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Rh married and I hope you’ll be as happy as you both deserve—

[Here he breaks down, kissing her and then breaking away]

I’ve got to say good-bye—got to fly back before dark—Madeline’s waiting.

[He takes ''hand and shakes it again. They have both been staring at him stupidly'']

Good-bye, Darrell! Good luck!

[Thinking sufferingly]

Why does he keep on calling me Darrell he’s my boy  I’m his father  I’ve got to make him realize I’m his father!

[Holding hand]

Listen, son. It’s my turn. I’ve got to tell you something—

[Thinking torturedly]

Oh, he mustn’t! I feel he mustn’t!

[Sharply]

Ned! First, let me ask Gordon a question.

[Then looking her son in the eyes, slowly and impressively]

Do you think I was ever unfaithful to your father, Gordon?

[Startled, stares at her—shocked and horrified—then suddenly he blurts out indignantly]

Mother, what do you think I am—as rotten-minded as that!

[Pleadingly]