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Rh my ambitions. My home is in ruins, but the honor of my office has been saved.

Alexander?

[Turns to her, amazed; comes down and folds her tenderly in his arms.] Betsy!

I thought I could be proud and hard, but I can't, dear—I can't.

[Kissing her fervently.] My dear one! [''Kisses her again. Then to ', who has come down ' of them.] Father, will you take Betsy, till this [indicating toward  doors''] is over?

No, Alexander. Let me stand by you.

[Kisses her hand and she moves down '' He becomes a different man and going up he throws open the great centre doors. The room beyond is brilliantly lighted and the entire scene is lighted up. There is a murmur of conversation. The room beyond is filled with men—about a dozen or more; some are seated. Present are'', ,