Billeted; A Comedy in Three Acts (Paperback)

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. 1920 Excerpt: ...of life we are in death. Peter. So it appears. Liptrott (moves up to L. of Penelope, speaks to her). Mr. Taradine was in Africa, I believe? Penelope. Well, Betty thinks so. Liptrott. I met a woman last week--her husband was in Africa too. (Sits on sofa.) Peter (with a nod). It's a very popular place--for husbands. Liptrott. You know it? Peter. Yes. Liptrott. I was once passing through the Straits of Gibraltar--I saw the coast of Africa. It looked most interesting--I was on my way to the Balearic Islands. Do you know them? Peter. I'm afraid not. (Throws "Punch" back on armchair.) Liptrott (warming.) Most interesting. They have some most curious customs there. The women Penelope (moves to up c, breaking in). Please, Mr. Liptrott, I have to go to Betty--could I take her any message? Liptrott (recalled to earth--Preedy takes out cigarettes and matchbox--smokes during following--having finished breakfast). Ah yes--yes, of course. Let me see--(rises, goes up to L. of Penelope)--there was something. Ah yes--I remember. Will you please tell her that if she approves we--I mean--I--would be very glad to hold a little service--say to-morrow--something quite short. We had not the pleasure of knowing Mr. Taradine, but Mrs. Taradine is--well--we all like her--we are sympathetic with her--I'm sure it would be generally desired. (penelope crosses, back of Liptrott towards door, Liptrott crosses to Preedy.) Something quite simple and short, you know. Preedy. Very nice indeed--very nice, eh, Rymill? Peter. Charming--charming.... Penelope. I'll go and tell her, Mr. Liptrott. Will you wait here? (Exit L.) Preedy (rises, puts chair in to table). Well, if you'll excuse me, sir, I have a good deal of correspondence to attend to. Liptrott. Certainly--please--please (Wand...