The Two Mr. Wetherbys; a Middle-Class Comedy in Three Acts
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Hush, here she is. Shall I make myself scarce? James. No. Back me up, for Heaven's sake. Dick. All right. Courage, old man. {leans his hack against mantelpiece and surveys scene) (Door opens enter Margaret — there is a long silence. She stands up l. near the door.) (aside to James) Better say something. James, (in a quavering voice) Do you want anything, dear? (S!J2e is still silent, looking at him steadily.) What is it, Maggie? Margaret. (programme in hand — sternly) 56 THE TWO MR. WETHERBYS. ...Where were you to-night, James, while Robert and I were out? James. Why do you ask such a question? Margaret. Is it such a strange question for a wife to ask? James. I went up to London with Dick. Margaret. Where ? James. To the Empire. (There is an aiclctvard pause.) {aside to Dick) Own up, can't you? Dick, {in his calm tone) It was my sug- gestion, Margaret. I'm the culprit. Margaret, {to James) Why did you go? {He is silent.) Dick. Fact is I thought he needed livening up. A surfeit of missionary meetings Margaret, {icily) I was speaking to my hus- band, {turning again to James) Why did you tell me you went to the Club?
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