Word: truscott
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...Truscott: But I've already searched the house. I don't want to do it again...
...Truscott: I've been having a look round your charming house. Poking and prying...
...Truscott: What...
Harlan does an excellent job of portraying Truscott as a sort of lunatic master of ceremonies, the most thoroughly ruthless character in Orton's thoroughly ruthless world. Harlan's intense Truscott, at once menacing and ridiculous, is an appropriate blend of Sherlock Holmes, a Keystone Kop and Adolf Hitler. His quick-paced style works especially well in some of the play's wittiest exchanges, such as when members of the household find Truscott snooping through their belongings...
...Truscott: I'm sure the police must, but as I've already informed you, I am from the water board. And our procedure is different...