This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...not a rich man in America. He's only well off--Mr. Stillwater has reached that stage where money is never even mentioned--Now the ladies--Miss Indiana, her mother and grandmother--have a camp in the Adirondacks much handsomer than this. A villa in Newport and there is talk about building a stunner in New York. So in ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...not a rich man in America. He's only well off--Mr. Stillwater has reached that stage where money is never even mentioned--Now the ladies--Miss Indiana, her mother and grandmother--have a camp in the Adirondacks much handsomer than this. A villa in Newport and there is talk about building a stunner in New York. So in the future when they say in America a man's rich--you will understand he is not limited to figures--(Enter Mr. Stillwater, a typical American gentleman of about 40, hearty and unaffected. He is in negligee costume, shows good breeding, with a touch of independent spirit, looks off L. at back) (KlTTY sees Mr. Stillwater who enters from back at R.) Oh Mr. Still water. (FLASH stands aghast--listening with open mouth) He's an American gentleman. He is free and easy with everyone. (flash makes a movement to run off) (KiTTY contemptuously) Don't run, he won't bite you--Mr. Stillwater. (coming down c.) Folks home yet, Kitty? Kitty. The hunting party, sir? No sir, Lord Stafford's valet has just come in. (x'ing L. and up L. 2 and exit) Mr. Stillwater. Ah! (looks at Flash who stands bowing and scraping in contrast to Kitty's independent fearless manner) Mr. Stillwater. (down L. sits) What sport? Flash. A magnificant day sir, --Partridges as thick as rabbits--sir. (Enter Kitty with tray, pitcher of water and glasses. Kitty puts a big glass pitcher of ice water on table, pours out a glass and takes to Mr. Stillwater who takes a long draught as Mrs. Stillwater enters, a very young woman attired in rich dinner dress R. 1 E. up steps. Mrs. S. anticipates her first speech and enters during following lines, but only in time to reach lower steps and speak 1st line) Mr. Stillwater. (taking him in) What's your name? Flash. Flash, sir: Lord Nelson Stafford's man, sir...
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