laura. Very well; call her and consult her! You were against it just now.
julia. I am against it still. It's all so unnecessary.
martha. Lor', there is Mamma!
(Old Mrs. Robinson is once more in her place Martha makes a move toward her.)
julia. Don't, Martha. She doesn't like to be——
mrs. r. I've heard what you've been talking about. No, I haven't seen him. I've tried to get him to come to me, but he didn't seem to want. Martha, my dear, how are you?
martha. Oh, I'm—much as usual. And you, Mother?
mrs. r. Well, what about your Father? Who wants him?
laura. I want him, Mother.
mrs. r. What for?