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 It's — it's absurd to cry! (Trying to force a laugh.)

Quite ridiculous! (Trying to laugh.)

[Exeunt and.

Go on— don't mind me.

I'm afraid we're distressing you.

Never mind, I must get used to it. Only please do it by degrees. Begin by putting your arm round her waist. ( does so.) There; let me get used to that first.

Oh, would you like to retire? It must pain you to see us so affectionate together!