The Garotters by William Dean Howells
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page 17 of 48 (35%)
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BEMIS: '--of my watch--' MRS. ROBERTS, in rapturous admiration of the coincidence: 'Oh, and it was Edward's WATCH they took!' WILLIS: 'It's a parallel case, Agnes. Pour him out a glass of cologne to drink, and rub his head with brandy. And you might let him sit down and rest while you're enjoying the excitement.' MRS. ROBERTS, in hospitable remorse: 'Oh, what am I thinking of! Here, Edward--or no, you're too weak, you mustn't. Willis, YOU help me to help him to the sofa.' MRS. CRASHAW: 'I think you'd better help him off with his overcoat and his arctics.' To the maid: 'Here, Bella, if you haven't quite taken leave of your wits, undo his shoes.' ROBERTS: 'I'LL help him off with his coat--' BEMIS: 'Careful! careful! I may be injured internally.' MRS. ROBERTS: 'Oh, if you only WERE, Mr. Bemis, perhaps I could persuade Edward that he was too: I KNOW he is. Edward, don't exert yourself! Aunt Mary, will you STOP him, or do you all wish to see me go distracted here before your eyes?' WILLIS, examining the overcoat which Roberts has removed: 'Well, you won't have much trouble buttoning and unbuttoning this coat for the present.' |
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