Comrades: A Drama in Three Acts

by George M. Baker

Mar. Hush. Here comes Miss Bess.

Simon. Then I’ll just step outside (going).

Mar (detaining him). Not a step.

(Enter Bess, R. I. E.)

Bess. Nancy will be here in a minute. Mr.——

Mar (coming down L., leading Simon, the right hands clasped). Bess, Miss Bradley, allow me to present a very dear friend,——Mr. Simon Stone, my chum.

Bess. Indeed (offering her hand). Mr. Stone, you are very welcome here.

Simon (takes hand). Ah——yes; thank you. Thank you——very kind (goes L.). Chums. Chums,——before her, too. There’s nothing shabby about that.

Mar. We’ll leave you, Simon, to your friend; but don’t go until I’ve seen you again.