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Title: Captain Lettarblair : a comedy in three acts
Year: 1906 (1900s)
Authors: Merington, Marguerite Sothern, E. H. (Edward Hugh), 1859-1933 Armstrong, Margaret, 1867-1944, binding designer Margaret Armstrong Binding Collection (Library of Congress) DLC
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Publisher: Indianapolis : Bobbs-Merrill
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
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and trees. In the distance isa golden vista. Everything betokens peace and old-fash-ioned exquisiteness seen through the soft hazes of a mellowafternoon. Hyacinth is sitting, listening adoringly to theDean, who is seen approaching playing on his zither, Be-lieve me, if all those endearing young charms. Dean sits by Hyacinth. Hyacinth With a sigh of rapture as the Dean ends.I could listen to vou for ever! Dean Touched, My dear Hyacinth \ 190 CAPTAIN LETTARBLAIR Hyacinth Taking her gloves and parasol from the table.Does Fanny know that Lettarblair is coming? DeanOh, no ! It is to be a surprise! HyacinthI think you mentioned the six oclock train. Dean Rising and giving Hyacinth his hand. True, my clear! We had better be starting.My horses are such conservatives they are apt tobe behind time! Exeunt Dean and Hyacinth. Enter Litton. Helooks about cautiously. Pinckney and Jorkinsfollow him. Litton Stay by the mare, Jorkins, and—you knowwhat to do! Jorkins Salutes, and exit.Aye, aye, sir!
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Believe me, if all those endearing young charms Page i8g CAPTAIN LETTARBLAIR 191 Litton And you, Pinckney—whistle if those fellows grow unmanageable—and for the rest, keep your eyes shut, no matter what you see!—Then when the last echo of Kitty Tyrrells hoofs has died away, give the detectives this little token, and this note. Hands money and letter to Pinckney. Pinckney Hm! Id like to cane the fellow before I helphim escape! Surely he deserves some punish-ment S Litton Sh!—Youre a bit of a sinner yourself! Andperhaps he has a conscience somewhere!—Go,now, quick! PinckneyIt goes against the grain, but— Exit. Enter Merivale. Merivale Well, Litton! I have always disliked you cor-dially ! Well, you have your revenge! 192 CAPTAIN LETTARBLAIR Litton Sadly. God knows I dont want it, Merivale! Tis notthe sweet thing tis cracked up to be! Merivale You cut me out with the woman I wished tomarry—and I—I forged your name! Litton But for the grace of God I might have forgedmy own

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