MAGGIE. Then he must take the consequences. Your books aren't my
affair.

ALICE. I think you might help me, Maggie.

(VICKEY _glances back at_ WILL.)

MAGGIE. I'm surprised at you, Alice, I really am, after what
you've just been told. Exposing your books to a rival shop. You
ought to know better. Will's waiting. And you're to kiss him
hearty now.

ALICE. Very well. (_She moves_ C. _and kisses_ WILL,
_then goes back_ L.)

WILLIE. There's more in kissing nice young women than I thought.

MAGGIE. Don't get too fond of it, my lad. (_She goes to him_.)

ALICE. Well, I hope you're satisfied, Maggie. You've got your way
again, and now perhaps you'll tell us if there's anything you
want in this shop.

MAGGIE. Eh? Are you trying to sell me something?

ALICE. I'm asking you, what's your business here?

MAGGIE. I've told you once. Will and me's taking a day off to put
you in the way of getting wed.