Jerry [pathetically]. I thought you were through.
Charlotte. Well, you’ve driven what I had to say right out of my head. [To Doris.] What do you think he said to-night? He said if he hadn’t married me he’d be President of the United States.
At this Jerry drops his newspaper precipitately, walks in anger to the door, and goes out without speaking.
You see? Just a display of temper. But it doesn’t worry me. [She sighs—the shrew.] I’m used to it.
Doris tactfully makes no reply. After a momentary silence she changes the subject.
Doris. Well, I find I just made an awful mistake.
Charlotte [eagerly]. Not keeping both those men for a while? That’s what I think.
Doris. No. I mean—do you remember those three dresses I had lengthened?
Charlotte [breathlessly]. Yes.
Doris [tragically]. I’ll never be able to wear them.