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O, very well. If that is it

[Nervously, gaily.] Let us have the piano by all means. I know what is in Beatty's ears at this moment. [To .] Shall I tell?

If you know.

The buzz of the harmonium in her father's parlour. [To .] Confess.

[Smiling.] Yes. I can hear it.

[Grimly.] So can I. The asthmatic voice of protestantism.

Did you not enjoy yourself down there, Miss Justice?

[Intervenes.] She did not, Mrs Rowan. She goes there on retreat, when the protestant strain in her prevails—gloom, seriousness, righteousness.

I go to see my father.

[Continuing.] But she comes back here to my mother, you see. The piano influence is from our side of the house.

[Hesitating.] Well, Miss Justice, if you would like to