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RhACT II. LORD ILLINGWORTH Rachel, at the present moment you are not necessary to Gerald's career; I am. There is nothing more to be said on the subject.

MRS. ARBUTHNOT I will not let him go.

LORD ILLINGWORTH Here is Gerald. He has a right to decide for himself.

[Enter GERALD.]

GERALD Well, dear mother, I hope you have settled it all with Lord Illingworth?

MRS. ARBUTHNOT I have not, Gerald.

LORD ILLINGWORTH Your mother seems not to like your coming with me, for some reason.

GERALD Why, mother? 98