Paul
Not raising his tone.
You—dirty—lying—double-crosser!
Eileen
That’s not true!
Lucille
Stopping Eileen .
Keep still! I’m sick of the whole thing! Yes! … Yes, if you want to know! … Yes and to hell with you! Did you think I was going to wait around forever for you to give me the things I wanted? God knows I waited long enough! And then—I just didn’t wait any longer, that’s all. What do you know about that? Huh? What do you know about that? So—that’s the way that stands!
She faces Paul.; Paul is stunned. Turns slowly away.; She takes a step toward the door; breaks into sobs. Eileen goes to her; puts her arm around her.
Fred
But—but you mean to say that when you were married to himhim— But youyou must have known she was doing it!
He takes a moment, trying to realize it. Then, to Eileen.
Eileen
What? Why—no, I didn’t.
Fred
Yes. You said you bought her the dress.
Paul
A scornful laugh.
Known she was doing it! She put her up to it!