Mrs. Pretty and The Premier by Arthur Adams (1872 - 1936).
The Premier has decided that being married would be good for his image. He asks his stenographer for advice: (Premier) Good. Just jot me down a precis of the points made by your fifteen admirers when proposing - the points that specially appealed to you. (Stenographer) I'm afraid, sir, that what most appealed to me could not be expressed in words. In fact, it wasn't words. But no, sir. The subject is too sacred.... (Premier)...But you could tell me how they began. The opening address, eh? How did they lead up? (Stenographer) Most of 'em just kissed me, sir. It seemed to give them confidence. (Premier) But I couldn't possibly start like that. (Stenographer) It's always done sir....
( ToddHW)
Here we go with a play from Australia suggested by Son of the Exiles. Though the author claims it has universal appeal. So let's throw another shrimp on the barbie and try it, mate! Gender neutral, of course. And Kitty is our DPL shelia.
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Chris has suggested that the role of Gregory might suit me, so I will claim it. I cannot do an aussie accent so will have to pretend he is an English immigrant. There were a lot of them.
Alan the sixth age shifts into the slippered pantaloon with spectacles on nose
mightyfelix wrote: ↑January 5th, 2019, 11:20 pm
Oh, I can't resist! I'll play Effie!
excellent, thank you, Devorah ! This will be fun.
alanmapstone wrote: ↑January 6th, 2019, 1:36 amChris has suggested that the role of Gregory might suit me, so I will claim it. I cannot do an aussie accent so will have to pretend he is an English immigrant. There were a lot of them.
wonderful Alan. I think in this play there will be a lot of immigrants Mrs Pretty herself has some European roots I suspect. Thanks for claiming !
Kitty wrote: ↑January 6th, 2019, 1:47 am wonderful Alan. I think in this play there will be a lot of immigrants Mrs Pretty herself has some European roots I suspect. Thanks for claiming !
Sonia
You are up early for a Sunday morning!
Alan the sixth age shifts into the slippered pantaloon with spectacles on nose
alanmapstone wrote: ↑January 6th, 2019, 1:36 am
Chris has suggested that the role of Gregory might suit me, so I will claim it. I cannot do an aussie accent so will have to pretend he is an English immigrant. There were a lot of them.
Actually, Alan, the very first public servants in Australia were all "old lags" (ie, emancipated English convicts) from the transportation fleets.
I'm sure you can bring the authentic "no names, no flogging" persona to the role.
Fascinating story, particularly as Greenway came from my original home town of Bristol and was born in Mangotsfield a place I know well from my school days.
Alan the sixth age shifts into the slippered pantaloon with spectacles on nose
wonderful Alan. I think in this play there will be a lot of immigrants 
Mrs Pretty herself has some European roots I suspect. 
Thanks for claiming !
la dolce vita ! but good for you, enjoy your cuppa