Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 5--Scene 1.

Same scene in the art gallery on the exhibition day.Emily and aunty Ann are there in the exhibition hall looking at paintings.Jason also busy as usual talking to visitors.
Emily--"Look hear aunty Ann this painting look like me when I was younger."
Ann--"Yes Emily its very strange it look exactly like you.Have you pose for any artist when you were young darling."
Emily--"I have never been an artist model in my life Aunty Ann.You know too well that I spent most of the time in the clinic.I hardly had time for anything those days."
Ann--"I know darling but how come this artist had painted the exact portriat of you.Do you know him by any chance."
Emily--"I don't know any artist aunty Ann.All I see is doctors in my younger days.I could not imagine how this artist  seem to have painted my portriat.I think we should enquire abot this artist.Who he really is and where he come from."
Ann--"The best thing is to have a word with the organiser of the exhibition.He will definitly know about the artist."
Emily--"Yes I think we should start from there and I would like to meet the artist in person too to ask him why he painted this picture.I shall go to the desk right now and start my investigation aunty Ann."
Emily walk across the room towards the desk.
Emily--"Excuse me dear I would like to purchase one of the paintings the one called"She's a Lady".How do I go about it."
Receptionist--"All you need to do is paid the deposit money and come and collect it on the last day of the exhibition and paid the rest."
Emily--"Can I pay the deposit now."
Receptionist--"The deposit will be £100 for the total cost is £500.You can pay £100 now and the rest when you collect it."
Emily--"There you go £100 in cash.I like to see some body who know the history of this painting.Who do I see for that."
Receptionist--"Jason is the right person to approach for that.He organized this show and he knows all about artists and paintings.He is over there,the one wearing a white hat and blue blazer."
Emily--" Thank you so much.I shall go and speak to him."
Emily walks across the hall towards Jason who is busy talking to a crowd of people.

Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 4--Scene 4.

In the gallery in Meanwood road,Leeds.An art exibition is in progress.Paintings are hung on the walls.Wine table is at the center of the room laid with glasses and bottles of wine.There is a good crowd in the room and the atmostphere is drome of Low noise. Jason the art dealer is busy talking to people explaining of the benifits of investing in arts.
Visitor--(to Jason)"I never heard of this artist before Jason can you enlighten me obout his art and his paintings."
Jason--"Robert Winters is not new to us dealers his works had been seen in London and Paris.Quite an interesting character of an artist.He is known as one of those who paint from his heart.A very colourfull artist I would say."
Visitor--"I have noticed that his works seem to have narrative quality but they are very melancholy in depiction."
Jason--"Its reflects the mood the artist is on while he is working on the canvas I think.Like they say the sweetest songs are that of saddest thoughts."
Visitor--"There are a few works of his that caught my eye.Its seems to me that this artist tries to paint emotions rather than figures or landscapes."
Jason--"I have known him for a while he is a very private person a kind of introvert.Lives in his own little world and happy with it."
Visitor--"I know artists can be very peculiar people.May be because their outlook on this world is different from us."
Jason--"You can say that again and Robert Winters is no exception.Don't I know it for I am his agent."
Visitor--"In that case I wish you good luck.I rather like to be intimate with his art than with him."
Jason--"I haven't got a lot of choice.I have to deal with artists as well as their works."

Dreaming Of Spring--Act 4--Scene 3.

In a pub Jason and Steve are sitting at a table drinking beer.
Jason--"I am glad you have made it.I was thinking you are in bed with a hangover."
Steve--"I am sorry I was incapacitated yesterday when you came but I got your note."
Jason--"Its all right Steve but I won't like you to make a habit of it.I am only saying that because I am worried about you."
Steve--"I am so sorry I promise it wont happen again.I was drowing my sorrows in whiskey last night."
Jason--"You are such a good artist Steve.I don't want to see you die young."
Steve--"I live passionately and paint passionately Jason.Thats how I am and thats what make me a good artist.At least different from others."
Jason--"May be thats why your paintings are so powerfull.They reflects your temperament."
Steve--"I am sure they do.I pour my heart and soul into my works."

Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 4--Scene 2.

Steve Fothergill is walking down the road towards his house very unsteady on his feet in fact he is staggering drunk.He hold  a bottle of whisky in his hand as he drag himself to the door.He fumble for the keys in his pockets and open it.He went straight to his bedroom kick his shoes off and undress himself down to underwear.He face the wall at the end of the bed.There is an alter standing there he lit the candles on the alter and a portrait of Emily come to light.
Steve--(taking a sip from his bottle)"I hope your life is peacefull and happy darling for mine is a hell of a great mess."
He fall straight onto the bed and stay there legless unconcious.
Jason the art dealer walk in to the room.When he see Steve in bed he try to wake him up  by shaking his arms but Steve lay there not moving.
Jason--"Oh my God! he is drunk again.One of these day I will find him lying dead in the gutter chocked on his own vomit.I must leave a note anyway for him to see when he wake up."
He scribble something on a piece of paper from his note pad and left it on Steve's chest and exit.

Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 4--Scene 1.

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Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 3--Scene 4.

Still in the garden Emily and aunty Ann are busy with the barbecue.There is a garden table laid in the lawn and an elderly lady Betty and a young man in his late thirties sit at the table eating and drinking wine.
Betty--"You two should have a sit down here with us and start eating there is plenty of food already and wine too."
Ann--"I'll be in a minute Betty.Do you want some more wine?"
Emily--"I am comming.I am so hungry I can eat a horse."
Bill--"Come on Emily I have poured you a glass of wine.This chicken drumstick is delicious."
Emily go to the table and sit down next to Bill.
Emily--"Thanks Bill  and how are you keeping these days?You haven't been around for a while.Where have you been?"
Bill--"My job takes me away from home most of the time but I like travelling so I don't mind."
Emily--"Of course you work for the newspapers.It must be an exciting job and pretty rewarding."
Bill--"Rewarding yes but I want to settle down now I am not getting younger every day.I am pushing fourty you know."
Emily--"Well life begins at fourty thats what they say.Consider youself only in your prime yet."
Bill--"Of course life begins at fourty but so is lumbago too.I wish I am married and with children."
Emily--"Don't worry that day will arrive sooner than you think Bill.Just keep wishing and it will come true."
Bill--"I just hope I an not wishing in vain."
Betty--"Thats what Ann and me were talking about the other day.We think you two should settled down together."
Emily--"What do you mean we.How do I get involve in it?I am not ready to be married yet."
Ann--"What Betty meant to say is,me and her have been friends for a long time and know each other very well and own large properties in this village.You and Bill known each other since childhood.If you two get married we will be a very well off families and happy too."
Emily--"Aunty Ann how do you know I would be happy marrying Bill.No offence to you Bill.I like you very much as a friend but I have only one who I love and he is a doctor.I cannot marry anyone without  love.It would be cheating myself and the one I marry."
Ann--"You are not being realistic Emily darling.That doctor you are dreaming is nowhere to be found."
Emily--"Aunty Ann it was faith that made us fall inlove and faith will help me find him again.I am a great believer in Karma and faith."
Ann--"Where will you go to find him you dont have a clue where he live."
Emily--"I know in my heart I will find him one day but don't ask me how."
Emily get up and walk away from the table leaving the others dumbfounded.
Curtain falls-----

Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 3--Scene 3.

At Emily's house in the garden.Its is summer time and air smells of lavender and roses.The sky is the colour of burning blue.Emily and Ann sit on a garden bench enjoying the sunshine.
Emily--"Its a perfect weather today aunty Ann.I am happy just sitting in the sun."
Ann--"Sunshine lifts up every body's spirit darling.I am thinking of a barbecue in the afternoon."
Emily--"What a marvellous idea aunty,we haven't had barbecue for a while.It will be only you and me though."
Ann--"We can invite our neighbour Betty and her son Bill.I got some wine chilled in the fridge.We could make it a small party."
Emily--"Lovely, I will go and prepare the meat to barbecue.Shall we have some chicken drumsticks, pork chops, and steak too."
Ann--"Well lets make the most of this lovely summer's day darling.I will go across to Betty's house and invite them for barbecue."
Emily exit into the house and Ann exit from the main gate towards next door.
Curtain falls-----

Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 3---Scene 2.

