Um long black, like priest man.
(A domino, with lady on arm, appears in doorway, as though about to enter, then changing mind, disappears.)
Look see! Just like that. That um Vanderlip.
FREDA
All right, Charley. I understand. And now for you. Flossie can't get here too quickly. You must take dogs, fresh dogs, up the trail, and when you meet her, put her on your sled, and race in with her as fast as you can. Tell her Vanderlip sent you and is waiting for her.
SITKA CHARLEY
(Dubiously.)
Um dogs, fresh dogs, have not got.
FREDA
Take my dogs. You know them.