MINNIE, who has got as far
as the doorway, upper right halts and stares.)
AUGUSTA (excitedly). What is it?
MINNIE. An automobile. Oh, Mrs. Pindar--it's him--it's George!
(She draws back from the doorway, her hands clasped.)
AUGUSTA. George! (She hurries toward the doorway, speaking as she
goes.) Where is he?
Why doesn't he come in?
MINNIE (staring out). He can't. Oh, I'll get Dr. Jonathan!
(She is speaking as AUGUSTA goes out.)
(Mingling with other voices, ASHER's resonant and commanding voice
is heard.)
ASHER (without). Bring him in through the library--it's easier for you,
George.
(MINNIE who obviously cannot now escape through the doorway, upper
right, without GEORGE seeing her, after a second's resolution dashes
across the room and out of the door, lower right. A moment later
GEORGE is brought in through the doorway, upper right, leaning
heavily on Dr. FRYE, a capable looking man, whose well fitting
business suit and general appearance indicate a prosperous city
practice. GEORGE is in uniform. He is much thinner, and his face
betrays acute suffering. His left arm hangs helpless at his side.)
(ASHER and AUGUSTA follow, ASHER with a look of pain which has been
increased by an incident which occurred at the automobile, where
GEORGE refused to allow ASHER to help support him.
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