The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act

by Booth Tarkington

(His voice has risen during this oration, and Jessie, after a glance to the left entrance, attempts to moderate him.)

JESSIE

Hush! There’s somebody—

LANCELOT

I don’t care who’s comin’, I’m goin’ to say my say. I expect to settle my own future in my own way, and any lady that I may decide to make another member of this family—

JESSIE

Hush!

(The eyes of Lancelot follow hers to the left entrance and his stern manner is instantly softened.)

LANCELOT