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in her attitude toward Gordon as she endeavors to console him.

[Tenderly, smoothing his hair]

There, dear! I know how horribly hard it is for you. I loved him, too. He was so wonderful and sweet to me.

[His voice trembling]

I didn’t really realize he was gone—until out at the cemetery—

[His voice breaks]

[Kissing his hair]

Darling! Please don’t!

[Rebelliously]

Damn it, I don’t see why he had to die!

[With a groan]

It was that constant grind at the office! I ought to have insisted on his taking better care of himself. But I wasn’t home enough, that’s the trouble. I couldn’t watch him.

[Then bitterly]

But I can’t see why Mother didn’t!

[Reprovingly but showing she shares his feeling]

Now! You mustn’t start feeling bitter toward her.