(Who had first gazed admiringly at her, then gazed curiously around until, by clock on piano, he sees what time it is, interrupting by bringing hand heavily down on keys of piano.)
I can't wait another second. What do you want with me?
FREDA
(Ceasing the song, looking up quite calmly, and placing hand over face of clock.)
I want you to stop looking at that clock. And
(Rising, taking him by hand, and leading him toward stove.)
I want you to come right over here and be good.
(Turning to Maid.)
Minnie.
(Maid, who has been waiting in rear, comes forward and again waits.)