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 [aside to ]. Do invent some tale, Something amusing—something to beguile! [going on to the verandah]. Pray, madam, have you read the official charge? A masterpiece of literary style. [Takes a book from his pocket.

Which I shall now proceed to cite at large.

[Ushers her politely into the room, and follows himself. comes forward; he and  meet; they regard one another a moment in silence.

Well?

Well?

Falk!

Pastor!

Are you less Intractable than when we parted?

Nay, I go my own inexorable way—