Several weeks after the rape, Stella is tearfully packing Blanche's trunk. Blanche is in the bath. A poker game is underway in the kitchen. Stanley is bragging about his luck and skill at winning. Mitch reacts angrily to the boasting.
Eunice enters the apartment to help Stella. She tells Stella the baby is sound asleep and offers Stella some grapes. Stella tells Eunice that Blanche has refused to eat but did ask for a drink. Stella explains that they told Blanche she is going away to the country to rest. Blanche has mixed it up in her mind and believes she is leaving with Shep Huntleigh.
Blanche pokes her head out of the bathroom door and asks Stella to take a message if anyone calls while she is in the bath. She also asks Stella.....
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