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RhACT I. KELVIL I have finished my writing for the day, Lady Hunstanton. It has been an arduous task. The demands on the time of a public man are very heavy nowadays, very heavy indeed. And I don't think they meet with adequate recognition.

LADY CAROLINE John, have you got your overshoes on?

SIR JOHN Yes, my love.

LADY CAROLINE I think you had better come over here, John. It is more sheltered.

SIR JOHN I am quite comfortable, Caroline.

LADY CAROLINE I think not, John. You had better sit beside me. [SIR JOHN rises and goes across.]

LADY STUTFIELD And what have you been writing about this morning, Mr. Kelvil? 14