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Miss Civilization by Richard Harding Davis
page 22 of 41 (53%)
Oh, I don't use them things.

ALICE:
You'll use "them things" when you eat with me. Go, do as I tell
you, please.
(REDDY exits..)
And you--put away that silly gun and help him.

HATCH:
Stay where you are.

HARRY:
Oh, what's the rush, governor? She can't hurt nobody. And I'm
near starved, too.
(Exit into pantry.)

HATCH:
This is the last time I take YOU out.

ALICE:
(arranging the food upon the table)
Now, why are you so peevish to everybody? Why don't you be
sociable, and take some supper?
(Glances at sideboard.)
You seem to have taken everything else. Oh, that reminds me.
Would you object to loaning me about--four, six--about six of our
knives and forks? Just for the supper. I suppose we can borrow
from the neighbors for breakfast. Unless you've been calling on
the neighbors, too.

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