A Night Off Or a Page From Balzac a Comedy in Four Acts
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Stabs himself in the third. Nis. Doesn't he come in after the third act? PROF. How can he, after stabbing himself? (Crosses to L. ) Nis. (R. ). I think the interest will flag then. It's a great pity. PROF. No, it won't. (Rubs his hands. } I saw the rehearsal this morning. Nis. How did you like it ? A Night Off ; or, A Page from Balzac. 45 PROF. I don't know. I was so excited, it seemed like a dream. Nis. Aren't you awfully nervous ? PROF. I didn't sleep a wink last night. Nis. Tell me, papa, wh...om does Cassius make love to ? MRS. BABBITT ENTERS, R. D. , carrying the pocket-book and bills in her hand. The PROFESSOR avoids her. PROF. Sh ! Here's your mother. MRS. B. Nisbe ! (Icy tones as she sees the PROFESSOR. ) Oh ! you're there ? PROF, (crosses, yet avoiding her eye). Yes, my love ; you see I couldn't deny myself the pleasure of calling for you. MRS. B. Indeed ! Nisbe, go to your sister. She wants you. Nis. (crosses to the PROFESSOR, who has gesticulated vio- lently pantomiming her to stay).
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