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Excerpt from The Deserter: A Dramatic Playlet
Missis Myrtle. I know he lubs her, but I dont know about Missis Myrtle, kase shes peculiar sometimes in sich matters. Horace off stage, L.U.). If you see that deserter, shoot him on the spot. PoMPEY goes to L.C. in F.).Mah, dem sojers always talking about shooting somebody. It makes me sick at mah stomach. He exits L.C. in F., turning L., and enters immediately, bozving.) Good evenin, Captain Singleton. Enter immediately after hini Horace, L.C. in F.Horace as he brushes snozu off coat). Good evening, Pompey. Where is Miss Thorndyke? PoMPEY laughs). I done knowed I was right. Horace astonished). Done knowed what, you black rascal? Pompey up stage, R.). Dat you come to see Missis Thorndyke. Horace at C, laughing). Why should I not? Can the moth ignore the flame? PoMPEY puzzled). I dont know about dat, Captain, but I knows Missis Thorndyke done hate you most powerful. Horace threateningly). Rascal. PoMPEY laughingly). Like an army mule done hate his oats. Horace draws sword and points it at Pompey). If you raise false hopes in me, Pompey, Ill spit you as I would a pig- Pompey in mock alarm). Golly, I wouldnt make no good po kchops, Captain I se too greasy. Horace puts up szvord). That saves you, Pompey. Takes off gloves and looks about.) Pompey points L.2 E.).Dar comes Missis Myrtle now, Captain. Guess I aint no good here no more. Turns R.)Horace restrains him as he looks L.2 E.).Is she still a rebel at heart, Pompey? Pompey.
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