Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor Part 81
You’re reading novel Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor Part 81 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!
ALEC.
[_Blandly._] Ah, I thought I should find you here, Lady Kelsey.
LADY KELSEY.
[_Shaking hands with him._] How d'you do? We've just been talking of you.
ALEC.
Really?
LADY KELSEY.
It's so late, we were afraid you wouldn't come. I should have been dreadfully disappointed.
ALEC.
It's very kind of you to say so. I've been at the Travellers', reading various appreciations of my own character.
LADY KELSEY.
[_Somewhat embarra.s.sed._] Oh, I heard there was something about you in the papers.
ALEC.
There's a good deal. I really had no idea the world was so interested in me.
LADY KELSEY.
It's charming of you to come to-night. I'm sure you hate dances!
ALEC.
Oh, no, they interest me enormously. I remember, one of the Kings of Uganda gave a dance in my honour. Ten thousand warriors in war-paint. I a.s.sure you it was most impressive.
d.i.c.k.
My dear fellow, if paint is the attraction you really need not go much farther than Mayfair.
ALEC.
[_Pretending for the first time to notice_ BOULGER.] Ah, there's my little friend Bobbie. I thought you had a headache?
LADY KELSEY.
[_Quickly._] I'm afraid Bobby is dreadfully dissipated. He's not looking at all well.
ALEC.
[_Good-humouredly._] You shouldn't keep such late hours, Bobbie. At your age one wants one's beauty sleep.
BOULGER.
It's very kind of you to take an interest in me. My headache has pa.s.sed off.
ALEC.
I'm very glad. What do you use--Phenacetin?
BOULGER.
It went away of its own accord--after dinner.
ALEC.
[_Smiling._] So you resolved to give the girls a treat by coming to Lady Kelsey's dance? How nice of you not to disappoint them! [_He turns to_ LUCY _and holds out his hand. They look into one another's eyes. She takes his hand._] I sent you a paper this evening.
LUCY.
It was very good of you.
[CARBERY _comes forward and offers his arm._
CARBERY.
I think this is my dance, Miss Allerton. May I take you in?
ALEC.
Carbery? I saw you in Piccadilly just now! You were darting about just like a young gazelle. I had no idea you could be so active.
CARBERY.
I didn't see you.
ALEC.
I observed that you were deeply interested in the shop windows as I pa.s.sed. How are you?
[_He holds out his hand, and for a moment_ CARBERY _hesitates to take it. But_ ALEC'S _steady gaze compels him._
CARBERY.
How d'you do?
ALEC.
[_With an amused smile._] So glad to see you again, old man.
Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor Part 81
You're reading novel Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor Part 81 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.
Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor Part 81 summary
You're reading Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor Part 81. This novel has been translated by Updating. Author: W. Somerset Maugham already has 606 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:
- Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor Part 80
- Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor Part 82