The Ghost of Jerry Bundler by W. W. Jacobs;Charles Rock
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page 20 of 32 (62%)
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GEORGE. I leave to-morrow. I wouldn't go down to that bar alone--no, not for fifty pounds. (_Goes up R. to arm-chair._) SOMERS (_crosses to door R. then returns to R. C._). It's talking about the thing that's caused it, I expect. We've had it in our minds, and we've been practically forming a spiritualistic circle without knowing it. (_Goes to back of table R._) BELDON (_crosses to R. C._). Hang the old gentleman. Upon my soul I'm half afraid to go to bed. MALCOLM. Doctor, it's odd they should both think they saw something. (_They both drop down L. C._) GEORGE (_up C._). I saw it as plainly as I see you, sir. P'raps if you keep your eyes turned up the passage you'll see it for yourself. (_Points._) (_They all look. BELDON goes to SOMERS._) BELDON. There--what was that? MALCOLM. Who'll go with me to the bar! LEEK. I will. (_Goes to door._) BELDON (_gulps_). So--will I. (_Crosses to door L. They go to the door. To MALCOLM._) After you. (_They slowly pass into the passage. GEORGE |
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