Windows by John Galsworthy
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course, it hasn't been worn.
MRS MARCH. Very neat. But I meant for the house. You've no money, I suppose? FAITH. Only one pound thirteen, ma'am. MRS MARCH. We shall have to find you some dresses, then. Cook will take you to-morrow to Needham's. You needn't wear a cap unless you like. Well, I hope you'll get on. I'll leave you with Cook now. After one look at the girl, who is standing motionless, she goes out. FAITH. [With a jerk, as if coming out of plaster of Paris] She's never been in prison! COOK. [Comfortably] Well, my dear, we can't all of us go everywhere, 'owever 'ard we try! She is standing back to the dresser, and turns to it, opening the right-hand drawer. COOK. Now, 'ere's the wine. The master likes 'is glass. And 'ere's the spirits in the tantaliser 'tisn't ever kept locked, in case Master Johnny should bring a friend in. Have you noticed Master Johnny? [FAITH nods] Ah! He's a dear boy; and wonderful high-principled since he's been in the war. He'll come to me sometimes and say: "Cook, we're all going to the devil!" They think 'ighly of 'im as a poet. He spoke up for you beautiful. |
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