The First and the Last by John Galsworthy
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What have you been doing? WANDA. [Simply] Crying. [Pressing her hands to her breast] He is in danger because of me. I am so afraid for him. KEITH. [Checking her emotion] Look at me. [She looks at him.] If the worst comes, and this man is traced to you, can you trust yourself not to give Larry away? WANDA. [Rising and pointing to the fire] Look! I have burned all the things he have given me--even his picture. Now I have nothing from him. KEITH. [Who has risen too] Good! One more question. Do the police know you--because--of your life? [She looks at him intently, and shakes her, head.] You know where Larry lives? WANDA. Yes. KEITH. You mustn't go there, and he mustn't come to you. [She bows her head; then, suddenly comes close to him.] |
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