Act 3 Flashcards
Jimmy: That remains to be seen
(enter) Jimmy, if you’re hungry I’ll be glad to fix you some lunch.
Uncle Dan: Mrs. Thompson, won’t you let me tell you about it?
Hmph! Jimmy, you may tell your Uncle Dan for me that I’m not interested in anything he has to say!
Uncle Dan: But Mrs. Thompson, you’re misjudging me!
You may also tell him that actions speak louder than words.
Uncle Dan: Honestly, Mrs. Thompson -
If you want anything to eat I’ll be in the kitchen. (exit)
Madge: Bye bye, Jimmy!
Jimmy. Please don’t misunderstand, but if you see Mr. Took, tell him that I have decided to give him some cake if he would like some.
Jimmy: So! Those high resolves are weakening, eh?
Nonsense! I would do the same thing for a dog.
Jimmy: Feed him chocolate cake?
Well, I’d certainly feed him something! The fact that Mr. Took likes chocolate cake does not in any way alter the basic fact.
Jimmy: I see. If I see him I’ll tell him.
Thank you, James. (phone) Now who under the sun can that be? Hello. Yes, this is the Took residence. Mr. Took? Which Mr. Took, please. Mr. Dan Took? Yes, he’s here. Do you wish to speak with him? Oh, you’d rather surprise him! I see! Who is this calling, please? Oh it is, eh? And you want to surprise him, eh? Don’t worry. I wouldn’t tell him for the world. Goodbye. (over to french doors and blow whistle)
McDaniel: Have you got her, ma’am?
No, I don’t McDaniel. But I want you to do me a huge favor.
McDaniel: Sure, ma’am. I’ll be mighty glad to. But I ought to catch Lady Macbeth first.
McDaniel, this is much more important that even your crazy woman. The happiness of a fine upstanding man is at stake!
McDaniel: Is that so? My, my! If I can do anything, ma’am…
Thank you, McDaniel. I thought I recognized you as one of nature’s true noble women.
McDaniel: Well, thank you ma’am. I never exactly thought of myself in that way before. But if I can help, I’ll be glad to.
Wouldn’t you rather discuss it over a piece of warm cake and a glass of milk?
McD: Come to think of it ma’am, I am a little hungry.
Excellent, McDaniel. First of all, I want you to understand that I am a righteous, upstanding woman. But there’s a limit, even to my patience.
(doorbell) Jimmy: Excuse me, Uncle Dan. Someone at the door.
I’ll answer it, Jimmy. I’m expecting someone. How do you do, Mr. Took?
Jimmy: Thanks, Uncle Dan. The same to you! (exit)
(enter with Smythes) If you’ll just have a seat, I’ll call him.
