Mrs. D monologue (Act 13) — Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls

[_almost screams_]. Mind what you're about! Didn't I _tell_ you to be careful? You've been pulling right along at the same hair! _Do_ consider that it is a human scalp, and not a _wig_--you are dealing with! Bonny, you're not a bad woman, but you will wear me out. Come, go on with it; it's getting late. [_She turns the photo face out once more, and after a moment, as if the sight of it made her repent, she rolls up her eyes angelically to the reflection of_ BONNET'S _face in the mirror._] Bonny, do you think that black moiré of mine would make over nicely for you? I am going to give it to you. No, don't thank me--it makes me look old. Now, my fur shoes.