At a restaurant in Leeds, Dr Fothergill and Jason are having a meal together.The night is young and music is in the air.
Jason--"You have taken London by storm Steve.How do you feel being a recognised artist?"
Dr F--"I feel like I am in a dream Jason.I am not fully awake yet.Now that I am recognised,what do I do next?"
Jason--"Leave it with me. I already have plans for you that is if you make me your agent."
Dr F--"Sure you can be my agent I leave it in your good hands.I just want to paint.I am just an artist nothing else."
Jason--"You know in the art world if you have not taken Paris,they don't consider you as an accomplished artist.So that will be the next stept for you Steve,but before we go any further have you still got some more paintings that you like to show to public."
Dr F--"I still got a few more enough for another exhibition."
Jason--" In that case I will organised another exhibition this time it will be in your home ground in Leeds."
Dr F--"I still feel a bit unsure about my art but you are my agent.If you want another exhibition in Leeds I am game."
Jason--"Well thats the spirit.People from Leeds will know   that a significant artist  lives in their area.I know a nice little art gallery on Meanwood Road in Leeds.I have got to go there to collect a painting for one of my clients.I will have a word with them and fixed the date for you."
Dr Fothergill and Jason shake hands and exit.
Curtain falls----

Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 3--Scene 1.

At the art exhibition in London.A room with paintings hanged on the walls there is a table laid in the center of the room you can see wine bottle and glasses on the table.It the premier of an art show.Jason the art critic is talking to a group of people about the benefit's of investing  and collecting art.
Jason--"You can make a lot of money by investing in art these days and more and more people are coming into it.If you buy an unknown painter's work and leave it for a few years or even a few months,and you never know his works might be hanging in Tates.Then you are on a winner and profits wise the sky is the limit."
Visitor--"What do you think about this paticular artist Robert Winters?"
Jason--"At this moment he is an unknown artist but by the look of his works he won't be unknown much longer.He is one of the up and comming arists who is showing a lot of promise."
Visitor--"I don't know him but I have been looking at his paintings.One of them strikes me right into my heart.I felt like he trying to say something to me through his art."
Jason--"I can see honesty and sincerity in his works and an experssion of some deep disturbing emotions."
Visitor--"I am very much interested in buying one of them.The one titled"Romeo and Juliet in Darkness" because it arouse some deep emotions in my heart.How do I go about buying it."
Jason--"Don't you worry sir,I'll take you to the desk and all you need to do is pay the deposit and the painting will be wrapped up and ready for you to collect on the closing day of the exhibition."
Jason lead the buyer to the front desk helping to do the transection.He looks happy and satisfied with the sale he make.He shake hands with the buyer and looking round the gallery for another kill.
Curtain falls----

Dreaming Of Spring.

Dreaming Of Spring---Act 2--Scene 4..

