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''string and removes the wrapping paper, then lifts the cover of the box and draws out a dainty light-blue gown with soft lace on the neck and sleeves. She holds it up joyfully, then covering her own dress with it, she looks at herself tn a mirror on wall. As she stands smiling at her reflection, there is a sharp knock on the outside door. Jane hastily returns dress to box and as the knock is repeated, she puts the box under the sofa at left and crosses and opens the outside door''.

Judge Bradford enters.

Oh, it’s you, Judge! Come in.

I thought I ’d stop on my way home and see how you were getting on, Jane.

I ’ll take your coat.

I ’ll just put it here. (He puts coat on chair) Have you time to sit down a minute?

Of course.

[They sit.

(looks at her)

That is n’t a smile on your lips, is it, Jane?

Maybe

(laughingly)

I ’m glad I came!

It ’s my birthday.