Toinette [flinging impatiently out of her chair]. I hate to work! [Sweeps slowly and absently, stopping to lean on her broom. Enter Marie and Jeannette, with sewing and book, and sit down on low chairs.]
Marie. Toinette, will you show me how to fasten this off?
Toinette [who has been leaning on her broom, begins suddenly to sweep]. No, I won't. I'm busy sweeping.
Marie. Oh, I didn't know you were busy.
Toinette. What are your eyes for? Don't you see me sweeping?
Marie. Well, you were standing still, and I just thought——
Toinette [sweeping furiously]. You're always "just thinking" things.
Jeannette. I'm hungry, Mother.
Mother. Are you, dear?
Toinette [crossly, leaning on her broom]. She's always hungry. I never saw such a little pig.