putting her hand in her pocket
]. I can never get away from you.
[Takes out her purse and looks for something in it.
NATO [
holding out her hand
]. You have it there, mamma.
SALOME. Have a little patience. [
Takes out some money and gives it to her
.] Take it! take it! though I know your father will scold about it.
NATO. But what can I do, when I need it so badly?