Mrs. B. Well we can soon get the box packed. Here’s a nice overcoat! (Holds it up.)
Mrs. J. Marcia Hill sent that. The sleeves are a bit raggedy and the lining is torn quite badly but the missionary’s wife can fix it. They say that’s one of the qualifications of a missionary’s wife to be able to do anything.
Mrs. B. I’ll fold it and wrap it and you can put it in the box. (folds coat, wraps in paper. Hands to Mrs. Jenkins who places it in the box).
Mrs. B. I’m going to give this white shawl. (Holds up shawl.) It really ought to be cleaned or washed but I simply haven’t the time. You know how busy everyone is just before Christmas.
Mrs. J. O that can easily be cleaned in cornmeal or flour or gasoline, I forget which, (aside). I should think she’d be ashamed to send it!
Mrs. B. (wrapping shawl). I know that the missionaries lead much simpler lives than we do so of course they have more time.
Mrs. J. Hand it to me and I’ll put it beside the overcoat.
Mrs. B. Mrs. Hodges sent this dress of Clara’s. (Holds up dress.)
Mrs. J. It’s rather fadey looking but there’s a lot of wear in it yet.