The Story of the Gadsbys by Rudyard Kipling
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look so like a criminal. Ring, gloves, fees-that's all right for me.
Let your moustache alone. Now, if the ponies are ready, we'll go. CAPT. G. (Nervously.) It's much too soon. Let's light up! Let's have a peg! Let's-CAPT. M. Let's make bally asses of ourselves! BELLS. (Without.)- "Good-peo-ple-all To prayers-we call." CAPT. M. There go the bells! Come an-unless you'd rather not. (They ride off.) BELLS.- "We honor the King And Brides joy do bring- Good tidings we tell, And ring the Dead's knell." CAPT. G. (Dismounting at the door of the Church.) I say, aren't we much too soon? There are no end of people inside. I say, aren't we much too late? Stick by me, Jack! What the devil do I do? CAPT. M. Strike an attitude at the bead of the aisle and wait for Her. (G. groans as M. wheels him into position he/ore three hundred eyes.) CAPT. M. (Imploringly.) Gaddy, if you love me, for pity's sake, for the Honor of the Regiment, stand up! Chuck yourself into your uniform! Look like a man! I've got to speak to the Padre a minute. (G. breaks into a gentle Perspiration.) your face I'll never man |
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