SCENE I.
(Mrs. Banks enters carrying large pile of clothing, which she deposits upon a chair.)
Mrs. Banks. Dear me, that was heavy! Now for the newspapers.
(Exit and returns with newspapers which she places on a table near the pile of clothing.)
Mrs. B. Now I have twine all ready and scissors, and everything but the folks to do the work. It’s the same way in every church. A few are willing to do all the work and the rest are all willing to have them. There comes Martha Jenkins now!
(Hurriedly straightens sofa cushion, changes position of chairs, smoothes hair.)
(Enter Mrs. Jenkins.)
Mrs. B. (effusively). Well, Martha, I am glad to see you! I began to think that not a soul was coming to help me pack the missionary box. Take off your things!
Mrs. Jenkins. Thank you. (Removes hat, gloves and coat.)