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 his cousin but me  his wife. No. I’m the stranger here the only stranger  among you all. Are they coming?

(looking) : Yes.

[ shudders and shrinks back against the fireplace, as though to huddle out of sight. stands, watching the window. and enter at the back. ''stands a moment looking into the room, with a faintly puzzled expression. Then he sees''. His face lights up and he moves to her, seizing both her hands.





[He looks at her, and his face changes.

Chris is it so bad? Chris?

Why?



[Pulling herself up.

Oh, Chris, it’s so wonderful to have you safe.



(choking) : Oh, Chris!

[''She releases her hands and turns away in tears. There is a silence''.



[ ''turns. He sees''. There is a horrible pause, while he looks at her blankly.



(weakly) : Yes. I am your wife.

(kindly) : Kitty?