The First and the Last by John Galsworthy
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know, I shall have none--nor peace. Take them, Keith, or I'll put
them in the fire. KEITH. [Taking back the notes; bitterly] I suppose I may ask you not to be entirely oblivious of our name. Or is that unworthy of your honour? LARRY. [Hanging his head] I'm awfully sorry, Keith; awfully sorry, old man. KEITH. [sternly] You owe it to me--to our name--to our dead mother --to do nothing anyway till we see what happens. LARRY. I know. I'll do nothing without you, Keith. KEITH. [Taking up his hat] Can I trust you? [He stares hard at his brother.] LARRY. You can trust me. KEITH. Swear? LARRY. I swear. KEITH. Remember, nothing! Good night! LARRY. Good night! KEITH goes. LARRY Sits down on the couch sand stares at the fire. The girl steals up and slips her arms about him. |
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