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[Thinking]

He’s right she’s acting rotten  if I were Gordon’s mother, I certainly wouldn’t

[Turning back to —resentfully]

You used to cheer loud enough for Gordon Shaw! And our Gordon’s got him beat a mile, as an oarsman, at least!

[Turning to ]

And that isn’t father stuff either, Ned! All the experts say so!

[Cynically]

Oh, come on, Sam! Surely no one could ever touch Shaw in anything!

[He glances at with a sneer]

[Immediately angry at himself]

What an idiot! that popped out of me! old habit! I haven’t loved her in years!

[Thinking indifferently]

Ned still feels jealous that no longer pleases me  I don’t feel anything  except that I must get him to help me.

[She turns to {{sc|Darrell} bitterly]

Sam said “our” Gordon. He means his. Gordon’s become so like Sam, Ned, you won’t recognize him!

[Thinking indignantly]

She’s crazy! he’s nothing like his father! he’s so strong and handsome!