Our American Cousin by Tom Taylor
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Both Ahem! ahem!
Asa The first buffalo I see about here I shall hunt up for you. Mrs M Oh, you Americans are so clever, and so acute. Aug Yes, so 'cute. Asa Yes, we're 'cute, we are; know soft solder when we see it. Aug [Aside.] Ma, I do believe he's laughing at us. Mrs M Oh, no, my dear, you are mistaken. Oh! I perceive they are appearing for the archery practice. I suppose we shall see you on the ground, Mr. Trenchard. Asa Yes, I'll be there like a thousand of brick. Aug A thousand of brick! Mrs M Hush, my dear! that is doubtless some elegant American expression. Au revoir, Mr. Trenchard. Asa Which? Mrs M Au revoir. [Exit with Augusta, R.] Asa No, thank you, don't take any before dinner. No use their talking Dutch to me. Wal, I never see an old gal stand fire like that, she's a real old bison bull. I feel all-fired tuckered out riding |
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