CRAIG’S WIFE
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Catelle
- Not just now, Mrs. Craig, thank you very much.
- [He starts for the door.
Mrs. Craig
- You’re welcome, I’m sure. All right, Mazie.
- [Mazie withdraws reluctantly, her eyes fastened upon Catelle.
Catelle
- I’m sorry to have had to trouble you.
Mrs. Craig (following him to the door)
- That’s quite all right.
Catelle (turning at the door)
- You can explain the circumstances to Mr. Craig, if you will.
Mrs. Craig
- Yes, I will. He’ll probably know something about it.
Catelle (going out)
- Very likely he will.
Mrs. Craig
- And if he doesn’t, I’m sure one of the others will.
Catelle
- All right, thank you very much, Mrs. Craig.
Mrs. Craig
- You’re very welcome, I’m sure.
Catelle
- Good evening.
Mrs. Craig
- Good evening.
- [The screen door closes, and Mrs. Craig turns slowly and lifts her closed hands in a quiet panic. Then she hurries forward and across to the window and watches the two