(Continues work, whistling over and over—)
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Well I s’pose now I have performed the noble duties of a vacuum cleaner enough to satisfy Miss Susan, an’ here comes them pie-eaters!
(Enter all except Aunt Susan.)
Edith.—I really think we ought to give some presents to this dear old lady who has been so good to us. Let’s hang up a stocking for her. Abner, you get one, there’s a good boy.
(Exit Abner, returns immediately with stocking, and meanwhile guests rummage through valises for suitable gifts.)
Abner.—I’ll contribute the pair of red socks she gave me.
Edith.—How ungrateful! I’m going to put in this pretty lace handkerchief.
Priscilla.—Here’s the jelly I was going to give Uncle Joshua. He’ll never know the difference.