MOTHERLY LOVE
CHARACTERS
The Mother
A Dresser
The Daughter
Lise
SCENE I
[The MOTHER and the DRESSER are smoking cigars, drinking stout, and playing cards. The DAUGHTER sits by the window and looks out with intentness.]
Mother. Come along, Helen—it’s your deal.
Daughter. Oh, please let me off playing cards on a fine summer day like this. ,