I am the owner of the above house, rated at
forty-five pounds a year, in one of the nicest streets in Putney, and I
have private means of some three pounds a week, from brewery shares
bringing in fifteen per cent. I will say nothing about my appearance,
but enclose latest carte-de-visite photograph."
JANET. I had it taken on purpose.
CARVE. "As to my tastes, I will only say that as a general rule they are
quiet. If the above seems in your line, I shall be obliged if you will
write and send me particulars of yourself, with photographs.--Yours
truly, JANET CANNOT." Well, Mrs. Cannot, your letter is an absolute
model.
JANET. I suppose you did get dozens?
CARVE. Well----By the way, what's this type-written thing in the
envelope?
JANET. (Looking at it.) It looks like a copy of your answer.
CARVE. Oh!
JANET. If it isn't a rude question, Mr. Shawn, why do you typewrite your
letters? It seems so--what shall I say?--public.
CARVE. (Half to himself.) So thats the explanation of the
typewriter.
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