MARTIN. [In disgust.] Stuck on the first word. [Starts thumbing dictionary.]
TIPPY. Word? It sounded to me like a derogatory sentence.
[Knock on the door, TIPPY sees envelope that was stuck under it and picks it up. He is opening envelope when knock is repeated. He opens door and KATE enters.]
KATE. Hello, Tippy.
TIPPY. Hello, Kate.
KATE. Hi, Ted.
TED. [Closing book.] Hello, Kate.
KATE. [Starts toward him but stops at table.] Hello, you bums. How's the Red Army?
KEN. [Rising, glad of chance to get away from book.] Tippy just put it under the table.
KATE. Good for Tippy! He's the only real American among you.