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PS undefined (Pshaw! (offering him his hat.))

PS undefined ((taking it) I'm going! (stops) By the bye, you’ll particularly oblige me by not indulging either in pipes or cigars—ten-a-shilling, Cubas especially. (going—stops) Might I venture to suggest one fond embrace, before we part? ( shakes her head) Then when I come back—let it be when I come back, or I won't go at all.)

PS undefined (Very well, (pushing him towards door, ))

PS undefined ((stopping) You'll be kind enough to take in the milk in the morning, and a penn'orth of watercresses, and—that'll do, now I'm off! (stopping) By the bye, if you should happen to require any refreshment, you'll find the remains of a penny loaf and a jar of pickles in that closet, (pointing to door, ) Now I really am going, (aside) but not for long—no, no, Miss Fanny, it won't be long before I drop down upon you again like a thunderbolt! (exit at door,, hurrying him out—' pops his head in again.) If you require the warming-pan, you'll find it under the bed. (disappears. ' watches him, then closes the door and locks it.))

PS undefined (He's gone at last—Ha, ha! poor Peter, he's a dear, kind, obliging little fellow, that he is!—but now to work. (looking about her) Let me see—this must be the closet that Emily means. (opens closet door,, and hastily removes great-coat, cloak, &c., which are hanging up at the back, flinging them on the stage) Ah, yes—here is the sliding panel, sure enough. (pushes it aside, then in a loud whisper) Emily—Emily!)

PS undefined ((without) Yes!)

PS undefined (The coast is quite clear, you may venture.)

PS undefined ((looking about her) Is he gone?)