(Detaining him.)
But Mr. Vanderlip is very rich, isn't he? You know that?
SITKA CHARLEY
Vanderlip dam rich.
(Sitka Charley turns abruptly and goes back to stove.)
(Loraine crosses stage to left rear to counter, where a clerk waits upon her.)
(Enter Mrs. Eppingwell and Mrs. McFee from right. Both engage in brushing snow from moccasins.)
MRS. EPPINGWELL
(Finishing first, and looking about the store as if in quest of some one.) as I don't see anything of Captain Eppingwell, and he is the soul of promptness.
MRS. McFEE