MARY

Whit’s that? Oh, ma God, whit’s that?

[Ellen takes the key from her pocket moves slowly to the door, unlocks it, and throws it open. Jock stands on the threshold, very pale, with his coat buttoned at the bottom, and only his right arm thrust into the sleeve.

ELLEN

Ma boy!

[She tries to embrace him.

JOCK

Steady, mither. Watch ma airm.

ELLEN

Is it broken?