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sarah.[With the ghost of a smile.]I take it badly.

mr. tetgeen.[Courteously capping her jest.]I take my leave.

sarah.This doesn't call for serious notice? I've done nothing legal by accepting it?

mr. tetgeen.There's no law in the matter; it's one of policy.

sarah.I might bargain for a bigger income.[mr. tetgeen bows.]On the whole I'd rather be divorced.

mr. tetgeen.Sir Charles detests scandal.

sarah.Besides there's no case... is there?

mr. tetgeen.Sir Charles congratulates himself.

sarah.Sir Charles had best not bully me so politely ... tell him.

mr. tetgeen.My lady!

sarah.I will not discuss this impertinence. Did those two men meet and talk... chat together? What d'you think of that?

mr. tetgeen.'Twas very practical. I know that the woman is somehow the outcast.

sarah.A bad woman... an idle woman! But I've tried to do so much that lay to my hands without ever questioning...! Thank you, I don't want this retailed to my husband. You'll take a glass of wine before you go?

mr. tetgeen.Port is grateful.