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At the beginning of Act Two, Kate Mayo (Robert and Andrew’s mother) and Mrs. Atkins (Ruth’s mother) are waiting for Robert to show up for lunch. Three years have gone by since Act One and Robert and Ruth wed, and the farm has fallen into disrepair and has become a laughing stock, despite Robert’s attempts to improve at farming. While Mrs. Atkins does nothing but criticize Robert and her daughter, Kate, now a widow and emotionally lost, is numbly defensive of him. They are all eagerly awaiting
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MRS. ATKINS—[With a disapproving glance at the place set on the table.] Robert's late for his dinner again, as usual. I don't see why Ruth puts up with it, and I've told her so. Many's the time I've said to her "It's about time you put a stop to his nonsense. Does he suppose you're runnin' a hotel—with no one to help with things?" But she don't pay no attention. She's
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