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Bentley has just arrived at the house of his fiancee, Hypatia Tarleton. However, before he sees her, he bumps into her brother, Johnny. The two men cannot stand each other and Bentley knows exactly how to wind Johnny up. Both are from wealthy families, but Johnny's father has made his money and worked his way up. Bentley likes to bring this up to annoy Johnny, even though he is engaged to marry Johnny's sister.
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JOHNNY. Hallo! Wheres your luggage?
BENTLEY. I left it at the station. Ive walked up from Haslemere. [He goes to the hat stand and hangs up his hat].
JOHNNY [shortly] Oh! And who's to fetch it?
BENTLEY. Dont know. Dont care. Providence, probably. If not, your mother will have it fetched.
JOHNNY. Not her business, exactly, is it?
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