Jack
She was born in the big house, Mama. Then she came to New York and studied for the opera. But you know how it is in the opera. If a girl don’t weigh more than two hundred pounds they don’t want her. Now she’s a big star in musical comedy.
Sara
Ain’t that a shame! Such a nice girl, too! And who lives in this house?
Jack
The dog!
Sara
That’s a nice house.
Jack
It’s a nice dog! [Jack takes the picture from her and places it back in the bag.] Now, Mama, I got something that I brought home only for you. It’s a surprise. Close your eyes, Mama. Close your eyes and keep quiet and count.... Don’t say anything.