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A well-to-do family cannot be civil to each other in front of their weekend guests.

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Act II

David
Pulling her down again.
It’s true, it’s true. If it weren’t, you wouldn’t be so angry.
Myra
I think you’re insufferable!
David
Taking her hand.
Myra⁠—dear Myra⁠—
Myra
Snatching it away.
Don’t touch me.
David
Let’s have that nice little intrigue. The only reason I’ve been so annoying is that I love to see things as they are first, and then pretend they’re what they’re not.
Myra
Words! Masses and masses of words!
David
They’re great fun to play with.
Myra
I’m glad you think so. Personally, they bore me stiff.
David
Catching her hand again.
Myra⁠—don’t be statuesque.
Myra
Let go my hand!
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