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[Hotly.] Richard, you will make me angry with you if you say that.

Angry or not, I will not live on your generosity. You have asked her to meet you here tonight and alone. Solve the question between you.

[Promptly.] Open the door. I shall wait in the garden. [He goes towards the porch.] Explain to her, Richard, as best you can. I cannot see her now.

I shall go, I tell you. Wait out there if you wish.

An umbrella! [With a sudden gesture.] O!

[Gaily.] Welcome back to old Ireland!

[Nervously, seriously.] Is this the place?

Yes, it is. How did you find it?