(He walks across the room, then returns to her and looks down upon her.)
INGOLDSBY (swallowing)
Do you know what my life has been?
MRS. BRIGGS (tremulously, not looking up)
I—I heard you became very—very prosperous in—in real estate.
INGOLDSBY
Yes. What’s that to fill a man’s life? Look at the difference! You have children to be a comfort to you in your—your—as you approach middle age. I have nothing.
MRS. BRIGGS (pathetically, still looking down)
Oh, I’m sure you have something.