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Plays two hours and a half. ipiC Drama in Five Acts. Seven males, seven females. Costumes, *I»*d modern ; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening. LADY BOUNTIFUL %&^c%L&SZE% ©ry, four interiors, not easy. Plays a full evening. , seven scen- I FTTY £ >rama * n F° ur Acts and an Epilogue. Ten males, five EiCl 1 I females. Costumes, modern; scenery complicated. Plays a full evening. mfl/fAPIOTRATF Farce in Three Acts. Twelve males, Ml AU1J 1 M\i\ 1 £i four females. Costumes, modern; Scenery, all interior. Plays two hours and a half. Sent prepaid on receipt of price by Salter & gaiter & Company No* 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Massachusetts Outwitted A Comedy-Dramatic Novelty By HARRY L. NEWTON Author of "The Go- Between," "Vaudevillainies," "The Two-Two Train," "A Swell Affair," "The College Chap," etc. BOSTON WALTER H. BAKER & CO. 1917 Outwitted CHARACTERS James Sherman, the Ma7t. Sophie, the Woman, Scene. — A hotel apartment. Place. — Somewhere in Time. — Evening. -(?) NOTE Sherman is a bright and breezy type, thoroughly American and is attired in stylish traveling suit of tweeds. Sophie is a " Vampire " type, and her speech and mannerisms denote a foreign birth and residence. She wears handsome even- ing gown. Copyright, 191 7, by Walter H. Baker & Co. Professional stage and moving Picture rights reserved. f >CI.D 48028 OCT -9 1917 *"K* t Outwitted SCENE. — Reception room in a hotel somewhere in Europe. Box set in two with practical door r., and door in back flat a little r. of c. Curtained window at l. Down l. is fireplace and mantel. At r. of c. is a library table, on which are writing materials, an open traveling bag and electric lamp with shade. All furni- ture and appointments to be as handsome as possible, and decidedly foreign in appearance. At l. is small table and phonograph. Three or four cheap pieces of statuary and a vase (to break) are set about on mantel and tables. {At rise stage is in total darkness, except for light shown through the half open door at r., the room beyond being the bedchamber of Sherman's suite. As curtain is well up, Sherman's voice is heard in the room, r., speaking at 'phone. He is hidden from view of audience, and speaks in quick, tense tone.) Sherman {off r. at f phone). Yes, yes, I believe I understand, sir. I am to cross the frontier to-night. Yes, I have my passport . . . almost ready to leave now . . . just a few things more to throw in my bag. . . . No, I can't tell you that. . . . Listen, I am being closely watched. Yes . . . surely . . . give me that in code ... go ahead . . . please . . . quick! {Sound of key grating in lock in door R. of c. is heard and then door slowly swings open, disclosing Sophie bathed in strong light from flood at back. She peers cautiously into room and then just as cautiously enters, inserts key in door inside, listens intently an instant, then swiftly and noiselessly comes down to 4 OUTWITTED library table and turns on light. She then begins a hur- ried turning over of articles on table, rummages in traveling bag, pulls open table drawer, all done silently and swiftly in apparent search of some article. She registers keen disappointment, is about to continue her search, but stops with a sharp ejacidation and registers alarm as Sherman's voice is heard off.) Yes. . . . I have it ... O. K. I'll have time to decipher your code instructions on my ride to the frontier. Good-bye. (The sharp click of 'phone receiver follows, and Sophie quickly withdraws to l., gazing wildly about her for a place of concealment. Sherman enters from r. He carries articles of wearing apparel, stops to switch on lights, and then, carelessly whis- tling a popular melody, comes to table. He throws articles on table, exits r., and immediately reenters with more articles of dress, all the while softly whistling. Sophie starts to steal in stealthy manner for door at back. He is about to pack things in bag, but stops suddenly as he discovers her. He stares at her dumbfounded; she is agitated but quickly recovers her pose, shrugs her shoulders and smiles innocently at him.) Sophie (with slight foreign accent). Good-evening, Monsieur Sherman. Sherman (gazing curiously at her, then at door