The Raven1963

[last lines]

Dr. Bedloe:
[as the raven] Erasamus, now that Dr. Scarabus is out of the way, we've got to make immediate plans for your assumption of the grand mastership. I'll glady act as your liaison so-so you won't be bothered having to present your case personally to the brotherhood. Later on I'll be happy to assume the post of super numeri secretary dispencer.

Dr. Craven:
Dr. Bedloe.

Dr. Bedloe:
[as the raven] Yes?

Dr. Craven:
Do you really think such treachery can be so easily forgiven and forgotten?

Dr. Bedloe:
[as the raven] Treachery! I saved all your lives!

Dr. Craven:
After having put them in jeopardy in the first place.

Dr. Bedloe:
[as the raven] That's beside the point. Very well, if that's the way you feel about it, kindly return me to my rightful form and I'll leave.

Dr. Craven:
Well, I'll, uh, I'll take it under advisement.

Dr. Bedloe:
[as the raven] Take it under advisement? Well really! Who do you think you are talking to anyway?

Dr. Craven:
Up.

[Craven points a finger upwards]

Dr. Bedloe:
[as the raven] What's that?

Dr. Craven:
Up!

Dr. Bedloe:
[as the raven] Now wait a minute Erasamus!

Dr. Craven:
Up!

Dr. Bedloe:
Really!

[Dr. Bedloe flies to the head of a bust]

Dr. Bedloe:
I never heard of such ingratitude in my entire life. It's getting so you can't trust anybody anymore. I'm just too sweet and gentle, that's my problem!

Dr. Craven:
Dr. Bedloe.

Dr. Bedloe:
What is it?

Dr. Craven:
Shut your beak! Quoth the raven, nevermore.