I always knew he'd make some girl a fine husband—
MRS. SHEFF
Perhaps. But he seems to have picked the wrong girl. Laura has too much spirit to be bullied—
MRS. JOHNS
Well, perhaps it was all a mistake. Poor Gordon, he works so hard. I believe his hair is going white over his ears already.
MRS. SHEFF
Stuff! That's lather from where he shaved this morning. He's too slovenly to wash it off.
MRS. JOHNS
It isn't right that a young man should have to slave the way he does—