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Sir Daniel is Lal鈥檚 adopted father. Lal is still a young man and Sir Daniel worries for him. He knows his son is prone to romantic attachments and advised him about waiting to marry the previous year. Lal has now cooled off from that love affair and has transferred his affections to Mrs Dane, a newcomer in the parish. He wants to marry her more than anything, but Sir Daniel worries that he is moving too quickly. However, Sir Daniel cares deeply for Lal and promises to accept his choice, unless
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Sir D. Lal!
(Lal stops. Sir Daniel closes the door, left. Piano faintly heard through fol- lowing scene.)
I've spoken to Sir Robert Jennings to take yon out as assistant to him on this new Egyptian railway.
Lal. I'd rather not leave England just now, sir.
Sir D. (very firmly). I wish it.
Lal. Why, sir?
Sir D. (very affectionately putting his hand on Lal's
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