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RhACT II. once whether a man has home claims upon his life or not. I have noticed a very, very sad expression in the eyes of so many married men.

MRS. ALLONBY Ah, all that I have noticed is that they are horribly tedious when they are good husbands, and abominably conceited when they are not.

LADY HUNSTANTON Well, I suppose the type of husband has completely changed since my young days, but I'm bound to state that poor dear Hunstanton was the most delightful of creatures, and as good as gold.

MRS. ALLONBY Ah, my husband is a sort of promissory note; I am tired of meeting him.

LADY CAROLINE But you renew him from time to time, don't you?

MRS. ALLONBY Oh no, Lady Caroline. I have only 53