The climbers

by Clyde Fitch

Sterling. Where's Blanche?

Mrs. Hunter. Upstairs. She said she was going after Aunt Ruth.

Sterling. [Frightened.] After Aunt Ruth? [Strongly.] What for?

Mrs. Hunter. I don't know. [Whimpering.] I'm not considered in the family any longer!

Sterling. I shall stop and take her home.

[Jordan enters.

Jordan. Will you see visitors, madam?

Sterling. No.

[He goes out Right.

Mrs. Hunter. "No"? Yes, we will! I need to see some one, or I shall break down. Go upstairs, Clara!