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The Plutocrats [1937]

Song — Gillert with Chorus of Executive And Witches

Song

Gillert with Chorus of Executive And Witches.

The numerous cliques Etc.

Hubert.

(Turning to Wurzel and Flummery) And what do you gentlemen think we ought to do?

Wurzel & Flummery

(Together) Go away - we're busy.

Gilbert.

Leave them alone, poor things, The boss's ordered then to discover a new torture by tonight - he thinks that if Dulce Domum's made a little more up-to-date, we might get more visitors. What's going to happen to you if you can't find a new one Wurzel?

W & F

(Together - very expressively) Something very, very, lingering? (They collapse over the table)

(There, is a loud booming peal of thunder in the distance)

Rosebud.

Hullo! here comes the Old Boy!

(The thunder is heard again much nearer)

Gilbert.

Coming fast too.

Bert.

I suppose we've got to welcome him in the approved fashion?

Gilbert.

Might as well. No use annoying the old chap. Pub on your nice party smiles, everybody.

(The thunder becomes louder, and more continuous, and the stage darkens; but the red glow at the back becomes brighter. The Executive and the Witches form up on either side of the stage Gilbert standing in the middle and singing the following song. The thunder rumbles, very low and monotonous, throughout the page break song getting louder towards the finish.)