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helps her finish clearing, while the two men converse. BLY. Fine weather, sir, for the time of year. MR MARCH. It is. The trees are growing. BLY. All! I wouldn't be surprised to see a change of Government before long. I've seen 'uge trees in Brazil without any roots--seen 'em come down with a crash. MR MARCH. Good image, Mr Bly. Hope you're right! BLY. Well, Governments! They're all the same--Butter when they're out of power, and blood when they're in. And Lord! 'ow they do abuse other Governments for doin' the things they do themselves. Excuse me, I'll want her dosseer back, sir, when you've done with it. MR MARCH. Yes, yes. [He turns, rubbing his hands at the cleared table] Well, that seems all right! And you can do hair? FAITH. Oh! Yes, I can do hair. [Again that little soft look, and smile so carefully adjusted.] MR MARCH. That's important, don't you think, Mary? [MARY, accustomed to candour, smiles dubiously.] [Brightly] Ah! And cleaning plate? What about that? FAITH. Of course, if I had the opportunity-- MARY. You haven't--so far? FAITH. Only tin things. MR MARCH. [Feeling a certain awkwardness] Well, I daresay we can find some for you. Can you--er--be firm on the telephone? FAITH. Tell them you're engaged when you're not? Oh! yes. MR MARCH. Excellent! Let's see, Mary, what else is there? MARY. Waiting, and house work. MR MARCH. Exactly. FAITH. I'm very quick. I--I'd like to come. [She looks down] I don't care for what I'm doing now. It makes you feel your position. MARY. Aren't they nice to you? FAITH. Oh! yes--kind; but-- [She looks up] it's against my instincts. MR MARCH. Oh! [Quizzically] You've got a disciple, Mr Bly. BLY. [Rolling his eyes at his daughter] Ah! but you mustn't 'ave instincts here, you know. You've got a chance, and you must come to stay, and do yourself credit. FAITH. [Adapting her face] Yes, I know, I'm very lucky. MR MARCH. [Deprecating thanks and moral precept] That's all right! Only, Mr Bly, I can't absolutely answer for Mrs March. She may think-- MARY. There is Mother; I heard the door. BLY. [Taking up his pail] I quite understand, sir; I've been a married man myself. It's very queer the way women look at things. I'll take her away now, and come back presently and do these other winders. You can talk it over by yourselves. But if you do see your way, sir, I shan't forget
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