Alph monologue (Act 13) — Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls

"Walk jes' so!" An' if you don't walk jes' so, I'll show you how, _gamine_! [_Goes about arranging room for the night. Lays_ LEBRETON'S _dressing-gown and slippers by the fire, puts out candles on mantel, then goes to dresser, where he pauses to admire himself._ MINTY-MALVINY _slips in, a small brown paper bag in one hand and a very ragged stocking in the other. She hides behind the easy-chair, but manages to keep a sharp eye on_ ALPHONSE, _with scornful mouth, for his vanity._ ALPHONSE _struts complacently before the glass, moistens his handkerchief with his master's cologne, puts out the candles, goes to table, where he helps himself to the cigars, puts out light, and exit._ MINTY-MALVINY _comes out from hiding-place, makes sure he is really gone, and relights candles._]