The Case of Rebellious Susan, a Comedy (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. 1894 edition. Excerpt: ... the neighbours in the rooms of the opposite house. Pybus. I am sure Sir Richard will agree that it is highly desirable that the blind should be drawn up. Sir R. Judicially.' It is highly desirable, Mr. Pybus, that you should not cut yourself while shaving. Pybus. To Elaine, triumphantly There Elaine. But if the blind is drawn up, the people in the opposite house Sir R. It is highly desirable that the good folks who live in Clapham should not be shocked. Elaine Triumphantly, to PYBUS. There And every morning Fergusson will insist Pybus. My dear, it is you who will insist. And really SirR. Tsch Tsch Tsch Tsch Pybus. Plaintively. It affected my health so much I was obliged to leave Clapham. And I cannot consent to return to the Nest unless Elaine--Descriptive gesture. Elaine. Nor can I--unless Sir R. Tsch Tsch Tsch Tsch In a very calm and judicial tone. Is there only one blind to this window, or is there also a small muslin blind? Elaine. There is a small muslin blind. PYBUS nods acquiescence. Sir R. What is the distance from the top of the muslin blind to the top of the window? Elaine. Four feet. Pybus. Three, my dear. Elaine. Four. Pybus. I'm sure, my darling Elaine. I measured. Pybus', I'm sure--my dear, if you will contradict Piteously. Sir R. Tsch Tsch Tsch Tsch We'll have it measured. To PYBUS. The looking-glass is immediately under the window? Pybus. Pathetically. The looking-glass is unfortunately broken. Sir R. Kindly replace it at my expense. Proceeds judicially. If the roller blind were drawn down each morning to exactly half the distance between the top of the window and the top of the muslin blind, it would allow plenty of light for you to shave by, Mr. Pybus. Pybus. Yes, --yes, I think so, but really I cannot Sir R....