Lucy. What are you reading, then?
Alma. My part in the new piece.
Lucy. Those were Ned’s very words!
Alma. (quietly) It is your husband’s play. (pause)
Lucy. That letter’s in the play? (snatches part from Alma) But “Alma”!
Alma. Was the heroine. (Lucy drops the part; stands for a moment as if dazed; then drops her head and falls in Alma’s arms)
Re-enter Susan, L.C.
Susan. Another visitor!
Alma. (sharply) I can see nobody!
Susan. But he’s coming up.