and back again to her). I suppose it's perfectly all right, but . . . Sophie (laughing). All a mi'stake, monsieur. I was under the impression I was entering my own suite, but mine evidently is the adjoining one. Sherman (thoughtfully). Urn . . . sounds rea- sonable. (Quickly.) But the door, madam, my door was locked ! Sophie (innocently). It was? Sherman. It was. : Sophie. That could hardly be so since I am here, and . . . (Shrugs and smiles.) OUTWITTED 5 Sherman (throwing a couple of things into bag). Madam, I haven't the heart to contradict a — a — lady, but that door was sure locked. Come now. What's the idea? Sophie (nonplussed for just an instant, then laughing softly). Ah, you Americans! . . . You are so funny ! Sherman. Yes, I suppose we Americans have appeared funny to you foreigners for the past two years or so, but from now on we're going to try and be taken more seriously. Sophie (apparently deeply interested) . So? Sherman. Quite so. Now you've got my name and nationality pat, would you oblige me by telling me how you came by said information? Sophie (rising and posing seductively). Why, mon- sieur, you have indeed a short memory. / have met you before. Sherman. You don't mean " met me." Followed me is more like it. (Puts few more things in bag.) Sophie (reprovingly). Ah, monsieur, you wrong me. Sherman. I hope I do, Madam or Miss . . . Miss . . . (At a loss for name.) Sophie. I am called Sophie. Sherman. Hey? Sophie what? Sophie. Just Sophie, monsieur, that's all. Perhaps you might care to listen to the story of my life, eh? Sherman (quickly). No, no, not on your life! Stories of women's lives all end the same. They're very touching. . . . (Works fingers and thumb signifi- cantly.) And now, Sophie . . . (pidling out watch and noting time) don't let me detain you. We've had a pleasant little chat . . . (throwing more things in bag) and I must go hence from here very shortly. Sophie (seemingly surprised). Ah, you are leaving town . . . the country perhaps . . . yes ? Sherman. Surest thing you know. (Picks up revolver from table, wipes it carefully with handkerchief, then aims it at vase on mantelpiece and then slowly swings it around so that the muzzle O OUTWITTED covers her. He does this business as though he were testing condition of gun, and quite carelessly.) Sophie {screaming as gun is leveled at her). Mon- sieur, please be careful ! Sherman (apparently just realizing that he has cov- ered her with gun). Oh, I beg your pardon. Nervous regarding firearms? (Places gun in bag and laughs.) Sophie. Deathly. ... I ... I have a hor- ror of them. Sherman. Then this room is no place for you, Sophie. Sophie. You . . . you mean you would shoot? Sherman. I believe I would . . . depends on circumstances. Sophie (laughing). Circumstances, monsieur? You speak in riddles. (Shrugs.) For instance . . . what particular circumstances ? Sherman. Well, we'll say that somebody was opposed to my leaving here to-night. In that event, I would be compelled to ... to get rough and shoot up the place. (She makes gesture.) No! No! You have nothing to fear . . ^. only, as I said before, you'd better leave while you are enjoying perfectly good health. (He closes bag with a vicious snap.) Savee, Sophie ? Sophie (seductively). Ah, Monsieur Sherman, you do not understand . . . you do not see . . . the situation . . . you do not comprehend. . . . Sherman (going to door at back, then turning to her). Permit me. . . . It's improper for a lady to be . . . you know . . . people will talk. (Signifies that she is to go; holds the door open for her egress.) Sophie (going to door alongside of him, but making no move to pass through; earnestly.) Listen . . . there is still a chance for you. . . . (He starts in surprise.) You speak of resorting to firearms . . . violence! Bah! You alone, against many. . . . (Takes his arms, shoves him through door so that he OUTWITTED 7 can look off r. and l.) Look, monsieur! Tell me what you see ! Sherman (quick look r. and l. ; then reentering room). Urn! They seem to be waiting for somebody, don't they? (Closes door.) Sophie. Yes ! ! Yon 1 1 1 Come ! (Takes him to window, raises curtain and points.) Sherman (lightly). Looks like I would have an un- pleasant quarter of an hour or so. (Goes quickly to table, picks