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Rh  Good night, sir! [ goes out, closing the door behind him. crosses to the desk.  makes a few nervous steps forword.  [In a low tone.] says you wish to see me, sir.  [In a firm voice, facing her.] Margaret Schiller, come here! [The girl flinches, and comes down.] It cannot be necessary that I should remind you of what happened on the night you came here first. After what had become known you gave me your promise—your solemn promise—that if I spared your family and friends, and allowed you to remain in this house, you would never see or hear from them again. Isn't that so?  [In a scarcely audible voice.] Yes.  Have you kept your promise?  [Falteringly.] I—I——  [Severely.] The truth, girl, the truth—have you?