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Act 1, Scene 1
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You smoke too much
Mother, I'll bring in the coffee.
No, no, no, no. You sit down. I'm going to be the colored boy and you're going to be the lady.
I'm already up.
Resume your seat. Resume your seat. You keep yourself fresh and pretty for the gentleman callers.
I'm not expecting any gentleman callers.
I know what's coming now!
Yes. But let her tell it.
Again?
She loves to tell it.
He made an awful lot of money. he went North to Wall Street and made a fortune. He had the Midas touch- everything that boy touched just turned to gold! And I could have been Mrs. J Duncan Futzhugh- mind you! But- what did I do?- I just went out of my way and picked your father!
Mother, let me clear the table.
No, dear, you go in front and study your typewriter chart. Or practice your shorthand a little. Stay fresh and pretty! It's almost time for out gentleman callers to start arriving. How many do you suppose we're going to entertain this afternoon?
I don't believe we're going to receive any, Mother.
Not any? Not one? Why, you must be joking! Not one gentleman caller? What's the matter? Has there been a flood or a tornado?
It isn't a flood. It's not a tornado, Mother. I'm just not popular like you were in Blue Mountain. Mother's afraid that I'm going to be an old maid.
Act 1, Scene 2.
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*Amanda enters*
Hello, Mother, I was just...
I know. you were just practicing your typing, I suppose.
Yes.
Deception, deception, deception!
How was the D.A.R meeting, Mother?
D.A.R. meeting!
Didn't you go to the D.A.R. meeting, Mother?
No, I didn't go to any D.A.R. meeting. I didn't have the strength- I didn't have the courage. I just wanted to find a hole in the ground and crawl in it and stay there the rest of my entire life. *tears chart*
Why did you do that, Mother?
Why? Why? How old are you, Laura?
Mother, you know my age.
I was under the impression that you were an adult, but evidently I was very much mistaken.
Please don't stare at me, Mother!
What are we going to do? What is going to become of us? What is the future?
Has something happened, Mother? Mother, has something happened?
I'll be alright in a minute. I'm just bewildered- by life...
Mother, I wish that you would tell me what's happened!
I went to the D.A.R. this afternoon, as you know; I was to be inducted as an officer. I stopped off at Rubicam's Business College to tell them about your cold and ask how you were progressing down there.
Oh...
Fifty dollars' tuition. I don't care about the money so much, but all my hopes for any kind of future for you- gone up the spout, just gone up the spout like that. Oh, don't do that Laura!- Don't play that victrola!
Oh!
What have you been doing every day when you've gone out of the house pretending that you were going to business college?
I've just been going out walking.
That's not true!
Yes, it is, Mother, I just went walking.
Walking? Walking? In winter? Deliberately courting pneumonia in that light coat? Where did you walk to, Laura?
All sorts of places- mostly in the park.
Even after you'd started catching that cold?
It was the lesser of two evils, Mother. I couldn't go back. I threw up on the floor!
From half-past seven till after five every day you mean to tell me you walked around in the park, because you wanted to make me think that you were still going to Rubicam's Business College?
Oh, Mother, it wasn't as bad as it sounds. I went inside places to get warmed up.
Inside where?
I went in the art museum and the bird-houses at the Zoo. I visited the penguins every day! Sometimes I did without lunch and went to the movies. Lately I've been spending most of my afternoons in the Jewel-box, that big glass house where they raise the tropical flowers
You did all that to deceive me, just for deception! Why? Why? Why? Why?
Mother, when you're disappointed, you get that awful suffering look on your face, like the picture of Jesus' mother in the Museum!
Hush!
I couldn't face it. I couldn't.
Is that the future that we've mapped out for ourselves? I swear I don't see any other alternative. And I don't think that's a very pleasant alternative. Of course- some girls do marry. My goodness, Laura, haven't you ever liked some boy?
Yes, Mother, I liked one once.
You did?
I came across his picture a while ago
He gave you his picture, too?
No, it's in the year-book.
Oh- a high-school boy.
Yes. His name was Jim. Here he is in "The Pirates of Penzance"
The what?
The operetta the senior class put on. He had a wonderful voice. We sat across the aisle from each other Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the auditorium. Here he is with a silver cup for debating! See his grin?
So he had a grin, too!
He used to call me- Blue Roses.
Blue Roses? What did he call you a silly name like that for?
When I had that attack of pleurosis- he asked me what was the matter when I came back. I said pleurosis- he thought that I had said "Blue Roses." So that's what he always called me after that. Whenever he saw me, he'd holler, "Hello, Blue Roses!" I didn't care for the girl that he went out with. Emily Meisenbach. Oh, Emily was the best-dressed girl at Soldan. But she never struck me as being sincere... I read in a newspaper once that they were engaged. That's a long time ago- they're probably married by now.
That's all right honey, that's all right. It doesn't matter. Little girls who aren't cut out for business careers sometimes end up married to very nice young men. And I'm just going to see that you do that, too!
