R. Capt., Kate, Mr. Raymond, March (on floor), Kitty, Sept., Mrs. Gale, John Gale. L.
ACT SECOND.
Scene. Same as Act 1. (John Gale, seated at fireplace. R., smoking; Mrs. Gale sitting, L., knitting. March on stool, C.)
March. Now, isn’t this a nice little family party? Since Sept. found his father, the house has been about as lively as a funeral. Daddy Gale is as cross as Julius Cæsar, and Mother Gale as dumb as an oyster. Sept. doesn’t seem to take kindly to his new position; and Miss Kate acts as though she had lost a mother, instead of finding a brother. Nobody seems to have any life, except Kitty; and she’s busy flirting with that Capt. Dandelion—confound him. I say, Mother Gale?
Mrs. Gale. Well?
March. Where’s Sept.?
Mrs. Gale. Don’no, and don’t care.
March. Daddy Gale?
John. Well?