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 ''then come down to center, where they stand embarrassed. goes down left.'']

—Professor[''He is too touched to speak; gives the flowers. So does .'']

—For me? [Takes them.]

—Yes. [''Turns away; wipes the tears from his eyes. hides his face against shoulder.'']

—There, now! Can these be—the Indians? The celebrated Indians? [ and turn and embrace him affectionately.] We must have a happy leavetaking. Not like this. Why, you ought to be delighted. From now on—no more history lessons. Now comes history itself. [''He bows, and exits at back with the boys. There is a pause.'']

—Don't be angry, Xara. I owed him that.

—Him?

—In consolation for that kiss you gave him yesterday. [ looks suspiciously at .]

—Yes yes. It is true.

—Well, then I was not to blame?

—No, my child.

—And I didn't make an irreparable blunder?

—That is almost impossible for one in your social position.