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[Tenderly]

Ned told me—the secret—and I’m so happy, dear!

[He kisses her again]

[Stammering]

Ned told you—what?

[Tenderly]

That we’re going to have a child, dear. You mustn’t be sore at him. Why did you want to keep it a secret from me? Didn’t you know how happy it would make me, Nina?

He told you we—we—you, the father—?

[Then suddenly breaking from him—wildly]

Ned! Where is Ned?

He left a moment ago.

[Stupidly]

Left? Call him back. Lunch is ready.

He’s gone. He couldn’t stay. He’s got so much to do getting ready to sail.