Martha.

Well, did you get my coffee and my sal-soda?

Lazarus points, without speaking, to the kitchen.

Beeler.

To Martha.

Did you send him to the store?

Martha.

Yes, I did send him to the store. If I had my way, I'd send him—further.

The boy hesitates, then goes stolidly out by the stair door. Uncle Abe lifts his arm ecstatically.

Uncle Abe.