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] without a murmur, I said ‘Thank you, kind parents, for giving me bottles to make me well.’

(, who has appeared in her nightgown, hears this and believes.)

. That medicine you sometimes take is much nastier, isn’t it, father?

(valuing her support). Ever so must [sic] nastier. And as an example to you, Michael, I would take it now (thankfully) if I hadn’t lost the bottle.

(always glad to be of service). I know where it is, father. I’ll fetch it.

(She is gone before he can stop her. He turns for help to, who has come from the bathroom attired for bed.)

. John, it is the most beastly stuff. It is that sticky sweet kind.

(who is perhaps still playing at parents). Never mind, father, it will soon be over.

(A spasm of ill-will to cuts through, and is gone. returns panting.)

. Here it is, father; I have been as quick as I could.