First Plays by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne
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be absolutely lyrical over Betty's sandwiches.
DEVENISH. You won't deny me that inspiration, I hope, Miss Robinson. BELINDA. Well, let's go and see what they're like. (DELIA and DEVENISH begin to move towards the house.) Mr. Baxter, just a moment. BAXTER. Yes? BELINDA (secretly). Not a word to her about Mr. Robinson. It must be a surprise for her. BAXTER. Quite so, I understand. BELINDA. That's right. (Raising her voice.) Oh, Mr. Devenish. DEVENISH. Yes, Mrs. Tremayne? (He comes back.) BELINDA (secretly). Not a word to her about Mr. Robinson. It must be a surprise for her. DEVENISH. Of course! I shouldn't dream--(Indignantly.) Robinson! _What_ an unsuitable name! [BAXTER _and_ DELIA _are just going into the house.] BELINDA (dismissing DEVENISH). All right, I'll catch you up. |
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