A WOMAN OF
ACT II.
MRS. ALLONBY
There are just four in London, Lady Stutfield.
LADY HUNSTANTON
Oh, my dear!
MRS. ALLONBY
[Going over to her.] What has happened? Do tell me.
LADY HUNSTANTON [in a low voice]
I had completely forgotten that the American young lady has been in the room all the time. I am afraid some of this clever talk may have shocked her a little.
MRS. ALLONBY
Ah, that will do her so much good!
LADY HUNSTANTON
Let us hope she didn't understand much. I think I had better go over and talk to her. [Rises and goes across to HESTER WORSLEY.] Well, dear Miss Worsley. [Sitting down beside her.] How quiet you
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