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NO IMPORTANCE
ACT I.

KELVIL
On the usual subject, Lady Stutfield. On Purity.

LADY STUTFIELD
That must be such a very, very interesting thing to write about.

KELVIL
It is the one subject of really national importance, nowadays, Lady Stutfield. I purpose addressing my constituents on the question before Parliament meets. I find that the poorer classes of this country display a marked desire for a higher ethical standard.

LADY STUTFIELD
How quite, quite nice of them.

LADY CAROLINE
Are you in favour of women taking part in politics, Mr. Kettle?

SIR JOHN
Kelvil, my love, Kelvil.

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