Mrs. Slater : Don't look so daft. Why not?
Henry : It doesn't seem delicate, somehow.
Mrs. Slater : We could put that shabby old chest of
drawers upstairs where the bureau is
now. Elizabeth could have that and
welcome. I've always wanted to get rid of it.Henry : Suppose they come when we're doing it. Mrs. Slater : I'll fasten the front door. Get your coat off, Henry. We'll change it.
(Mrs. Slater goes out to fasten the front door. Henry takes his coat
Mrs. Slater : I'll run up and move the chairs out of the way.
Victoria : What have you got your coat off for, father? Victoria : Are you planning to pinch it?
Henry : (Shocked) No, my child. Grandpa gave it to your mother before he died.
victoria: this morning?
Henry : Yes.
Victoria : Ah! He was drunk this morning.
(Mrs. Slater appears carrying a handsome
Mrs. Slater: I thought I'd fetch this down as well. (She puts
clock under her arm.)
it on the mantelpiece.) Our clockâs worth
nothing and this always appealed to me.
Henry : Suppose they come when we're doing it.