CHICK (as though he could hardly believe his ears)
Luce—!
(She half turns away from him and gazes before her with a face full of woe.)
CURTAIN
ACT III
The same as Act II—a year and a half later.
It is early evening and the lamp on the table is lighted. The chimney is badly smoked and the guttering flames cast eerie shadows about on the walls.
Aunt Rebecca is discovered seated to Right of table. Lucy Belle is seated near her, Right Center, and is noticeably thinner and more wan than in the preceding act. On the floor at her side sits a large basket, full of washing and on a chair nearby lies her coat and hat.
The imposing cupboard which formerly stood against the wall, Left, and the large easy chair are missing.