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MARGARET: (More and more oneasy).
CLEDINS: Unfortunately the character themselves are
oldom asked about it. I must say that if I were a woman,
would be careful what I told people. (Sharply) In
spectable society, one would say that a woman compromised
erself.
GILBERT: I don't know whether I would be regarded as
member of respective society, but I should call such a
man splendid.
CLESONS: Ah!
GILBERT: The important thing is how one meete it - for in
way, what does it matter whether a woman has had an
liance with this man, or that?
CLEMENS: Mr.Gilbert, I call your attention to the fact
at you are speaking in the presence of a lady.
SILBERT: I speak before a comrade who may share my
inions in these matters.
CLEMONS: Oh!
MARGARET: (Wddenly) Clemens! (At his feet). Clemens!
CLERENS: (Surprised). But... Margaret?
MARGARET: Clemens, forgive me.
CLIMONS: But Margaret! (To Gilbert) This is very
inful to me, Mr.Gilbert. Do get up, Margaret - get up -
eryhhing is all right.
MARGARET: (Looka up at him).
como, stand up.