A Bit O' Love by John Galsworthy
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page 53 of 95 (55%)
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TRUSTAFORD. [Rising, and trying to hook his arm into JARLAND'S]
Come away, Tam; yu've a-'ad to much, man. JARLAND. [Shaking him off] Zee, 'e darsen't touch me; I might 'it un in the vase an' 'e darsen't; 'e's afraid--like 'e was o' the doctor. [He raises the pewter as though to fling it, but it is seized by GODLEIGH from behind, and falls clattering to the floor. STRANGWAY has not moved.] JARLAND. [Shaking his fist almost in his face] Luke at un, Luke at un! A man wi' a slut for a wife---- [As he utters the word "wife" STRANGWAY seizes the outstretched fist, and with a jujitsu movement, draws him into his clutch, helpless. And as they sway and struggle in the open window, with the false strength of fury he forces JARLAND through. There is a crash of broken glass from outside. At the sound STRANGWAY comes to himself. A look of agony passes over his face. His eyes light on JIM BERE, who has suddenly risen, and stands feebly clapping his hands. STRANGWAY rushes out.] [Excitedly gathering at the window, they all speak at once.] CLYST. Tam's hatchin' of yure cucumbers, Mr. Godleigh. TRUSTAFORD. 'E did crash; haw, haw! FREMAN. 'Twas a brave throw, zurely. Whu wid a' thought it? |
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