[Wipes the perspiration from his forehead.]
Well; sit down, Mr. Stein.
ROBERT.
These preparations—
[FORESTER points to a chair at the end of the table. ROBERT seats himself.]
FORESTER (takes the Bible from the shelf, seats himself opposite)
ROBERT,(puts on his spectacles, opens the book and clears his throat).
Proverbs, chapter 31, verse 10: "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life." [7]
[Short pause; then he calls brusquely toward the window, while he remains seated.]
William, be careful out there! And then further on, verse 30. You'll trample down all the boxweed, confound you! "Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised."—Robert!