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RhACT I. KELVIL On the usual subject, Lady Stutfield. On Purity.

LADY STUTFIELD That must be such a very, very interesting thing to write about.

KELVIL It is the one subject of really national importance, nowadays, Lady Stutfield. I purpose addressing my constituents on the question before Parliament meets. I find that the poorer classes of this country display a marked desire for a higher ethical standard.

LADY STUTFIELD How quite, quite nice of them.

LADY CAROLINE Are you in favour of women taking part in politics, Mr. Kettle?

SIR JOHN Kelvil, my love, Kelvil. 15