Pres. The meeting will come to order! (Nobody pays any attention.) Order, ladies! (Sharply.) Order, if you please. (Sudden silence.) A special meeting has been called to transact very important business. The call specifies an emergency and was made at the instance of Vice-president Robbins. Secretary, are the directors all present?
Sec. (Reads roll.) Hykight, Robbins, Lightfoot, Doughflyer, Willie Jones—not present. Is Miss Jones in the city, does any one know?
Daisy. (Rises with solemn demeanor.) Miss President, I have an unpleasant duty to perform. (All in attitude of expectancy.) I regret to say that Miss Willie Jones is no longer worthy to be a member of this club.
Chorus. Oh! What has she done? Do tell us.
Daisy. The story of her treachery is soon told. She has eloped!
Chorus. Good gracious!
Dollie. And so timid!
Birdie. (Severely.) Timid, indeed! All put on! I knew all the time that she’d do something. She’s as sly as a weasel. I think no motion is necessary to strike her name from the roll.
Pres. (Gravely.) No, that is not necessary. Secretary, strike Miss Jones’ name from the roll. If there is no objection I will appoint Miss Dollie Giglette director in her place. Now, Miss Robbins, you may state the object of the meeting.
Birdie. Oh, I’m so overcome, I must have a moment’s time. (Uses smelling bottle.) That horrid, sly, deceitful Jones girl has completely upset my nerves.