And onto the script's next scene (which is one that only appears in MPI's restored version of the pilot):
39 INT. DRAWING ROOM - NIGHT
Vicki is finishing her tea and Mrs. Johnson's sandwiches with Elizabeth and Carolyn.
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And that's when today's first quote -
Page 21/Scene 39 - Vicki: 'How long has David been without his father?'
comes up - followed by today's second quote -
Page 21/Scene 39 - Liz: 'Almost six years, now. I brought him back from England shortly after his mother... took ill. [Vicki subtly shakes her head, digesting the situation.] LIZ (CONT'D) - 'It's been hard on him. But he's a very bright boy and he has an amazing imagination.'
And the only differences here are that Liz actually says "Oh, it's been about six years, now. I brought him back from England when his mother took ill." And then she continues with "It's been very hard on him. But he's a bright boy and has an amazing imagination."
One thing that is interesting is that the SHADOWS IN THE '90S: The Dark Shadows Concordance 1991 book seemed to think that Vicki's line was a blooper in the script and she should have been asking how long David has been without his mother. However, in earlier scenes the point is made that Roger has only recently returned to Collinwood and that he may not be completely aware of the severity of everything that has gone on with David, so I don't honestly think it is a blooper.