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134 [On her  Tries to distract her attention.] It's all right, my dear; it's all right.

[Quietly, to .] Citizen Hamilton, I am heartily ashamed of having obtruded myself into this business. I give you my word that not one syllable of this shall ever pass my lips.

I'm sorry. I was misinformed. . . I apologize.

[Who has been walking restlessly to and fro down ] Wait a minute, wait a minute! [''They all stop and turn. ' at door, ' following. ' and ' to  Up stage.''] I don't want to speak before Mrs. Hamilton, but this thing hasn't been brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

[Coming back a few steps.] Surely there is nothing more to be said.

Mr. Hamilton has met you fairly and straightforwardly.