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Rh know my daughter-in-law, and call her to account for how she’s taking care of you!

[She laughs forcedly]

[Bursting out passionately]

Better than I deserve! She’s an angel, Mother! I know you’ll love her!

[Gently]

I do already, Sammy! She’s so pretty and sweet!

[Kisses her—joyously]

I’ll tell her that. I’m going out this way and kiss her good-bye.

[He runs out through the kitchen door]

[Looking after him—passionately]

He loves her! he’s happy! that’s all that counts! being happy!

[Thinking apprehensively]

If only she isn’t going to have a baby if only she doesn’t care so much about having one  I got to have it out with her  got to! no other way in mercy  in justice  this has got to end with my boy  and he’s got to live happy!

[At the sound of steps from the kitchen she straightens up in her chair stiffly]