First Plays by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne
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BAXTER. Yes--er--but what have we to go upon? Beyond the fact that
his name is Robinson-- BELINDA. I shouldn't go on that too much. You see, he may easily have changed it by now. He was never very much of a Robinson. Nothing to do with Peter or any of those. DEVENISH. I will find him. BAXTER. Well, can you tell us what he's like? BELINDA. Well, it's such a long time since I saw him. (Looking down modestly.) Of course, I was quite a girl then. The only thing I know for certain is that he has a mole on his left arm about here. (She indicates a spot just below the elbow.) DEVENISH (folding his arms and looking nobly upwards). I will find him. BAXTER. I am bound to inform you, Mrs. Tremayne, that even a trained detective could not give you very much hope in such a case. However, I will keep a look-out for him, and, of course, if-- DEVENISH. Fear not, lady, I will find him. BAXTER (annoyed). Yes, you keep on saying that, but what have you got to go on? DEVENISH (grandly). Faith! The faith which moves mountains. |
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