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MRS. S. Yes, they would go into the church, both of them! I don't know
how we've managed it, but managed it we have, surplices and all. And
very happy they were, I'm sure. And now there's this dreadful scandal.
Oh, Albert, you might at least have changed your name! I--I----
(Partially breaks down.)
JOHN. Mother, I beg----(MRS. SHAWN breaks down entirely.) Mother, I
absolutely insist. You know you promised not to speak at all except in
answer to questions.
JAMES. I think, mother, you really might try----
JOHN. Leave her to me! Now, mother!
(Loud double knock off.)
JANET. (To JOHN SHAWN.) There's the post! Just go and bring me the
letters in, will you? (JOHN hesitates?) You'll find them scattered
about the floor in the hall. Don't miss any.
(Exit JOHN SHAWN, R.)
(MRS. SHAWN recovers.)
JAMES. And what do you propose to do, madam?
JANET. (Who has been soothing MRS. SHAWN.) Me? What about?
JAMES. About this--this bigamy.
JANET. Oh, nothing. What are you thinking of doing?
(Re-enter JOHN SHAWN with post, which CARVE takes and begins
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