Perkins (absently). I'll get a hammer. [Exit.

Mrs. Perkins (aside). I must explain to Thaddeus. He'll neverforgive me. (Aloud.) Thaddeus is so forgetful that I don't believehe can find that hammer, so if you'll excuse me I'll go help him.[Exit.

Bradley. Wonder what's up? They don't quarrel, do they?

Mrs. Bradley. I don't believe any one could quarrel with BessiePerkins--not even a man.

Bradley. Well, they're queer. Acted as if they weren't glad to seeus.

Mrs. Bradley. 0h, that's all your imagination. (Looks about theroom.) That table will have to be taken out, and all these chairsand cabinets; and the rug will never do.