In Dr Fothergill's studio a room full of painting materials.There are easels leaning against the walls and paint tubes scattered on the floor.Dr Fothergill is sitting in front of a canvas and painting away and there is a knock on the door.Jason the art dealer and critic walked into the room.
Jason--"Hi Steve this is where it all happened.Is it? I have been busy for the last few weeks but I am here at last.Do you mind if I have a look around the place."
Dr F--" Feel free to do that Jason and when you finish looking will you give me your honest opinion of my work."
Jason--"I am already very much impress with your works.Let me have a good look at this one titled"Romeo and Juliet in Darkness"
He took the painting from the wall and start scrutinising it for a few minutes.
Dr F--"What do you think of it then?"
Jason--"It is very surreal and I could see that you have used  symbolism to portray the meaning of love but there is an element of sadness in it."
Dr F--"I put a lot of emotions when I paint and  all of myself in my works Jason.I try to reflect the inner feelings of the subject rather that the subject itself."
Jason--"I can see very clearly what you mean to say in this painting Steve.There is the female  symbol in the sky above the crescent moon holding a red rose and a heart on fire and she is crying too.There is a male figure climbing the ladder  up towards the moon but he is fending himself from the dark  forces the  serpents and the fire that consumed him from below.Which I gather he is having a tremendous struggle to reach the moon maiden his lover.There is a feeling of hopelessness in ther too that I can see."
Dr F--"You have interpret my painting very accurately.Well done Jason."
Jason--"I  could  arrange a exibition of your works in London Steve.How do you feel about that?"
Dr F--"If you think I am good enough for it but I still feel I am not ready to show my works to public yet."
Jason smile thinking of the commision he will have if the exibition is successfull.He is positive it is going to be.
Curtain fall-----

Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 2--Scene 3.

Dr Evans and Dr Forthergill are sitting on the settee in the office.
Dr E--"What a surprise to see you today Steve.I thought you don't come  here on Tusedays."
Dr F--"I have something very serious to talk to you sir.Thats why I am here.Please don't misunderstand me. .I would like to resign from this clinic due to some private reasons."
Dr E--"Good heavens Steve.! What makes you do that?Correct me if I am wrong I think its something to do with Emily isn't it."
Dr F--"You hit the nail right on the head sir.Thats the main reason I will have to leave this place though I have many  happy days working here."
Dr E--"Are.you in love with the girl?"
Dr F--"I am ashamed to admit that but I am madly in love with her."
Dr E--"I would like you to think it over Steve.You are the best assitant doctor I've got and I am not prepared to loose you."
Dr F--"I have given a lot of thought about it and finally come to conclusion that I must resign for the sake of my professional  career.Here is my letter of resignation sir.Will you kindly accept it."
Dr E--"If you are determine to do it.I will have to but please let me know if you have changed your mind."
Dr F--"Thank you sir,I will never forget your kindness for looking after me as your junior associate.
Dr Fothergill exit from the room.
Curtain fall-------

Dreaming Of Spring.--Act 2--Sence 2.

In the same building Dr Fothergill is seen walking down the corridor to Emily's room when he get to the door he rings the bell.Emily open the door and her face brightens up.She embrace Dr Fothergill and give him a kiss on the cheek.
Emily--"Oh how nice to see you David.Where have you been all this time? I have been waiting for you since yesterday,but today is Tuesday.You usually come on Mondays and Thursdays aren't you?."
Dr F--"Emily my name is Dr Steve Fothergill not David.I am your doctor.I am only here to give you treatment, from now on you should call me Dr Fothergill or Steve if you want."
Emily--"Well  are we playing doctors and patients game now?I will call you doctor if you want me to but you must render full service to your only patient,thats me.I give you a kiss every time your service is satisfactory."
Dr Fothergill shake his head in despair and walked out of the room."
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Dreaming Of Spring--Act 2---Scene 1.

 Dr Evans clinicis situated in a pleasent country side over looking the rooling hills of West Yorkshire.Dr Fothergill and Dr Evans sit together on the settee.
Dr Evans--"Your young lady Emily has been making good progress Steve.I have just been reviewing her case notes."
Dr Fothergill--"Yes sir I have also notice that last time I saw her.Her delusions are getting spaced out further and further.But she still calling me David though."
Dr E--"These things take its own course we can't push it.I will give her another few months yet to settle completly."
Dr F--"I am hoping so,I will pop around and check on her  before I go home."
Dr E--"Thanks Steve will you do an assement on her when you see her."
Dr F--"Sure if you want me to.Shall I break the good news to her as well?"
Dr E--"If you want to Steve but tell her it might take a few month for her to be 100% better."
Dr F--"In that case I see you later then."
Dr Fothergill exit from the stage.Curtain falls-----

Dreaming Of Spring--Act 1---Scene 4.

