If Only etc.

by F. C. Philips; Sir Augustus Harris

Good afternoon.

MRS. SYLVESTER.

"Good afternoon?" It isn't a "good afternoon" I want you to say. Speak, I tell you.

ROSALINE.

What shall we talk about?

(R.D. slowly opens a little—showing REMBRANDT TEMPENNY and CHARLES SYLVESTER listening).

REMBRANDT TEMPENNY.

(Aside to CHARLES SYLVESTER). Can you do it, do you think?

CHARLES SYLVESTER.

I can do it.