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RhACT III. GERALD My dear mother. Do let us wait a little longer. Lord Illingworth is so delightful, and, by the way, mother, I have a great surprise for you. We are starting for India at the end of this month.

MRS. ARBUTHNOT Let us go home.

GERALD If you really want to, of course, mother, but I must bid good-bye to Lord Illingworth first. I'll be back in five minutes.

MRS. ARBUTHNOT Let him leave me if he chooses, but not with him—not with him! I couldn't bear it. [Walks up and down.]

[Enter HESTER.]

HESTER What a lovely night it is, Mrs. Arbuthnot.

MRS. ARBUTHNOT Is it? 131