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RhACT II. MRS. ALLONBY There are just four in London, Lady Stutfield.

LADY HUNSTANTON Oh, my dear!

MRS. ALLONBY [Going over to her.] What has happened? Do tell me.

LADY HUNSTANTON [in a low voice] I had completely forgotten that the American young lady has been in the room all the time. I am afraid some of this clever talk may have shocked her a little.

MRS. ALLONBY Ah, that will do her so much good!

LADY HUNSTANTON Let us hope she didn't understand much. I think I had better go over and talk to her. [Rises and goes across to HESTER WORSLEY.] Well, dear Miss Worsley. [Sitting down beside her.] How quiet you 66