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 anything that time could do to it. She’s Margaret, that’s all. You can’t understand

(She lays her hand on his arm.) Why, Chris, you’re wet.

It’s been raining.

Don’t catch cold don’t stay in wet things. Go along, dear. I’ll call you when Margaret comes.

(He goes to the door L.) You’re a brick, Jenny a real pal.

[He goes out.

''goes over to the windows R., kneels on the window-seat, looking out. She cries a very little, quietly, touching her eyes with her handkerchief. Presently comes in R''.

(announcing) : Mrs. Grey.

[She shows in. retires. comes in quietly, dressed as before.





[She looks round.

He went out for a walk in the rain. He’ll be down soon. Let me take your things.

I’m not wet. It was nice of you to send the car. It’s a beautiful car.

Let me help you. ( takes off her coat.) And won’t you