Alice. But there must be some men who are neither.
Mrs. G. That kind are very hard to find, and, by some strange chance, are usually poor in purse when found. Witness Dr. Endicott, for instance.
Alice. It would never do to marry a poor man.
Mrs. G. Do! With your extravagant tastes it would be madness. I have no doubt Mr. Doughlass would make you a very good husband, and it is time you were thinking of settling in life now.
Alice. But Kate is older than I am.
Mrs. G. I fear poor Kate will surely be an old maid, in spite of all I can do. Alas! there has never been one in the family yet, and to think one of my daughters should be first to bear that stigma is terrible to contemplate.
Alice. Isn't it strange that she never tries to be attractive to gentlemen?
Mrs. G. And she actually wants to vote. I am sure I cannot conceive where she obtained such thoughts. Certainly not from me.
(Enter Kate, C.)
Kate (stopping at door). You are mistaken, mother.