Landlady (opens door). Now, where's them people? (Looks about suspiciously.) Haven't skipped, I hope! (Goes to room Right.) Anybody in here? Humph! Looks like they're hard up! A bum lot! (Belle appears Left with shawl over shoulders and a loaf of bread in her hand.) Oh! Here you are! I want that rent.
Belle. Why do you come for it to-night? (She stands in doorway, as if afraid of the woman.)
Landlady. Ain' it been due two weeks?
Belle. But I told you we'd have it to-morrow.
Landlady. Well, it's nearly to-morrow. I want to get it before it's gone.
Belle. But Dolly doesn't get home until very late.
Landlady. You keep telling me about Dolly——
Belle. She said she'd have some money. I'll bring it to your room as soon as she gets home.
Landlady. All right. I've got sick of waitin' for that money! If you haven't got it you can just move on, that's all! You might as well understand——
Belle (with gesture of distraction). Oh, all right! All right! I've told you we're doing our best! (Turns and rushes off Left.)