CURTIS—No settling about it. I'm going to take her with me.
BIGELOW—[Surprised.] On the Asian expedition?
CURTIS—Yes. I haven't told her yet but I'm going to to-day. It's her birthday—and I've been saving the news to surprise her with.
BIGELOW—Her birthday? I wish the children and I had known—but it's not too late yet.
CURTIS—[With a grin.] Thirty-nine candles, if you're thinking of baking a cake!
BIGELOW—[Meaningly.] That's not old—but it's not young either, Curt.
CURTIS—[Disgustedly.] You talk like an old woman, Big. What have years to do with it? Martha is young in spirit and always will be. [There is a knock at the door and MARTHA's voice calling: "May I come in, people?"] Sure thing! [BIGELOW jumps to open the door and MARTHA enters. She is flushed, excited,full of the joy of life, panting from her exertions.]