Opis: The Revolving Wedge - Ware Thornton M.

Excerpt from The Revolving Wedge: A Football Romance in One Act

Scene. - The Martin's parlor, comfortably furnished. Fireplace with fire, L. 1 E., with a photograph of Bob Martin among the knick-knacks on the mantel. Two long French windows, down to the floor, at back, opening upon a piazza. Doors L. 3 E. and R. 3 E. Sofa back of fireplace, at right angles to it. Chair and hassock, L., between fireplace and front of stage. Small table with Mrs. Martin's work, R. C., opposite fireplace, with chair R. of it, and Martin's easy-chair L. of it, near C. Any other chairs and furnishings that are necessary.

Enter Norah, R. 3 E., with newspaper.

Norah (glancing uneasily toward L. 3 E). I wondher will they be wantin' anythin' at table fer awhoile The boss'll be afther his pepper when he's done brickfust, so now's me only time fer gittin' a shquint at it afore I begin helpin' Biddy wid that weariful big dinner. Thanksgivin', is it Divil a bit o' thanks does I give - it only manes more worrk fur me. Why don't they go, like Christian folks, to the big futball game, where iverbody ilse'll be - an their own son playin', too! Wait till I see is there anythin' about it in here. (Sits in armchair and opens paper.) Mother av Hiven! Is there annythin' that's not about it Will ye luk at that foorst page now (Reads slowly.) "Pros-pec's av the Great Game. Crimson Supporthers Confi - " Whist! (Checking herself and listening.) Did they ring (After a moment.) No, I guess not. (Reads.) "Will the Pin-Pinsylv'ia Iliven down the Hayvards" 'Dade, thin, an' they'll not, av the rist av the Hayvard fellies is as good as our Misther Bob. Let's see this page. "A Close Struggle Perdicted. Opinyins av the Coachers." Wusha, I'll not rade thot; don't I know as much as a lot av hackmen What's this in here (Opening paper more.) "Skitches av the Players." Ah-h! (As if impressed.)

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Szczegóły: The Revolving Wedge - Ware Thornton M.

Nazwa: The Revolving Wedge A Football Romance in One Act (Classic Reprint)
Autor: Ware Thornton M.
Wydawnictwo: FB &c Ltd
Kod paskowy: 9781330656884
Języki: angielski
Ilość stron: 44
Format: 15.2x22.9cm
Oprawa: Miękka

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