The Tables Turned - or, Nupkins Awakened. A Socialist Interlude by William Morris
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here he is.
[_Enter_ JACK FREEMAN, _sauntering in dressed in a blouse, smoking, a billycock on his head, and his hands in his pockets_. _W. J_. There's your judge, Citizen Nupkins! No, Jack, you needn't take your hands out of your pockets to shake hands with me; I know your ways and your manners. But look here! (_pointing to_ NUPKINS). _J. F_. Why, what next? There's no mistaking him, it's my old acquaintance Mr. Justice Nupkins. Why you seem down on your luck, neighbour. What can I do to help you? [NUPKINS _moans_. _W. J_. (_winking at_ FREEMAN). You've got to try him, Jack. _J. F_. Why, what has he been doing? (_Aside_, I say, old fellow, what game are you up to now?) _W. J_. Doing? why nothing. That's just it; something must be done with him. He must come before the council: but I'm afraid he's not of much use to anyone. (_Aside_, I say, Jack, he is a mere jelly of fear: thinks that we are going to kill him and eat him, I believe. I must carry it on a little longer; don't spoil all my fun.) _J. F_. (_Aside_, _to_ W. J.) Well, certainly he deserves it, but take care that he doesn't die of fear on your hands, Bill. (_Aloud_) Well, the council will meet in a minute or two, and then we will take his case. |
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