KATE. She has a piano.

MRS. VERNON. Yes, with two teeth broke out of it. Why don't you ever play on the melodeon? [Pointing to it.

JOE. Yes, after Jim givin' it to you.

MRS. VERNON. [Clearing up the ironing.] I wouldn't treat a dog the way you treat Jim Radburn, Kate.

KATE silent at doorway.

JOE. [At the wash-basin on the bench at back wall.] Ma, where's the soap?

MRS. VERNON. I must a-left it in the dish-pan.

JOE gets it and begins washing in tin basin.

JOE. [Calling through sputter.] Dave!

DAVE. [Off.] Yes, sir.