(Mrs. M. went out, L., going past Mrs. O’C.’s stand, and holding the bill which she had received exultingly towards her. James enters, L.)
James (to O’C.). How do you sell your apples?
Mrs. O’C. Three cents apiece.
J. (to F.). How do you sell yours?
F. Two cents apiece.
J. Well as yours are bigger and lower priced I’ll take four of them. (Takes them and pays for them and exit.)
(Several other persons pass in and buy of Frank, to all of whom he sells under price.)
Mrs. O’C. (coming towards him with threatening gestures). What do you mean by coming here, and interfering with a respectable woman?
F. I am not interfering with you.
Mrs. O’C. Aint you, though? I call it interferin’ with my rights when you come and sell your apples under price.