No.—I have waited so long. I have had such deep assurances.—I must not fail. I must not fail.
CURTAIN
ACT II
Late afternoon of the same day.
Mrs. Beeler sits in a low chair near the window. She has ceased reading the Testament, which lies open in her lap.
Uncle Abe sits on the floor with Annie. They are playing with building blocks, piling up and tearing down various ambitious structures. Rhoda enters from outside, with hat and cloak, carrying a large bunch of Easter lilies.
Rhoda.
Kissing her aunt.
Still sitting up! You're not strong enough yet to do this. See, I've brought you some Easter lilies.
She hands one to Mrs. Beeler. As she takes off her things, she sees the old Negro gazing at her.