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a moment she does not see them, then she stops suddenly.



(startled) : Who is it?





[She turns back to the door.

(kindly) : Don’t go, Kitty.

What have I to do with you in here?



[He scrambles to his feet.

It’s all right. I want to tell you that I know it is all right. Margaret has explained it to me.

I’m pleased that you describe that as knowing “it’s all right,” and grateful that you should have accepted it at last—on Mrs. Grey’s authority. This is an occasion that would make any wife proud.

(wounded) : Kitty!

(shocked into protest) : Oh, please

(repentant): I’m sorry, I

(faintly) : I must be going.



I’ve my home to get back to.