The Servant in the House by Charles Rann Kennedy
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page 42 of 140 (30%)
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THE SECOND ACT As the curtain rises, the scene and situation remain unchanged. Presently, Robert, having completed his inspection of the other's face and costume, moves away with a characteristic interjection. ROBERT. Oh, Jeeroosalem! . . . 'Ere, 'elp us orf, comride: I'm wet through. Rainin' cats an' dorgs dahn at the Junction! 'Ere, I cawn't . . . Wot oh! The very identical! . . . [MANSON has helped him off with his coat, and now hands him the cassock.] [Getting into it.] Don't know oo you are, ole pal, but you're a bit of orl right! . . . Don't I look a corf-drop? 'Ere, where ye teking it to? . . . [He watches MANSON suspiciously as he places his coat before the fire to dry.] Bit 'andy, ain't yer? . . . So this is where 'e lives! A bloomin' palace, as never I did see! . . . [MANSON prepares a place for him at the table, and pours out a cup |
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