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ACT II.
MRS. ALLONBY
But what is their proper place, Lady Caroline?
LADY CAROLINE
Looking after their wives, Mrs. Allonby.
MRS. ALLONBY
[Takes coffee from Servant.] Really? And if they're not married?
LADY CAROLINE
If they are not married, they should be looking after a wife. It's perfectly scandalous the amount of bachelors who are going about society. There should be a law passed to compel them all to marry within twelve months.
LADY STUTFIELD
[Refuses coffee.] But if they're in love with some one who, perhaps, is tied to another?
LADY CAROLINE
In that case, Lady Stutfield, they should be married off in a week to some plain
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