A Bit O' Love by John Galsworthy
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page 87 of 95 (91%)
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[She stands there gazing out, still playing on her imaginary
pipe. And they all stand a moment silent, staring into the moonlight.] CLYST. 'Tes a glory-be full mune to-night! IVY. A goldie-cup--a big one. An' millions o' little goldie-cups on the floor of 'Eaven. MERCY. Oh! Bother 'Eaven! Let's dance "Clapperclaws"! Wake up, Tibby! GLADYS. Clapperelaws, clapperclaws! Come on, Bobbie--make circle! CLYST. Clapperclaws! I dance that one fine. IVY. [Taking the tambourine] See, Tibby; like this. She hums and beats gently, then restores the tambourine to the sleepy TIBBY, who, waking, has placed a piece of apple in her mouth. CONNIE. 'Tes awful difficult, this one. IVY. [Illustrating] No; yu just jump, an' clap yore 'ands. Lovely, lovely! CLYST. Like ringin' bells! Come ahn! [TIBBY begins her drowsy beating, IVY hums the tune; they dance, and their shadows dance again upon the walls. When she has beaten but a few moments on the tambourine, TIBBY is overcome |
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