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Joan has recently had a miscarriage which led to her womb being removed. Depression has come over her and she has spent the last two weeks in her room. On the day of the scene, Peter is due to return from his London trip. Joan uses this as motivation to get herself together in preparation for Peter’s arrival.
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MEREDITH Oh! Madam Ridley! You’ve frightened me half to death!
JOAN I’m sorry.
MEREDITH Oh, no. All is forgiven. Hopefully, next time it will kill me.
JOAN Hopefully, not.
MEREDITH I didn’t know that you were stepping out today. How are you feeling?
JOAN Like any other day if the next day is like the other.
MEREDITH That doesn’t seem so good.
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