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Yes, your Grace.<br />

THE COUNT.<br />

Let him come up,<br />

And br<strong>in</strong>g with him stone and mortar and tools,<br />

I have a job for him here <strong>in</strong> this chamber.<br />

In the hall! Tonight!<br />

SERVANT.<br />

THE COUNT.<br />

Why are you stand<strong>in</strong>g there?<br />

(The servant goes.)<br />

CLARA.<br />

God! What an idea! You are not go<strong>in</strong>g to . . .<br />

THE COUNT.<br />

Wall <strong>in</strong> the door to the alcove? Exactly.<br />

I hate this witness to my weakness,<br />

And no foot shall enter it aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />

Rejoice now, Clara! Could I give<br />

A better proof that I believe you?<br />

CLARA (forc<strong>in</strong>g herself to smile).<br />

What k<strong>in</strong>d of childish fancy is that?<br />

What has my poor prayer chamber done to you?<br />

Perhaps you are jealous of the old,<br />

Worm-eaten holy picture <strong>in</strong> there?<br />

Leave it <strong>in</strong> peace, I love this place,<br />

Remember what you promised: not to encroach on the alcove.<br />

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