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Rh [Beaming at him.] I wanted to get a good view of you as you came in, dear.

[Putting stick against wall ' of bookcase at ' back.] Come down, madam, immediately, or I'll come up and fetch you.

Rh

[Extending both arms invitingly.] I dare you to kiss me.

Rh

[Intercepting him at  of ladder.] Now, if there's any kissing to be done, you start at the bottom of the ladder. [She kisses him.] I've left my husband in England, and I'm starving to death. [Kisses him again.] Good-morning, Amiable.

Rh

I'm coming down.

I hadn't the heart to refuse her, Betsy. [Embraces  fondly.] I've been starved so long myself.