Monologue

Laura Monologue from The Machine

From The Machine by Upton Sinclair

female · contemplative · 1:07 min

(After a pause.) Mr. Montague, I had to ask you to come out and see me, because I'd promised my father I would not go into the city again for a while. I've not been altogether well since that evening at Julia's. (MONTAGUE: I am sorry to hear that, Miss Hegan.) It's nothing, but it worries my father, you know. (pause.) I thought we should be alone this afternoon, but I find that my father is coming and... and Mr. Baker is coming also. So I mayn't have time to say all I wished to say to you. But I must thank you for coming. (MONTAGUE: I was very glad to come, Miss Hegan.) I can appreciate your embarrassment at being asked to...

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20s · longing · family · isolation · identity · trust

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