shaped bottom, caned to floor, concealing inkspot later. An oak armchair L. of desk. On shelf L. of desk, a tobacco jar, skull, with two aged lemons. Also a pair of scissors. On shelf R. of table, a small book for Judy. Cover on desk and it is covered with a heterogeneous mass of vases, books, ink bottles, tennis balls and a pair of fencing foils. Chair R. of desk has a sweater and tennis racquet, and a feather duster for Sallie. On floor by inkspot are a couple of girls’ out-of-door coats and a note-book. On chair L. of desk is a fencing mask, a basket ball, a tennis racquet, a tam-o’-shanter, also child’s sweeping broom for Julia. On chair by Judy’s desk a golf bag with sticks.
Off L.I.E. is a small crash and an extra cover for C. table, same material as one on stage which Julia takes on after crash avoiding waste of time. Also a gown for Judy. On table off stage back R. a table with box of candy for Jervis, card and tray for maid, plate of buns for Mrs. Pendleton, cup of sugar for Jimmie, cup of tea for Sallie and kettle of hot water and box of tea biscuits for Julia.
Scene: The sitting room at Lock Willow Farm.
The room is that of an old-fashioned New England farmhouse, flat ceiling to mid-stage, and then sloping down at back. A large window at center with cushioned seat, through which is seen the garden outside, a stone wall beyond, and in the distance, a rolling landscape of Connecticut.
A jut at left extends on about one-quarter of stage to L. of C. L. and down stage to about 7 feet from curtain line. In front of jut at lower L. presenting a side view to audience a short flight of stairs with white spindle posts and mahogany rail lead to a door opening off stage to the living rooms above. At upper L. side of jut is the main door leading into the yard. At the lower R. is a door opening of the kitchen.
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.
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.
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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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. 26: Supply missing period after “…upsetting the tea by bumping into Jervis.”
p. 119: Supply missing comma after “At L. of cupboard an armchair,”
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