ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø

_A Girl, sits crouched over her knees on...

The Sun

The Girl The Man

See more scenes from John Galsworthy


Text

A Girl, sits crouched over her knees on a stile close to a river. A Man with a silver badge stands beside her, clutching the worn top plank. The Girl’s level brows are drawn together; her eyes see her memories. The Man’s eyes see The Girl; he has a dark, twisted face. The bright sun shines; the quiet river flows; the Cuckoo is calling; the mayflower is in bloom along the hedge that ends in the stile on the towering path.

The Girl: God knows what ‘e’ll say, Jim.

The Man: Let ‘im. ‘E’s come too late, that’s all.

The Girl: He couldn’t come before. I’m frightened. ‘E was fond o� me.

The Man: And aren’t I fond of you?

The Girl: I ought to ‘a waited, Jim; with ‘im in the fightin�.

The Man: (Passionately) And what about me? Aren’t I been in the fightin� -- earned all I could get?

The Girl:

READ MORE - PRO MEMBERS ONLY

Join the ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø community to learn more about this scene from The Sun and unlock other amazing theatre resources!

Sign Up

Already a member? Log in

READ MORE - PRO MEMBERS ONLY

Upgrade to PRO to learn more about this scene from The Sun and unlock other amazing theatre resources!

Upgrade to ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø PRO

All scenes are property and copyright of their owners. Scenes are presented on ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this scene, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.

Videos

All scenes are property and copyright of their owners. Scenes are presented on ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this scene, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.

More about this monologue