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THE PRIME MINISTER

Margaret.
What?

Otto.
Although there is nobody at Sir Robert Temple's house who knows Freda, isn't it possible there may be somebody who knows you?

Margaret.
[Putting on cloak and hat.] Margaret Schiller? In the house of a Minister of State? What an idea! Come, run off for the cab.

[Otto goes off R. Fritz comes down.

Fritz.
But isn't there another possibility?

Margaret.
What is that?

Fritz.
[Nervously.] If Temple is the sort of man people say, isn't it possible that he may take advantage of the presence in his house of a young girl—a beautiful girl——

Margaret.
[Laughing wildly.] That would be the most glorious chance of all. I would give the world for it!

[Otto returns.

Otto.
Here you are. Got one at the door.

Margaret.
Shoulder the bag then. [Otto and Fritz go out R.] Good-bye, auntie! Don't look so frightened. [Kissing her.] Good-bye, uncle! Don't be afraid for me.