What is it?
MR. BRIGGS
I guess I’ve got to get used to the idea of it. First I thought you weren’t married, and then I was just gettin’ used to the idea that you were, and now—well, I s’pose it’s a good deal better, your bein’ a widow, though, except—except for—
MRS. CURTIS
Except for?
MR. BRIGGS (hurriedly)
Oh, I didn’t mean except for your husband! I didn’t mean your bein’ a widow was better for— (He checks himself and swallows.)
MRS. CURTIS
Oh!