(Turns face away from Mrs. Eppingwell and looks straight forward toward audience.)
MRS. EPPINGWELL
(Gently.)
Freda
(Freda turns head and looks into Mrs. Eppingwell's face. Mrs. Eppingwell puts her arm around Freda's shoulder and draws her close. Freda bursts into tears and buries face in Mrs. Eppingwell's lap. Mrs. Eppingwell bends over her, soothing her.)