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Sure, I know that.

If ever you need a word of comfort, call on me, my daughter.

Thanks.

You may not be a Cath’lic, but I’ll do my best by you. [ smiles wanly.] I had my doubts of this here marriage, but God knows who’s meant for who in this world, He ain’t done a bad turn by either you or Tony.

I got no kick.

[The enters, quietly closing the bedroom door after him.]

Be patient with him. He’s old enough to be your father, and no man ain’t got no business marryin’ at his age, but he’s a good fella.

I guess I better go in there now.