You don't have to; I've found it out for myself!
AUSTIN. [_In weariness, in disgust, in utter hopelessness._] No! what's
the use. You've done it now--let it go! Let it all go--the whole thing!
What's the use!--it's finished!-- [_A knock on the door at Right._] Come
in!
[_Maggie enters and closes the door behind her._
MAGGIE. Please, sir, Miss Chester came upstairs and made me knock again
to see if there was an answer and if you will see her now or not.
JINNY. [_Suddenly--aflame with her idea._] Yes! Maggie, show her in!
AUSTIN. No, no! What do you want to do! I'll see Miss Chester to-morrow,
Maggie.
[_JINNY has crossed to the door, Right._
JINNY. Ruth! Ruth!
RUTH. [_Off stage._] Yes? May I come?
JINNY. _Do_ come in!
[_She recrosses room; she and AUSTIN face each other for a second._
AUSTIN. [_In a lowered voice._] For God's sake, be careful!
[_RUTH enters Right._
RUTH. Jinny!
[_Going to her quickly to embrace her._
[_JINNY, without speaking, draws away and stares at her with a look
of hatred. RUTH, seeing it, stops short, and looks from JINNY to
AUSTIN for explanation--she turns to AUSTIN and gives him her hand,
which he takes, presses, and drops; JINNY'S shoulders contract at
this moment; RUTH immediately turns again to JINNY.
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