Conquest; Or, A Piece of Jade; a New Play in Three Acts

by Marie Carmichael Stopes

Then I’ll read it to you. It is addressed to all men between nineteen and forty-five. Which of you are between nineteen and forty-five?

Gordon.

(Looks across at Loveday and says to her alone.) That’s a direct message to me.

(Gordon, Robert, Roto and the 2nd Shepherd stand out, each saying “I am!”)

Re. Off.

(Slapping Roto on the shoulder.) How old are you?

Roto.

(Quickly.) Forty-five, Mister.

Re. Off.

Open your mouth.