Page:The Return of the Soldier (Van Druten).djvu/118

 : Don’t  don’t  don’t take on like that. It had to be. He’s cured. That’s all that matters. He’s a man again.

[She rises.

I must go home.





He came to bring it for you.

He’s like that, you know.



I’d rather walk this afternoon. I would really. It’s the last time.

[She looks round, saying a silent good-bye to the room.

I knew it couldn’t last.



There’s nothing to say. It had to be. Good-bye, my dear. You'll be kind to him.

[''The two women kiss and remain still for a moment. Then gently releases herself''.

I’ll get my things. Where is William?

I'll tell him. I’ll bring your things.