MONTAGUE. [Gravely.] Yes; I think he is, Miss Hegan.
A PAUSE.
LAURA. Have you seen Julia Patterson lately?
MONTAGUE. I saw her last night.
LAURA. And how is Annie?
MONTAGUE. She... [Hesitates.] She is dead.
LAURA. [Starting.] Oh!
MONTAGUE. She died the night before last.
LAURA. [Stares at him, then gives a wild start, and cries] She... she...
MONTAGUE. She killed herself.