Trelawny of The "Wells": A Comedietta in Four Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Colpoys.

I want to see him.

Gadd.

Wrench, I'll trouble you. Ask Mr. Colpoys whether he approaches me as a friend, an acquaintance, or in his capacity of stage manager at the "Wells"—the tool of Burroughs.

[Tom opens the door slightly. Gadd and Avonia join Bose at the fireplace.]

Tom.

[At the door, solemnly.]Colpoys, are you here as Gadd's bosom friend, or as a mere tool of Burroughs?

[An inaudible colloquy follows between Tom and Colpoys. Tom's head is outside the door; his legs are seen to move convulsively, and the sound of suppressed laughter is heard.]

Gadd.

[Turning.] Well, well?