[MaC] Speculation in the Lounge

[Nowsounds]

> "You passed out," explained Richard. "We thought you might have some 
> salts,
> that it might be a... condition with you." He eased her up. "You went a
> little senseless right before you went limp, actually. Talking nonsense."
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> "What ... wha ... " Esme quavered.
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> Then she moved towards the settee and the contents of her bag.
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> Her husband took a step towards her.  "Leave that!" he ordered.

Arabella stepped towards them. She had had rather enough of Marty Fitzroy 
bullying people, especially his wife. No wonder the woman was so nervous. 
"Really, Mr. Fitzroy," she said, in the voice of the Countess she had been 
for so many years, "that is hardly the tone to use after your wife has just 
swooned." Turning to Esme, she said, in a softer tone, "My dear, under the 
circumstances, it's a wonder more people aren't feeling faint."

> "Have we missed much?" said a voice from the service door.  It was Oswald 
> Skeffington-Nottle, with Marion Mauberley by his side.
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