Ber. Yes, I know, and I think you done jest right. I know you wouldn’t have taken a stranger in if it hadn’t been for what I said, and don’t you worry a mite, Miss Cynthy, no matter what any one says, I will stand by you. Where is your boarder? I’d like to have a look at him.
Cyn. He’s out in the back yard trying to get his car into father’s old carpenter shed. Come out and see him.
[Exit, R., followed by Ber.
Enter Lee, C. He wears his raincoat. Peter comes down-stairs.
Lee (joyfully). Well, old man, you got in?
Peter (with dignity). Certainly. I should worry but what I could get into any place where they would take you. Have you heard the excitement in town this morning?
Lee. No, I have been up shore after the car. What’s going on?
Peter. Seven pipes were stolen last night.
Lee. Seven? Why, you said three.
Peter. I said I took three.