The climbers

by Clyde Fitch

[Rises as Tompson enters Right.

Tompson. Mrs. Hunter's reception gown.

[Displaying it.

Clara. Oh, this is a beauty!

[She takes the costume and drapes it over a chair. Miss Godesby and Miss Sillerton come closer to examine.

Mrs. Hunter. Tompson.—[Taking her to one side, whispers.]—I forget; do you remember what I paid for this dress?

Tompson. [Whispers back.] One hundred and sixty dollars, madam.

Mrs. Hunter. Oh, yes. Don't say anything. [Returning to the others.] Do you like it?

Miss Sillerton. Perfectly lovely! Miss Godesby. Immensely. It's great!

[At the same time.

Mrs. Hunter. [Hesitates.] I forget just what I paid for it, but I believe it was two hundred dollars.