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THE AMERASIAN'S MOTHER
Yes. Her father came here to tell
me about it. He said that if you do
not deal with this matter, he will
go to the police. However, tell me
the truth. Did you do it or were
you seduced by both of them?

The Amerasian speaks as if he were in the confessional.

THE AMERASIAN
I did it. I am the one to blame.
Please don't think badly of them.
She is still very innocent. I love
her, and her parents know nothing
about that. It is only because I
love her too much. I will go see
them, confess, and ask for their
forgiveness.

The Amerasian's mother grasps his hand as if she were afraid he
would go right away.

THE AMERASIAN'S MOTHER
No, don't do that. That won't do.
We need to think this through. You
know that if you admit to the
crime, you will not be allowed to
go to America. Instead, you will go
to jail. So, the alternative is
maybe to deny everything. Were
there any witnesses?

The Amerasian is surprised because he hadn't thought of that.

THE
How can I deny it? I did it myself.

I love her and want to marry her
later. Her father is right. I did a
bad thing and must pay for it.