Eileen
And now have we both got permission to go, or does somebody else want to speak? Maybe your little girlfriend would like to say a few words?
Spotting Edna , who has been brought on the scene by Maxie.
Fred
If she does, she’ll say them to me. And I’ll know I can believe them, too.
Eileen
I’m sure you’ll understand each other. What’s more, you’re probably the only two people in the world that would. Come on, Lucille. I want to come and visit that child of yours—next month.
She surveys the lovers.; Lucille and Eileen go.
Fred
Turning to where Edna and Maxie stand.
Eddie, I—I don’t have to marry her.