(A sudden thought striking her.)

Yes, I've dogs to sell. Or rather, Captain Eppingwell has.

SITKA CHARLEY

Fresh dogs? Strong dogs?

MRS. EPPINGWELL

(Considering.)

Well, no. You see, he just arrived yesterday. It was a long trip.

SITKA CHARLEY

Yes, me know—sixteen hundred miles. Dogs all bones, all played out, no good.

MRS. EPPINGWELL