The Stand, Part III: The Betrayal

[Nadine, her back turned to Mother Abagail, is next in the new arrivals' greeting line.]

Mother Abagail:
Who's this woman who comes?!

[Nadine turns to look at the old woman.]

Randall Flagg:
[in Nadine's mind] Go to her!

Nadine Cross:
My name is Nadine Cross.

Mother Abagail:
Mayhap it is, and mayhap it ain't!

Nadine Cross:
I'm from New York.

Mother Abagail:
Mayhap you are…

Nadine Cross:
[muttering] Mayhap I ain't.

[She looks up.]

Nadine Cross:
I won't keep you long.

[She slowly climbs the steps toward Abagail.]

Nadine Cross:
You look so tired. Of course, anyone your age is bound to tire easily, isn't that so?

[She holds out her hand, but Joe rushes past her to hug Mother Abagail.]

Mother Abagail:
Hello, Joe, what'd'ya know? [laughs]