Our American Cousin by Tom Taylor
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Flo Some pumpkins, first I am small potatoes, and now I'm some pumpkins. Asa But she, she can milk cows, set up the butter, make cheese, and, darn me, if them ain't what I call raal downright feminine accomplishments. Flo I do believe you are right cousin, so Mary do allow me to congratulate you upon not being small potatoes. Mary Well, I must look to my dairy or all my last week's milk will be spoiled. Good bye, Florence, dear. Good bye, Mr. Trenchard. Good morning, sir. [Exit into Cottage.] Asa [Following her to door.] Good morning, Miss. I'll call again. Flo Well, cousin, what do you think of her? Asa Ain't she a regular snorter? Flo A what? Asa Wal, perhaps I should make myself more intelligable, if I said, a squeeler, and to think I'm keepin' that everlasting angel of a gal out of her fortune all along of this bit of paper here. Flo What is that? [Takes paper from pocket.] Asa Old Mark Trenchard's will. Flo Don't show it to me, I don't want to look at it, the fortune |
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