In the same room Dr Fothergill and Ann are still talking.
Doc--"May I suggest something to you Ann.This kind of mental illness needs to be handle by a specialist.Have you taken Emily to any Psychologist?"
Ann--"No doctor I have tried to persuade Emily to see a private psychiatrist but she will not consend.Will you be kind enough to talk to her to see a proper psychiatrist doctor."
Doc--"Of course I will infact I know a private clinic in this area that specialize in her kind of illness.I am also very much interested in psychiatry myself.I work there too if you are keen to go there.I will talk to Emily if you want me to."
Ann--"Please do doctor,you are very kind.I wouldl like to apologise on behalf of Emily doctor for the trouble she had caused you.Please forgive her for she oknw not what she is doing."
Doc--"I had forgiven her already.This is my home phone number will you give me a ring  in next few days and we shall meet up in some place."
Ann--"Thank you doctor,I can't express my gratitude to you.Its like the best thing that happen to me today."
Doc--"I need to thank you for the information you give me about her.Otherwise I would have treated her like just another crazy patient."
Ann  said good bye to doctor and exit. Curtain fall.

Dreaming Of Spring---Act 1---Scene 3.

A rather mature lady appears in reception and went straight to the desk.
Lady to John--"Did you see my niece Emily comming in here  by any chance.She is about 5' 2" tall and wear a red dress and white hat."
John--"Oh! yes she is in with the doctor just now.Who did you say you are?"
Ann--"My name is Ann, I am Emily's aunt and guardian.She is not very well in the head."
John--"I did thought of that but she may be wanting to marry the doctor."
Ann--"I beg your pardon!"
John--"She said she is going to be married to Dr Fothergill in next two weeks."
Ann--"Oh! no it can't be true."
John--"This is beyond my comprehension lady.Would you like to go into the room with her?."
Ann--"Yes I would,thank you.I could explain what exactly wrong with her ."
John showed Ann into the consulting room and introduce her to the doctor.
John--"Excuse me doc,we have a vistor here.This is Ann and she is your girlfriend's aunty."
Doc--"Thanks John. Will you please sit down Ann."
Ann sat down on a empty chair facing the doctor.
Ann--"I am so sorry to barge in to your room like this but may I have a private word with you for a few minutes regarding Emily."
Doc--"Please do Ann .Emily will you wait outside in the waiting room for a few minutes while I talk to your aunty."
Emily--"If you say so david but don't take too long.We got to go shopping you remember."
Emily exit consulting room doctor and Ann  left in the room sitting face to face with doctor.
Ann--"What do you think of my niece doctor,I will not be surprise if you think she is strange."
Doc--"Not at all Ann but I was taken by surprise when she mistaken me for her fiancee.There again I may look like him.What 's his name?David."
Ann--"You are into more surprise then doctor because that David does not exist."
Doc--"You mean all this business of getting married to David is a make up story."
Ann--"I am afraid so doctor.My niece suffered from a mental condition and she believe in her own day dreams.Lately she had been dreaming about a person called David the man of her dreams they fall in love and are engaged to be married."
Doc--"You mean all this business of getting married to David is all in her mind."
Ann--"Exactly doctor I have taken Emily to see her own GP but it no help."

Dreaming Of Spring (A play ) Act1--Scene 2.

Doctor Fothergill comes out from his room and walk towards reception.
Doc--"Any chance for a cup of tea guys."
John--"Of course doc,but I am on duty but Sam is on his break.He will make you a nice cup of tea."
Sam--"Sure thing doc,you like it as usual white with one sugar."
Doc--"Thank you Sam,what will I do without you."

