Teacher. “What! what!” (Teacher taps bell sharply.)
Etta (excitedly). “That’s the fire bell. Hurry up!” (All rush out, leaving teacher standing amazed.)
(She turns to audience and says:) “Well, ain’t that the beatenest?” (Also goes out.)
(Curtain.)
ACT II.
Setting—Same as Act I.
(Miss Fitzsimmons sits at her desk arranging some papers. Laughter and talking is heard, followed by the entrance of the automobile party of six persons.)
Mrs. Morrison, a stout, elderly lady.
May Morrison, her daughter, affected young lady.
Betty Bennet, May’s friend.