A WOMAN OF
ACT II.
LORD ILLINGWORTH
Rachel, at the present moment you are not necessary to Gerald's career; I am. There is nothing more to be said on the subject.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
I will not let him go.
LORD ILLINGWORTH
Here is Gerald. He has a right to decide for himself.
[Enter GERALD.]
GERALD
Well, dear mother, I hope you have settled it all with Lord Illingworth?
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
I have not, Gerald.
LORD ILLINGWORTH
Your mother seems not to like your coming with me, for some reason.
GERALD
Why, mother?
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