Thrice did I call you. But why …
Jeremiah
Thrice? Mother, are you certain …
The Mother
Thrice did I call you.
Jeremiah
[His voice breaking] Disaster and derision! Fraud everywhere, without and within. There came an earnest call, and in my terror I thought it was God.
The Mother
How strange you are! I meant no harm. Since there was no answer, I came to the roof to see if there was anyone here. I found no one.
Jeremiah