But. Mother-
What is it now?
I'm - crippled!
Act 1, Scene 3
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Why, that woman! Do you know what she did? She hung up on me.
Oh, Mother, Mother, Tom's trying to write.
Act 1, Scene 4
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One crack- and it falls through!
Tom! Tom, what are you doing?
Looking for a door-key.
Where have you been all this time?
I have been to the movies.
All this time at the movies?
And there was an organ solo and a collection for the milk-fund- simultaneously- which ended up in a terrible fight between a fat lady and an usher.
Did you have to stay through everything?
There is a trick that would come in handy for me- get me out of this 2 by 4 situation! *is noisy*
Tom- shhh!
What're you shushing me for?
You'll wake up Mother.
Act 1, Scene 5
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Laura, tell your brother his coffee is ready.
Tom!- It's nearly seven. Don't make Mother nervous. Tom, speak to Mother this morning. Make up with her, apologize, speak to her!
She won't to me. It's her that started not speaking.
If you just say you're sorry she'll start speaking.
Her not speaking- is that such a tragedy?
Please- please!
Laura, are you going to do what I asked you to do, or do I have to get dressed and go out myself?
Going, going- soon as I get on my coat! Butter and what else?
Just butter. Tell them to charge it.
Mother, they make such faces when I do that.
Sticks and stones can break our bobes, but the expression on Mrm Garfinkel's face won't harm us! Tell your brother his coffee is getting cold.
Do what I asked you, will you, will you, Tom?
Laura, go now or just don't go at all!
Going- going!
Laura?
I'm all right. I slipped, but I'm all right.
Act 1, Scene 6
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Laura! Laura!
Yes, Mother.
Let those dishes go and come in front! Laura, come here and make a wish on the moon!
Moon- moon?
A little silver slipper of a moon. Look over your left shoulder, Laura, and make a wish! Now! Now, darling, wish!
What shall I wish for, Mother?
Act 2, Scene 7
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Why are you trembling so, Laura?
Mother, you've made me so nervous!
Why, how have I made you nervous?
By all this fuss! You make it seem so important.
No, wait! Wait just a minute- I forgot something.
What is it?
A couple of improvements. When I was a girl we had round little lacy things like that and we called them "Gay Deceivers."
I won't wear them!
Of course you'll wear them.
Why should I?
Well, to tell you the truth, honey, you're just a little bit flat-chested.
You make it seem like we were setting a trap.
Now, Laura, just look at your mother. Oh, no! Laura, come look at me now!
Oh, Mother, how lovely!
I hope they get here before it starts to rain. I gave your brother a little change so he and Mr. O' Connor could take the service car home.
Mother!
What's the matter now?
What did you say his name was?
O' Connor. Why?
What is his first name?
I don't remember- Oh, yes, I do too- it was- Jim!
Oh, Mother, not Jim O' Connor!
Yes, that was it, it was Jim! I've never known a Jim that wasn't nice.
Are you sure his name was Jim O'Connor?
Why, sure I'm sure. Why?
Is he the one that Tom used to know in high school?
He didn't say so. I think he just got to know him- at the warehouse.
There was a Jim O'Connor we both knew in high school. If that is the one that Tom is bringing home to dinner- Oh, Mother, you'd have to excuse me, I wouldn't come to the table!
What's this now? What sort of silly talk is this?
You asked me once if I'd ever liked a boy. Don't you remember I showed you this boy's picture?
You mean the boy in the yearbook?
Yes, that boy.
Laura, Laura, were you in love with that boy?
I don't know, Mother. All I know is that I couldn't sit at the table if it was him.
It won't be him! It isn't the least bit likely. But whether it is or not, you will come to the table- you will not be excused.
I'll have to be, Mother.
I don't intend to humor your silliness, Laura. I've had too much from you and your brother, both. So just sit down and compose yourself till they come. Tom has forgotten his key, so you'll have to let them in.
Oh, Mother- you answer the door!
How can I when I haven't even finished making mayonnaise dressing for the salmon?
Oh, Mother, please answer the door, don't make me do it!
*doorbell* Laura, sweetheart, the door!
Mother, please, you go to the door!
What is the matter with you, you silly thing?
Please you answer it, please.
Why have you chosen this moment to lose your mind? You go to the door.
I can't.
Why can't you?
Because I'm sick.
You go to that door. Laura Wingfield, you march straight to that door!
Yes, Mother.
I didn't know that Shakespeare had a sister! How are you, Laura?
How- how do you do?
Well, I'm okay! Your hand's cold, Laura!
Yes, well- I've been playing the victrola...
Laura!
Yes, Mother?
Laura, we can't say grace till you come to the table.
Oh, Mother, I'm so sorry.
Act 2, Scene 8
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How are you feeling now? Any better?
Yes, thank you.
Oh, here, this is for you. It's a little dandelion wine.
