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ACT IV.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
I was too weak once. It is well for me that I have changed.
LORD ILLINGWORTH
I was very young at the time. We men know life too early.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
And we women know life too late. That is the difference between men and women. [A pause.]
LORD ILLINGWORTH
Rachel, I want my son. My money may be of no use to him now. I may be of no use to him, but I want my son. Bring us together, Rachel. You can do it if you choose. [Sees letter on table.]
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
There is no room in my boy's life for you. He is not interested in you.
LORD ILLINGWORTH
Then why does he write to me?
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