Mice and Men; A Romantic Comedy in Four Acts (Paperback) details from bookadda

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 Excerpt: ...from--er--from your lady love. (she goes to the press and stands on a chair) Lovell. It might if she existed, but she does not exist. Peggy. That is untrue. Sister Joanna--sweet sister Joanna, has told me all about it. Lovell. (in. alarm) Joanna has told you? Peogy. About your friend, your lady love. Yes. (she gets the letter from the shelf) Take your letter, Captain L-.velL (iani; s down from chair) Lovell. (taking it reluctantly) Why do you call me Captain Li'Veil? 'Twas George two years ago. Peggy. Yes, but I've improved since then. "Amazingly Improved." (/rnttr Psteu at back. He carries a large sijumte basket. He is about to cross ton.) What is it, Peter t (she lays the booh down) Peter. A basket sent over from Mr. Goodlake's. 'Twill likely be the yellow turnips. Peggy. Leave it here, so I may attend to it. (peter places basket down and goes out at back. Until he is off she stands with her finger on her lips, smiling mysteriously at Lovell, then she bounds towards the basket, kneels, undoes the fastenings, and peeps within, then springs to her feet, and claps her hands) It is It is It is Lovell. (in perplexity) Is what 1 Peggy. You swear you'll not tell my guardian 1 Lovell. (solemnly) I swear. Peggy. It is a prodigious secret, and very wicked. I am going to the Masquerade Ball to-night, and Mrs. Goodlake lias lent me a gown. See (she opens the basket and pulls out a yellow satin gown, a mask, and a jewel box, and a pair of $atin shoes) Lovell. You'll not go unattended 1 Peggy. To be sure not. (proudly) I have an escort. Lovell. (starting) An escort How dare the fellow presume? Peggy. But 'twas no fault of Kit's. I insisted, and Mrs. Deborah would trust me with none other. Lovell. (slightly mollified) Oh, it's Kit, is itt 'Tis likely he'd...