Aubrey Aubrey. Aubrey. Ah! Ellean! [Opening the letter and reading.] "My dear father,—A great change has come over me. I believe my mother in Heaven has spoken to me, and counselled me to turn to you in your loneliness. At any rate, your words have reached my heart, and I no longer feel fitted for this solemn life.[53] I am ready to take my place by you. Dear father, will you receive me?—Ellean." [53] Ellean. CONTENTS Paula re-enters, dressed in a handsome cloak. He stares at her as if he hardly realised her presence. Paula Paula. Paula. What are you staring at? Don't you admire my cloak? Aubrey. Aubrey. Yes. Paula. Paula. Couldn't you wait till I'd gone before reading your letters? Aubrey. Aubrey.
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