GEOFFREY How many were you left with?
MRS. CHINN Eight, sir.
GEOFFREY How on earth did you manage to keep them?
MRS. CHINN Well, you see, sir, the two eldest, they were earning a
little. I don't think I could have done it without that.
GEOFFREY Wasn't there any source from which you could have
obtained help? What was your husband?
MRS. CHINN He worked in the shipyards, sir. There was some talk
about it. But, of course, that always means taking the children
away from you.
GEOFFREY Would not that have been better for them?
MRS. CHINN Not always, sir. Of course, if I hadn't been able to
do my duty by them I should have had to. But, thank God, I've
always been strong.
GEOFFREY [He rises.] I will see what can be done.
MRS. CHINN Thank you, sir.
GEOFFREY [Half-way, he turns.] When does the next boat sail--for
Canada?
MRS. CHINN To-morrow night, sir, from Glasgow. I have booked his
passage.
GEOFFREY [With a smile.] You seem to have taken everything for
granted.
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