Sunday, October 26, 2014

The Browning Version 2014 Screen 19


Taplow
No more book?
Andrew
No more book.
Silence
Taplow
timidly, meaning this as a question
Go on?
Andrew
Yes, Taplow.  Let's finish your essay.  What do you want to say about the obstacle of snow?
Millie and  Dr. Forbisher , the Department Chair
enter main door together
Millie
walks ahead
Andrew?  Bob needs to talk to you about a couple of things.
Andrew
turns around
Hello, Forbisher.  I'm giving a student some extra help.
Dr. Forbisher
Today?  Classes were over a week ago!  That's either a sign of over-conscientiousness on your part or exceptional  need on his!
Andrew
Maybe a little of both. 
Dr. Forbisher
Well, since this is the only chance I'll have to speak to you before the gathering tomorrow, I hope your student will excuse us.
Andrew
translating this for Taplow
He needs to talk to me, Taplow.  I'm sorry.  We'll have to stop.
Taplow
Oh!  No problem! 
gathers his paper
I finish my home! 
{In the play there's talk about reimbursing Taplow's father for the money he gave for the lesson not finished.}
Goes out quickly
Dr. Forbisher
Has Mr. Gilbert called on you yet?

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