Mother (They sit silent a moment). Would you like to try it just for one day?
Child (standing up suddenly) Mamma, dear! What do you mean?
Mother. I mean this, Mary. Suppose that just for one day we pretend that you are mamma, and I am Mary. I shall have to say that we must both stay at home, just us two. If there were more time I wouldn’t say even that. But if you’ll agree to that we’ll try.
Child (eagerly). To do just as I want to?
Mother. Yes, dear.
Child. And you will do what I tell you?
Mother. If I possibly can.
Child (jumps up and down). Oh, goody, goody! And I can have what I want for dinner? And wear the dress I want? And I needn’t go to school? Nor practice? And I can sit up as late as I want to? Really?
Mother. All of that.
Child. All right. When will we begin?