Mrs. Q. You did not ask me, and, besides, it is somewhat of a secret.
Mrs. S. You need not fear our disclosing it. Pray let us have it.
Mrs. P. Pray do. I am bursting with curiosity.
Mrs. G. And I too. Mrs. Quick, you say there is but one reason why they will not bury the woman, and pray what is that?
Mrs. P. What is it?
Mrs. S. Yes, what is it?
All (earnestly). What is it?
Mrs. Q. She is not dead!
FARMER HANKS WANTS A DIVORCE.
(For two males and one female.)