same at which_ HOBSON _grew indignant in Act I_. MAGGIE
_takes_ WILLIE _across to_ L.)

ALICE. We're ready, Maggie.

MAGGIE. And time you were. It's not your weddings that you're
dressing for. (_By trap_.) Come up, Tubby, and keep an eye
on things.

VICKEY. (_to_ WILL). Will, have you got the ring?

MAGGIE. I have. Do you think I'd trust him to remember?

(MAGGIE _goes off with_ WILL. VICKEY _and_ ALICE _are
following, laughing_. TUBBY _comes up trap and throws old
shoes after them_.)

CURTAIN.


[Illustration] Reddish brick walls. Plaster falling off in
places. Very old square carpet. Fire burning. No ornaments. Tin
box on mantelpiece. A few plates, workbasket and tin boxes on
dresser. Shoes, clogs on top of dresser. Old coloured tablecloth
on table. Roll of leather, etc., at table behind screen. Three
hat pegs on wall above fireplace. Lamp on mantelpiece.


ACT III