CRAIG’S WIFE
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Mrs. Craig (picking up his hat from the table)
- My dear, she’s had two of them, for over six weeks. But you know what trained nurses are.
Craig
- Well, I’m sorry to hear Estelle is so bad.
Mrs. Craig (handing him his hat)
- Here, take this, Walter.
Craig (drawing her back into his arms)
- But I’m glad to have you back again.
Mrs. Craig (laughing lightly)
- Stop it, Walter.
Craig
- Seems you’ve been away a month instead of a week.
- [He kisses the side of her head.
Mrs. Craig
- Don’t break my bones, Walter!
Craig
- That’s what I think Id like to do sometimes.
Mrs. Craig (laughing)
- Now, stop it. (He releases her and she straightens up, touching her hair) Stop. Here, take this hat and put it out where it belongs. (He takes the hat and crosses above her towards the portières) And take this paper out of here too; this room’s a sight. (He steps back and takes the paper, then goes on out into the other room) Your aunt’s company will be scandalized.
Craig (from the other room)
- Has Auntie Austen got some company?
Mrs. Craig (moving up to arrange the pillows on the fancy seat at the right of the stairway)
- So Mrs. Harold says. She’s upstairs with her.
