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[Avoiding him.] I don't care a bit for your calm, deep tenderness. I want you utterly and entirely—and alone! Just as I had you in the first rich, beautiful days. [''Vehemently and harshly''.] Never, never will I consent to be put off with scraps and leavings, Alfred!

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[In a conciliatory tone.] I should have thought there was happiness in plenty for all three of us, Rita.

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[Scornfully.] Then you are easy to please. [Seats herself at the table on the left.] Now listen to me.

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[Approaching.] Well, what is it?

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[''Looking up at him with a veiled glow in her eyes''.] When I got your telegram yesterday evening

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Yes? What then?

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—then I dressed myself in white

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Yes, I noticed you were in white when I arrived.