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Font size: Background color: Text color: Add to tbrJar First Page Next PageEbook has 1085 lines and 17737 words, and 22 pagesTranslator: Frank J. Morlock THE LUCKY MAN a play by Frank J. Morlock translated and adapted from the French of Michel Baron CHARACTERS: Cadwell Bendish Laura Olivia Arabella Selina Worthy Slice Mr. Martin Jenny Little Gentleman Three lackeys or pages The time, 1687. The place, a large room in Laura's mansion. Olivia: Yes, brother, your plan to marry Laura will not work unless someone opens her eyes about Cadwell. Jenny: She loves him--you are not unaware of that. Laura is a widow, and I am certain that if she isn't brought to reason, and very quickly she won't delay marrying Cadwell. Count on what I tell you, I've been with her for several years and I know her. Olivia: Aside from your little love interest what would her uncle Victor think if he found she were married without being forewarned? Wouldn't he have a right to complain of us after having taken care to lodge her with us so we could watch her conduct and report to him? Worthy: I see all this as you see it, but my love makes me say more than I should. I'm afraid of displeasing Laura and besides-- Jenny: And while we debate these matters Cadwell perhaps will marry Laura. Worthy: What must I do then? Olivia: Fulfill your promise to Victor to warn him of all that is happening. Tell him of your passion for his niece. Omit nothing that might serve to render you happy. Worthy: I could never do it. Jenny: What! Such false delicacy-- Worthy: But, sis, please-- Olivia: Brother, do you want to marry Laura or not? Worthy: Yes, I mean to do it! Olivia: Then do what you're told and we will take care of the rest. Worthy: My happiness is in your hands. Jenny: Get going then! Olivia: Jenny, what's Laura doing? Jenny: I've just finished dressing her. She'll soon be here. Olivia: We've got to find a way to expose this fine Mr. Cadwell. Jenny: Fine! He can be easily exposed and trapped. But I warn you, he'll get out of it again with a facility that will surprise you. Olivia: In spite of all that, Jenny, we must help my brother. You have promised me. Jenny: I haven't started badly and while Cadwell has been in the country these last two days believe you me, I've not forgotten to rouse Laura's suspiciosn. Olivia: Here she is-- What's wrong with you then, madam? You look sad to me. Laura: I don't know, Olivia, I haven't slept. Olivia: The people who trouble your repose may not care to restore it to you. Laura: You are very good, madam, to take part in something that regards me. Olivia: I admit to you that I would like to see you at ease. How little attention you pay to what I say to you! One must be more your friend than I am-- Laura: Not at all, Olivia. It seems to me I hear you--and if I were not to, should you be taking note of what I am doing? Laura: Jenny, have you seen--? Olivia: Madam, I see that I am embarrassing you-- Laura: Olivia, I ask your pardon. I admit to you-- Olivia: I will leave you-- Laura: Oh, no--please-- Jenny: It's clear that you have some distractions-- Laura: Jenny! Jenny: Madam? Laura: Has he gone? Jenny: Who? Laura: Has he gone, I said? Jenny: Mr. Worthy? Laura: No. Jenny: Your lackey? Laura: Who spoke of my lackey? Cadwell--has he left? Jenny: I don't think he's awake yet.-- For some time, you've become so difficult to serve that it requires far greater penetration and patience than I can muster to stand you. Am I the mistress of your distractions and caprices? People don't say I am the reason you are not loved? Laura: Jenny? Add to tbrJar First Page Next Page |
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