The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

[Laying the paper and the press-cuttings upon the writing-table, and sitting at the table and busying herself with her letters.] Thank you so much.

Westrip.

[To Sir Randle.] Are you ready for me now, Sir Randle?

Sir Randle.

[Abstractedly.] Er—is there anything of grave importance to-day, Mr. Westrip? I forget.

Westrip.

[Coming to him.] Boxfield and Henderson, the photographers, are anxious to photograph you and Lady Filson for their series of "Notable People," Sir Randle.

Sir Randle.

[Rolling his head from side to side.] Oh! Oh, dear; oh, dear!

Lady Filson.