KATE. I have been to school.

MOTHER. What is this?

KATE. I have been to school. The Bed took me.

MOTHER. You have been dreaming, child.

KATE. No, no! The Bed took me to school. The children laughed at me.

MOTHER. It was a dream, my dear.

KATE. Well, I promised the Bed to get up early. I know that was not a
dream.

[_She jumps out of bed._]

MOTHER. Oh, that is fine!

KATE. I must not be late to school. I promised the Bed.




THE PROUD RING-FINGER


TIME: _this morning._
PLACE: _Mary's bedroom._