One-Act Plays by Modern Authors

by Unknown

Manufacturer. I'll do more. When I shipped her to the world, I kept the bill of lading. Here it is. You shall have it.

Pierrot. Thanks, but what's the good of it?

Manufacturer. Why, the holder of that is able to claim the goods; you will notice it contains a complete description, too. I promise you, you're in luck.

Pierrot. Has she red cheeks and a string of great beads?

Manufacturer. No.

Pierrot. Ah, then it is not she. Where shall I find her?

Manufacturer. That's for you to discover. All you have to do is to search.

Pierrot. I'll start at once. [He moves as if to go.]

Manufacturer. I shouldn't start out to-night.

Pierrot. But I want to find her soon. Somebody else may find her before me.