The Story of the Gadsbys by Rudyard Kipling
page 60 of 127 (47%)
page 60 of 127 (47%)
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Church and turns on his heel.
CAPT. M. (Desperately.) Rein back! Back to your troop! 'Tisn't half legal yet. PADRE. . . . joined together let no man put asunder. CAPT. G. paralyzed with fear jibs after Blessing. CAPT. M. (Quickly.) On your own front-one length. Take her with you. I don't come. You've nothing to say. (CAPT. G. jingles up to altar.) CAPT. M. (In a piercing rattle meant to be a whisper.) Kneel, you stiff-necked ruffian! Kneel! PADRE. . . whose daughters are ye so long as ye do well and are not afraid with any amazement. CAPT. M. Dismiss! Break off! Left wheel! All troop to vestry. They sign. CAPT. M. Kiss Her, Gaddy. CAPT. G. (Rubbing the ink into his glove.) Eh! Wha-at? CAPT. M. (Taking one pace to Bride.) If you don't, I shall. CAPT. G. (Interposing an arm.) Not this journey! |
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