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The document features a conversation among characters discussing personal milestones, such as becoming an aunt and a mother. Henrietta expresses her surprise and joy at Margaret's news of having a son, while also feeling overwhelmed with work. The dialogue hints at a blend of personal and professional aspirations, with Margaret excited about her calling in music amidst the backdrop of scientific discussions.

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Silent Sky Script

The document features a conversation among characters discussing personal milestones, such as becoming an aunt and a mother. Henrietta expresses her surprise and joy at Margaret's news of having a son, while also feeling overwhelmed with work. The dialogue hints at a blend of personal and professional aspirations, with Margaret excited about her calling in music amidst the backdrop of scientific discussions.

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MARGARET. I think Daddy is happier chat I am. And think ofit, HENRIETTA. (Something in her warms to him.

her warms to him.) Thank you. For


you're going to be an aunt. asking, Mr. Shaw. We're always here if yol). need us. (Peter deeply
HENRIETTA. I'm going to be an aunt. And you. A mother? appreciates Henrietta in this moment. He s1niles and I.eaves ju.st as -
Congramlations, Margie, thar's such -(Annie coughs at Henrietta. Time is passing as the sky fills up in swatches. Another Letter.)
Henrietta hides the lette1:) Star Name: Alpha Cygnus. Spectral Class MARGARET. Henrietta.
A. (Time is passing as the skyfills up in swatches. Peter enters again ... ) ANNIE. Thirty-two degrees.
PETER. Hellohello. Here I come. Coming around. MARGARET. Will we see you for Easter?
WILLIAMINA. A lot nowadays. WILLIAMINA. Magnitude: six-point-two.
HENRIETTA. {Putting in her hearing-aid.) What's going on? MARGARET. Daddy's asking for you,
PETER. Just wane co make sure she's -everyone's oriented. HENRIETTA. Spectral Class B.
WILLIAMINA. It's been half a year now. I think she can find the MARGARET. And I'd love ro have you home -
bathroom. HENRIETTA. Forty-five -
HENRIETTA. Am I doing something wrong, Mr. Shaw? MARGARET. Henrietta, it's -
PETER. Nono. Of course not. I'm just ... curious. HENRIETTA. Magnitude -
WILLIAMINA. Uh-huh. MARGARET. Henrietta.
PETER. About the ... data. HENRIETTA. What? Yes. What?
WILLIAMINA. (To Annie.) Oh yes, he's dreaming about the "data." MARGARET. I have a son.
ANNIE. We're a bit busy today, Mr. Shaw. Unless you have a message HENRIETTA. Oh. Oh, Margie.
for the room? MARGARET. His name is Michael.
PETER. Oh-yes - Dr. Pickering and I wanted Miss Leavitt's HENRIETTA. You have a son.
opinion on something ofgreat interest. IfI may steal a moment. MARGARET. You should meet him.
ANNIE. You may borrow Miss Leavitt, not steal her. HENRIETTA. I should-I will- How did this happen already?
PETER. Of course. Just an expression. MARGARET. It's April.
WILLIAMINA. Was it? HENRIETTA. Oh my. Is it? It is.
HENRIETTA. I'm so glad Dr. Pickering values my opinion. I MARGARET. Henrietta, let me cell you, babies are remarkable.
didn't know he noticed me at all. HENRIETTA. I'm sure but I'm sorry -I'm just so busy.
PETER. He did. And does. {He holds a star plate andpoims to II spot,
MARGARET. Too busy for me?
but this is obvioiisly just a reason to get close to l?e1:) I was - � were
HENRIETTA. Too busy for me at the moment.
wondering if you could explain what sort of phenomena th.is might
MARGARET. Can't you come home?
be? I haven't seen anything like it on the ocher plates and thought of
HENRIETTA. There are a lot of stars out there.
you - thtttyou might offer some clarjty. (She loo/es. She knows.)
MARGARET. But you'd be so proud. I've found my calling!
HENRIETTA. Well, Mr. Shaw. That's definitely a scratch.
HENRIETTA. Uh-huh.
PETER. Is it?
MARGARET. I will compose!
HENRIETTA. I'm guessing someone's pocketwatch or perhaps a
HENRIETTA. Music? How nice.
belt buckle?
MARGARET. When the baby's down and everything's clean it's
PETER. A scratch. just me and the piano.
WILLIAMINA. We can name it after you if you'd like?
HENRIETTA. That's great.
PETER. No need. Glad chat's cleared up. Time to go.
ANNIE. Yes indeed. MARGARET. It's not a hobby.
HENRIETTA. I have to work.
MARGARET. It's very exciting.

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