Esther (into the phone). Mrs. Santa—Mrs. Santa—(no answer.)
Mabel. She has gone away again, Esther. Let’s not bother her any more or she may send some one after Santa to tell on us.
Esther. I want to know if Santa is coming to (your town) tonight, anyway (rings long and several times).
Mabel (frightened). I guess she is angry with us, Esther. Please do let’s stop now. Let’s not ring any more, because I don’t care for the skates, anyway.
Esther (to Mabel). Isn’t she there yet?
Mabel. No—I guess not. (Esther rings and rings.) Oh, Oh, Esther do stop!
Esther. Now—is—she—there?
Mabel. Yes, and she wants papa to take those naughty girls away from the “phone,” or Santa won’t come to (your town) tonight. Please do stop ringing, Esther. (Listens.) Oh, Esther, I think I hear papa coming, and he will be angry, too.
Esther. No, papa won’t be angry, he would like to have us get our muff and skates. (Ring, rings and rings.)
Mabel (during the ringing). Oh, Esther, oh, Esther! She says to stop that ringing!!