Joseph monologue — Comediettas and Farces

(_discovered lounging in an easy-chair, his legs upon another, a newspaper open in his hand_) Now, then, for a quiet squint at the sporting intelligence. See if I can't pick out a likely one for the Great Cricklewood Handicap. (_Bell rings at L. H._) Of course! No indulging in literary pursuits in this house! That's the young missus's bell, and she can't bear being kept waiting. Well, I suppose it's only natural for young people to be impatient (_getting up and going towards L. H.; bell at R. H. is heard to ring_). Now the old lady's at it, and she's always in a hurry, she is! Well, I suppose old people can't afford to wait (_going towards door R. H.; bell at L. H. rings again, then the bell at R. H.; then both bells are rung violently; JOSEPH running backward and forward_).