
"[...] Dinah (rising and crossing to R. of table L.C. and speaking across same). Oh, no; now you're going wrong again, Mr. Pim. George isn't my father; he's my uncle. Uncle George-he doesn't like me calling him George. Olivia doesn't mind-I mean she doesn't mind being called Olivia, but George is rather touchy. (Sitting on table, facing Pim.) You see, he's been my guardian since I was about two, and then about five years ago he married a widow called Mrs. Telworthy. Pim (repeating). Mrs. Telworthy. Dinah. That's Olivia-so she became my Aunt Olivia, only she lets me drop the Aunt. (Speaking very sharply.) Get that? Pim (a little alarmed). I-I think so, Miss Marden. Dinah (admiringly). I say, you are quick, Mr. Pim. Well, if you take my advice, when you've finished your business with George, you will hang about a bit and see if you can't see Olivia. (Rising and moving C.) She's simply-(feeling for the[...]".
Page Count:
72
Publication Date:
2014-12-01
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