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DAN: How long I been like that?
NURSE: We picked you up ten minutes ago, and I'd say it was twenty
minutes before that, roughly-like, that you passed away.
MRS. TERENCE: Passed away, don't frighten the boy!... Whatever come
over you, dear?
DAN: I dunno. Felt sick, I think. (_Recovering himself_) Say no
more about it, eh? Don't like swinging the lead.... (_His head in his
hand._)
MRS. TERENCE: Waiting 'and and foot on Madame Crocodile, enough to wear
King Kong out....
NURSE: That's better, eh?
DAN: Is it really getting dark?
MRS. TERENCE: It's a scandal the way the days are drawin' in.... 'Ave
another sip----
DAN (_as she makes to give him more water, to_ NURSE LIBBY): You
haven't such a thing as a nip of brandy?
NURSE (_opening her bag_): Yes, lovey, I nearly gave you a drop
just now---
DAN _takes a flask from her and gulps; he takes a second mouthful. He
gives it back, shakes himself, and looks before him._
MRS. TERENCE: Better?
DAN: Yes.... Clears the brain no end.... Makes you understand
better.... (_His voice growing in vehemence_) Makes you see what a
damn silly thing it is to get the wind up about anything.
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