Why can't they play poker at Mitch's house?

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Asked by Anna B #548329 on 9/5/2017 1:13 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/5/2017 1:16 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/5/2017 1:16 AM

They can't play poker at Mitch's house because his mother is sick.

MITCH [hearing this, returns quickly to the stair rail]:
No--not at my place. My mother's still sick!

A Streetcar Named Desire