up cap and bag, then starts for door.) Sophie (springing in front of him, clutching his arm). Stop, you fool ! Where would you go ? Sherman. Why, for the frontier, of course. (She clutches him tighter.) Now don't make a fuss. . . . (Releases her hold.) I'm no wonder, but I figure I can give that bunch a run for their money. Sophie. You shall . . . you must listen to me. . . . Those men out there are the pick of the Regent's Secret Service Corps, with orders to stop at nothing to gain their ends. You have something the Regent wants, . . . They have their orders. . . . Now you com- prehend? Sherman. Ah! (Starts nervously.) Sophie (triumphantly). At last! (Shrugs and smiles.) You see, monsieur ... I know some- thing ? Sherman (coming back to table and setting bag on it). Yes ... I rather thought you did. . . . Now don't be stingy, Sophie. Split it fifty-fifty with me. Sophie (smiling). Maybe it shall be so. Who knows? First, tell me, monsieur, what that something is the Regent is so anxious to acquire? Sherman (thoughtfully). Let me think. . . . Oh, yes, his nobs wants my phonograph there. (Indi- cates it. She turns in surprise and looks at phonograph. He goes to it.) Greatest little machine ever invented. Reproduces anything exactly the same as the higher priced Victrolas, Our price five dollars. No home 8 OUTWITTED happy or complete without one. James Sherman, general agent for all European territory. . . . Very simple to operate ... a few turns of this little crank . . . drop the needle, and . . . (Starts machine.) There you are. (He stops machine after it plays a short strain.) Sophie. No, monsieur . . . very good but not good enough. . . . You fool only yourself with such talk. Listen carefully. That which you have are the plans of a new war plane. (He shows agitation by a quick start.) Not that. (Indicates phonograph.) Sherman. By Jove, you have me interested. . . . Sophie. Those plans w r ere made by one of the Regent's subjects. . . . Sherman (forgetting himself). There's a doubt re- garding that point. All right, Sophie. You have it on me. I'll admit that I have this man's plans in my posses- sion, but I bought them . . . there's nothing crooked in the transaction . . . my government doesn't deal in such things. . . . That's why chaps like me go the limit when assigned to jobs of this sort. . . . We know we're going to get a square deal from our little old U. S. A. ! Sophie. Bah! You will have bad luck this time, monsieur — very bad luck ! You will " go the limit." And lose ! ('Phone bell off r. rings sharply. They both give a quick start and exchange glances.) Sherman (going toward door r.). You'll pardon me, I know. (Turns at door.) In the meantime, amuse yourself. (Indicates phonograph and exits. Sophie shrugs. For an instant she gazes after him, then her eyes turn curiously to phonograph. She registers sudden interest and then goes quickly to it, looks again at door R., then drops needle and starts machine. As the music begins she commences to sway with the swing of it and finally starts to dance in time to it. She gradually works her way across stage to door r., pausing every now and then in cautious manner as if in fear of his returning. The idea of the business is that she wants to hear his OUTWITTED 9 conversation and takes the business of dancing to music as a means to cover up her eavesdropping. Finally zvorks to table, takes revolver from bag, dances to fireplace and lays revolver on mantelpiece. She hears him returning and quickly drops into a chair, registering supreme inno- cence.) So you think I haven't a chance, eh? (Picks up cigar and lights for ash business.) Sophie (rising). Monsieur, there's but the one chance for you to reach your country . . . alive ! Give me those plans ! Sherman. Say, don't make me laugh. Sophie (going to him, using all the seductiveness and Vampire wiles at her command). Supposing, monsieur, I were to tell you that I am your friend, that I wish you nothing but good . . . that I ... I love you ! (He draws back in astonishment.) Ah, I know women in your country do not make such admissions to your men. But here . . . here we are different. Our blood is warmer, and we, if we love a man, tell him so. . . . We do not wait for his caresses, his kisses . . . we take them ... so ! ^ (She attempts to embrace him.) Sherman (holding her off with one hand). Here, wait a minute. . . . Sophie. You . . . you refuse my love . . my kisses ! Sherman. Yes. . . . You see, this is so sudden Sophie. I know ... I know ... we are impulsive in my country . . . we do not wait . . love is our one master ... we obey only him . . . Besides, it is my love for you that alone can save you. Love me, monsieur, . . . kiss me. . . . Yes? Sherman. No ! Sophie. Ah, you hate me? Sherman. No ! . . . Now see here, Sophie, I'm wise to the game you're playing, and you can deal me out of it. Maybe some men would let you pull the love 10 OUTWITTED stuff just to gain their point. But I'm working along other lines. . . . Get me ? Sophie {now changing to desperation; laughing scorn- fully). Bah! Do you imagine that I care anything for you? Not that much. . . . {Snaps fingers con- temptuously.) Listen to me. I too am in the service of my country. The Regent assigned to me the duty of relieving you of those plans ... I, alone, monsieur . . . alone, do you understand? Sherman. But those men out there? Sophie. Mere stragglers and loiterers. No, it is I ... I with whom you have to deal . . . and I never fail, monsieur. I have tried other tactics, now I shall try one more. {Runs to door, shuts and locks it, throws key on floor. He watches her curiously and puffing calmly on cigar.) In this, my country, monsieur, the honor of women is held a sacred thing. We shall pre- sume that you have enticed me into your apartment, locked the door and then attempted to attack me. Sherman. Oh, come now, Sophie. You know better than that. Sophie. Yes, / do, but what of others? Watch closely, monsieur, and we shall see, what we shall see. {Throws over a couple of chairs.) Soon I shall scream for help, monsieur, and w T hen they answer there must be signs of a desperate struggle. So! {Breaks vase.) Sherman {calmly; at table smoking), Um, not at all a bad idea. . . . Sophie {turning sofa over and throwing pillows on floor). They always accept the woman's version, and you . . . you will either be torn to pieces by my infuriated countrymen ... or be dragged to prison. . . . Sherman. Gee, I'll have a lot to tell the folks back home. Sophie {smashing piece of statuary). I shall plead with them to take you to prison. . . . Sherman. Noble hearted woman. . . . Sophie. And then . . . then . . . {Laughs wildly.) Then, monsieur, the plans you have bought with your country's gold will be mine. I shall win! OUTWITTED II My Regent will honor me : . . your government, bah ! It is powerless to interfere. ... I must win. . . . Ah, monsieur, God pity the loser in my country's service! {Breaks another vase.) Sherman. Keep it up, Sophie. You're beginning to be the life of the party. Sophie. Ah, you laugh now, but wait. . . . {Loosens her hair.) It will not prove so funny a little later. Now we are quite ready. . . . The stage is set for the grand finale. . . . Once more I appeal to you. . . . Give me those plans, or . . . Sherman. Don't mind me. Go ahead and get to the finale. It ought to be good. You're the author of it. Sophie. You fool ! I have but to scream, and . . . Sherman. I can see my finish. Don't mind me. Scream if you like. {She draws herself up as if to scream, but he stops her with a gesture.) Sophie, I have no desire to make you an object of ridicule before the guests of this hotel, so don't do the screaming thing until you've seen the cards I hold in this game. Sophie. I know now, Monsieur Sherman. I hold the best hand and you know it. . . . Yes? Sherman {indicating disordered condition of room). By all outward appearances and the disorder prevailing in this room, you and I have had a furious struggle. Right? Sophie {smiling in triumph). It is so. ... I have planned it well. Sherman. No, you only think you have. For in- stance, take a look at my cigar. . . . See the long ash? Sophie. Yes, but I . . . I . . . Sherman. My dear girl, it would be an utter im- possibility for me to put up quite such a desperate strug- gle as these signs indicate, and still retain this long ash on my cigar. . . . Now you may scream when you are ready, Sophie. (Sophie registers defeat, then turns, goes quickly to mantel and gets revolver. She moves slowly toward Sherman, who is