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Rh It's a lady callin', Mis' Betsy.

[Interested.] Who is it?

[Lamely.] It's a—Mrs. Reynolds, ma'am.

[Together; indignantly.] What?

Tell her Mr. Hamilton is out.

She wants to see you, Mis' Betsy.

[Indignant.] I never in all my life!

[About to go toward ] I'll soon settle her.

Wait a moment, father. I'll see her.

Rh

No, no, Zekiel.

[Firmly.] Show her in, Zekiel.

Rh

Do you mean to say you're going to see that disgraceful woman?