since her husband died has ever seen her without her bonnet. Its
appearance suggests the possibility that she sleeps in it. It is
black, like her dress. The whole figure is decent, but dingy.]

GINGER Wot I say about the question is -

MRS. CHINN Do you mind moving your arm?

GINGER Beg pardon. [She shifts.] Wot I say is, why not give us
the vote and end all the talking?

MRS. CHINN You think it would have that effect?

GINGER Well! we don't want to go on being a nuisance--longer than
we can possibly 'elp!

MRS. CHINN Daresay you're right. It's about the time most people
stop.

GINGER You've never thought much about the question yourself, 'ave
you, Mrs. Chinn?

MRS. CHINN I ain't fretted much about it.

GINGER Was a time when I didn't. I used to be all for--you know--
larking about. I never thought much about anything.

MRS. CHINN Ah! it's a useful habit.

GINGER What is?