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Act II

Judith
Picturesquely.
All my chicks leaving the nest. Now I shall only have my memories left. Jackie, come and kiss me.
Jackie
Worried.
But, Mrs.Mrs. Bliss⁠—
Judith
Ssshhh! I understand. I have not been a mother for nothing.
Jackie
Wildly.
But it’s not true⁠—we don’t⁠—
Judith
You’re trying to spare my feelings⁠—I know⁠—
Myra
Furiously.
Well, I’m not going to spare your feelings, or anyone else’s. You’re the most infuriating set of hypocrites I’ve ever seen. This house is a complete featherbed of false emotions⁠—you’re posing, self-centred egotists, and I’m sick to death of you.
Simon
Myra!
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