Kathryn. Oh, mother—you know how I have always wanted one. Do you think it could be from—father?
Jane. I don't know, dear. I'm going to look for a book on mothers and I'll know more about parents in general when I come back. (Goes out C.)
Kathryn (to herself). Of course not; how silly of me. Why it hasn't even a postage stamp, to say nothing of a foreign one.
Gloria. I shouldn't read it now, dear, anyhow. (Prepares to go.)
Jack. I shouldn't read it at all. I think Gloria wrote it herself.
Gloria. If you have any intention of marrying Mr. Hargrave, Kathryn, I should advise you to teach his son better manners. (Exit.)
Kathryn. I'm afraid you're too young, Jack, for me to ever teach you anything. (Turns her back on him.)
Jack (with his back to her). I'm old enough to be thoroughly cross—and rebellious, Kathryn.
Kathryn (facing about). Jack, you're not, and such remarks are thoroughly disrespectful. One of the first lessons in life a young man must learn is never to rebel against a woman.
Jack. I distinctly rebel against your proposing to my father. I was with father most of the morning and took especial pains that he should meet no one. Where did you find him?