Mrs. B. Here’s a cape from Mrs. Winter. It’s warm, but you can’t say much else about it.
Mrs. J. Why it will be just the thing for those cold Montana winters. I think the missionary’s wife will be glad to get it.
Mrs. B. (examining cape). You see its some moth-eaten and I was scared for fear it would get moths in my house. I never have them.
Mrs. J. Well wrap it up quick, and I’ll tuck it in here beside the other things. Why we are getting quite a box full. (Places package in box.)
Mrs. B. I thought I would contribute this red wrapper. It’s warm, even though it isn’t so good looking. (Holds up shabby wrapper.)
Mrs. J. I’m sure that will be very useful. But what’s that?
Mrs. B. Miss Loomis has actually contributed her hat. Isn’t it awful?
Mrs. J. (hesitating). Really Louisa, we can’t send that! It’s terrible!
Mrs. B. Miss Loomis would never forgive me if I didn’t. I’d like to put it in the ash barrel though. (Holds up hat.)
Mrs. J. Let’s see it! (examines hat). Well, I suppose if it were steamed and pressed and dyed and other trimming put on, it wouldn’t be so bad. We’ll have to put it in for a finishing touch.