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Uncle James has delayed going in to the office of his jam business so that he can spend the morning talking to his nephew, Philip. Philip has just returned home after serving as an officer in World War One, and being wounded at the Battle of the Somme. Uncle James expects to be able to control and manipulate his nephew, as he is his guardian until Philip turns 25. He is frustrated that Philip is only just having his breakfast at ten o'clock in the morning, and demands to see his nephew. He
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JAMES - Philip down yet?
EMILY - He's just having his breakfast.
JAMES - (looking at his watch) Ten o'clock. (Snapping it shut and putting it back) Ten o'clock. I say ten o'clock, Emily.
EMILY - Yes, dear, I heard you.
JAMES - You don't say anything?
EMILY - (vaguely) I expect he's tired after that long war.
JAMES - That's no excuse for not being
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