Part 76 (2/2)

NATHANIEL

It's the story of his delirium. I thought it would interest him--and relieve him.

LEt.i.tIA

Has John gone?

NATHANIEL

Only for a stroll--the doctor's orders.

LEt.i.tIA

Well?

NATHANIEL

Well?

LEt.i.tIA

Sit down.

NATHANIEL

In John's chair?

LEt.i.tIA

If you wish.

NATHANIEL

John's chair! The throne of the head of the family! (_He sits in John's chair_) Well?

LEt.i.tIA

Nathaniel dear, you are making John very unhappy.

NATHANIEL

And John has made me very unhappy, dearest Aunt Letty.

LEt.i.tIA

The feeling at the dinner table was almost unbearable tonight. There we sat strained and silent.

NATHANIEL

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