Norah.
I don’t know about that, but I think I can teach you manners.
Gertie.
How dare you say that! How dare you! You come here and I give you a home, you sleep in my blankets and eat my food, and then you insult me.
[She bursts into tears.]
Marsh.
Now then, Gertie, don’t cry. Don’t be so silly.
Gertie.
Oh, leave me alone. Of course you take her part. You would. It’s nothing to you that I’ve slaved for you for three years. As soon as she comes along and plays the lady....
[She hurries out of the room. Marsh hesitates for a moment and then follows his wife. There is a momentary pause.]