Jonathan, but the storm had
begun down there, and I couldn't get a connection. So I caught the
train, and when it pulled in here I saw Pray jump out of the smoking car
and start to run. I couldn't run as fast as he could, and I'd only got
to the other side of the Common when I saw him walk into the house.
AUGUSTA (after a pause). Minnie, you'll stay here now? Your father
needs you--I--I should never forgive myself if you left.
MINNIE. Tell me, Mrs. Pindar,--have you heard anything more from George?
AUGUSTA (hesitating). Yes--Mr. Pindar got a telegram this morning.
MINNIE. He's coming home! When will he get here?
AUGUSTA. I--don't know. Oh, I'm afraid he may never get here--alive.
MINNIE. Don't say that! George will live--he's got to live.
AUGUSTA (gazing, at her). What makes you think so?
MINNIE. Because he's needed so in the world--in Foxon Falls.
(She starts for the doorway, upper right.)
AUGUSTA. You're not going?
MINNIE. I couldn't stay here--now.
AUGUSTA. Why--why not?
MINNIE (in tears). I should think you'd know why not!
AUGUSTA. You mean--you care--you care that much?
MINNIE. I'm going.
(She turns to leave the room when the sound of an automobile is
heard without, the brakes going on, etc.
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