Ernest, we must never
forget all that the Gov. has done for us.
ERNEST (stoutly). Forget it? The man who could forget it would be a
selfish wretch and a--But I say, this makes a difference!
LADY MARY (quickly). No, it doesn't.
ERNEST (his mind tottering). A mighty difference!
(The others come running in, some weeping with joy, others
boisterous. We see blue-jackets gazing through the window at the
curious scene. LORD LOAM comes accompanied by a naval officer, whom
he is continually shaking by the hand.)
LORD LOAM. And here, sir, is our little home. Let me thank you in
the name of us all, again and again and again.
OFFICER. Very proud, my lord. It is indeed an honour to have been
able to assist so distinguished a gentleman as Lord Loam.
LORD LOAM. A glorious, glorious day. I shall show you our other
room. Come, my pets. Come, Crichton.
(He has not meant to be cruel. He does not know he has said it. It
is the old life that has come back to him. They all go.
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