Belinda by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne
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page 38 of 110 (34%)
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TREMAYNE ( _with his hat in his hand _). I'm afraid I'm trespassing. BELINDA (_winningly, moving down_ R. _a little _). But it's such a pretty garden (_turns away, dosing her parasol_), isn't it? (TREMAYNE, _half recognizing her, moves to back of hammock and leans across to obtain a better view of her_.) TREMAYNE (_rather confused_). I-I beg your pardon, I-er--- (_He is wondering if it can possibly be she_. BELINDA _thinks his confusion is due to the fact that he is trespassing, and hastens to put him at his ease_.) BELINDA. I should have done the same myself, you know. TREMAYNE (_pulling himself together_). Oh, but you mustn't think I just came in because I liked the garden--- BELINDA (_clapping her hands_). No; but say you do like it, quick. TREMAYNE. It's lovely and--- (_He hesitates_.) BELINDA (_hopefully_). Yes? TREMAYNE (_with conviction_). Yes, it's lovely. BELINDA (_with that happy sigh of hers_). O-oh! ... Now tell me what really did happen? |
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