The book Hazel Kirke, a Domestic Comedy Drama in Four Acts was written by author Mackaye Steele Here you can read free online of Hazel Kirke, a Domestic Comedy Drama in Four Acts book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Hazel Kirke, a Domestic Comedy Drama in Four Acts a good or bad book?
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Clara. (Bashfully.) What for, Barney? Barney. For the swatest thing a man could drame of — wan of your kisses ! (She screams; exits rapidly down R., as Arthur enters L., with overeoat on arm: cigarette.) Arthur. Well, Barney! Barney. (Starting) Holy murther, master, ye frightened me — sure, sir — I'm glad you're back again! Arthur. (Flinging overcoat to Barney.) Where's my wife? Barney. Your wife, sir? Arthur. Certainly — my wife ! Barney. (With a cough.) Oh, yes — sartinly — she's in the garde...n, I belave ! Arthur. (Sitting at table.) Let h.er know that I've returned! Barney. All right, sir! (Coi)ig; stops in porch.) He's in one of his quare moods again — he's getting tired of this already ; I knew he would ; he'll end it soon — they ahvays do ! Ah, thc^''- no- thin' like a Scotch marriage on the wrong side of the line to save the trouble of a divorce and chate the lawyers ! (E.vits R.) Arthur. (Producing letter; reading.) "My dear Travers — your mother is in a very mysterious condition — to-day she arose from her bed, for the first time in six months, laboring under some great excitement, that is giving her temporary strength ; she asks Act II.] HAZEL K I R K E 45 the most searching questions about you — she gets more impatient every day for your union with Lady Maud !" (Eolding letter.) Strange, very strange, I hoped for good news !
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