All watch the
struggle with breathless interest.]
ANNYS [She speaks very slowly, very quietly, but with a new note
in her voice.] I am sorry, but I have given much thought to this
matter, and--I do not agree with you.
MRS. PEEKIN You will help us?
ANNYS I will do what I can.
PEEKIN [He takes from his pocket a folded paper.] It is always so
much more satisfactory when these things are in writing.
Candidates, with the best intentions in the world, are apt to
forget. [He has spread the paper on a corner of the table. He has
in his hand his fountain-pen.]
ANNYS [With a smile.] I am not likely to forget, but if you wish
it--[She approaches the table.]
GEOFFREY [He interposes. His voice is very low, almost a
whisper.] My wife will not sign.
ANNYS [She also speaks low, but there is no yielding in her
voice.] I am not only your wife. I have a duty also to others.
GEOFFREY It is for you to choose. [He leaves the way open to
her.]
[The silence can almost be felt. She moves to the table, takes up
the paper.
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