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A ring-- diamondth and thapphires.

LILY.

Ah, yes; beautiful.

DE CASTRO.

It ith rather a nithe ring. [Lowering his voice.] But I thay.

LILY.

What?

DE CASTRO.

Mind you don't go and tell Gabth, on any account.

LILY.

DE CASTRO.

Gabrielle-- Mith Kato.

LILY.

Why shouldn't I?

DE CASTRO.

Nonsenth; you know very well. [Urgently.] You won't, will you?

LILY.

DE CASTRO.

VON RETTENMAYER.

DE CASTRO.

How are you, Baron? [Going to MRS. UPJOHN.] Afthernoon, Ma! [Nodding to JIMMIE and ROPER.] Afthernoon, everybody! [Shaking hands with JEYES, who has risen and now joins the group.] How are you, Nicko?

LILY.

VON RETTENMAYER.

LILY.

VON RETTENMAYER.

LILY.

Eh?

VON RETTENMAYER.

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