Short and Sweet: A Comic Drama, in One Act

by Adolphus Charles Troughton

MRS. SHORT. Oh, don’t let us think of that—I trust that you are not seriously hurt. Come now, I’ll go and fetch her—you must kiss and be friends—you must indeed.

Enter MARIA, door, L. 2. E.

MARIA. My mistress wishes to see you, ma’am.

MRS. SHORT. Very well, Maria—I’ll come directly.

Exit MARIA, door, L. 2 E.

(to SWEET) There, you see, she has sent for me to make it up with you.

SWEET. Mrs. Short—listen to me.

MRS. SHORT. No, no—I’ll not hear another word. You must be reconciled to your wife this very minute on pain of my severe displeasure. (SWEET is about to object) No, no, I can’t hear you—not half a syllable—I shall run and fetch her.

Exit, door, L. 2 E.