MOTHER. You have been dreaming, child.

KATE. No, no! The Bed took me to school. The children laughed at me.

MOTHER. It was a dream, my dear.

KATE. Well, I promised the Bed to get up early. I know that was not a dream.

[She jumps out of bed.]

MOTHER. Oh, that is fine!

KATE. I must not be late to school. I promised the Bed.

[!-- H2 anchor --]

THE PROUD RING-FINGER

TIME: this morning.
PLACE: Mary's bedroom.