The Title - A Comedy in Three Acts by Arnold Bennett
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TRANTO. Yes? CULVER. My--I mean the sex, must hear of the offered title from me first. If the news came to her indirectly she'd-- _Enter_ Mrs. Culver _rapidly, back_. MRS. CULVER (_rushing to him_). Darling! Dearest! What a tease you are! You needn't pretend any longer. Lady Prockter has just whispered to me over the telephone that you're to have a baronetcy. Of course she'd be bound to know. She said I might tell you. I never _dreamed_ of a title. I'm so glad. Oh! But you _are_ a tease! (_Kisses him enthusiastically_.) CURTAIN. ACT II ACT II _The next day after dinner_. Culver _and_ Parlourmaid. CULVER (_handing_ Parlourmaid _a letter_). That's for the post. Is Miss |
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