BISHOP. Kenneth is essentially sound. Now don't worry, my dear. [Indulgently.] I'll wait and have another talk with him, eh? Perhaps that's what he needs; a good, sound, heart-to-heart talk with his father.
LAURA. He needs a job! He needs a job! It's more important than I am--more important than you--more important than anything in the world.
[TED opens the door; starts to come out; hears the tense conversation and stands, hesitant.]
BISHOP. You are right. Work is essential,--more essential than love. That's what all these young people need. Something to do with their hands, with their heads. To feel that the world needs them--that they have a right to live.
LAURA. That they belong!
BISHOP. Yes, yes ...
LAURA. You've got to find him a job. You've got to!
BISHOP. Dear child--if only I could!
LAURA. You've got to!--even if you have to buy one.
BISHOP. Buy one?