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STRANGE INTERLUDE
just said now only I know us two mustn’t see each other ever again. You and Sammy have got to forget me.
[As Nina makes a motion of protest—grimly and inexorably]
Oh, yes, you will—easy. People forget everything. They got to, poor people! And I’m saying what I said about a healthy baby so’s you will remember it when you need to, after you’ve forgotten—this one.
Nina
[Sobbing pitifully]
Don’t! Please, Mother!
Mrs. Evans
[With sudden tenderness—gathering Nina up in her arms, brokenly]
You poor child! You’re like the daughter of my sorrow! You’re closer to me now than ever Sammy could be! I want you to be happy!
[She begins to sob, too, kissing Nina’s bowed head]
CURTAIN
