Anthony.

Take the hand of the dead and swear to me that you are as you should be.

Clara.

I—swear—that—I—will—never—bring—shame—upon—you.

Anthony.

Good. (Puts his hat on.) It’s a fine day. We’ll run the gauntlet, up street and down street. (Goes out.)

ACT II

Scene—Same.

Scene 1

Anthony gets up from table. Clara begins to clear away dishes.