MICH. I do ask you not——
AUDR. Very well. It’s hard lines that I mayn’t decorate my own church.
MICH. I have another request to make—a favour to beg of you.
AUDR. It’s done, whatever it is. But make it some great thing—something very hard and desperate, that I may show you there’s nothing I would not do if you ask it.
MICH. It’s something very simple. I’m going to ask you not to be present at the dedication service to-morrow.
AUDR. But I came on purpose——
MICH. I beg you not. I have a strong reason. You won’t come?
AUDR. Not if you wish me to stay away. Shall I see you after to-morrow?
MICH. After to-morrow I leave Cleveheddon for ever.