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Snorkey. That won't be long if I can help it ( blushes.) Beg pardon. I suppose we'd better be going! The ladies must be tired Cap'n at this time of night.

Ray. Yes, it is night! It is night always for me. (Moving towards door )

Laura. (Placing one hand on his shoulder, taking his hand.) But there is a to-morrow. You see it cannot be dark forever.

Pearl. Hope for to-morrow,.

Laura. We shall have cause to bless it, for it will bring the long sought sunlight of our lives.