A Family Man : in three acts by John Galsworthy
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He shakes hands and goes out, followed by HARRIS. When the door is dosed BUILDER stands a moment quite still with a gratified smile on his face; then turns and scrutinises himself in the glass over the hearth. While he is doing so the door from the dining-room is opened quietly and CAMILLE comes in. BUILDER, suddenly seeing her reflected in the mirror, turns. BUILDER. What is it, Camille? CAMILLE. Madame send me for a letter she say you have, Monsieur, from the dyer and cleaner, with a bill. BUILDER. [Feeling in his pockets] Yes--no. It's on the table. CAMILLE goes to the writing-table and looks. That blue thing. CAMILLE. [Taking it up] Non, Monsieur, this is from the gas. BUILDER. Oh! Ah! [He moves up to the table and turns over papers. CAMILLE stands motionless close by with her eyes fixed on him.] Here it is! [He looks up, sees her looking at him, drops his own gaze, and hands her the letter. Their hands touch. Putting his hands in his pockets] What made you come to England? CAMILLE. [Demure] It is better pay, Monsieur, and [With a smile] the |
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