Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts

by A. A. Milne

Pim (nervously looking at the door in case MR. MARDEN should come in). Yes, yes I—er—

Dinah Oh, Mr. Pim, you mustn't run away without even saying how-do-you-do! Are you staying to tea?

Pim (looking off at staircase nervously). I'm afraid I—

Olivia Mr. Pim has to hurry away, Dinah. You mustn't keep him.

Dinah Well, but you'll come back again?

Pim I fear that I am only a passer-by, Miss—er—Dinah.

Olivia You can take Mr. Pim as far as the gate.

Pim (gratefully to Olivia). Thank you. (With nervous look at staircase R., he edges towards the windows.) If you would be so kind, Miss Dinah—.

Dinah (taking his arm). Come along then, Mr. Pim.

Brian I'll catch you up.