STRANGE INTERLUDE
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Nina
[She calls more sharply]
Madeline!
Darrell
[Turns around to stare at her—thinking]
Why is she calling Madeline? . . . she’s bound she’ll meddle in their lives . . . I’ve got to watch her . . . well, let’s see. . . .
[He touches Madeline on the shoulder]
Mrs. Evans is calling you, Miss Arnold.
Madeline
[Impatiently]
Yes, Mrs. Evans. But they’re getting closer. Why don’t you come and watch?
Nina
[Not heeding—impressively]
There’s something I must tell you.
Madeline
[In hopeless irritation]
But— Oh, all right.
[She hurries over to her, glancing eagerly over her shoulder towards the river]
Yes, Mrs. Evans?
Darrell
[Moves from the rail toward them—thinking keenly]
I must watch this . . . she’s in a desperate meddling mood! . . .
