Sue—Yes—yes—Danny—sure!
Drew—I’ve got to run. Good-bye, Sue.
Sue—Good-bye, dear. [They kiss for the last time and he disappears down the ladder. She stands at the top, sobbing, following him with her eyes. Nat comes around the house from the rear and goes to the front door.]
Nat—[Seeing his sister.] Sue! He hasn’t gone yet, has he? [She doesn’t hear him. He hesitates in the doorway for a moment, listening for the sound of his father’s voice from inside. Then, very careful to make no noise, he tiptoes carefully into the house. Sue waves her hand to Drew who has evidently now got aboard the ship. Then she covers her face with her hands, sobbing. Nat comes out of the house again and goes to his sister. As she sees him approaching, she dries her eyes hastily, trying to smile.]
Sue—Did you get the doctor, Nat?
Nat—Yes, he’s coming right away, he promised. [Looking at her face.] What—have you been crying?
Sue—No. [She walks away from the edge of the cliff, drawing him with her.]
Nat—Yes, you have. Look at your eyes.
Sue—Oh, Nat, everything’s so awful! [She breaks down again.]
Nat—[Trying to comfort her in an absentminded way.] There, don’t get worked up. Ma’ll be all right as soon as the doctor comes. [Then curiously.] Pa’s inside with her. They were arguing—have they made it up, d’you think?