George Bernard Shaw

John Bull's Other Island George Bernard Shaw

Book Excerpt: ...h his thumb, and glances through them, flinging the envelopes about the floor with reckless untidiness whilst he talks to the valet. BROADBENT [calling] Hodson. HODSON [in the bedroom] Yes sir. BROADBENT. Don't unpack. Just take out the things I've worn; and put in clean things. HODSON [appearing at the bedroom door] Yes sir. [He turns to go back into the bedroom. BROADBENT. And look here! [Hodson turns again]. Do you remember where I put my revolver?HODSON. Revolver, sir? Yes sir. Mr Doyle uses it as a paper-weight, sir, when he's drawing. BROADBENT. Well, I want it packed. There's a packet of cartridges somewhere, I think. Find it and pack it as well. HODSON. Yes sir. BROADBENT. By the way, pack your own traps too. I shall take you with me this time. HODSON [hesitant]. Is it a dangerous part you're going to, sir? Should I be expected to carry a revolver, sir?BROADBENT. Perhaps it might be as well. I'm going to Ireland. HODSON [reassured]. Yes sir. BROADBENT. You don'..