MRS. McFEE

(To Vanderlip, witheringly, imitating his hesitancy by bobbing her body.)

You weak and sinful creature, bobbing here, and bobbing there, like a chicken with its head cut off!

VANDERLIP

(Stirred to sudden flame of anger.)

Once for all, Freda, I'm not going with you.

FREDA

(Quietly.)

What time is it, Floyd?

VANDERLIP