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THE PRIME MINISTER
Lady Dorothy.
Yes. [Shaking hands.] You've made the acquaintance of your little pupil, I see.
Margaret.
Yes, we are quite good friends already.
Lady Dorothy.
Telling you about Lucy, wasn't she? Lucy has
been frightening the child with foolish stories. You
must put an end to all that, Miss Michel—Freda,
I think?
Margaret.
[After a slight start.] Yes.
Enter Galloway with tea.
Galloway.
Sir Robert told me to bring tea here, my lady.
Lady Dorothy.
Here? [To Margaret.] That must be in your honour.
Margaret.
It was very sweet—I mean very kind of him.
Lady Dorothy.
My brother-in-law is the kindest man in the world.
Margaret.
[Off her guard for a moment.] That is not what
people say of him, ma'am.
