Yes, things seem to be shaping better than we thought, William. Perhaps we have a little misjudged him. (He looks at her curiously.) To think, my dear, that the rebuilding of the church is becoming possible at last! All your hopes, all your enthusiasms, about to be realised! Now, it only remains to gain your brother Joshua's approval and help, and the scheme is complete! (VICAR: Supposing he--doesn't approve of the scheme?) My dear, he must approve: he will see the advantages at once. I think James made that perfectly clear!... And then, look at the opportunities it creates for you! Not only the church, William, the beautiful big church of your dreams, with the great spires and flashing crosses and glorious windows; but a much larger sphere of usefulness than you ever dared to dream! Think of your work, William, of your great gifts--even James had to acknowledge them, didn't he?--Think of the influence for good you will be able to wield! Ah! And then I shall see my beloved, himself again--No more worry, no more feverish nights and days, none of the wretched frets and fancies that have been troubling him all this morning; but the great Scholar and Saint again, the master of men's souls, the priest in the congregation! (VICAR: Suppose you try and forget me for a moment. Do you think you can?) William, that's unkind! Of course I can't.

Auntie Monologue from The Servant in the House

Rehearse Auntie's monologue