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ACT IV.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
I might bring shame upon you!
GERALD
Mother!
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
For a little then: and if you let me, near you always.
HESTER
[To MRS. ARBUTHNOT.] Come out with us to the garden.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
Later on, later on. [Exeunt HESTER and GERALD.]
[MRS. ARBUTHNOT goes towards door L.C. Stops at looking-glass over mantelpiece and looks into it.]
[Enter ALICE R.C]
ALICE
A gentleman to see you, ma'am.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
Say I am not at home. Show me the
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