Ruth. Have you seen your husband this morning?
Blanche. No. He sent word he was feeling ill, but would like to see me when I was willing.
Ruth. And you?
[They sit near each other.
Blanche. I don't want to talk with him till I see more clearly what I am going to do.
Ruth. Mr. Warden told me last night all that happened at "The Hermitage." But on your ride home with Dick?
Blanche. We never spoke. [She rises.] Aunt Ruth, I am going to leave him.
Ruth. [Rising.] No!
Blanche. [Walking up and down.] Why not? Everybody does.
Ruth. [Going to her.] That's just it. Be somebody! Don't do the easy, weak thing. Be strong; be an example to other women. Heaven knows it's time they had one!