The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

This is very good of you. [Bowing to Sir Randle.] How are you, Sir Randle?

Sir Randle.

[His head in the air, severely.] How do you do, Mr. Mackworth?

Philip.

[Breaking the ice.] We—we meet after many years——

Sir Randle.

Many.

Lady Filson.

[Still examining Philip.] M-many.

Philip.