Mrs. Cullingham. O my!

[She goes out, laughing, Left.

[Peter, coming to Susie, catches her in his arms and kisses her, much against her will.

Susie. [Furious.] Oh, you horrid, nasty thing, you! [She strikes at him; he runs; she chases him from one side of the room to the other, around a sofa and table, and out Left, screaming as she chases him.] I hate you! I hate you!

[Maggie enters Right.

Maggie. Miss Susie, Mrs. Tillman wants to see you upstairs.

Susie. What for?

Maggie. I don't know, Miss.

Susie. Pshaw! have I got to go? All right!

[Going toward the door at Right.