"As a teacher, yes," replied Mrs. Tweedie, "but—" she stopped abruptly, and looked wise.
"Mother," said Fanny, reprovingly.
"Fanny, I am capable of managing such affairs without the interference of girls," replied Mrs. Tweedie, sharply.
"Pardon me, but is it not time to begin our meeting?" Miss Sawyer asked, timidly.
"Yes, it is!" replied Mrs. Stout. "The play committee's off the track again."
"Well, let us get on to the track and go ahead," said Mrs. Tweedie, sneeringly.
"What's this meetin' for, anyway?" asked Mrs. Stout.
The ladies looked inquiringly at Miss Sawyer, who had called them together.
"There are many details," she began, "to be worked out in regard to our entertainment: programmes, tickets, music, advertising—"
She was interrupted by Mrs. Stout who was suddenly overcome by a spasm of laughter.