Doctor Forthergill hangs around reception while Sam  goes to kitchen to make tea.
Suddenly a young lady appears on the scene.She wears a red dress with a white hat.She looks extreamly attractive.She walks straight to reception and talks to Dr Forthergill.
Young lady--"David what are you doing here.You and me are going to be married in next two weeks. We must go to town to do things for the wedding day."
Doc--"Are you talking to me."
Young lady--"David don't tease me like that,there is not much time left and so many things to do.Come on lets go now."
Dr Forthergill  looking very puzzeled and confused and John is looking at him with strange eyes.
Doc--"I am sorry miss,my name is not David and I am not to be married to anyone in next two weeks.And I don't know you."
Young lady--"David stop being silly and come with me now.I am your darling Emily,"The love of your life"you said that when you proposed to me and I said "Yes".
John--"Why don't you take a day off doc,you can swap with somebody then you won't be letting your faincee down."
Doc--"I don't want to take a day off John and I am not going with anyone.I am not engaged to any woman."
John--"Come on doc don't be shy.She seemes to know you very well the way she talks to you just now."
And he wispered into Dr Fothergill's ears."Is she one of those girls who wants to jump into your pocket and are you trying to avoid her or have you put her in a family way."
Doc--"For God sake John!Honestly I don't know this girl.I have never seen her before.How could you say I have put her in family way."
John--"Doc you and me known each each other for a long time.You can trust me doc,your secrets are safe with me."
Emily--"What do I have to do to get you to come with me David."
Getting a bit impatient.
One patient got up from waiting area and said"Go on doc go with the girl.weddings are important for women.Its the most important thing in their life.We can come back tomorrow to see you."
Dr Forthergill looking confuse as ever  and said to Emily--"You better come in to my consulting room miss,we can have a chat."
Emily--"Ok David but please don't take too long."
The doctor took Emily with him into the room to avoid futher embarressment.

Dreaming Of Spring (A play ) Act(1) Scene(1)

A busy out patients clinic.Patients sitting in waiting area and at the reception desk Sam the receptionist  is busy booking in patients.There are quite a few patients wainting in a que to be booked in.Dr Steve Fothergill comes out of his room and start chatting with receptionist.

Doctor--"Hi Sam how is it going today."
Sam--"Looks like a busy day today I got 35 patients booked in for you and still many more are comming."
Doc--"Well you just have to keep them rolling Sam."
Sam--"I am glad you are on duty today.You are quick at seeing patients.Thats why you are known as "The Rocket Man" doc.I hope you would whip through it in couple of hours."
Doc--"I hope so Sam,if we don't get any patients like the last weekend."
Sam--"Oh! doc that drunkard last weekend refusing to go away and I have to ring police to remove him."
Doc--"I hope we have better luck today for I am feeling tired already."
Sam--"So am I doc,I wish I can go home early today."
Doc--"No chance of that Sam.You won't be going home until I am gone."
Sam--"Thats just my luck doc.No peace for the wicked."
Doctor Fothergill go back into his consulting room, while Sam keep booking new patients.Another receptionist called John walked in.
John--"Hey,its time for your break Sam.How is it going?"
Sam--"Busy as usual John.I wish I had cried off sick and stayed at home."
John--"Don't you play that dirty trick on me Sam.I can't cope with this lot on my own."
Sam--"I am only kidding mate.I rather be here than stay at home listening to wife rambling on about the other woman,she thought I am having a bit on the side with her."
John--"And did you?"
Sam--"Of course not! I rather go to the pub drinking  with the lads than chasing women.They are nothing but trouble."
John--"You mean you are not a womenizer but just a drunkard."
Sam--"Have Nepoleon  brandy and I will travel."
John--"Same here,I rather have a pint of beer than chasing skirts too.I don't have time or the patience for that sort of thing."
Sam--"I am surprise to hear that from you John.Only the other week you told me you had sex with a woman in the toilet on the train to London."
John--"Ah! that was a long time ago Sam but she was a real stunner that girl.It still makes my heart goes hundred miles per hour even if I think of her."
Sam--"She could be one of those loose women the liberated ones aye!"
John--"How could you call my girl loose woman she is prim and proper as far as I know.You idiot!"
Sam--"How do you know she is bloody prim and proper.You only met her on the train to London for couple of hours."
John--"I can just tell by her looks and the way she talks."
Sam--"I believe you if you say so.Ha! Ha! (laughing)
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