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ACT III.
worth. I heard them laughing together as I passed through the Music-room.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
Don't trouble, Miss Worsley, I can wait. It is of no consequence.
HESTER
No, I'll tell him you want him. Do—do ask him to stay.[Exit HESTER.]
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
He won't come—I know he won't come.
[Enter LADY CAROLINE. She looks round anxiously. Enter GERALD.]
LADY CAROLINE
Mr. Arbuthnot, may I ask you is Sir John anywhere on the terrace?
GERALD
No, Lady Caroline, he is not on the terrace.
LADY CAROLINE
It is very curious. It is time for him to retire.[Exit LADY CAROLINE.]
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