Andrew monologue (Act 3) — Beyond the Horizon

Damn! This way, Doctor. Bring the lamp, Ruth. (_He goes into the bedroom, followed by the_ DOCTOR _and_ RUTH _carrying the clean lamp_. RUTH _reappears almost immediately closing the door behind her, and goes slowly to the outside door, which she opens, and stands in the doorway looking out. The sound of_ ANDREW’S _and_ ROBERT’S _voices comes from the bedroom. A moment later_ ANDREW _re-enters, closing the door softly. He comes forward and sinks down in the rocker on the right of table, leaning his head on his hand. His face is drawn in a shocked expression of great grief. He sighs heavily, staring mournfully in front of him._ RUTH _turns and stands watching him. Then she shuts the door and returns to her chair by the stove, turning it so she can face him_).