hreatened to take the life of the
said John Tarletonand was prevented from doing so only by the timely
arrival of the celebrated Miss Lena Sh-Sh-sheepanossika. I further
confess that I was guilty of uttering an abominable calumny concerning
Miss Hypatia Tarletonfor which there was not a shred of foundation. I
apologize most humbly to the lady and her family for my conduct; and I
promise Mr Tarleton not to repeat itand to amend my lifeand to do what
in me lies to prove worthy of his kindness in giving me another chance
and refraining from delivering me up to the punishment I so richly
deserve.
_A short and painful silence follows. Then Percival speaks._
PERCIVAL. Do you consider that sufficientLord Summerhays?
LORD SUMMERHAYS. Oh quitequite.
PERCIVAL. _[to Hypatia]_ Lord Summerhays would probably like
to hear you say that you are satisfiedMiss Tarleton.
HYPATIA. _[coming out of the swingand advancing between
Percival and Lord Summerhays]_ I must say that you have behaved like
a perfect gentlemanMr. Percival.
PERCIVAL. _[first bowing to Hypatiaand then turning with cold
contempt to Gunnerwho is standing helpless]_ We need not trouble you
any further. _[Gunner turns vaguely towards the pavilion]._
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