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(_They watch the men coming down the steps_)
You ought to be so proud.
MRS. EGERTON.
I am.
(_The piano stops_)
A GIRL.
(_Who has been waltzing_)
O pshaw!
MRS. ORR.
Even the Governor--don't you see, when he's with Donald And when his wife's with you, how they both show How all they are and all they hope to be They owe to Donald?
MRS. EGERTON.
I know, I know.
A YOUNG MAN.
Come on!
MRS. EGERTON.
And he's so good, so good in many ways.
(_The young people make for the conservatory_)
MRS. ORR.
And yet so gay, so sensible with it all.
MRS. EGERTON.
It isn't that I'm ungrateful, Sylvia.
I'm never done with thanking G.o.d for all The blessings that I have.
MRS. ORR.
Children and wealth.
MRS. EGERTON.
And Donald, too.
MRS. ORR.
O really!
A YOUNG MAN.
Bring the score!
MRS. EGERTON.
I can't help wis.h.i.+ng, though, that he would see And do for others as he does for us.
(_They stand listening_)
EGERTON.
Just let your minds go out about the mountains.
(_A pause_)
Have you had too much punch, or what's the trouble?
(_Laughter_)
MRS. ORR.
Just hear how joyous hearted! Promise me----
MRS. EGERTON.
(_In alarm_)
He's telling them of the pines!
MRS. ORR.
What would you do?
MRS. EGERTON.
(_Beckons to the Butler, who is pa.s.sing_)
Tell Donald that I wish to speak with----
MRS. ORR.
Stop!
