Chilvers
would solve the whole problem. It would prove that good men are
ready to give us of their free accord all that we claim. We should
gain our rights, not by warfare, but through love and
understanding. Wouldn't that be--so much better? [She looks--her
hands still appealing--from one to the other.]
[Another silence. They have all been carried a little off their
feet by JANET'S earnestness.]
ANNYS [She touches him.] What do you think, dear?
GEOFFREY Yes, there's a good deal, of course, in what Miss Blake
says.
ANNYS It WOULD be a big thing for you to do.
PHOEBE You see, whatever happened, the seat would be yours. This
case only gives us the right to go to the poll. We are keen upon
Annys because she's our best card, that's all.
GEOFFREY Do you wish it?
ANNYS [She smiles up at him.] I'd rather fight you than any one
else.
GEOFFREY You are not afraid that the situation might be--just a
trifle comical?
ANNYS [Shakes her head.] No. I think everybody will say it was
rather splendid of you.
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