Andrew monologue (Act 3) — Beyond the Horizon

(_mechanically_) I’ll walk to the car with you, Doctor. (_They go out of the door._ RUTH _sits motionlessly. The motor is heard starting and the noise gradually recedes into the distance._ ANDREW _re-enters and sits down in his chair, holding his head in his hands_) Ruth! (_She lifts her eyes to his_) Hadn’t we better go in and see him? God! I’m afraid to! I know he’ll read it in my face. (_The bedroom door is noiselessly opened and_ ROBERT _appears in the doorway. His cheeks are flushed with fever, and his eyes appear unusually large and brilliant._ ANDREW _continues with a groan_) It can’t be, Ruth. It can’t be as hopeless as he said. There’s always a fighting chance. We’ll take Rob to Arizona. He’s _got_ to get well. There _must_ be a chance!