First Plays by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne
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CRAWSHAW (going to the door with him). I have some particular business to discuss. If you aren't going out, I should like to consult you in the matter afterwards. RICHARD. Right! [He goes out.] CRAWSHAW. Sit down, Margaret. I have some extraordinary news for you. MARGARET (sitting down). Yes, Robert? CRAWSHAW. This letter has just come by hand. (He reads it) "199, Lincoln's Inn Fields. Dear Sir, I have pleasure to inform you that under the will of the late Mr. Antony Clifton you are a beneficiary to the extent of L50,000." MARGARET. Robert! CRAWSHAW. Wait! "A trifling condition is attached--namely, that you should take the name of--Wurzel-Flummery." MARGARET. Robert! CRAWSHAW. "I have the honour to be, your obedient servant, Denis Clifton." (He folds the letter up and puts it away.) MARGARET. Robert, whoever is he? I mean the one who's left you the money?-- |
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