Green Stockings Part 3
You’re reading novel Green Stockings Part 3 online at LightNovelFree.com. Please use the follow button to get notification about the latest chapter next time when you visit LightNovelFree.com. Use F11 button to read novel in full-screen(PC only). Drop by anytime you want to read free – fast – latest novel. It’s great if you could leave a comment, share your opinion about the new chapters, new novel with others on the internet. We’ll do our best to bring you the finest, latest novel everyday. Enjoy!
(CELIA _re-enters without oilskins and stands at door_ R. _She is in a simple traveling dress_.)
FARADAY. (_From center of stage_) G.o.d bless my soul, Celia, where have you been?
CELIA. Why; I've been away, Father, for a week. Perhaps you haven't noticed it.
FARADAY. Not noticed it? I have missed you very much. I never get all the right things for breakfast when you're away!
CELIA. Sorry, Father. (CELIA _crosses quickly to_ AUNT IDA, _who is in the center of the stage_, FARADAY _having turned and gone up into the card room_. CELIA _nodding as she crosses, to the_ ADMIRAL _and the girls_) Good evening, Admiral. Well, girls.
(ADMIRAL _acknowledges her greeting with a grunt_, STEELE _with a stiff bow, and the girls say_, "_Good evening_, CELIA.")
CELIA. Well, Aunt Ida.
AUNT IDA. (_Kissing her on both cheeks_) Dear child!
(CELIA _pa.s.sing_ L. _over to_ MR. RALEIGH, _who is left of table_ L.
CELIA _offers her hand, which he takes with a very bored air.
Meanwhile, the groups break up after_ CELIA _has pa.s.sed_. LADY TRENCHARD _joins the_ ADMIRAL _and_ STEELE _at upper end of sofa_.
PHYLLIS _joins_ TARVER; _they sit at lower end of fender_, PHYLLIS _sitting in chair below fender_. AUNT IDA _joins_ MADGE _and they all talk in dumb show during_ CELIA'S _scene with_ RALEIGH.)
[Ill.u.s.tration: "Green Stockings" _Page 11_]
CELIA. Mr. Raleigh, how are you?
RALEIGH. I am very well, thank you. (_Pause_.) Yes.
CELIA. Yes?
RALEIGH. (_In a bored monotone, looking straight in front of him_) Yes. I hope you enjoyed yourself, Miss Faraday. You were in London?
CELIA. No, at Southampton.
RALEIGH. Oh, yes--er--all amongst the s.h.i.+ps and things,
CELIA. Yes.
RALEIGH. Yes.
CELIA. Won't you sit down, Mr. Raleigh?
RALEIGH. No, thanks. I never sit down.
CELIA. Eh?
RALEIGH. After dinner.
CELIA. Oh.
RALEIGH. You have been away quite a long time, Miss Faraday?
CELIA. Yes, for me.
RALEIGH. Yes, I mean for you. Well--nothing much has happened.
CELIA. Well, one hardly expects much, does one?
RALEIGH. No. Oh, Manners has got himself engaged.
CELIA. Really? To Jennie Woodcote, I suppose?
RALEIGH. Yes; they were all saying it was her last chance.
CELIA. Yes, they would.
RALEIGH. Of course, that's all nonsense. Nowadays, there's no--a----
CELIA. Age limit?
RALEIGH. Exactly! (_Then catching himself up in great confusion_) No, no! Good Lord, no! I didn't mean----
FARADAY. (_Coming forward_ L.C.) Well, we might as well have some bridge. (_Murmurs of_ "_Oh, splendid!_")
RALEIGH. (_With a shout of relief backs away from_ CELIA _toward card room_) _Bridge! Oh, splendid!_
(EVELYN _and_ STEELE _go slowly to card room_. TARVER _starts_ L.)
GRICE. (_Quickly_) Tarver, I have another question to ask you.
TARVER. (_To_ FARADAY, _enthusiastically_) Admiral Grice plays a ripping game.
FARADAY. (_Gayly_) Come along, Admiral. Come along.
GRICE. (_Crossing left_. FARADAY _takes him by the arm. They go up to card room together, chatting gayly_) Not bad. Not bad.
(_These last few lines are played very quickly_. CELIA _has remained in chair_ R. _of_ L. _table after_ RALEIGH _has gone to card room_.
AUNT IDA _and_ MADGE _are standing up stage and those who have gone into the card room seat themselves in the following fas.h.i.+on, after the settling of partners in dumb show_: RALEIGH _is seated down stage, his back to the audience_; LADY TRENCHARD _to his right_, FARADAY _to his left, and_ ADMIRAL GRICE _opposite him. They begin their game of bridge_. TARVER _has gone up_ R. _of sofa, getting a cigarette at head of table_. PHYLLIS _throws herself lightly on the sofa on her knees, gathering up_ CELIA'S _letters and flouris.h.i.+ng them at her_.)
PHYLLIS. Celia, here are some letters for you.
Green Stockings Part 3
You're reading novel Green Stockings Part 3 online at LightNovelFree.com. You can use the follow function to bookmark your favorite novel ( Only for registered users ). If you find any errors ( broken links, can't load photos, etc.. ), Please let us know so we can fix it as soon as possible. And when you start a conversation or debate about a certain topic with other people, please do not offend them just because you don't like their opinions.
Green Stockings Part 3 summary
You're reading Green Stockings Part 3. This novel has been translated by Updating. Author: A. E. W. Mason already has 738 views.
It's great if you read and follow any novel on our website. We promise you that we'll bring you the latest, hottest novel everyday and FREE.
LightNovelFree.com is a most smartest website for reading novel online, it can automatic resize images to fit your pc screen, even on your mobile. Experience now by using your smartphone and access to LightNovelFree.com
- Related chapter:
- Green Stockings Part 2
- Green Stockings Part 4