TIPPY. Yes, we had no sugar.--Forget it. [Exits.]
LAURA. Oh these men!
KATE. You said it!
LAURA. [Turns on her suddenly.] Kate, what's the matter?
KATE. Matter? Why?
LAURA. You are grouched. Ken is touchy, he wants to quarrel. Tippy is too nonsensical, even for Tippy. Is something wrong?
KATE. Everything's wrong.
LAURA. Tell me.
KATE. Martin started it. He bawled Ted out for living off me.
LAURA. Oh, well--Martin!