31 Plays in 31 Days, #28 - "Troubled"

This scene seems really bland divorced from context. But it's the only way to not make it totally a spoiler. Whatever. Just punishing to finish.

Clara works her magic.

Day #28 - “Troubled”
From Mrs. Frost
By Phoebe Roberts

CLARA HAWKING, a society lady, mid thirties
TERRENCE ENFIELD, an alienist, early forties

London, England, 1886
~~~( Day #28 - Troubled )

Ah, there you are, my dear.

 

CLARA:

 

Dr. Enfield.

 

DR. ENFIELD:

 

I simply had to tell you, things are going swimmingly. I’m ever so glad you suggested we attend today. We’ve raised nearly half again the money already, and it’s all thanks to the benefactors you charmed.

 

CLARA:

 

Oh, I’m so pleased to hear it.

 

DR. ENFIELD:

 

You are indeed a wonder, Mrs. Hawking. Only— forgive me, but something seems amiss on your face just now.

 

CLARA:

 

Oh, my, is it so plain?

 

DR. ENFIELD:

 

To me it is, dear lady. Is something troubling you?

 

CLARA:

 

I must confess, sir, there is. And I don’t at all know where to turn.

 

DR. ENFIELD:

 

Fear not, madam. If there is anything I can do to ease your mind, it would be my honor.

 

CLARA:

 

Oh, doctor, that would be very kind. Though I must warn you… I fear it may be quite serious.

 

DR. ENFIELD:

 

Tell me everything, Mrs. Hawking. You need bear this alone no longer.

 
(They exit together.)