BISHOP [bursting]. Before we proceed a step further, I have a most
extraordinary request to make! The fact is, you interrupted me in
the middle of a most engrossing spiritual discussion with my . . .
that is to say, with your . . . in short, with that person
standing over there! My request is, that I be permitted a few
minutes further conversation with him--alone, and at once!
ALL. ) With Manson! . . .
MANSON. ) With me! . . .
BISHOP. Not a word! I know my request will appear singular--most
singular! But I assure you it is most necessary. The peace, the
security of a human soul depends upon it! Come, sir! Where shall
we go?
MANSON. Have I your permission, ma'am
AUNTIE. Certainly; but it is most extraordinary!
MANSON [crossing]. Then I think this way, my lord, in the
drawing-room . . . [He leads the way.]
BISHOP [following]. And you may be sure, my good fellow, I will
give anything--I say, anything--to remedy your misapprehensions!
Hm!
[They go into the drawing-room, right, MANSON holding the door for
the other to pass.
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