Sarah
Ye mustn’t be surprised at anythin’ in a museum. All the strange animals ain’t behind the railin’s.
(She gives him a knowing look and finally goes out of sight, mopping down the aisle. He takes a step impatiently and then sits in back and opens catalogue aimlessly as he sees Mrs. Cornelius Van Dyke and Mrs. James Morrow enter from back. They do not notice him at first.
Mrs. Van Dyke is a harmless middle-aged woman who throughout life has comfortably relied on her blood instead of her brains. She hides the absence of the latter by a calm and superior imperturbability.
Her companion, Mrs. James Morrow, is younger; obviously nouveau riche, she has achieved a successful manner, most of which is dexterously expressed in her lorgnette.
Both women are handsomely gowned and proclaim to the observer flaunting wealth.)
Mrs. Van Dyke
I’m sure we’ve lost our way.
Mrs. Morrow
The attendant said keep turning to the right.