Florence. Mother, I’m thirsty.
Mrs. M. There isn’t anything to drink here. We’ll soon get to Mr. Jones’.
Flor. (impatiently). I want something to drink now.
Mrs. M. Wait patiently a little longer, and then you can have a drink of nice, fresh milk. (Enter Jonathan.)
J. (aside). I shouldn’t be a mite surprised if they was disapp’inted in their expectations. I guess they won’t find many delicacies at Joneses. Leastways, I never did. (Aloud) Kerridge is ready, folks. (Takes bandbox and bag and goes out L., Mrs. M. and children follow.)
(Curtain falls.)
Scene III.—Dining-room at country farm-house. Table is set for dinner. Mrs. Jones brings in pie, R.
Mrs. Jones (turning as she enters, and addressing Patty in next room). Dish up the beans, Patty, and be spry now. (Places pie on table and goes out, R. Florence enters L., and sits down.)
(Mrs. J. enters with potatoes, and Patty with a dish of baked beans, both of which are placed on table. Patty goes out, R.)
Mrs. J. (addressing Florence). Go and tell your mother dinner’s ready, child.