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Marg: Clem;
I make that request. I have a right to make it.
Clem:
Marg: Impossible! It simply —===
Clem: Why? If I wish it; if I tell you our whole future dependa
on it. De you understand? Is it still impossible?
Marg: But, Clement, the novel has already been printed.
Clem: What! Printed?
Yes. In a few days it will be on sale on all the book-
Marg:
stalls.
Clem: Margaret, you did all that without a word to me--?
Marg: I could'nt do otherwise. When once you see it, you will
forgive me. More than that; you will be proud.
Clem: My dear, this has progressed beyond a job.
Marg: Clement!
Clem: Adieu, Margarette.
Marg: Clement, what does this mean? You are leaving?
Clem: As you see.
Marg: When are you coming back again?
Clem: I can't say just now. Adieu.
Marg: Clement; (tries to hold him back)
Clem: Please (goes out)
Marg) (alone) Clement! What does this mean? He's left me for
good. What shall I do? Clement! Is everything between us
at an end? No. It ean't be. Clement:I'11 go after him.
(she looks for her hat. The door-bell rings) Ah, he's
coming back. He only wanted to give me a soare. Oh, my
Clement! (goes to the door. Gilbert enters)
(to the maid) I told you so. Madame's at home. How do
Gil:
gou do, Margarette.
(astonished) You?
Marg:
H.H.
It's I--I. Amandus Gilbert.
Gil:
Marg: I'm so astonished –
Gil: So I see. There's no cause for it. I merely thought i'd
trop over. I'm on my way to Italy. I am(to Effor you my
latest book for auld lang syne.(hands her the book. As she