(patting her)

I think it's frightful, the things they said. What are they trying to do, break up a happy home?

LAURA

We are happy, aren't we?

GORDON

Well, I should say so. Did you ever hear me complain? (Takes her in his arms.)

LAURA

No, Gordie. It was cruel of them to try to make trouble between us—but, perhaps, some of the things they said—

GORDON

Were true?—