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Robert and Ruth, while once very much in love and idealistic, have been through heavy suffering in the years since Andrew took Robert’s place at sea. Their daughter Mary died and the farm is losing money. Now, Robert’s poor health has returned, and he is unable to work. While the scene begins with a tone of bitterness between the couple, by the end their affection for each other has returned, and Robert begins to feel some optimism--a feeling he has not had for a long time.
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RUTH. You've been coughing an awful lot lately.
ROBERT. (irritably) What nonsense! For God's sake, haven't you ever had a bad cold yourself? (RUTH stares at the stove in silence. ROBERT fidgets in his chair. There is a pause. Finally ROBERT'S eyes are fixed on the sleeping MRS. ATKINS) Your mother is lucky to be able to sleep so soundly.
RUTH. Ma's tired. She's
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