Lady Patricia: A comedy in three acts

by Rudolf Besier

Baldwin.

Yes, ’um. And if I was, fac’s won’t change for the wishin’. Thirteen’s the number, and thirteen it’s like to remain, seeing as Mrs. Baldwin’s turned sixty-three.

Lady Patricia.

I’m afraid I don’t quite understand what you’re talking about.

Baldwin.

I——

Lady Patricia.

You needn’t repeat it.... Oh, I remember now why I sent for you, Baldwin. I wonder if, without hurting the beauty of the tree, you could open a window to the sunset?

Baldwin.