WILLIE. That's a bit like asking if a pound of tea weighs heavier than a pound of lead. I'm worrited about your life because it worrits Maggie, but I'm none worrited that bad I'll see my business suffer for the sake of you.
HOBSON. This isn't what I've a right to expect from you, Will.
WILLIE. You've no right to expect I care whether you sink or swim.
MAGGIE. Will!
WILLIE. What's to do? You told me to take a high hand, didn't you?
(MAGGIE sits down R.)
ALICE. And we're to stay here and watch Maggie and Will abusing father when he's ill.
(Positions now: MAGGIE sitting down R., HOBSON sitting in armchair, ALICE standing behind and between them, VICKEY standing L. of table.)
WILLIE. No need for you to stay.
HOBSON. That's a true word, Will Mossop.