Mrs. Everitt

Yes. Why?

Everitt

Because, you poor child, that letter was written to him.

Mrs. Everitt

To him!

Everitt

Yes, Charlie Fisher. I found that he was going with Annie Pratt and I had it out with him one day in the barn. I told him if he didn't quit his foolishness I'd tell his people. We nearly came to blows—he was drinking too much, too—and I found that letter on the floor afterwards. I meant to burn it up, but I forgot it. And you thought I was the Charlie!

Mrs. Everitt

God forgive me!