The Servant in the House by Charles Rann Kennedy
page 51 of 140 (36%)
page 51 of 140 (36%)
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Mr. Smythe, or I am mistaken.
ROBERT. Smith's my name! Don't you call me Smythe! BISHOP. My dear sir, don't mention it: my sister has explained everything. I bear you no grudge--none whatever! ROBERT. What's the silly ole josser jawin' abaht now? BISHOP. But I perceive that I have--er--[sniffing] disturbed you at your morning meal . . . ROBERT [with conviction]. You 'av' that! BISHOP. Eh? . . . ROBERT [louder]. I say, you 'av'! BISHOP [fixing his ear-trumpet]. Just once more . . . ROB ERT. Oh, Moses! [Roaring, and indicating his breakfast.] You 'av' blarst you! BISHOP [mistaking the gesticulation]. Thank you, you are very kind. I think I will. I could get nothing on the journey but a cup of coffee and a bun. [He sits at the table without ever having perceived MANSON, who has nevertheless been serving him.] |
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