KLEINERT as usual with his pipe in his mouth, departs shaking his head.

MARTHEL

[Lighting the fire.] Don't you feel well, Rosie?

ROSE

Oh, yes; well enough! [Softly wringing her hands, she speaks to the crucifix.] Jesus, Mary, have mercy on me!

MARTHEL

Rose!

ROSE

What?

MARTHEL