Part 69 (2/2)

BUTLER

Dinner is served, ma'am.

[_The SECOND MAN touches b.u.t.ton. j.a.panese lanterns glow, silver s.h.i.+nes, and all move toward the tables, a happy, united family._

LUCY

[_going-to-dinner manner as she leads the way_]

We can hardly go out formally because we're already out, you know. Aunt Susan, will you sit over there on John's right? Doctor Hamilton by me?

Rex on the other side?

JOHN

Here, Helen. No, Jean, you are beside Rex, you know.

JUDGE

Until married, then you're separated.

LUCY

Cousin Charlie--that's it. [_All take their places._] Most extraordinary weather for September, isn't it?

JUDGE

[_he slaps his cheek_]

Isn't it?

LUCY

[_shocked and hurt_]

That's the first mosquito I have ever known on our place.

JOHN

[_indignantly_]

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