[The clearing away is finished. Gertie gets a large metal basin and puts it on the table. Norah fetches the kettle and pours hot water into the basin. They begin washing up.]
Gertie.
I’ll do the washing, Norah, and you can dry.
Norah.
All right.
Gertie.
I’ve noticed the things aren’t half clean when I leave them to you to do.
Norah.
I’m sorry. Why didn’t you tell me?