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Rh Yes, Joy, but I haven't had much joy since I married. [Breaking down.] Oh, but I want it! I want joy and happiness.

[''After a pause. Rising and moving to  and not quite knowing what to say to her; she glances at him quickly as he does so.''] Things will look brighter to-morrow.

Rh

[Despondently.] No, I've waited for years for things to be brighter to-morrow.

[Sympathetically.] I fear you are very tired.

I am. [With a side glance at the things on the table.] I've had nothing since morning.

Haven't you? [Suddenly remembering.] Why, neither have I!

Rh

Nothing to eat since morning! [Rising.] You poor boy! [Putting her arms on his and then going quickly to back of  table.] Why, you've got all sorts of things here—and wine.

Will you have a glass of wine?

Rh