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 [gaily]. Why then, provided only there's enough of it, Even family-founders will obey their Calls. Of course; a man assured the quantum suff of it Will preach the Gospel to the cannibals. [Sotto voce.

Now I must see if she cannot be led,

[To one of the little girls.

My little Mattie, fetch me out my head— My pipe-head I should say, my little dear—

[Feels in his coat-tail pocket.

Nay, wait a moment tho': I have it here.

[Goes across and fills his pipe, followed by his wife and children.

[approaching]. You seem to play the part of serpent in This paradise of lovers. O, the pips Upon the tree of knowledge are too green To be a lure for anybody's lips. [To, who comes in from the right.

Ha, Lind!