The Gay Lord Quex - A Comedy in Four Acts by Arthur Wing Pinero
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wholesome friend for you, Henry.
QUEX. Very. Phsst! LADY OWBRIDGE. What is the name of the West African place?--Uumbos--Uumbos seems to have improved him vastly. QUEX. [_In a low voice._] Chichester! LADY OWBRIDGE. And it is our wish that you should associate for the future only with grey-haired men. [MISS MOON _now withdraws, with_ FRAYNE _at her heels._ MURIEL. [_Rising and coming to_ LADY OWBRIDGE.] I'm ready, dear Lady Owbridge. Look! you can see your face in them. [LADY OWBRIDGE _rises;_ MURIEL _displays her nails._ LADY OWBRIDGE _shakes her head gravely, while_ QUEX _bends over_ MURIEL'S _hands gallantly._ |
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