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Mrs. Reynolds.
Because I don't want you to be hard on him. He's a good man—but I made up my mind that he shouldn't get away from me, so he isn't to blame, is he?
[Enter Schuyler and Angelica hurriedly, r. Angelica goes up to r. c. at back. Schuyler remains at door.
Schuyler.
Alexander has left his room. I think it would be better if I let this young woman out by the side door. This way, please.
Mrs. Reynolds.
[Crossing, turns to Betsy.] You won't leave him, will you?
Betsy.
Please go.
Mrs. Reynolds.
If you only knew more about—women, you'd forgive him.
[Mrs. Reynolds exits with Schuyler. As she notices Schuyler's forbidding expression she assumes a nonchalant swagger as she exits. Betsy sinks into chair weeping.
Angelica.
[Coming down to Betsy.] Did you hear what that woman said?
Betsy.
Yes.
