Head of Committee: So your definitely sure that the father of the of your unborn baby is your husband’s?
Eva Smith: Yes.
Mrs Birling: So Mrs Birling, How did you come across that name?
Eva Smith: That’s the surname of my husband. Why do you ask?
Mrs Birling: It’s just funny how you have the same name as the head of charity. Tell me more about your husband.
Eva Smith: Oh well I don’t really no what to say, we wasn’t exactly married as such but I always looked at him as my husband.
Head of Committee: What so you’re not technically married to Mr Birling?
Eva Smith: No, I’m afraid not.
Mrs Birling: So you lied? Is there anything else you’re not telling us because we need to know the facts?
Eva Smith: Well, seeing as you now know that my name isn’t Mrs Birling..
Mrs Birling: (interrupting) why did you use that name? You had no right!
Eva Smith: Yes I no I didn’t and I’m awfully sorry, it was the first name that I could think of.
Head of Committee: You most certainly didn’t have the right of using that name. Is there anything else you’re not telling us, maybe the truth about this man would be nice!
Eva Smith: I wasn’t deserted and I’m not married. I know who the father of my baby is but he is silly and wild and drinks far too much. There’s no way I would marry someone like that!
Head of Committee: Did he give you any money to at least pay your way?
Eva Smith: Yes but when he was drunk I got the impression that they money had been stolen, so I refused to take any more.
Mrs Birling: You need to make the father of your baby responsible and that’s down to you. If he refuses to marry you then he should at least support you financially.
Eva Smith: It’s not my place to tell him where he stands, he should know that! He is young and immature! I will not marry him!
Head of Committee: But it’s his responsibility!
Mrs Birling: Let me talk this through with the committee
(Eva turns her chair)
Head of Committee: So what do you think we should do?
Mrs Birling: Without a doubt we should not allow her claim for assistance. She has lied to us more than once now and has used the name of a head of committee. A girl of her class should no better than to think that we are that stupid. I will not grant her claim!
Head of Committee: I agree Mrs Birling. This is a waste of our time!
(Eva turns back around)
Mrs Birling: I’m sorry but your claim has been turned down. Please leave.
(Eva walks out)