The House Across the Way
Lee Owen Snook
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(Forgotten Books, June 19, 2012)
The House A cross The Way. ACT I. (S cene, a zvood. Enter Mrs. von Klein zcith basket, closely followed by all four couples. Mrs. von Klein in front center, the remainder equally divided: tzi ocouples on either side. Speaki)ig characters should occupy place nearest audience.) Mrs. von K. (D epositing basket in center and looking all about zvith great satisfaction). An ideal location tobe sure! The professor was right when he said this was the naturalists paradise! These wooded bowers, yonder gently sloping hills with the purest of blue overhead!. The professor was indeed right! (A ll folloiv chaperons oratorical speech closely, and Hal, zinthout being seen by her, mimics ez cry gesture and attitude, much to the enjoyment of the others.) Bob. (zcith affected dignity). Ladies and Gentlemen: and you too, Wickland, (business of dodging a zcellaimcd blozv from Hal scane)- I move you that we extend a vote of thanks to our worthy chaperon and toP rofessor Schnitzel for their invaluable services of the past as well as of the present! Chauncey (zvith his characteristic drazvl). I second the motion. Bob. All in favor of the motion as stated, make it known by saying I. A ll. (enthusiastically). I! Bob. Motion carried. Is there any other business? Hal. Yes, theres some unfinished business that is going to be finished mighty soon if you undertake to slander my spotless character by another such thrust as you made a moment ago. I stand ready to defend my sacred honor, (much bravado).(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately p