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ACT III



SCENE

The same.

Time.--A few days later.

A table is laid for tea. Ernest enters with the tea-urn. He leaves
the door open; through it comes the sound of an harmonium,
accompanying the singing of a hymn. Fanny comes from her dressing-
room. She is dressed more cheerfully than when we last saw her, but
still "seemly." She has a book in her hand. She pauses, hearing the
music, goes nearer to the open door, and listens; then crosses and
takes her place at the table. The music ceases.

FANNY. Another prayer meeting? [Ernest nods.] I do keep 'em busy.

ERNEST. D'ye know what they call you downstairs?

FANNY. What?

ERNEST. The family cross.