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THE FIRST ACT
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Father McKee

Oh, she’s above the average.

The R. F. D.

[Nudging him]: Do you think she . . . ?

Father McKee

I wouldn’t hardly like to say off-hand, but . . .

The R. F. D.

I wouldn’t think so.

Father McKee

Joe, do you think she . . . ?

Joe

No. Not her. Not on your life.

[He puts grip down inside the bedroom door. At the same time Angelo and Giorgio carry in Amy’s pathetic little trunk, which they take into the bedroom.]

The R. F. D.

Well, I got my deliveries.

Father McKee

I’ll come along with you. You stay here an’ keep things conversational, Joe.