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[She calls more sharply]

Madeline!

[Turns around to stare at her—thinking]

Why is she calling Madeline? she’s bound she’ll meddle in their lives I’ve got to watch her  well, let’s see.

[He touches on the shoulder]

Mrs. Evans is calling you, Miss Arnold.

[Impatiently]

Yes, Mrs. Evans. But they’re getting closer. Why don’t you come and watch?

[Not heeding—impressively]

There’s something I must tell you.

[In hopeless irritation]

But— Oh, all right.

[She hurries over to her, glancing eagerly over her shoulder towards the river]

Yes, Mrs. Evans?

[Moves from the rail toward them—thinking keenly]

I must watch this she’s in a desperate meddling mood!