Joy by John Galsworthy
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LETTY. [Indignantly.] I wish you wouldn't call Father old, Ernie! What time's Molly coming, Peachey? [ROSE has come from the house, and stands waiting for a chance to speak.] ERNEST. [Breaking in.] Your old Dad's only got one fault: he can't take an impersonal view of things. MISS BEECH. Can you find me any one who can? ERNEST. [With a smile.] Well, Peachey! MISS BEECH. [Ironically.] Oh! of course, there's you! ERNEST. I don't know about that! But---- ROSE. [To LETTY,] Please, Miss, the Missis says will you and Mr. Ernest please to move your things into Miss Peachey's room. ERNEST. [Vexed.] Deuce of a nuisance havin' to turn out for this fellow Lever. What did Molly want to bring him for? MISS BEECH. Course you've no personal feeling in the matter! ROSE. [Speaking to Miss BEECH.] The Missis says you're to please move your things into the blue room, please Miss. LETTY. Aha, Peachey! That settles you! Come on, Ernie! |
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