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ve told you, I know, Mr. Western. But it was so dull here--and you've been most awfully good to me. I can never be sufficiently grateful.
HARVEY. [_With difficulty, his face turned away._] Don't mention it. And I hope you'll be happy.
MISS FARREN. [_Lightly._] Thank you. I mean to try!
[MRS. WESTERN returns with a cheque which she hands to MISS FARREN.
MRS. WESTERN. Here, Miss Farren.
MISS FARREN. [_Putting it into her bag._] Thank you so much. Good-bye.
MRS. WESTERN. If you should ever need a reference, don't be afraid to--
MISS FARREN. Oh, thanks, no more governessing for me. Good-bye!
[_She trips out, without another glance at_ HARVEY, _who sits huddled by the fire._ MRS. WESTERN _moves slowly to the door. At the threshold she pauses, turns, and looks at_ HARVEY.
MRS. WESTERN. I'll take care that the next governess--shall be quite as pretty as this one, Harvey.
[_She opens the door and goes._ HARVEY _doesn't stir._
THE CURTAIN FALLS
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