Mrs. Thornton. (sternly) Pete, what is the meaning of this disgraceful scene?
Pete. I dunno. (Pedro advances angrily toward Pete, who retreats to extremity of stage)
Pedro. Zer ze boy zat sold me ze dog.
Pete. Yo' say dat ag'in an' I'll bust yo'r jaw for yo'.
Pedro. Ze money—ze two dollars—I gave ze.
Pete. (advancing) Lebe dis house at once, or I'll break yo'r head. (picks up chair)
Mrs. T. Put down that chair this instant, Pete. How dare you?
Pete. (reluctantly drops chair) He mustn't tell lies on me, den, or I'll do it, suah.
Pedro. Ze money, ze money.
Mrs. T. (taking purse from pocket, hands Pedro money) Now, be off with you. (Exit Pedro L. 2 E., muttering to himself indistinctly. Pete starts quickly across stage but is halted at C.)