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Rh PS undefined ((impatiently.) Go on.)

PS undefined ((reading) "He has found out where you live, so mind your"—what's this?—"mind your peas and"—oh! your p's and q's—p-a-a sp-e-a s [sic], p's—and k-e-w-s, q's.)

PS undefined (This is what I dreaded! (walking about.))

PS undefined ((following her) Now, Fanny, don't take on so—I don't know this Soosan—I give you my honor I never took the slightest interest in any Soosan in all my life, except Blackeyed Soosan at the Surrey! Well, since you won't believe me. this is no place for me! (with dignity, and moving towards the door.))

PS undefined (Stay! (aside) Yes, he had better stop—we may need his protection. (aloud) You needn't go, Peter! (coaxingly) You wouldn't leave your Fanny?)

PS undefined ((aside) Holloa! This sudden change means something.—as Soosan would say, I must mind my "peas and kews." (aloud) Of course, where Fanny is there would Peter be likewise.)

PS undefined ((aside) Emily must be made acquainted with her aunt's message—but how? I have it! I can reach that room by means of the corridor, (going towards door ))

PS undefined (Holloa, holloa! it's you that are leaving your Peter!)

PS undefined (Only for a minute. (hastens out at door, shutting it after her))