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 : Here  now?

I’ve got to face it. Why not now?

Kitty, you must be brave.



Frank!



(With an intense effort.) Did you tell him about Oliver?



Our child.

Do you wish me to now?

(hard) : No. I won’t hold him by sentiment or or pity. Go and bring him in.

[ goes.

Jenny.

(rising and coming to her) : Oh, Kitty.

I’ve been a good wife to him, haven’t I? I’ve done my best. I’ve loved him. And now this woman he belongs to her. He isn’t ours any more.

Chris is ill.



What else is there to say?

He’ll look at me and not know me. All these years nothing. Even you he’ll know you’re only