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RhACT II. have been in your nice little corner all this time! I suppose you have been reading a book? There are so many books here in the library.

HESTER No, I have been listening to the conversation.

LADY HUNSTANTON You mustn't believe everything that was said, you know, dear.

HESTER I didn't believe any of it.

LADY HUNSTANTON That is quite right, dear.

HESTER [Continuing.] I couldn't believe that any women could really hold such views of life as I have heard to-night from some of your guests. [An awkward pause.]

LADY HUNSTANTON I hear you have such pleasant society in America. Quite like our own in places, my son wrote to me. 67