(They go to her doubtfully.) We must make this
draw us closer together. I shall do my best to help you in every
way. Just now I cannot think of myself at all.
AGATHA. But how unlike you, Mary.
LADY MARY. It is my duty to protect my sisters.
CATHERINE. I never knew her so sweet before, Agatha. (Cautiously.)
What do you propose to do, Mary?
LADY MARY. I propose when we are on the yacht to lend Fisher to you
when I don't need her myself.
AGATHA. Fisher?
LADY MARY (who has the most character of the three). Of course, as
the eldest, I have decided that it is my maid we shall take with us.
CATHERINE (speaking also for AGATHA). Mary, you toad.
AGATHA. Nothing on earth would induce Fisher to lift her hand for
either me or Catherine.
LADY MARY. I was afraid of it, Agatha. That is why I am so sorry for
you.
(The further exchange of pleasantries is interrupted by the arrival
of FISHER.)
LADY MARY. Fisher, you heard what his lordship said?
FISHER. Yes, my lady.
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