The Return of Peter Grimm by David Belasco
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page 130 of 154 (84%)
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WILLIAM. [_Looking towards the door._] N-no--but.... Please, please don't let Mr. Frederik come back. 'Cause then I'll be afraid again. DR. MACPHERSON. Ah! PETER. William! William! WILLIAM. [_Rising quickly._] Yes, Mr. Grimm? PETER. You must say that I am very unhappy. WILLIAM. He says he is very unhappy. DR. MACPHERSON. Why is he unhappy?... Ask him. WILLIAM. Why are you unhappy, Mr. Grimm? PETER. I am thinking of Catherine's future.... WILLIAM. [_Not understanding the last word--puzzled._] Eh? PETER. To-morrow ... WILLIAM. [_After a slight pause._] To-morrow ... PETER. Catherine's-- WILLIAM. [_Looks at_ CATHERINE--_hesitating._] Your--[_Stops._ CATHERINE _gives the_ DOCTOR _a quick glance--she seems to divine the message._ |
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