Scene Four
Ellen has just returned from Emmie Slattery's bedside. Mr. Wilkerson pops up.
W- Mrs. O'Hara we finished plowing the creek bottom today.
E- (dramatically) Mr. Wilkerson, I've just come from Emmie Slattery's bedside. Your child has been born.
W- Look, you know girls like that they're liable to pin it on any guy around. She's been with everyone who's to say it's mine?
Ellen is obviously shocked but continues with her speech.
E-Has been born and mercifully has died.
W- Oh. Well was it a boy or a girl?
E- Um…a girl.
W- Oh ok. Whew. What a relief. I might've been able to use a boy. That would've been a total waste.
Ellen stares at him open mouthed for a moment then goes inside slamming the door. Gerald greets her.
E- Mr. O'Hara, we must dismiss Jonas Wilkerson.
G- He's the best we've got. We keep Wilkerson.
E- He's out of here in the morning.
She then whispers the story in her husband's ear. He waves it off.
G- So what? She's a slut. She's been with everyone. I mean hell it could've been mi-- .
Ellen gives him a viscous glare.
G- (coughs) Er…well yes ok then…
Ellen leaves the office still giving him a suspicious look. Suddenly all three of her daughters tramp down the stairs at once.
Suellen- Scarlett's green dress is prettier than mine!
Carreen- Mother! Why can't I stay up for the ball tomorrow night? I'm 13!
Scarlett just stops on the steps and stares into space.
Suellen- Why can't she wear my pink dress?
E- I just came through the damn door! Do you think you could give me one freakin' minute? Suellen, it's Scarlett's dress. Guess who gets to decide if you can wear it? Careen, you're barely 13. Go play.
Both sigh dejectedly and leave the room. Scarlett is still standing on the stairs. Ellen tries to ignore her but she starts to drool.
E- (annoyed) What's wrong this time?
S- (dramatically) Oh….sigh I'm alright mother. sigh
E- Well wipe the spit of your chin and come say your prayers.
End Scene
A/N So that was chapter four/scene four. Now who enjoyed it? I know I did! Thanks for reading!
