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 ''candelabra. Behind them come, and. The procession passes slowly across the stage. When comes abreast of the table he stops, smiling. The two lackeys with the candelabra reach the door at right, open it and take their places on either side. and pause on the threshold.'']

—[Unaffectedly pleasant.] My dear Xara, how fortunate still to find you here and bid you good night. [Extends his hand.] I was to have gone to-morrow. But now I am happy to tell you that my mother arrives in the morning. Or did you know it?

—They told me, Albert. I am very glad.

—She is extremely fond of you.

—I am fond of her too, Albert, very.

—Your mother has gone to bed. But she feels much better. She did a bit too much to-day. I warned her not to. But she is such a charming hostess, she wouldn't heed my advice. ['' enters at left, followed, a few moments later, by. comes slowly into the room. lingers in the doorway.'']

—Mother is never happier than when she is making her guests comfortable.

—But one shouldn't overdo it. I have