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RhACT III. . I heard them laughing together as I passed through the Music-room.

MRS. ARBUTHNOT Don't trouble, Miss Worsley, I can wait. It is of no consequence.

HESTER No, I'll tell him you want him. Do—do ask him to stay.

MRS. ARBUTHNOT He won't come—I know he won't come.

[Enter LADY CAROLINE. ''She looks round anxiously. Enter'' GERALD.]

LADY CAROLINE Mr. Arbuthnot, may I ask you is Sir John anywhere on the terrace?

GERALD No, Lady Caroline, he is not on the terrace.

LADY CAROLINE It is very curious. It is time for him to retire.

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