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Louise! [ comes out of the house.] Sit down, dear, we'll finish eating.

Has he gone?

Yes. [''They are both seated at the table. , her head in her hands, is staring into space.''] Why don't you eat, dear?

What has happened, mother?

Nothing, my child. [''The appear outside. walks slowly off at left. The makes a deploring gesture. Both shake their heads deploringly and follow slowly off at left.'']

Mother, dear, why won't you tell me?

What is there to tell you, child? Nothing has happened. We were peacefully eating, and a beg