Holding forth in the red court
Step right up ladies! Step right up! To me ladies! Now which one of you lovely ladies in waiting would like to expound on her issues tonight before the Queen? The Daughter? Oh no ma'am, I'm sorry, you went last time. Besides such display was much too crude.
How 'bout my sultry Mistress Lover? No? No seductive displays for us tonight? Oh, all right then. Do work on that, love.
Ah, yes, Lady d'ennui, what have to teach us tonight about the philosophies of life? My, I do see you gone and gotten yourself tied up with the Lady Drunkard, much apologies. Tomorrow night then. Yeaas, I promise.
Here, here, Mrs. Attorney,surely you have some new information about your ulcer. Ah, I see. No doctor's appointment yet? Well then, the court waits in anticipation.
Oh, who is that there in the corner? Yes, you, young lass with the smile! Mademoiselle Bonheur, would you like to speak? Please, cheer the Queen with your adventures! She does so look forward to your exploits. Oh, yes, I understand that you're knitting a new project together, but ... yes, of course. I understand, we'll when you're finished. . . Very good.
I see that everyone's taken to the corners. Will not one of you regale the court? Perhaps. . .
Your Highness, perhaps in these extraordinary circumstances you might say a . . . word.. or two. I .. I see, silent as always. Please forgive my intrusion.
Yes then, I suppose I'll reside here waiting. Just whistling and waiting, that's wh...
Oh, yes, of course, I understand. Complete silence. I didn't mean to bother. .. Anyone.
Anyone?