at library table, convey- ing to audience that she is desperate and is about to shoot him or kill herself. At a pace or two from him he turns 1 2 OUTWITTED and discovers her with revolver. He draws himself erect, for quick action, if necessary, when she suddenly bursts into a hearty peal of laughter.) Hello, what's the new trick, Sophie? Sophie. In only one way, Mr. Sherman, did I out- wit you in our war of wits. I made you believe that I was somebody other than my real self. {Draws card from front of gown and extends it to him.) Sherman {taking card, reads). " Sarah Clancy, United States Secret Service. ,, {Looks from card to her in surprise.) Sophie. The explanation is simple. The chief put you to the test. He wanted to make sure that you were the clever, brave and trustworthy operator you had been cracked up to be. Congratulations, Monsieur Sherman . . . and bless your loyal heart. Sherman {with an audible sigh of relief). Yes, and bless the man who invented a good cigar. {Turns to table, picks up bag, coat and cap. She hands him revolver, then goes to door, unlocks it, and holds it open. 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Pincro's Plays Price, 50 (Ke m Cacb Min fHANNFI Pla ^ in Four Acts ° Six males, five females. lfUi/^ViliHinEiLi Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays two and a half hours. THE NOTORIOUS MRS. EBBSMITH $ST ■!#£ males, five females. Costumes, modern; scenery, all interiors. Plays a full evening. THF PRftFIIPATF P lavin Four Acts. Seven males, five * **Ei I IWJT Lil vJrV 1 Li females. Scenery, three interiors, rather elaborate ; costumes, modern. Plays a full evening. THF QPHflflT MIQTPFQQ Farce in Three Acts. Nine males, lIlCi iJ^llV/ULiLH101IV£iiJtJ seven females. Costumes, mod- ern ; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening. THE SECOND MRS. TANQUERAY !{&*,££*& females. Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening. QWFFT I AVFNHFR Comedy in Three Acts. Seven males, %J ff LtLt 1 Li/V T Lill L/EiIV f our females. Scene, a single interior, costumes, modern. Plavs a full evening. THF THTTNfnFERni T Comedv in Four Acts. Ten males, lllEi lnUHULIVDULl nine females. Scenery, three interi- ors; costumes, modern. Plays a full evening. THF TI1WFS Comedy in Four Acts. Six males, seven females. l**Ei Ill'lEiiJ Scene. a single interior; costumes, modern. Plays a full evening. THF WFAKFR QFY Comedy in Three Acts. Bight males, 1 IIEj TTL,/\I\Ej1Y OIL A eight females. Costrimes, modern; scenery, two interiors. Plays a full evening. A WIFE WITHOUT A SMILE ^tl£,£Z%J&: Costumes, modern ; scene, a single interior. Plays a full evening. Sent prepaid on receipt of price by Salter & 5Bate & Company NOo 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Massachusetts LS? RY 0F CONGRESS 017 401 H7 5 • Cije ^tlltatn barren CtJtttou of Paps t&rice, 15 €ent£ <£arfj A^ Yflll I IKF IT Comed y *** Five Acts. Thirteen males, four A3 lvu LfllVb It females. Costumes, picturesque ; scenery, va- ried Plays a full evening. CAM II T F ^ rama * n Five Acts. Nine males, fire females. Cos- AiUUfLfit tumes, modern ; scenery, varied. Plays a full evening. INfiOMAR ^y in Five Acts - Tnirte © n males, three females. IliUViJl AA Scenery varied ; costumes, Greek. Plays a full evening. MABY ^TIIABT Tragedy in Five Acts. Thirteen males, four fe- iTlAIVl iJlUAAl males, and supernumeraries. Costumes, of the period ; scenery, varied and elaborate. Plays a full evening. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Stt^!: §S££S! picturesque ; scenery varied Plays a full evening. IUCHFT IFTI 1*^7 mFive Acts. Fifteen males, two females. Scen- evening. ery elaborate ; costumes of the period. Plays a full THF RIVAT ^ Comedy in Five Acts. Nine males, five females. lliLf AlYALfiJ Scenery varied; costumes of the period. Plays a full evening. SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER » ffi^SJS? T ried ; costumes of the period. Plays a full evening. TWELFTH NIGHT; OR, WHAT YOD WILL 2T% to FlTe three females. full evening. en males, Costumes, picturesque ; scenery, varied. Plays a Sent prepaid on receipt of price by Salter $. QBafeer & Compan? Ho. 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Massachusetts S. J. 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