Publisher's Synopsis
Book Excerpt: have not seen him for six years.BOBBIE. As a matter of fact it is jolly decent of him to be so prompt.MRS. DERMOTT. Where's Oliver? He ought to be here to welcome him too.BOBBIE (C.). Oliver has gone for a brisk walk, to keep fit he said, as if it made any difference whether he kept fit or not.MRS. DERMOTT. It makes a lot of difference, dear. He is the athletic one of the family. (BOBBIE is annoyed.) I don't like the way you speak of him, Bobbie. We can't all compose songs and be brilliant. You must try and cultivate a little toleration for others, darling. (OLIVER passes window from L.) Oliver is a great comfort to me. Tibbets only said----EVANGELINE (glancing out of the window). Here he is, anyhow. Who's going to tell him the news?MRS. DERMOTT (rising, goes to stairs). Well, I've no time now, I must change my dress for Daniel. Turn on the lights, Bobbie; make everything look as cosy and festive as you can. (On stairs.Read More
