The Royal Bed (1931)

Anthony Bushell: Freddie Granton

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Quotes 

• Princess Anne : She's furious now because father is going out. Mother tries to boss everything - well, she not going to boss me! I'm not her husband. I'm going to lead my own life!

  Granton : And may I ask when do you intend to start?

  Princess Anne : As soon as she's safely on her trip to America. One of these days, Mother will pick up a New York paper and discover her daughter has eloped. You *are* going to elope with me, aren't you, Freddy?

  Granton : Oh yes, Anne. I wouldn't let you elope alone.

• Princess Anne : But what were those explosions?

  The King : Shells, my dear. The fact of the matter is, the revolutionaries stole General Northrup's artillery when he wasn't looking.

  Princess Anne : And they're trying to shell the palace?

  The King : It seems that way.

  [Anne takes off her coat.] 

  The King : What are you doing?

  Princess Anne : Do you think I'd go now?

  The King : But, my dear, you must go. This is your one chance; you can't lose it.

  Princess Anne : Too late, Father. I'm going to stay here because I love you. And because we must be together when they come.

  Granton : Good for you, Anne.

  The King : Well, there's nothing left for me except to burst into tears, I suppose.