Nellie. (complainingly) Oh, Mamma, shall we never find papa's home?
Mrs. D. (sadly) I hope so darling, but you must be patient.
Nellie. I will, dear mamma. But I think papa was real mean to run away and leave us.
Mrs. D. Hush, my child, that is naughty. You must remember that no matter what papa does, you are still his little daughter, and must love him and be good.
Nellie. I am good, and I try to love him. But I can never love him as I love you.
Mrs. D. (embraces Nellie) Heaven bless you, my darling. You are the only treasure left me.
Wheeler. (back of scene, near door) You will attend to it, then?
Mrs. D. (starts as though bewildered) That voice! (speaks to herself. Nellie walks to L. 1 E.)
Wheeler. (within) If you see to it in the morning that will answer.
Mrs. D. (listens; takes a step nearer the door) It is he, I cannot be mistaken.