KATE. Nothing. [Crossing right of rocker.] Jim—
JIM. Katie.
KATE. You and father are trying for the Legislature? [JIM nods.] A nomination in this county is as good as an election, isn't it?
JOE. [Explaining.] On our ticket.
JIM nods.
KATE. You have been very kind to me—kinder than any man I know—you've stood up for me; and you've given me lots of handsome presents—
JIM. Well?—
KATE. You have been very kind—I like your sister Emily—as well as if she were my own sister—but Joe Vernon's my father—he's an older man than you are—
MRS. VERNON. [Butting in.] Well, if he wasn't—KATE. Wait, mother— [To JIM.] I shall work for him. [JIM nods.] In every possible way—I know a good many of these delegates—I know their wives—I shall see them.
JIM. [Pause.] Does politics make any difference to you, Kate?