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Anna has been abandoned by her prospective husband, Mat Burke, after she revealed that she has been living as a prostitute. Following this shocking revelation, Burke has turned to the drink and drunken brawls. However, after two days, he has returned. Although both Anna and Burke are initially furious with each other, they start to lower their guards and accept their own failings. When Burke asks Anna to turn away from prostitution for good and become his wife, she agrees.
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ANNA—[In a cold, hard tone.] What are you doing here?
BURKE—[Wheeling about with a terrified gasp] Glory be to God! [They remain motionless and silent for a moment, holding each other's eyes.]
ANNA—[In the same hard voice] Well, can't you talk?
BURKE—[Trying to fall into an easy, careless tone] You've a year's growth scared out of me, coming at me so sudden and
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