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RhACT III. HESTER Do you like him going away with Lord Illingworth? Of course there is position, no doubt, and money, but position and money are not everything, are they?

MRS. ARBUTHNOT They are nothing; they bring misery.

HESTER Then why do you let your son go with him?

MRS. ARBUTHNOT He wishes it himself.

HESTER But if you asked him he would stay, would he not?

MRS. ARBUTHNOT He has set his heart on going.

HESTER He couldn't refuse you anything. He loves you too much. Ask him to stay. Let me send him in to you. He is on the terrace at this moment with Lord 134