Friday, October 17, 2014

The Browning Version Screen 5

Frank
Sorry.  Ambiguous antecedent.  The student wants to bring up his own grade.

Mrs. Crocker-Harris

Mr. Crocker-Harris isn't here now.  Why don't you come back later?

Taplow
But I was sign on the sheet for today.  

Mrs. Crocker-Harris

Well, as you can see, he's not here.  I'll tell you what.  Why don't you go to the  copy room and pick up his copies.  He'd really appreciate that.  

Taplow
I think I will late and  he will angry.
Mrs. Crocker-Harris

Well, he's late himself.  If he comes in before you get back, I'll take the blame. 
Reaches into her bag and extends a dollar bill.
Here.  Take this and get yourself a drink from the vending machine on your way back.  

Taplow
Thank you, but--
Millie
And I'll put a good word in for you.  You know where the copy room is, right?

Taplow
Basement.
leaves

Mrs. Crocker-Harris
looks around to be sure no one is looking
kisses Frank
Don't be so standoffish!  No one's here.
Frank
But they could come in at any moment.  He could come in.  Why does his office have to be right next to yours?

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