Violet.

Isn't it? I don't mean to be unkind, Ronny.

Ronny.

Oh, I'm so miserable!

[She gives a little cry and looks at him. She presses her hands to her heart.]

Violet.

Let us go on with the letters.

[Silently he writes. She does not watch him, but looks hopelessly into space. She is unable to restrain a sob.]

Ronny.

You're crying.