Maude (dejectedly). Yes, Professor.
(Enter Mrs. De Smythe)
Grindem May I hear the–ah, Mrs. De Smythe, good morning!
(Mrs. De Smythe adjusts herself on couch.)
Mrs. De S. Yes, Maudie, dear, read it all to us. O Matilda, Matilda, my salts! Now, Maudie!
(Miss Hoppenhoer bustles in and takes her station behind couch.)
Maude (painfully taking "position"). "Life's Inner Meanings."
Mrs. De S. A very pretty subject, I think.
Miss H. (sniffs). A very pretty broad one, I think!
Maude (impressively). "Life's Inner Meanings."