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THE THIRD ACT
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Amy

If you go wrong, you’re sure to get it sooner or later. I got it sooner.

Joe

That kind of talk won’t help any.

Amy

I’m glad of it. It serves me right. . . .

Joe

There’s ways, you know . . . there’s doctor. . . .

Amy

[Shakes her head vigorously]: Them kind of doctors is no good.

Joe

But maybe . . .

Amy

They’re no good. I’m too far gone anyway . . . I know . . . and anyway . . . doing that . . . It’s worse than the other.

Joe

I’m sorry, Amy. . . .