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Act II

Eileen
Has he got any money?
Lucille
He makes a lot, but he spends it.
Eileen
If he likes you that’s not a fatal drawback.
Lucille
He likes me all right.
Eileen
Can he get rid of her?
Lucille
Shakes her head.
No, it’s her uncle or something owns the business. But he saw I wasn’t happy, and⁠—well, we had a couple of drinks and talked. He kept saying I ought to have nice things⁠—and that he was willing to give them to me.
Eileen
Don’t tell me you aren’t going to do it?
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