Mary Worth

In the Kinley apartment...
"So that's why Beth has been so distant lately!" thinks Elinor. "I guess congratulations are in order... or not!"

After Elinor learns from a gossiping neighbor that Beth is dating Tom...
"She should be back soon..." thinks Elinor, clenching her fist.
She turns to glare at a framed black-and-white photograph of Beth.
"My daughter..." she thinks, scowling, "the keeper of secrets!"
A picture comes to mind of her neigbbour's smiling face.
"She's probably with that Tom Harpman!" she thinks, clenching her fist again. "Not for long, if I can help it!"
The door opens and suddenly Elinor is the picture of frailty.
"Beth!" she gasps. "Oh!"
Beth is concerned.

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