Monologue

Dr Macpherson Monologue from The Return of Peter Grimm

From The Return of Peter Grimm by David Belasco

male · dramatic · 59 sec

Because you don't believe anything; but you want to be on the safe side in case he-- (Gesturing to desk.) was there. (FREDERIK: How do you account for it, Doctor?) It might have been an hallucination or perhaps you did see him, though it could have been inflammation of conscience, Frederik: when did you last see Annamarie? (FREDERIK: Haven't I told you already that I refuse to answer any questions as to my--) I think it only fair to tell you that it won't make a particle of difference whether you answer me or not. I have someone on the track now--working from an old address; I've called in the detectives and I'll find her, you may be sure of that. As long as I'm going to know it, I may as well hear your side of it, too. When did you last see Annamarie?

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