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Yes.

[There is a moment’s silence broken by the low sobs of the women who for a moment forget their selfishness in the presence of death.

The Jordans won’t ever be the same; she was the last of the old stock, mother was—No, the Jordans won’t ever be the same.

[Doctor Curtis comes downstairs and into the room.

It ’s no use tryin’ to tell you what I feel. I ’ve known her since I was a boy. I did the best I could.

The best anybody could, Doctor, we know that.

I ’ve got a call I ’d better make—(He looks at watch)—should have been there hours ago, but I had n’t the heart to leave her. Who’s in charge here?

I am, of course.

I ’ve made arrangements with Hannah; she ’ll tell you.

I ’ll say good night now.

Good night, Doctor.

And thank you.

We did our best, Jane.

[He exits.