Miss Loomis. (indignantly). To say that my hat was a birds’ nest!
Mrs. Winter. And disreputable apparel!
President. Ladies, will you come to order! I regret of course that the mistake has been made, for doubtless it places Mrs. Banks in a very embarrassing position.
Mrs. Banks. (nervously). Embarrassing is no word for it. She was so mad, it showed in her handwriting. (Passes letter round for inspection.)
Mrs. Hodges. (gently). Well, there is one good side to it. The missionary was pleased with her box, and I guess Clara’s dress was pretty faded.
Mrs. Winter. (apologetically). And I might have taken time to mend the overcoat.
Miss Loomis. (firmly). I make no apologies for my hat!
President. I suppose we could have fixed up the box meant for the missionary with pretty wrappings, like we do other peoples.
Mrs. Hodges. (rising). Ladies, may I say a few words?