BISHOP. But he said ...
LAURA. That was just rhetoric.--I am not having any babies until I see some security for them.
BISHOP. Many of the unemployed do have children.
LAURA. I'll have them only when I can see safety for them.
BISHOP. Yes, yes. Well, I only thought that ...
LAURA. That if a child were coming, Ken would have to knuckle under.
BISHOP. Such responsibility has always been the most powerful force to make man go along the path of duty, even though the way seemed hard.
LAURA. At least I have spared Ken that! He can do as he pleases. I am still working, and can take care of myself.
BISHOP. Yes, quite right. That is the way we must present it to him. That he need consider only himself.
LAURA. Poor Ken. What can he ...