Summary

Harry does not know what to do. He knows he must go to the hospital to be with Janice, while she has their baby, but he does not want to leave Ruth. He tries to tell Ruth he has to go be with Janice, but she pretends to be asleep and will not talk to him. He tries to explain to her he must go, but he will be back because he loves her.

Ruth’s refusal to acknowledge him makes him angry and Harry tells her he is not coming back unless she says something to him. When she still does not answer he feels she is trying to manipulate him and will not allow himself to be manipulated. He leaves without another word.

Analysis

Harry wants to be with Janice while she is in labor because he knows how hard the labor was when...