(Dr. Thorne watches them with a piteous expression; stands back and apart from the crowd.)
End of Act I.
ACT II.
SCENE I.
A small ward—the women’s ward—in a hospital; several cots with patients in them are visible. One patient is in a wheeled chair. Screens stand by the cots. There are plants, pictures, the cheerful features of the modern hospital. Two nurses are seen busy with patients.
Enter Dr. Gazell and Dr. Carver.
Dr. Gazell (seats himself by one of the patients; speaks blandly). And how do we find ourselves to-day?
Patient (turning her face, on which can be seen traces of tears). Bad enough—worse. I’ve been so upset by—
Dr. Gazell. Yes, yes. I know. It is truly shocking!