BODIE. Oh, they don’t disturb me much.
CINDERELLA. I was meaning perhaps the smell of the paint would be bad for them.
BODIE. I see! Of course I could give up painting!
CINDERELLA (innocently). I think that would be safest.
(MR. BODIE kicks.)
Are you kind to Gretchen?
BODIE. I hope so. I feel it’s my duty.
CINDERELLA (with a sinking). It’ll not be no use for Gretchen if that’s how you do it. I’m sure I should get up. (She attempts to rise.)
BODIE. Now, now!
CINDERELLA. Are you fond of her, especially when she’s bad?