Six Plays by Lady Florence Henrietta Fisher Darwin
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there's not much that's amiss.
ANNET. But in the clothing of us, Mill--why, 'tis a grand young lady that you look--whilst I - MILLIE. [Taking up the silken cloak.] Here--put this over your gown, Annet. ANNET. [Standing up.] I don't mind just trying it on, like. MILLIE. [Fastening it.] There--and now the bonnet, with the veil pulled over the face. [She ties the bonnet and arranges the veil on ANNET. MILLIE. [Standing back and surveying her cousin.] There, Annet, there May, who is to tell which of us 'tis? MAY. [Coming forward.] O I should never know that 'twasn't you, Cousin Mill. MILLIE. And I could well mistake her for myself too, so listen, Annet. 'Tis you that shall talk with Master Andrew when he comes to- night. And 'tis you that shall give him my answer. I'll not burn my lips by speaking the word he asks of me. ANNET. O Mill--I cannot--no I cannot. MILLIE. Don't let him have it very easily, Annet. Set him a ditch or two to jump before he gets there. And let the thorns prick him a |
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