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The Rocking Horse Winner - Coroner's Inquest
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The Rocking Horse Winner - Coroner's Inquest
... The Rocking Horse Winner (Coroner's Inquest) Act 2: Scene 1 [The Coroner's Court room; Paul's mother, father, Oscar Cresswell (Paul's uncle) and Mrs Wilmot have all given evidence. It is now Bassett's turn to be questioned by the Coroner. There is a great deal of noise until the Magistrate coughs loudly and there is complete silence. Then the Cornier announces who he wishes to call to the stand.] Coroner Call Mr Bassett to the stand, please? [Bassett is a short man with a brown moustache and sharp little brown eyes. He moves towards the stand to take the oath.] Clerk (Sternly) Repeat after me. Do you swear to tell the whole true and nothing but the truth, so help me God. Bassett I swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God. (Bassett genuflects and sits down.) Coroner Mr Bassett, What is your relationship with the Darcy family? Bassett (Proudly) I am the gardener,
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