Washington Square Plays by Various
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BRAITHEWAITE [reminiscently]. That was most unfortunate -- most. It was your mother's idea. She believed in symbols -- and in a small family. UNA. Oh! Was that why ----? Well, no matter. I've always thought it meant individuality and I've done my best to live up to it. [She looks at the statue.] That statue ought to be on the other side of the room. BRAITHEWAITE. I'll have some of the men move it to-morrow. UNA. I'd like to see the effect now. BRAITHEWAITE [slightly annoyed at this seeming irrelevance]. I wish I could teach you concentration. I'm not strong enough to move it myself, dear, and ---- GEORGE. Can I? BRAITHEWAITE. Why-- UNA. Oh! If you would! [GEORGE goes over to it and then hesitates what to do with his cap which he has in his hand.] UNA. I'll take that. GEORGE [giving it to her]. Thanks. [He bends and lifts the statue |
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