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O no, no! I know I shall come to harm.

Do, my dearest Hanabella, there is not the least danger. (In a coaxing tone of voice.)

O no, no! aunt Gertrude broke her leg, and I'm sure I shall break mine too.

Damn your aunt Gertrude, and all the fools of the family! I'll give you leave to cut my head off if you fall.

I'll go away, I won't stay here to be damned. (Whimpering, and turning from the window.)

Forgive me, my love; don't go away: I'll do any thing to please you.—What the devil shall we do?

Don't press the lady to get over the window, sir; I'll find a way of getting her out at the door, which I shall explain to you afterwards.