KAREN (interrupting; whispering). Hush, Shoemaker! Do not tell her. She can't see very well.

GRANDMOTHER (giving shoes to Karen). Are they of polished leather? They shine as if they were.

KAREN. Yes; they do shine.

(Trying on the shoes.)

And they just fit me, Grandmother.

GRANDMOTHER. I will take them, Shoemaker.

SHOEMAKER. But, madam—

KAREN (interrupting; whispering). Hush, Shoemaker! She will never know the difference.

GRANDMOTHER. Here is the money, Shoemaker. Come, Karen.

SHOEMAKER. But, madam—