The Land of Promise: A Comedy in Four Acts

by W. Somerset Maugham

If he’s willing to risk it, I am.

Taylor.

[Looking at her gravely.] It ain’t an easy life you’re coming to. This farm’s a palace compared with my shack.

Norah.

I’m not wanted here, and you say you want me. If you’ll take me, I’ll come.

Taylor.

I’ll take you all right. When will you be ready? Will an hour do for you?

Norah.

[Suddenly panic-stricken.] An hour?

Taylor.