FLEISCHER
I almost believe you could.
MRS. WOLFF
I c'n tell you, if I had to, I could steal the chair from under that
man's behind.
FLEISCHER
[_Has arisen and calls, laughingly, into the adjoining room._] Come,
Philip, come! We've got to go! Good-bye, Mrs. Wolff.
MRS. WOLFF
You get dressed, Adelaide. You c'n go an' row Mr. Fleischer a ways.
ADELAIDE
[_Enters, buttoning the last buttons at her throat and leading PHILIP by
the hand._] I'm all ready. [_To PHILIP._] You come right here; I'll take
you on my arm.
FLEISCHER
[_Anxiously helping the boy on with his coat._] He's got to be wrapped up
well; he's so delicate, and no doubt it's windy out on the river.
ADELAIDE
I better go ahead an' get the boat ready.
MRS. WOLFF
Is your health better these days?
FLEISCHER
Much better since I'm living out here.
ADELAIDE
[_Calls back in from the door._] Mama, Mr. Krueger.
MRS. WOLFF
Who's comin'?
ADELAIDE
Mr. Krueger.
MRS. WOLFF
It ain't possible!
FLEISCHER
He meant to come to you during the forenoon.
[_Exit._
MRS. WOLFF
[_Throws a swift glance at the heap of fire wood and vigorously sets
about clearing it away.
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