SCENE 2

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making my fortune by selling thè whole company of Hiram B. Otis Cadillac. Hubcap Renovations I ... Lord Canterville hands over thè keys. HIRAM. - God Save ...
LUCRETIA. - But we come from a modern country, and we don't believe in ghosts. LORO CANTERVILLE. - I fear that thè ghost exists. I feel bound to teli you, Mrs. Otis. It has existed for four centuries, since 1584 in fact, and always makes its appearance before thè death of any member of our family.

Class with our baggage following, and then we'll take a slow drive through thè English countryside... Aaah! (Looking behind him.) Super! The twins are stili fast asleep my darling! My dear, how sad you seem. VIRGINIA. -Will England always be so beautiful?

HIRAM. - Well, so does thè family Doctor too. Ha ha ha. l'm sorry but I cannot believe in a ghost. Anyway, to reassure you I can teli you that since making my fortune by selling thè whole company of Hiram B. Otis Cadillac Hubcap Renovations I feel confident to tackle any adversity. Let us shake hands on our deal.

HIRAM. - Yes, very; it has fine rolling hills and grand horizons that have been an inspiration to generations of artists and poets, with fascinating walks and...

LORD CANTERVILLE. - l'm glad to be rid of thè piace. Only you must remember I warned you.

HIRAM. - Yes, and horseriding.

Hiram hands over a huge bundle ofmoney. Lord Canterville hands over thè keys.

VIRGINIA. - ... and horseriding?

LUCRETIA. - And Lord Canterville told me that we have a young neighbour, Cecil, thè Duke of Cheshire, a very handsome young man!

HIRAM. - God Save thè Queen.

VIRGINIA. -And a friend forme?

LORD CANTERVILLE. - God Bless America.

HIRAM. - Certainly, and I know that he is returning home for thè summer. Virginia blushes. They sing.

SCENE 2 FAMILY. -

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL EVENING DRIVING IN ENGLAND THE AIR IS SO SWEET WITH THE SCENT OF THE PINES ENGLAND ENGLAND WHAT'S HERE FOR US? WHAT HIDDEN TREASURES WHAT WILD ADVENTURES

HIRAM. -

WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT THIS SUMMER PUTTING ONTHE GRACES LIKE A REAL LORD AND LADY l'LL BE DISCUSSING THE WEATHER

The Journey - Hiram - Virginia - Lucretia - Animals - Washington - Mrs. Umney

LUCRETIA. - AND FLL BE DINING ON ROAST BEEF AND GRAVY HIRAM (while they are packing). - So we pack up ali our belongings and say goodbye to New York. As a thoroughly modern family we will fly First 10

ANIMALS. -

WELCOME WELCOME SUCH SWEET HARMONY IN THE WAY WE LIVE CAN'T YOU SEE 11