Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People by Constance D'Arcy Mackay
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RICHARD (simply). We do not serve it. MARSH (amused). Oho! Oho! This is a rebel tavern. And so--no tea. You Yankees do not serve it. RICHARD. No; but we sometimes brew it--with salt-water. MARSH (more and more amused). 'Tis as I said. Simple. Let's try him further. This tea you brew. It must have a new flavor? RICHARD. Aye, a new flavor. Some will find it bitter. It is a brew that will be long remembered. MARSH. I doubt not, if 'tis made as you have said. PENROSE (yawning impatiently). Come! I am weary for adventure! (Draws his cloak about him. Marsh somewhat reluctantly follows his example.) Let's see if there be sport about the wharves---- |
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