Gadd.

[Rising.] Play it! I would see the "Wells" in ashes first.

Avonia.

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We shall lose our engagements, Ferdy. I know Burroughs; we shall be out, both of us.

Gadd.

Of course we shall. D'ye think I have not counted the cost?

Avonia.

[Putting her hand in his.] I don't mind, dear—for the sake of your position—[struck by a sudden thought] oh!

Gadd.