Monologue

Bishop Monologue from Class of '29

From Class of '29 by Orrie Lashin

male · inspirational · 49 sec

We must make him see that that is the only thing to do. (LAURA: But is it? Is there no hope of a real position?) Prescott gave me his word when I--when we made the arrangement--that he would make a real place for Kenneth as soon as he could. (LAURA: So far he hasn't.) It's a matter of time. Business is greatly improved. Building must revive by the spring. Therefore, don't you see, if our boy is patient until then... (LAURA shakes her head.) We must make him go on. If he gives it up now he may lose a real opportunity. That is what you and I must make him see! The opportunity ahead.

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