Washington Square Plays by Various
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GEORGE [with a suppressed smile]. Yes, sir. BRAITHEWAITE. And you came at any rate? GEORGE. You see, sir, she gave me ---- UNA [interrupting hurriedly]. A beseeching look. Just one. I didn't use more than was necessary. [Pointedly to GEORGE.] You see, George, I have learnt economy from father. He hates me to be extravagant. BRAITHEWAITE. That, my dear, is the chief objection I have to this episode -- it's extravagance. UNA. Please don't call it an "episode," father. BRAITHEWAITE. You must admit it's -- rather unusual. UNA. In England, lords always marry chorus girls. BRAITHEWAITE. But he is a conductor. GEORGE [angry]. Yes. And conductors are ---- UNA. As hard working as chorus girls -- only. Don't be snobbish, George. Of course a conductor is more unusual, I admit. I can't help that though ---- [To her father.] You shouldn't have called me "Una," if you didn't want me to be unique. |
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