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80 You leave by to-night's boat?

Yes, or rather it sails in the early hours of the morning.

Then you have plenty of time. [Taking chair from in front of sofa and sitting ' of ' table.] Sit down and have supper with me.

[Moving away to ] Oh, no—you Americans take too much food. When you are not doing something else, you are always sitting down to supper.

Well, be a good American and sit down then.

[Extending hand.] No, no, I come to give you one last embrace. I am in haste. I must leave you. Adieu.

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[Still seated.] Why not stop and gossip? I've finished my work for to-night.

To be frank with you, I have to make my adieux to some—er—ladies.

[Rising.] Oh!