John Thinker
[Busy with Mary Thinker's glove.]
The old cat's letting us off to-night, for a wonder, Mary. She's a horrible affliction!
Mary Thinker [Passionately.]
Affliction is no word. She makes my life a living hell! I hate her!
John Speaker
[Helping
Mary Speaker on with coat, which action is simultaneously imitated hy John and
Mary Thinker.]
Well, we must bear with her gently, Mary. I am afraid poor Cousin Fanny will not be with us many more years.
John Thinker [To
Mary Thinker.]
One comfort is she'll die before long!