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.
THE PROUD RING-FINGER
TIME: this morning.
PLACE: Mary's bedroom.