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from him as possible, sitting down on the sofa at right. takes chair by the table. ''is pale, thin, nervous, unhealthy looking. There are lines of desperation in his face, puffy shadows of dissipation and sleeplessness under his restless, harried eyes. He is dressed carelessly, almost shabbily. His eyes wander about the room, greedily taking it in'']

[Thinking disjointedly]

Here again! dreamed of this house from here, ran away  I’ve come back  my turn to be happy!

[Watching him—savagely]

Now I know! absolutely! his face! her voice! they did love each other! they do now!

[Sharply]

When did you get back from Europe?

[Curtly]

This morning on the Olympic.

[Thinking—cautiously]

Look out for this fellow always had it in for me  like a woman  smells out love  he suspected before

[Then boldly]

Well, who gives a damn now? all got to come out! Nina wanted to tell Sam now I’ll tell him myself!