THE CLIMBERS



  BLANCHE. We are going to my room; I am sorry

you are not well.

  STERLING. Oh, it's nothing, thank you.

  RUTH. If we can do anything, let us

know.

  STERLING. [Overwhelmed with shame, bows his

head.] Thank you.

  [The women go ouet Right. At the same moment

    DR. STEINHART is shown in by LEONARD Le/l.

  DR. STEINHART. Good morning, Sterling.

  STERLING. Good morning, doctor; sit down.

  DR. STEINHART. No, thanks, I'm very rushed

this morning. What can I do for you

STERLING. I've been drinking too much for some

time; I can't eat -my nerves are all gone to

pieces. I've some - some business troubles, and

I haven't slept for a week.

  DR. STEINIIART. Is that all! Brace up, help



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