CRAIG’S WIFE
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Birkmire
- No, thanks, Walter, I’ve got to get right back to the house.
- [Mazie goes out; and Craig moves down towards the table.
Craig
- Your father still here?
Birkmire
- Yes, he’ll be here for a day or two yet.
- [He looks keenly out through the portières, stepping up towards the back of the room.
Craig (watching him curiously)
- What’s the matter? (Birkmire makes a deft gesture, signifying that Mazie may be within hearing distance) What is it?
Birkmire (stepping down close to Craig and laying his hand on his sleeve)
- What about it, Walt?
Craig
- About what?
Birkmire
- About Fergus and his wife. You were out there last night, weren’t you?
Craig
- Sure. That’s where I talked to you from.
Birkmire
- Well, my God, what happened out there, Walter?
Craig
- What do you mean?
Birkmire
- Haven’t you seen the evening papers?
Craig
- Not yet, no. Why?
