-
Proud of Me!
Act One Scene One
Helen
How were rehearsals?
Violet
Amazing, Mother. You won't believe what happened today! The cutest boy in school-
Helen
Let me stop you right there. Do I look like I care? Now, when you're home from rehearsals, you will get started on dinner right away. Do you understand? I said do you understand?
Violet
Yes, ma'am
(Sings)
If only you could see
How you unintentionally hurt me
Though you're cruel
I wish you knew what it was to love
It's something I'm praying for to the above
Don't you see
How you hurt me?
If only you could see
But it's too much to ask
Just another task
I'm but something on your list
If only you could see
How that hurts me
It's something I pray for to the above
To teach you how to love
Helen
I thought I smelled burnt chicken.
Violet
Nothing is burned, Mother.
Helen
You know if you spent half the time cooking that you do singing, you'd be a rather good housekeeper. You do want to get married one day, don't you?
Violet
Mother!
Helen
Well? If you do, I'd start taking your responsibilities a little more seriously around here. Now hurry up and serve the food. I've got people coming over to celebrate Lily's graduation!
Violet serves the guest
Violet
Would anyone care for appetizers? I made them myself.
Guest 1
What an obedient little girl you've got there, Helen! You must be so proud!
Helen
Yes, well- (Shoos for Violet to get back into the kitchen)
Guest 2
Delicious! Why your daughter has a talent for cooking!
Helen
Sings
Really?
Don't be silly
( Collapse )