I tried not to be troublesome, George.

Colonel Wharton.

Dear child, aren’t I there to share your troubles with you?

Mrs. Wharton.

It seems so natural that he should come in any minute, it seems as though he’d never been away—and yet somehow I can’t quite believe it. It seems incredible that he should really be back.

Colonel Wharton.

[Patting her hand.] My dear Evelyn!

[Kate brings in the paper and gives it to the Colonel. She goes out.

Colonel Wharton.