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.