Aurora monologue (Act 1) — Oh! Susannah!: A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts

They're all for 'im--the dear doctor. Won't 'e be pleased when 'e comes back and finds all this little lot! 'E went off quite sudden two days ago. Gone to see a patient, I expect, none ever comes 'ere, so 'e must go to them, _(crosses L., looks in mirror)_ Oh, why was I born so rudely 'ealthy? _(on sofa)_ I would like to be 'is patient. I'd a-bear anythin' with the dear doctor to see to me, 'e's got sich a sorft 'and. _(jumps off sofa and stands C. looking at aunt's picture, curtseys)_ I wonder if she's 'is fancy? 'Er with the diamond combs. You ain't the only one, my lady, with diamond combs! I'll struggle with yer. _(produces combs from her pocket)_ Tenpence a pair--in the Strand, _(going to put them on, stops)_ No, I'll wait till 'e comes 'ome. They're all for 'im, the dear doctor--all for 'im! _(end of sofa)_