Susan. They tell me you’re kinder complainin’.

Aunt M. Rainin’, is it? Why, do tell! What lots of rain we do have!

Alice. You’ve made a mistake. This is my mother.

Susan. Why, yeou don’t say so. There’s nothing the matter with her—is there? What’s the matter? Got the rheumatics?

Mrs. L. Oh, dear! I don’t know what’s the matter.

Susan. Kinder stericky—ain’t yer? Let’s see your tongue. It’s awful red! Let me feel your pulse. Dear me! Why, what can be the matter?

Mrs. L. I am very weak.

Susan. Got a crick in your back?

Mrs. L. I don’t know, but I think I have.

Susan. Headache?