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Professor Higgins is in a state as Eliza has left and he does not know where she has gone. He is interrupted by the appearance of Mr. Doolittle, Eliza's father. he used to be a common dustman but, when he appears, he looks more like a fine gentleman. Doolittle recounts how the fates have turned for him....and he's thoroughly miserable about it. Especially as his partner now insists that they get married. Eliza reappears, having been hiding upstairs in the house all the time. She gives Higgins
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THE PARLOR-MAID Mr. Henry: A gentleman wants to see you very particular. He's been sent on from Wimpole Street.
HIGGINS Oh, bother! I can't see anyone now. Who is it?
THE PARLOR-MAID A Mr. Doolittle, sir.
PICKERING Doolittle! Do you mean the dustman?
THE PARLOR-MAID Dustman! Oh no, sir: A gentleman.
HIGGINS [springing up excitedly] By George, Pick, it's
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