Night Must Fall : a Play in Three Acts by Emlyn Williams
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it's neuritis.
NURSE: You know, Mrs. Bramson, what you want isn't massage at all, only exercise. Your body---- MRS. BRAMSON: Don't you dictate to me about my body. Nobody here understands my body or anything else about me. As for sympathy, I've forgotten the meaning of the word. (_To_ OLIVIA) What's the matter with your face? OLIVIA (_startled_): I--I really don't know. MRS. BRAMSON: It's as long as my arm. OLIVIA (_drily_): I'm afraid it's made like that. _She crosses the room, and comes back again._ MRS. BRAMSON: What are you walking up and down for? What's the matter with you? Aren't you happy here? OLIVIA: It's a bit lonely, but I'll get used to it. MRS. BRAMSON: Lonely? All these lovely woods? What _are_ you talking about? Don't you like nature? NURSE: Will that be all for to-day? MRS. BRAMSON: I suppose it'll have to be. |
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