The Return of Peter Grimm by David Belasco
page 128 of 154 (83%)
page 128 of 154 (83%)
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WILLIAM. [_In a peculiar manner--as though in a half dream--but not shutting his eyes. As though controlled by_ PETER.] There was Annamarie and me and the other. DR. MACPHERSON. [_Very low, as though afraid to interrupt_ WILLIAM'S _train of thought._] What other? WILLIAM. The man ... that came. DR. MACPHERSON. What man? WILLIAM. The man that made Annamarie cry. CATHERINE. Who was he? WILLIAM. I don't know ... PETER. Yes, you do. Don't tell lies, William. DR. MACPHERSON. What man made Annamarie cry? WILLIAM. I can't remember.... PETER. Yes, you can.... You're afraid.... CATHERINE. [_In a low voice._] So you do remember the time when you lived with Annamarie; ... you always told me that you didn't ... [_To_ DR. MACPHERSON.] I must know more of this--[_Pauses abruptly._] Think, William, who came to the house? |
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