S., who
takes her in her arms. He then turns to Hopkins, making a
sign of assent, and together they leave the room, followed
by Winthrop.
Cupid (coming slowly forward, a haggard look on his face). Mistis
(almost pleading) Mistis! Kin you forgib dis old fool nigger? I thought
hit ud cheer you ter see um. Fo Gaud I never thought of Marster Carter
coming here. Fo Gaud I never!
Mrs. S. We do not blame you. How could we have known. How could we?
Char. (raising her face). There's father yet and Gordon. They may
come at any minute. We must save them. How, How; what can we do; what
can we do?
[She crosses to the window, her hands pressed to her head.
Bev. Mother, if they come, it's sure to be across the orchard,
then up the road through the wood. Cupid, you go and watch: and if you
see a sign of any one, come tell us. Quick!
Mrs. S. If it's your Master, bring him here--in through the
window of Bev's room. Keep away from the front of the house.
Cupid. Yes, Mistis. Dis ole fool nigger can do dat.
[Exit.
Mrs. S. (comes gently to Fair who stands looking down with a
drawn look of suffering).
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