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Ellie Dunn, a poor and pragmatic young woman, is engaged to the wealthy, older tycoon Boss Mangan. Her friend, Hesione Hushabye, is determined to rescue Ellie from the loveless arrangement. Hesione is powerless against Ellie's firm will. The only person that could have prevented the match was Marcus Darnley -- a mysterious and romantic adventurer with whom Ellie has fallen in love. Earlier in the evening, however, both women were surprised to learn that "Marcus Darnley" was in fact Hesione's
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ELLIE: (Turning vigorously on Hesione the moment her father is out of the room) Hesione: what the devil to you mean by making mischief with my father about Mangan?
HESIONE: (Promptly losing her temper) Don't you dare speak to me like that, you little minx. Remember that you are in my house.
ELLIE: Stuff! Why don't you mind your own business? What is it to you
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