Dr. Robert 'Bob' Hartley: [Bob's changed his mind—at the last minute—about his sister, Ellen, moving in with Howard, next door. He's so frustrated, he can't even speak. So, he asks Emily to speak for him] Em-Emily, will-will you please tell her what I'm... what I'm trying to say?

Emily Hartley: [Emily, who's been sitting quietly on the couch, stands up, and faces Ellen] Well, you see, what -I-I think Bob…[Emily looks toward Bob,as if she's seeing if he's agreeing with what she's saying]…is trying to say, is that he's [Emily turns back towards Ellen and Howard] concerned, because you and Howard were—[Emily pauses, and re-starts, again]—well, you know, I-I-I th-think it's the distance, with... [Emily looks like she's totally confused, and stops talking, and turns to Bob] Bob, I haven't the slightest idea what you're trying to say.”

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