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[Comes in from the kitchen, a cup of coffee in her hand, smiling happily]

Good morning—

[She hesitates—then shyly]

Mother.

[She comes over and kisses her—slips down and sits on the floor beside her]

[Flusteredly—hurriedly]

Good morning! It’s a real fine day, isn’t it? I ought to have been here and got your breakfast, but I was out gallivanting round the place with Sammy. I hope you found everything you wanted.

Indeed I did! And I ate so much I’m ashamed of myself!

[She nods at the cup of coffee and laughs]

See. I’m still at it.

Good for you!

I ought to apologize for coming down so late. Sam should have called me. But I wasn’t able to get to sleep until after daylight somehow.

[Strangely]

You couldn’t sleep? Why? Did you feel anything funny—about this house?