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Take shorter steps, Joe. Every man ought to be taught how to carry a stretcher. Why, when I was in France [He backs through the door.] Lower your end, Joe! You’ll give him apoplexy.

Oh!

I got him.

[''He follows through the door with the foot of the cot. Another groan from takes a step toward door''.]

Better give ’em a minute.

[He goes into the bedroom. ''is left alone. She stands quite still for a moment; then, giddily, drops into a chair. returns''.]

You’re a fine brave girl.

Thanks.

We have our trials, all of us.