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[Rushes forward hysterically]

He won’t tell you the truth! They ain’t no use ha’ntin’ him!

[ ''closes the door in his face. He stands trembling a moment, undecided what to do. His eye falls on the bag which he had left by the table in the afternoon. He seizes this and rushes out at the front door. As he reaches the porch and sees that the water is up to the door, he recoils and comes back frantically and throws himself face downward on the bed''.]

[Enters from the kitchen, speaking to and, who are just behind him]

I’ve never seed the water up to the kitchen doorstep afore. At this rate— [Seeing ] Well, Rufe, you seem to be improvin’ each shinin’ hour.

[, and enter with the two lanterns, which they place on the table.]

[Rises from the bed, trembling in every limb]

I’ve seen Sid!

Sid!

[They all stop and look at him for an explanation.]