Arthur Wing Pinero

The 'Mind the Paint' Girl Arthur Wing Pinero

Book Excerpt: ...'ve some business to talk over with the old lady. FARNCOMBE.[Nodding to ROPER and then coming forward and addressing MRS. UPJOHN.] I-- er-- I think I'll go for a little walk and come back later on, if I may. MRS. UPJOHN.[Contentedly.] Oh, jest as you like. FARNCOMBE.[Moving towards the door.] In about a quarter-of-an-hour. MRS. UPJOHN. If we don't see you again, I'll tell Lil you've been 'ere. FARNCOMBE.[At the door.] Oh, but you will; you will see me again. MRS. UPJOHN. Well, please yourself and you please your dearest friend, as Lil's dad used to say. FARNCOMBE. Thank you-- thank you very much.[He disappears, closing the door after him. MRS. UPJOHN.[To ROPER, looking up.] I b'lieve you gave that young man the 'int to go, Uncle. ROPER. I did; told him I wanted to talk business with you. MRS. UPJOHN. Close...