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RhACT IV. MRS. ARBUTHNOT I was too weak once. It is well for me that I have changed.

LORD ILLINGWORTH I was very young at the time. We men know life too early.

MRS. ARBUTHNOT And we women know life too late. That is the difference between men and women. [A pause.]

LORD ILLINGWORTH Rachel, I want my son. My money may be of no use to him now. I may be of no use to him, but I want my son. Bring us together, Rachel. You can do it if you choose. [Sees letter on table.]

MRS. ARBUTHNOT There is no room in my boy's life for you. He is not interested in you.

LORD ILLINGWORTH Then why does he write to me? 181