Monologue

Waiter Monologue from You Never Can Tell

From You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw

male · comedic · 56 sec

Yes, sir. But I was up to his tricks, sir. I saw the idea coming into his head as he stood there, thinking what new joke he'd have with me. Yes, sir: that's the sort he is: very pleasant, ve--ry off hand and affable indeed, sir. If you'll allow me, sir? Thank you, sir. Even the solicitor took up the joke, although he was in a manner of speaking in my confidence about the young gentleman, sir. Yes, sir, I assure you, sir. You would never imagine what respectable professional gentlemen from London will do on an outing, when the sea air takes them, sir.

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