Thank you.
Well, drink it- but don't get drunk. Say, where'll I put the candles?
Oh, anywhere...
Oh, how about right here on the floor? You got any objections?
No.
I'll just spread a newspaper under it to catch the drippings. I like to sit on the floor. Mind if I do?
Oh, no.
Would you give me a pillow?
What?
A pillow!
Oh...
How about you? Don't you like to sit on the floor?
Oh, yes.
Well, why don't you?
I- will.
Take a pillow! I can't see you sitting way over there.
I can- see you.
Yeah, but that's not faur. I'm right here in the limelight. Good! Now I can see you! Are you comfortable?
Yes. Thank you.
So am I. I'm comfortable as a cow! Say, would you care for a piece of chewing-gum?
No, thank you.
Do you know that the Wrigley Building is one of the sights of Chicago?- I saw it summer before last at the Century of Progress.- Did you take in the Century of Progress?
No, I didn't.
Say, your brother tells me you're shy. Is that right, Laura?
I- don't know.
I judge you to be an old-fashioned type of girl. Oh, I think that's a wonderful type to be. I hope you doubt think I'm being too personal- do you?
Mr. O'Connor
Huh?
I believe I will take a piece of gum, if you don't mind. Mr. O'Connor, have you- kept up with your singing?
Singing? Me?
Yes. I remember what a beautiful voice you had.
You heard me sing?
Oh, yes! Very often... I- don't suppose- you remember me- at all?
You know, as a matter of fact I did have an idea I'd seen you before. Do you know it seemed almost like I was about to remember your name. But the name I was about to remember- wasn't a name! So I stopped myself before I said it.
Wasn't it- Blue Roses?
Blue Roses! oh, my gosh, yes- Blue Roses! You know, I didn't connect you with high school somehow or other. But that's where it was, it was high school. Gosh, I didn't even know you were Shakespeare's sister! Gee, I'm sorry.
I didn't expect you to.- You- barely knew me!
But, we did have a speaking acquaintance.
Yes, we- spoke to each other.
Say, didn't we have a class in something together?
Yes, we did.
What class was that?
It was-- singing-- chorus!
Aw!
I sat across the aisle from you in the auditorium. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Oh, yeah! I remember now- you're the one who always came in late.
Yes, it was so hard for me, getting upstairs. I had that brace on my leg then- it clumped so loud!
I never heard any clumping.
To me it sounded like- thunder!
I never even noticed.
Everybody was seated before I came in. I had to walk in front of all those people. my seat was in the back row. I had to go clumping up the aisle with everyone watching!
Oh, gee, you shouldn't have been self-conscious.
I know, but I was. It was always such a relief when the singing started.
Oh, gee, you shouldn't have been self-conscious.
I know, but I was. It was always such a relief when the singing started.
I remember now. And I used to call you Blue Roses. How did ever get started calling you a name like that?
I was out of school a little while with pleurosis. When I came back you asked me what was the matter. I said I had pleurosis and you thought I said Blue Roses. So that's what you always called me after that!
I hope you didn't mind?
Oh, no- I liked it. You see, I wasn't acquainted with many- people...
Yeah. I remember you sort of stuck by yourself.
I never did have much luck at making friends.
Well, I don't see why you wouldn't.
Well, I started out badly.
You mean being-?
Well, yes, it- sort of- stood between me...
You shouldn't have let it!
I know, but it did, and I-
You mean you were shy with people!
I tried not to be but never could-
Overcome it?
No, I- never could!
Yeah, I guess being shy is something you have to work out of kind of gradually.
Yes- I guess it-
Takes time!
Yes...
Say, you remember that wonderful write-up I had in "The Torch"?
Yes, I do!
Said I was bound to succeed in anything I went into! Holy Jeez! "The Torch"!
Here you are in "The Pirates of Penzance"!
"The Pirates"! "Oh, better far to live and die under the brave black flag I fly!" I sang the lead in that operetta.
So beautifully!
Aww...
Yes, yes- beautifully-beautifully!
You heard me then, huh?
I heard you all three times!
No!
Yes.
You mean all three performances?
Yes!
What for?
I- wanted to ask you to- autograph my program.
Why didn't you ask me?
You were always surrounded by your own friends so much that I never had a chance.
Aww, you should have just come right up and said, Here is my-
Well, I thought you might think I was-
Thought I might think you was- what?
Oh-
Oh! Yeah, I was beleaguered by females in those days.
You were terribly popular!
Yeah...
You had such a- friendly way-
Oh, I was spoiled in high school.
Everybody liked you!
Including you?
I- why, yes, I- I did, too...
Give me that program, Laura. There you are- better late than never!
My- what a- surprise!
Say, you finished high school?
I made bad grades on my final examinations.
You mean you dropped out?
I didn't go back. How is- Emily Meisenbach getting along?
That kraut-head!
Why do you call her that?
Because that's what she was.
You're not still- going with her?