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Act II, Scene i, Early Saturday Evening
Act II opens with Agnes and her daughter Julia discussing the fact that Harry and Edna are occupying Julia’s old bedroom. Agnes insists that Julia accept the situation. She does not want to discuss anything. She does not know how long Harry and Edna are planning on staying and is not really clear why they are there. Harry and Edna have spent the entire day in their room, not coming out even for meals.
Tobias then enters, and Agnes departs, leaving Tobias and Julia throwing insults at one another. Julia whines about not having...
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