Annie.
Pa! Auntie! Ma's walking!
Mrs. Beeler enters, walking uncertainly, her face full of intense exaltation. Michaelis comes just behind her, transfigured by spiritual excitement.
Beeler and Martha.
Starting forward.
Mary!
Rhoda.
Aunt Mary!
Mrs. Beeler advances into the room, reaching out her hand to Annie, who takes it in speechless fright. She bends over and kisses the child's head, then stretches out her other hand to her husband.
Mrs. Beeler.