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 I suppose it suits some people. But I think it often tends to reduce them to a dead level of commonplace. The artificial bond makes people too sure of each other. It does not do to take love too much for granted, I think. (_Re-enter Denham._) Mrs. Denham. Well, Arthur, have you got rid of Mr. Fitzgerald? Denham. Yes--I'm so glad to have made your acquaintance, Mrs. Tremaine. Mrs. Tremaine. Thanks. It is so pleasant meeting unconventional people Miss Macfarlane. (_Rising_) Eh! we've all been getting solemn and lugubrious. I must be going, my dear. Won't you show me your drawing-room? (_Mrs. Denham rises._) You wanted my advice about curtains, didn't you? Mrs. Denham. Will you excuse me, Blanche? We are refurnishing our drawing-room. I don't want _you_ to come just yet. Arthur will entertain you. Denham. Oh, with pleasure! (_Exeunt Mrs. Denham and Miss Macfarlane._) How do you think Constance is looking, Mrs. Tremaine? (_Draws chair over, and sits near her._) Mrs. Tremaine. It struck me she was looking rather worn and ill. Denham. I'm afraid she is. Mrs. Tremaine. She has let herself run down too much. Does she go in for exercise--tennis or anything? Denham. Nothing of the kind, I am sorry to say. Mrs. Tremaine. Oh, I could not live without exercise! I used to ride while I could afford it, and I always try to do gymnastics or something. Denham. I'm sure you're right. Do you intend to stay in town now? Mrs. Tremaine. Yes, I hope to get some work. I have enough income to keep me going; but I want some real employment. Denham. Quite right. (_Rises, and puts log of wood on fire, then stands with tongs in his hand and looks at her; puts down tongs._) Well, until you get something that suits you, I wish you would give me some sittings. I'll give you the regular model's wages--a shilling an hour--no, I'll give you two--two shillings an hour--there! Mrs. Tremaine. Thank you, it is a generous offer. I have sat before without the shillings, and will again with pleasure--if you will promise to talk to me? Denham. I won't promise, but I shall talk all the same. So you have sat before? Mrs. Tremaine. Yes, artists seem to like painting me; I don't know why. I don't prof

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