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Amy and her boyfriend, Dominic, have come to visit her mother, Esme. Esme is performing on stage in London and Amy is amazed to hear that Esme comes home to Berkshire every evening by taxi. While they wait, Dominic tinkers with an old bicycle he has found and Amy’s grandmother, Evelyn, bustles in and out. Evelyn cross-examines Dominic in the way that only old ladies can, and openly asks Amy if she is sure she is with the right man. Amy clearly adores Dominic but seems anxious about him meeting
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START: Dominic I think it’s this next.
Amy Do you want me to help you?
Dominic I think it’s under control.
Amy What do you do with the water?
Dominic You watch for the bubble. Once you see the bubble, then you’re on to the leak.
[...]
END: Amy My goodness, she gets her food from the pub?
Evelyn has gone. Seeing Dominic about to move the bike, Amy stops him.
There’s no need. You mustn’t be embarrassed. She’s terribly easy, I promise you that.
Dominic It’s all right. It’s not me that’s embarrassed.
Amy No.
David Hare. David Hare: Plays 3. Faber & Faber, 2013. p.125-131
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