you'll go along with us. Father's safe where he is. (_Rises and
crosses_ L.)

ALICE. And the shop?

MAGGIE. Tubby can see to the shop. And that reminds me. You
_can_ sell me something. There are some rings in that drawer
there, Vickey.

VICKEY. Brass rings?

MAGGIE. Yes. I want one. That's the size. (_She holds up her
wedding-ring finger and moves to the counter_.)

VICKEY. That! But you're not taking it for--

(VICKEY _puts box of rings on counter_.)

MAGGIE. Yes, I am. Will and me aren't throwing money round, but
we can pay our way. There's fourpence for the ring. Gather it up,
Vickey. (_Putting down money and trying on rings_.)

ALICE. Wedded with a brass ring!

MAGGIE. This one will do. It's a nice fit. Alice, you haven't
entered that sale in your book. No wonder you're worried with the
accounts if that's the way you see to them. (_She comes down_
L. C. and puts ring in her bag_.)

ALICE. I'm a bit too much astonished at you to think about