GORDON
I love our little Thursday evening suppers. I think they're more fun than any other night.
LAURA
I'm glad, Gordie.
GORDON
We get better grub on Thursdays, when Ethel goes out, than we ever do when she's in.
LAURA
I tried to have everything specially nice tonight. Some visitors are very critical.
GORDON
It was lovely. I'm afraid it was hard for you, Creature, to have Mother come just now. (A short pause,) Especially when your Mother was here.