Mrs. W. Oh, I must have the large one, by all means.
Mrs. J. The larger one, with board, will be twenty dollars a week.
Mrs. W. Very well, I will pay it. I’ve got plenty of money at present. My husband died a year ago, and left me with a large farm and a quantity of stock. But I wasn’t going to be immured in a dismal farm-house—not I. So I’ve sold the farm, and come to the city to board till my money gives out. Perhaps then you’ll take me as a partner in the boarding-house business.
Mrs. J. I find it takes considerable money, even for that business.
Mrs. W. Oh, well, I’ve got enough—a couple of hundred thousand dollars. But I’m not ready to go in yet. I want to see a little of city life first. If I meet a good-looking gentleman that invites me, perhaps I shall become his partner instead of yours. But time will show.
Mrs. J. What time would you like to commence?
Mrs. W. It might as well be now as any other time. I can send for my trunks.
Mrs. J. Very well; I will show you the two rooms, though I think you will prefer the larger one.
Mrs. W. Oh, I am sure I shall.
(Exit Mrs. J. and Mrs. W., L.)