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Well, Dad, there was one thing anyway we learned out there-- When a chap was in a hole--to pull him out, even at a risk. MRS MARCH. There are people who--the moment you pull them out--jump in again. MARY. We can't tell till we've tried, Mother. COOK. It's wonderful the difference good food'll make, ma'am. MRS MARCH. Well, you're all against me. Have it your own way, and when you regret it--remember me! MR MARCH. We will--we will! That's settled, then. Bring her in and tell her. We'll go on to the terrace. He goes out through the window, followed by JOHNNY. MARY. [Opening the door] Come in, please. FAITH enters and stands beside COOK, close to the door. MARY goes out. MRS MARCH. [Matter of fact in defeat as in victory] You want to come to us, I hear. FAITH. Yes. MRS MARCH. And you don't know much? FAITH. No. COOK. [Softly] Say ma'am, dearie. MRS MARCH. Cook is going to do her best for you. Are you going to do yours for us? FAITH. [With a quick look up] Yes--ma'am. MRS MARCH. Can you begin at once? FAITH. Yes. MRS MARCH. Well, then, Cook will show you where things are kept, and how to lay the table and that. Your wages will be thirty until we see where we are. Every other Sunday, and Thursday afternoon. What about dresses? FAITH. [Looking at her dress] I've only got this--I had it before, of course, it hasn't been worn. MRS MARCH. Very neat. But I meant for the house. You've no money, I suppose? FAITH. Only one pound thirteen, ma'am. MRS MARCH. We shall have to find you some dresses, then. Cook will take you to-morrow to Needham's. You needn't wear a cap unless you like. Well, I hope you'll get on. I'll leave you with Cook now. After one look at the girl, who is standing motionless, she goes out. FAITH. [With a jerk, as if coming out of plaster of Paris] She's never been in prison! COOK. [Comfortably] Well, my dear, we can't all of us go everywhere, 'owever 'ard we try! She is standing back to the dresser, and turns to it, opening the right-hand drawer. COOK. Now, 'ere's the wine. The master likes 'is glass. And 'ere's the spirits in the tantaliser 'tisn't ever kept locked, in case Master Johnny should bring a friend in. Have you noticed Master Johnny? [FAITH nods] Ah! He's a dear boy; and wonderful high-principled since he's been in the war. He'll come to me sometimes and say: "C
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