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164 of the Globe company. I’m keen to get on the job again.

[With scornful pity]

Oh, I guess Ned will bring the letter. I asked him not to forget.

I hope they’ll have an opening right off. We can use the money.

[Hanging his head]

I feel rotten, living on you when you’ve got so little.

[Indifferently but with authority, like a governess to a small boy]

Now, now!

[Relieved]

Well, it’s true.

[Then coming to her—humbly ingratiating]

You’ve felt a lot better lately, haven’t you, Nina?

[With a start—sharply]

Why?

You look ever so much better. You’re getting fat.

[He forces a grin]

[Curtly]

Don’t be absurd, please! As a matter of fact, I don’t feel a bit better.